TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL

CenturyTM Control

(03/25/03) P764330-815
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 A Word From STERIS Corporation

ADVISORY
This manual is intended to provide detailed reference
data and troubleshooting information for all equip-
ment utilizing the STERIS® CenturyTM Control system.
All information is up-to-date at time of printing.
It is suggested that the user of this manual refer to
Sections 5 and 6 for troubleshooting assistance in
order to correct a fault found on a piece of equipment.
The remainder of the manual provides in-depth detail
on the construction and operation of the control and
should be reviewed as necessary.

© 2003, STERIS Corporation All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.

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 Table of Contents
Section 1: Listing of Warnings and Cautions ...................................................................1-1
Section 2: Accessing the Service Mode ...........................................................................2-1
2.1 Scientific Models ...................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Routine Method .............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 Alternate Method 1 – Alarming........................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Healthcare Models ................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 Routine Method .............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.2 Alternate Method 1 – Alarming........................................................................................ 2-1
2.2.3 Alternate Method 2 – Power Down ................................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Service Mode Program Tree ..................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Default Calibration Data ........................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.1 185 Board ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.2 185 Board With 4 to 20mA .............................................................................................. 2-3
2.4.3 065 / 069 (Scientific Units) ............................................................................................. 2-3
2.4.4 065 / 069 Board With 4 to 20mA Transducer Selected (Scientific Units) ........................ 2-3
2.4.5 065 / 069 (Healthcare Units) .......................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.6 202 Board ....................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.7 202 Board With 4 to 20mA Transducer Selected ............................................................ 2-4
2.4.8 Analog Board with 065 / 069 CPU (1/2 or Full Analog Board) ........................................ 2-4
2.4.9 1/2 Analog Board with 202 CPU ..................................................................................... 2-4
2.4.10 Full Analog Board with 202 CPU ................................................................................... 2-4
Section 3: Control Hardware..............................................................................................3-1
3.1 Four Board Control Box ........................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Power Supply ................................................................................................................. 3-2
3.1.2 Line Filter ........................................................................................................................ 3-3
3.1.3 Four Board Backplane/Plugin Connections .................................................................... 3-4
3.2 Display Box .............................................................................................................................. 3-5
3.2.1 Display Module ............................................................................................................... 3-6
3.2.2 Touch Screen ................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.2.3 Display Interface Board .................................................................................................. 3-6
3.2.4 Remote Power Supply .................................................................................................. 3-10
3.2.5 Printer Assembly Board ............................................................................................... 3-10
3.2.6 Printer Assembly .......................................................................................................... 3-11
3.2.7 Non-Operating End Display Assembly......................................................................... 3-11
3.3 7 Board EXP Control Box....................................................................................................... 3-12
3.3.1 EXP Backplane ............................................................................................................ 3-12
2.3.2 EXP Power Supply ....................................................................................................... 3-14
2.3.3 EXP Line Filter .............................................................................................................. 3-14
3.4 Control Cables ....................................................................................................................... 3-15
Section 4: Board Description and Dipswitch/Jumper Settings ......................................4-1
4.1 Control Boards ......................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Battery Backup ............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Battery Function ............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2 146656-185 Board .......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3 146659-065 Board (with DIP Switches) ......................................................................... 4-4
4.1.4 146659-065 Board (with Piggy Back Board) .................................................................. 4-5
4.1.5 146659-069 Board .......................................................................................................... 4-7
4.1.6 141215-202 Board .......................................................................................................... 4-8
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4.2 Analog Boards ........................................................................................................................ 4-10
4.2.1 146659-003 (1/2 Analog) .............................................................................................. 4-10
4.2.1 146659-064, 146659-029, 146659-022 (Full Analog) .................................................... 4-12
4.3 I/O Boards .............................................................................................................................. 4-14
4.3.1 146659-005 (Switched Neutral) .................................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1.1 Switched Neutral ...................................................................................................... 4-15
4.3.2 146659-008 ................................................................................................................... 4-15
4.3.3 46659-066 (Switched Neutral) ...................................................................................... 4-16
4.4 Board Addressing ................................................................................................................... 4-17
4.4.1 Standard Addressing .................................................................................................... 4-17
4.4.2 SL EXP Addressing...................................................................................................... 4-18
4.4.3 SLH EXP Addressing ................................................................................................... 4-19
4.5 Board Compatibility ................................................................................................................ 4-20
Section 5: Hardware Troubleshooting...............................................................................5-1
5.1 Power Routing (120V AC) ........................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Driven Components (Valves/Motors) ....................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Switched Input Components (Limit Switches) .......................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Analog Channels ...................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.4.1 RTD Channels ................................................................................................................ 5-7
5.4.2 Pressure Channels – Millivolt Inputs .............................................................................. 5-8
5.4.3 Pressure/Temperature Channels – Milliamp signals (4-20mA) ........................................ 5-8
5.4.4 Analog Outputs/PID........................................................................................................ 5-9
Section 6: Control Troubleshooting ..................................................................................6-1
6.1 Display Problems ..................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Blank Display Screen ..................................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Raster Screen – Entire Screen is lit ............................................................................... 6-7
6.1.3 Frozen Screen .............................................................................................................. 6-17
6.2 Printer Problems..................................................................................................................... 6-18
6.2.1 Italic Print ...................................................................................................................... 6-18
6.2.2 Print Lines Compressed ............................................................................................... 6-19
6.2.3 Blank Lines Appear In Print .......................................................................................... 6-19
6.2.4 Missing Print Columns .................................................................................................. 6-20
6.2.5 Missing Rows Of Print .................................................................................................. 6-24
6.3 Control Problems .................................................................................................................... 6-25
6.3.1 Low VPP Error #X ........................................................................................................ 6-25
6.3.2 Block Erase Error #X ................................................................................................... 6-26
6.3.3 Erase Sequence Error #X ............................................................................................ 6-26
6.3.4 Byte Program Error #X ................................................................................................. 6-27
6.3.5 Power Up Block1 #X .................................................................................................... 6-27
6.3.6 Power Up Block2 #X .................................................................................................... 6-27
6.3.7 Power Up Both Blocks #X ............................................................................................ 6-28
6.3.8 ROM Failure ................................................................................................................. 6-28
6.3.9 RAM Failure .................................................................................................................. 6-28
6.3.10 RTC Failure ............................................................................................................. 6-28
6.3.11 Display Error #18; Check Cable At P1a/P1b ............................................................ 6-29
6.3.12 Display Buffer Overrun ............................................................................................. 6-30
6.3.13 Print Buffer Overrun ................................................................................................. 6-30
6.3.14 Com X Buffer Overrun .............................................................................................. 6-31
6.3.15 Power Failure ............................................................................................................ 6-31
6.3.16 I/O #X Error #8 I/O Board #X Communication Failure .............................................. 6-32

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 6.3.17 I/O #X Error #9 I/O Excessive Naks ........................................................................ 6-32
6.3.18 I/O #X Error #10 I/O Excessive Crc......................................................................... 6-33
6.3.19 Display is Stuck in “Testing Memory” ....................................................................... 6-33
6.3.20 Control & Display Are Reacting Slow ....................................................................... 6-34
6.3.21 Board Overtemp Failure ........................................................................................... 6-34
6.3.22 Program is Running the “Factory Test” ..................................................................... 6-35
6.3.23 Loss of Cycle Count, Date, & Time .......................................................................... 6-35
6.3.24 Intermittent Power Supply Problems........................................................................ 6-35
Section 7: Reference Documents and Program Lists .....................................................7-1
7.1 Service Manual List display Assembly ..................................................................................... 7-1
7.2 Program List ............................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.2.1 Healthcare Program List ................................................................................................. 7-2
7.2.2 Standard Scientific Program List .................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.3 Special Scientific Program List ....................................................................................... 7-4
Section 8: Service Procedures ..........................................................................................2-1
8.1 Program Chip Change .............................................................................................................. 2-1
8.2 Drilling an Access Hole into the Cover of the Power Supply to Adjust the 5 Volts ................... 2-1
8.3 Battery Replacement Procedure .............................................................................................. 2-3

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 Section 1: Listing of Warnings and Cautions

The following is a listing of safety precautions which must be observed when operating or servicing this
equipment. WARNINGS indicate the potential for danger to personnel, and CAUTIONS indicate the potential
for damage to equipment. These precautions are repeated (in whole or in part), where applicable, throughout
the manual.
Observance of these safety precautions will minimize the risk of personal injury and/or the possible use of
improper maintenance methods which may damage the unit or render it unsafe. It is important to understand
that these precautions are not exhaustive. STERIS® could not possibly know, evaluate, and advise maintenance
departments of all conceivable ways in which maintenance might be done or the possible hazardous conse-
quences of each way.

WARNING – PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD:

Do not attempt to drill the hole with the cover still in place.

Repairs and adjustments to this equipment must be made only by STERIS or STERIS-trained service
personnel. Non-routine maintenance performed by unqualified personnel or installation of unau-
thorized parts could cause personal injury, result in improper equipment performance, invalidate
the warranty, or result in costly damage. Contact STERIS regarding service options.

WARNING – ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD:

Disconnect all utilities to Century control system before servicing. Do not service Century control
system unless all utilities have been properly locked out. Always follow OSHA lockout-tagout and
electrical safety related work practice standards. (See CFR 1010.147 and .331 through .335.)

Follow lock-out tag-out procedures where appropriate when performing service on electrical and
electronic components.

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 Section 2: Accessing the Service Mode

2.1 SCIENTIFIC MODELS 2.2 HEALTHCARE MODELS

2.1.1 Routine Method 2.2.1 Routine Method

After power up, press the OPTIONS button on the After power up, press the MENU button. The MENU
Main Menu screen. Then press NEXT and a SERVICE screen #2 is displayed.
MODE button is displayed. Press this button and the
Press the “2” located in the upper right hand corner
display shows the Service Mode Access screen.
of the screen and the display shows the Service Mode
The access code needed to enter the service mode is the Access screen.
current year that is programmed into the sterilizer. The access code needed to enter the service mode is the
The year is printed on the tape after power up. current year that is programmed into the sterilizer.
If for some reason the printer is malfunctioning or The year is printed on the tape after power up.
illegible and the current programmed in year is un-
If for some reason the printer is malfunctioning or
known, dates starting with 1994 and up can be en-
illegible and the current programmed in year is un-
tered. No date prior to 1994 would apply.
known, dates starting with 1994 and up can be en-
2.1.2 Alternate Method 1 – Alarming tered. No date prior to 1994 would apply.

In the event that the unit is alarming and the service 2.2.2 Alternate Method 1 – Alarming
mode cannot be accessed by depressing the number in
In the event of an alarm condition, pressing the num-
the upper right hand corner of the alarm screen, access
ber in the upper right hand corner of the alarm screen
can be made in this manner –
causes the display to change to the Service Mode
a. Turn power OFF. Access screen. Follow the steps above to enter the
service mode.
b. Place a finger on the upper right hand corner of the
screen where the number is normally shown, but do 2.2.3 Alternate Method 2 – Power Down
not depress the screen.
In the event that the unit is alarming and the service
c. Turn power ON.
mode cannot be accessed by depressing the number in
d. Wait until the control sounds a beep, then press on the upper right hand corner of the alarm screen, access
the display. This must be done within two seconds can be made in this manner –
after the beep sounds but cannot be before the beep
a. Turn power OFF.
sounds.
b. Place a finger on the upper right hand corner of the
e. The screen then shows the service mode access screen where the number is normally shown, but do
screen. Enter the access code as noted above. not depress the screen.
c. Turn power ON.
d. Wait until the control sounds a beep, then press on
the display. This must be done within two seconds
after the beep sounds but cannot be before the beep
sounds.
e. The screen then shows the Service Mode Access
Screen. Enter the access code as noted above.

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2.3 SERVICE MODE PROGRAM TREE
The following is a typical service mode program tree
for CenturyTM Control sterilizers. Some differences
may be present on a particular unit due to program-
ming variances, but the main format is common.

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SEVICE MODE – MAIN MENU

CALIBRATION VALVE HISTORY

INPUT/OUTPUT ALARM/
TESTS MAINTENANCE

ADJUSTMENTS CHANGE
VALUES

RETURN

CALIBRATION INPUT/OUTPUT ADJUSTMENTS VALVE HISTORY ALARM/ CHANGE VALUES

TESTS MAINTENANCE

I/O Test Safety Valve Test/ Valve Service Alarm Test Cycle Count &
Regulator Setting Run Time
View Valve Alarm Log
Door Sensor Actuation History Valves
Adjustments Show Screens
View Valve Cycle • Cycles
Door Pressure Count History Pushbutton Test
Setting • Time/Date
Battery Saver
Leak Test • Too Long In
Configure Phase
Machine
• Setup
• Set configuration
(Gravity/Iso/
Prevac)

• Load Program

CALIBRATION CALIBRATE CALIBRATION TEMP/PRESS TEMP/PRESS CALIBRATION

OVERVIEW TEMPERATURE PRESSURE UNITS VERIFICATION HISTORY

Definitions of Steam Steam °C or °F Displays current Log of past 5

Calibration Sensor Readings Calibrations
Methods Oil Bath External psig/inHg
psia or Bar
Load Values Load Values

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2.4 DEFAULT CALIBRATION DATA

2.4.1 185 Board

Pressure RTD’s
Low = 0.0 psig Low = 21.6 C (70.9 F)
Low Raw = 246 Low Raw = 500
High = 45.0 psig High = 132.0 C (269.6 F)
High Raw = 680 High Raw = 300
Vac Mul. = 2.040000

2.4.2 185 Board With 4 to 20mA

Pressure RTD’s
Low = 0.0 psig Low = 21.6 C (70.9 F)
Low Raw = 1158 Low Raw = 500
High = 35.0 psig High = 132.0 C (269.6 F)
High Raw = 1326 High Raw = 300
Vac Mul. = 2.040000

2.4.3 065 / 069 (Scientific Units)

Pressure RTD’s
Low = 0.0 psig Low = 21.6 C (70.9 F)
Low Raw = 1548 Low Raw = 500
High = 45.0 psig High = 132.0 C (269.6 F)
High Raw = 1359 High Raw = 300
Vac Mul. = 2.040000

2.4.4 065 / 069 Board With 4 to 20mA Transducer Selected (Scientific Units)
Pressure RTD’s
Low = 0.0 psig Low = 21.6 C (70.9 F)
Low Raw = 1158 Low Raw = 500
High = 35.0 psig High = 132.0 C (269.6 F)
High Raw = 1326 High Raw = 300
Vac Mul. = 2.040000

2.4.5 065 / 069 (Healthcare Units)

Pressure RTD’s
Low = 0.0 psig Low = 5.0 F
Low Raw = 32696 Low Raw = 500
High = 42.2 psig High = 329.0 F
High Raw = 59942 High Raw = 65535
Vac Mul. = 2.00

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2.4.6 202 Board
Pressure RTD’s
Low = 0.0 psig Low = 20.0 C (68.0 F)
Low Raw = 31083 Low Raw = 13400
High = 45.0 psig High = 132.0 C (269.6 F)
High Raw = 52199 High Raw = 53900
Vac Mul. = 2.040000

2.4.7 202 Board With 4 to 20mA Transducer Selected

Pressure RTD’s
Low = 0.0 psig Low = 20.0 C (68.0 F)
Low Raw = 21855 Low Raw = 13400
High = 35.0 psig High = 132.0 C (269.6 F)
High Raw = 61463 High Raw = 53900
Vac Mul. = 2.040000

2.4.8 Analog Board with 065 / 069 CPU (1/2 or Full Analog Board)
RTD’s
Low = 0.0 C (32.0 F)
Low Raw = 21897
High = 150.0 C (302.0 F)
High Raw = -12907

2.4.9 1/2 Analog Board with 202 CPU

RTD’s
Low = 21.6 C (70.9 F)
Low Raw = 1000
High = 132.0 C (269.6 F)
High Raw = 3000

2.4.10 Full Analog Board with 202 CPU

RTD’s
Low = 0.0 C (32.0 F)
Low Raw = 22397
High = 150.0 C (302.0 F)
High Raw = 56129

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 Section 3: Control Hardware
The CenturyTM Control is made up of two main assem- assemblies are connected by a data cable and a power
blies; the control box, which houses the control boards, cable. Figure 3.1 shows the block diagram of the stan-
power supply, incoming power terminal block, line dard Century Control with one display box or
filter, and the display box or the operator’s interface, operator’s interface. This block diagram is shown
which houses the touch screen/display, printer, with the optional power supply in the control box
speaker, and the necessary control boards. These two (that is located in the dashed box).

Figure 3-1. Century Control Block Diagram

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3.1 FOUR BOARD CONTROL BOX split up in parallel; one leg goes to the filter for filtered
AC and one goes to J13 on the backplane for unfiltered
The standard Century control box has a four slot AC power. The four board control box can be seen in
configuration for the CPU board, Analog board and Figure 3.2.
two I/O boards. These boards plug into a backplane.
The backplane simply passes the data from board to 3.1.1 Power Supply
board as well as to and from the external components
Above the slots for the boards is the power supply that
on the machine. When looking at the front of the
can be seen in Figure 3.3. The power supply assembly,
control box, the CPU board is located in the far right
part number 136809-512, is supplied by filtered
slot. The Analog board is located in the next slot over,
120VAC from J15A on the backplane. It provides DC
the second from the right. I/O board #1 is located in
power for the display box, the backplane, the CPU &
the far left slot and I/O board #2 is located in the next
I/O boards, and the circulation fan.
slot over, second from the left. Above the CPU & I/O
board slot locations are the incoming power terminal The power supply has four plugs, J1 through J4. Plug
block, the line filter, and the power supply. J1 is the same as plug J3 and plug J2 is the same as plug
J4. In the Century control, J1 is not used; only J2
The control box requires 120VAC that comes into the
through J4 are used. J2 is connected to the control box
box through a knockout on the side or the top of the
cooling fan. J3A & J3B are connected to J15A and J15B
box. The power cable is connected to a three position
on the backplane and J4 is connected to J16 on the
terminal block, TB1, inside the box in the upper left
backplane. The pinout of the plugs and voltages at
corner. The power then goes from that terminal block
each pin can be seen in Figure 3.4.
to a power switch that is located on the front of the box
and is accessible without opening the box. On the There are two fuses, F1 & F2, on the incoming 120VAC
secondary side of that on/off switch, the power is supply power. The fuses are standard 250 V, 4 A fuses,
STERIS® part number 764317-825. If the fuses blow, it
is caused by either the incoming AC voltage or an
internal failure such as a shorted transformer. They
do not protect against a problem with the DC output
voltage, such as a short or overload. In the
case of an output overload, the power supply is a
switching type power supply that drops the output
voltage if an output overload occurs. This is reset
upon power up.
This power supply also has a 5V voltage adjust pot.
If the 5 V for the display box or printer is too low, it can
be adjusted using the +5V VADJ pot located under the
cover. The power supply must be removed and a hole
must be drilled into the cover over the pot. Then it can
be accessed while installed and powered up. The
cover and power supply should be removed from the
control box before drilling. Note, the voltage should
be between 5 V and 5.2 V for proper operation. A
procedure for drilling the VADJ access hole can be
found in Section 8.

Figure 3-2. Four Board Control Box

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 Figure 3-3. Power Supply

Figure 3-4. Power Supply Pins

3.1.2 Line Filter

On the sidewall of the control panel, next to the power
supply, is the 120 VAC line filter that can be seen in
Figure 3.5. The part number for the filter is P93910-
584. The line filter is the component that filters the
incoming voltage and separates the clean voltage,
filtered voltage, from the dirty voltage, unfiltered
voltage. The filter has a 5 A fuse, part number
P764317-463.
The incoming power goes into the control box and Figure 3-5. Line Filter
terminates at TB1. From there, it goes through the
power switch on the front of the control box. At the
power switch, it is separated; one line goes to the
backplane at J13 as dirty power and the other line goes
through the filter and then to the backplane at J14 as
clean power. The dirty power, or unfiltered power,
goes through the backplane to the steam generator if
one is present. All of the other power in the Century
Control is clean, or filtered.

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3.1.3 Four Board Backplane/Plugin J15A - This is a six pin plug that is not accessible from
Connections the back of the control box but is located on the
backside of the backplane. Only two of the six pins are
The four board backplane, part number P146657-779, used on this plug. It supplies the power supply with
is the board that the CPU & I/O boards plug into on clean AC power from the backplane. J3A on the power
the front and the external connections plug into on the supply plugs into this plug.
back. The backplane’s main purpose is communica-
tion between the CPU board, I/O boards, external J15B - This is a 14 pin plug that is not accessible from
components, and the display. There are only traces the back of the control box but is located on the
and plugs on the backplane; there are no electrical backside of the backplane. Only 11 of the14 pins are
components or fusing on it. Previously, in figure 3.2, used on this plug. This plug is used to supply the
the front of the backplane with the slot locations can backplane with the 5 VDC, 12 VDC, and 15 VDC that
be seen. Figure 3.6 shows the backside of the backplane is used by the CPU boards, I/O boards, interface
with all of the external plugs and power connections. board, and printer. J3B on the power supply plugs
into this plug.
J16 - This is a four pin plug that is not accessible from
the back of the control box but is located on the
backside of the backplane. Only two of the four pins
are used on this plug. This plug is used to supply the
backplane with the 24 VDC that is used for the I/O
boards.
J17 – J20 - These are 15 pin D shell connectors that are
used for the LS inputs.
J21 – J24 - These are nine pin D shell connectors that
are used for the four Analog inputs on the CPU board.
J25 – J26 - These are 15 pin D shell connectors that are
used for RS 485 ports. They can be used for connecting
to a stage 3 display or a bar code reader.
J27 – J28 - These are 25 pin D shell connectors that are
used for the communication to the display boxes. P1A
plugs into J27 and P1B plugs into J28.
J29 - This is a nine pin D shell connectors that is used
for an additional RS 232 Communication port.
Figure 3-6. Backside of the Backplane J30 - This is a nine pin D shell connectors that is used
for RS 232 Communication. If an RS 232 printer is
J9 - This is a 19 pin round, black plug that is used for hooked up and selected in the supervisor’s screen,
120 VAC to the display interface board and also this is where it is plugged into. It is also used when
supplies the dirty power for a steam generator if one downloading a program to the CPU using a PC.
exists. J31 - This is a 20 pin green Phoenix Contact connector
J10 - J12 - These are 19 pin round, black plugs that are that is used for the AC0 – AC3 and AC8 – AC14 on
used for the 120 VAC outputs. I/O board 2.
J13 - This is a three pin plug that is not accessible from J32 & J34 - These are 20 pin green Phoenix Contact
the back of the control box but is located on the connectors that are used for additional analog inputs.
backside of the backplane. The dirty AC voltage from J33 - This is a 20 pin green Phoenix Contact connector
the on/off switch plugs into this plug. that is used for LS4 – LS15 on I/O board 2.
J14 - This is a two pin plug that is not accessible from
the back of the control box but is located on the
backside of the backplane. The clean AC voltage from
the filter plugs into this plug.

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3.2 DISPLAY BOX
The display box is the operator interface. It houses the
touch screen, display, printer, speaker, and the neces-
sary control boards. Figure 3.7 shows the control box
with the front cover open. The control box pictured
has a printer. If it was a non-operating end control
box, the printer would be replaced by a blank cover.
Figure 3.8 shows all of the components and how they
are situated within the display box. The configura-
tion shown has the printer and the extra power sup-
ply. The printer is for the operating end and the power
supply is used in situations where the display panel
is located away from the control box and there is a risk
that the voltage drop across the cable is so high that
the printer has less than the required 5 V and not
operate properly.
The control box requires 120VAC that is supplied
from J9 on the backplane in the control box to J10 on
the interface board in the display box. There is also a
data cable that is connected to J1 on the interface
board from J27, or J28 if it is the non-operating end, on
the backplane. Both cables plug into interface board
through the bezel connector on the back of the
control box.
Figure 3-7. Display Box

Figure 3-8. Display Box Components

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3.2.1 Display Module board is booted up, it transmits information to the
display interface board. The Display Interface Board
The display screen, part number P136809-735, is a
sees this information, clears the testing memory screen,
vacuum fluorescent device that operates on both 5
and then displays the information from the CPU
VDC, which is provided by the power supply in the
board.
control box, and 90 VDC, which is provided by the
transformer on the interface board. It has two cable There are two versions of the interface board; the
connectors, CN1 for the display signals and CN2 for original, P146657-752, and the replacement, P141215-
the power. CN1 is connected to J2 on the display 216. The P146657-752 has been used since the begin-
interface board using cable P93918-021. CN2 is con- ning in 1994. The P141215-216 is an improved de-
nected to J4 on the display interface board using cable sign, released in mid-2002, and is used on all Century
P93918-084. displays. The new interface board, P141215-216, is
downward compatible and can be used in the place of
There are no serviceable components on the display the original board, P146657-752. However, the
module. A fuse is present; however, it is soldered in, P146657-752 cannot be used to replace P141215-216.
and failure of this fuse indicates a catastrophic inter-
nal failure of the module. There are several differences between the two inter-
face boards. The most obvious, and probably the most
3.2.2 Touch Screen significant change is the transformer, T1. The new
transformer is more robust and results in longer ser-
The touch screen is a 1/8” thick clear plastic grid that
vice life. The SW1, voltage selection switch, is no
has 64 switches arranged in an 8 x 8 square. The touch
longer on the board; operation is always 115 V. The
screen is connected to J3 on the display interface
LED’s have different purposes between the two boards;
board using two cables that are integral to the screen.
the details are described below. A plug, J16, was also
The screen is glued to the backside of the display door.
added to supply power to the optional 5 V power
The display is then pressed up against the touch
supply that is located in the display box. There are
screen, holding it to the back of the display panel.
other changes between the two boards, but they are
The individual 64 switches that make up the touch transparent to a service technician or an operator. The
screen use resistance to indicate to the control that it following are some of the features and setup for the
is being pressed. In the un-pressed state, the switch two boards.
has a resistance of approximately 20 Mohm. When
pressed, the resistance of the switch changes to ap- P146657-752: (old interface board)
proximately 20 Kohms. The control detects this change 1. SW1 voltage select switch – This switch allows the
in resistance and interprets it as a switch actuation, board to be powered by 115 V or 230 V; it simply
or a pressed button. switches between different taps on the transformer.
Since the interface board gets its power from the
The part number for the touch screen is P136809-701.
control box, and the control box requires 115 V, this
Because the touch screen is glued to the backside of
switch is to be set at 115 V in all cases, even in units
the display door, the replacement is very difficult, but
that require power other than 115 V.
it is possible.
2. U17 – replaceable driver for the paper take up
3.2.3 Display Interface Board motor.
The display interface board is just what the name 3. S1 dipswitch bank – this is an eight position
implies; it is the interface between the control box and dipswitch. The positions are:
the display box. All communication and power be-
a. Pos 1, Address – ON for operating end and OFF
tween the user interface and the sterilizer control box
for non-operating end.
is routed through the Display Interface Board. Infor-
mation is routed to and from the main control assem- b. Pos 2, Address – OFF for operating end and ON
bly though an interface cable. The touch screen, dis- for non-operating end.
play, speaker, and printer board are all directly con-
c. Pos 3, Address – ON in normal Century operation.
nected to the display interface board. In essence, from
a communication standpoint the Display Interface d. Pos 4, Address – ON in normal Century operation.
Board is the main hub of the Century control. e. Pos 5, Address – ON in normal Century operation.
When power is applied to the sterilizer, the display f. Pos 6, Unused – OFF in normal Century operation.
interface board causes the “Testing Memory” screen
to be displayed while the CPU board is booting up. g. Pos 7, Unused – OFF in normal Century operation.
This testing memory display comes from the display
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 h. Pos 8, Selects between the Eagle and the d. No label LED – This is a non-functional LED. It
Hexawave Logo. – ON for the STERIS Hexawave may be continuously ON or continuously OFF
and OFF for the Amsco Eagle. Early versions of depending on how that particular program ini-
display interface boards (prior to 1996) did not tiates it. Either way, the state of the led doesn’t
have the STERIS hexawave programmed, so only matter.
the Amsco Eagle is present. 6. Fuses F1 and F2 – These are soldered in fuses that
4. Jumpers JP1, JP2, and JP3 – Early boards used a protect the output of the transformer T1; these are
jumper clip, later boards have a soldered wire. In non-service replaceable fuses. If they are blown,
all cases, pins 2 and 3 are to be jumpered together. they usually indicate an internal fault in the T1
transformer or a short on the board.
5. LEDs – There are four LEDs on the board:
7. J1 – Plug for the P1 cable that provides the DC
a. 5V – This LED is used as a Reset indicator.
voltage and communication from the control box.
During a reset condition, the LED goes out and
then turns back on. This normally would occur 8. J2 – Plug for the communication to the display.
when first powered on. In normal operation, the 9. J3 – Plug for the input from the touch screen.
5V LED is lit. If the board has a malfunction, the
LED may blink on and off continuously. If this 10. J4 – Plug for the 5 V and 90 V to the display.
is the case, the board is faulty or one of the chips 11. J5 – Plug for the 5 V to the speaker.
may not be seated properly.
12. J10 – Plug for the P10 cable that supplies the 120
b. 15 V – This LED shows that 15 V is active on the V from the control box.
board. This should always be on when the board
is powered. 13. J11 – Plug for the 120 V to the paper take-up motor.

c. 90 V – This LED shows that the 90 V output of the 14. J15 – Plug for the 5 V and communication to the
transformer is active. This should always be on printer board.
when the power is on. If the LED is out, there is
no 90 V on the output of the transformer. Either
the transformer is bad or the transformer does
not have 120 V.

Figure 3-9. Display Interface Board (146657-752)

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141215-216: (new interface board) c. RESET – This LED is used as a Reset indicator.
1. DRV1 – Replaceable driver for the paper take up During a reset condition, the LED goes out and
motor. then turns back on. This normally would occur
when first powered on. In normal operation, the
2. S1 dipswitch – This is an eight position dipswitch. RESET LED is lit. If the board has a malfunction,
Positions are: the LED may blink on and off continuously. If
a. Pos 1, Address – ON for operating end and OFF this is the case, the board is faulty or one of the
for non-operating end. chips may not be seated properly.
b. Pos 2, Address – OFF for operating end and ON d. 90 V –This LED shows that the 90 V output of the
for non-operating end. transformer is active. This should always be on
when the unit is powered.
c. Pos 3, Address – ON in normal Century
operation. 4. Fuses F1 and F2 – These are soldered in fuses that
protect the output of the transformer T1. These are
d. Pos 4, Address – ON in normal Century non-service replaceable fuses. If they are blown,
operation. they usually indicate an internal fault in the T1
e. Pos 5, Address – ON in normal Century transformer.
operation. 5. J16 – This connector is used to supply the optional
f. Pos 6, Unused – OFF in normal Century 5V display box power supply with 115 V. This
operation. connector can also be used as a test point for the
115 V supply.
g. Pos 7, Unused – OFF in normal Century
operation. 6. J1 – Plug for the P1 cable that provides the DC
voltage and communication from the control box.
h. Pos 8, Selects between the Eagle and the
Hexawave Logo. – ON for the STERIS Hexawave 7. J2 – Plug for the communication to the Display.
and OFF for the Amsco Eagle. Early version 8. J3 – Plug for the input from the Touch screen.
Display Interface Boards (prior to 1996) did not
have the STERIS hexawave programmed, so only 9. J4 – Plug for the 5 V and 90 V to the display.
the Amsco Eagle is present. 10. J5 – Plug for the 5 V to the speaker.
3. LEDs – There are four LEDs on the board: 11. J10 – Plug for the P10 cable that supplies the 120
a. 5V – This LED is used to indicate the presence of V from the control box.
5 V. This should always be on when the powered 12. J11 – Plug for the 120 V to the paper take-up motor.
is powered.
13. J15 – Plug for the 5 V and communication to the
b. COMM – This LED has no function with the printer board.
current software. It may be continuously ON or
continuously OFF depending on how that par- 14. J16 – Plug for the 120 V to the optional remote
ticular program initiates it. Either way, the state power supply.
of the LED doesn’t matter.

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 Figure 3-10. Display Interface Board (141215-216)

P1 Cable: The following is the pinout for the P1 cable with a

The main communication between the display box remote power supply:
and the control is the P1 cable that goes from the 1–1 Arcnet (Communication signals for the display)
control box at either J27 or J28, depending on if it is the
1–2 Arcnet (Communication signals for the display)
OE or the NOE, to J1 on the interface board.
1–8 Jumper to Pin 21 (Display/display interface
The following is the pinout for the P1 cable without a
board 5V power)
remote power supply:
1–9 Jumper to Pin 22 (Display/display interface
1–1 Arcnet (Communication signals for the display)
board 5V power)
1–10 RS485 (Communication signals for the printer)
1–2 Arcnet (Communication signals for the display)
1–11 RS485 (Communication signals for the printer)
1–8 5 VCC (Display/display interface board power)
1–14 Jumper to Pin16 (Display/display interface board
1–9 5 VCC (Display/display interface board power)
GND)
1–10 RS485 (Communication signals for the printer)
1–15 Jumper to Pin17 (Display/display interface board
1–11 RS485 (Communication signals for the printer) GND)
1–14 GND (Display/display interface board power) 1–16 Jumper to Pin 14
1–15 GND (Display/display interface board power) 1–17 Jumper to Pin 15
1–16 Printer GND 1–18 Printer GND
1–17 Printer GND 1–19 Printer GND
1–18 Printer GND 1–21 Jumper to Pin 8
1–19 Printer GND 1–22 Jumper to Pin 9
1–21 Printer VCC (5 V printer power)
1–22 Printer VCC (5 V printer power)
1–23 Printer VCC (5 V printer power)
1–24 Printer VCC (5 V printer power)

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3.2.4 Remote Power Supply 3.2.5 Printer Assembly Board
The remote power supply, part number 136811-018, is The printer board provides the interface and com-
used to supply the printer with 5 V. Normally, the mands to operate the printer. The serial communica-
5 V for the printer is supplied by the control box, tion for the printer is received from the Display Inter-
through cable P1 to the interface board, and then to the face Board at J15 and goes to J42 on the printer board.
printer. In applications where the printer and control This communication is sent to the U1 chip, which
box are located far apart, there is a chance that the interprets the commands and prints the information
voltage drop will be too great and the printer won’t see based on the settings of dipswitch SW1.
the 5 V that it requires. In those cases, this remote
W1 and W2 jumpers are to be set for the application.
power supply is put into the display box.
For all Century applications; for W1, pins 2 & 3
This power supply requires 120 VAC at J1. If the should be jumpered, and for W2, pins 1 & 2 should be
141215-216 display interface board is used, then the jumpered.
120 V comes from J16 on the interface board. The SW1 dipswitch is an 8 position dipswitch. Positions
146657-752 display interface board does not have the are:
J16 plug; therefore, the 120 VAC for the power supply
comes from wires that are soldiered on the back of the Pos 1, Self Test – OFF in normal Century operation.
J10 plug on the display interface board. Pos 2, Parallel – OFF in normal Century operation.
The power supply has a 5.1, 24, and –12 VDC output Pos 3, Address – ON in normal Century operation.
at J2. In the Century display application, only the
5.1 V is used. Pins 2 & 3 on J2 are the 5.1 V pins and Pos 4, Address – OFF for operator end and ON for non-
pins 4 & 5 are the common pins. Those are the only operator end.
pins that are used on this power supply. Pos 5, Address – ON in normal Century operation.
The 5 V supplied by this power supply can be ad- Pos 6, Japanese / European Character Set – OFF in
justed by turning the VADJ pot on the board. When normal operation.
adjusting the voltage, connect the leads of the voltme-
Pos 7, Reverse Print – OFF in normal Century opera-
ter across C8 on the printer board, the large blue
tion.
capacitor; note the polarity when doing this. Adjust
the pot until there is 5 to 5.1 V across the capacitor. Pos 8, Printer Type – ON for impact printer and OFF
Make sure that there is at least 5 V across the cap while for a thermal printer.
the printer is printing. SW2 – This switch has no function on the Century
NOTE: Display boxes that have this remote power control. However, on other types of units, it indicates
supply need a special P1 communication cable, part to the control that the paper is tight so it stops the
number 136816-051, from the control box to the display paper take up motor.
interface board. If it’s a single door unit, medium or J41 – This plug is used when the unit has a remote
larger, it may need to have a terminator plug, part number power supply. The 5 V from the power supply plugs
56401-962, on J28. into this plug.
J42 – The cable from J15 on the display interface board
plugs into this plug. It is used to pass data and power
from the display interface board to the printer board.
However, when there is a remote power supply in the
display box, plugged into J41, the power is coming
from the printer board to the interface board.
J43 – This port has no function on the Century control.
However, on other types of units, it is used to operate
the paper take up motor.
J44 – This port plugs into the cable assembly connect-
ing to the printer. Note that the cable and the printer
connection are different between the thermal printer
and the impact printer.
J45 – This port has no function on the Century control.
However, on other types of units, it is used as an input
Figure 3-11. Remote Power Supply to tell the control that paper is tight so it stops the
paper take up motor.
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There is an available voltage test point on the board, For the thermal printer, the part number for the hous-
across the capacitor, C8. This capacitor is the large ing is P755716-732. The cable from the thermal printer
component adjacent to J41 connector. The voltage to the printer board is part number P760265-939.
read should be between 5.0 and 5.2. A check of the The paper for the thermal printer is part number
voltage should be made when the printer is printing. P129359-008.
If voltage is low, the source power supply should be For the impact printer, the part number for the printer
adjusted. On units with a remote power supply in the housing is P146657-755. The cable from the impact
display, adjust that at VADJ. If there is no remote printer to the printer board is part number P136809-
power supply in the display, adjust or replace the 730. The paper for the impact printer is part number
power supply in the main control box or check the P764324-057. The part number for the ribbon car-
connections for the P1 cable. Section 8 gives the pro- tridge is P150828-440.
cedure for adjusting the voltage.
3.2.7 Non-Operating End Display
Assembly
On double door sterilizers, there is an additional
display assembly on the nonoperating end. The non-
operating end display is configured similarly to the
operating end display except that there is usually not
a printer and there may be a remote power supply. A
cycle can be started, monitored, and aborted using the
nonoperating end display. In normal operation, both
displays have the same screen displayed at the same
time. However, only one of the displays can access the
service mode screens at a time.
A dipswitch setting on the interface board determines
if the display is the operating end or the nonoperating
end. If position 1 of S1 is ON and position 2 of S1 is
OFF, then it is the operating end. If position 2 of S1 is
ON and position 1 of S1 is OFF, then it is the nonop-
erating end.
Figure 3-12. Printer Assembly Board

3.2.6 Printer Assembly

The printer assembly consists of the printer housing,
the printer, the paper take-up motor/drive assembly,
the paper take-up spool, and miscellaneous screws
and mounting brackets. There are two different types
of printers; the impact printer and the thermal printer.
The impact printer, part number P93918-051, is the
printer that comes standard on most controls and the
thermal printer, part number P755716-005, is an op-
tion. The benefit of the thermal printer is that it is
much quieter than the impact printer. However, after
a period of time, the thermal printer’s print will start
to fade and eventually even disappear. Therefore, it is
not recommended for validated circumstances. The
part number for the kit to convert the printer from an
impact to a thermal is P764329-692.
The take up motor and drive assembly are the same for
both the impact printer and the thermal printer. The
part number for the take-up motor is P93918-014. The
part number for the magnetic drive and take up spool
assembly is P93918-205.

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3.3 7 BOARD EXP CONTROL BOX board control in that it is much larger and all of the
I/O connections are inside the control box on the front
The EXP Century control box has a seven slot configu- of the backplane. This layout can be seen in Figure
ration for the CPU board, two Analog boards, and four 3.13, the EXP control box.
I/O boards. These boards plug into a backplane that
is much larger than the standard Century backplane. J14 – This is a three pin plug that is located on the
Like the standard backplane, the EXP backplane sim- lower front left side of the backplane board. The clean
ply passes the data from board to board as well as to power from the filter is plugged into this plug.
and from the external components on the machine. J15A – This is a six pin plug that is located between
One difference between the EXP box and the standard the CPU board and the power supply. Only three of
box is that all of the I/O wiring connectors are located the six pins are used on this plug. It supplies the
on the front of the backplane instead of the back. power supply with clean AC power from the
When looking at the front of the control box, the CPU backplane.
board is located in the far left slot. The next two slots
J15B – This is a 14 pin plug that is located between the
hold the two Analog boards. The I/O boards are
CPU board and the power supply. Only 11 of the14
located in the far right four slots. The power supply is
pins are used on this plug. This plug is used to supply
located to the left of the board rack and the filter is
the backplane with the 5 VDC, 12 VDC, and 15 VDC
located on the side of the box. There are two types of
that is used by the CPU boards, I/O boards, interface
EXP control boxes; one that has plugs on the side of
board, printer, and inputs.
the box that the external components plug into and
one without plugs where the external components J16 – This is a four pin plug that is located between the
pass through the box and terminate into terminal CPU board and the power supply. Only two of the four
blocks on the backplane. pins are used on this plug. This plug is used to supply
the backplane with the 24 VDC that is used for the I/
3.3.1 EXP Backplane O boards.
In the same way as the backplane for the standard four J29 – This is a nine pin D shell connector that is used
board control box, the backplane for the EXP control for an additional RS 232 Communication port.
box communicates between the CPU board and the I/
J30 – This is a nine pin D shell connector that is used
O boards as well as between the control and external
for RS 232 Communication. If an RS 232 printer is
components. There are only traces, plugs, and termi-
hooked up and selected in the supervisor’s screen,
nal blocks on the backplane; there are no electrical
this is where it is plugged into. It is also used when
components or fusing on it. The backplane for the EXP
downloading a program to the CPU using a PC.
box differs from the backplane for the standard four

Figure 3-13. EXP Backplane

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J35 – This terminal block consists of two green 10 J43 – This terminal block consists of two green 12
position connectors that are used for the communica- position connectors that are used for the LS inputs for
tion and power to the display from the CPU through I/O Board 3.
the P1 cable. The four analog channels 0 – 3 that are J44 – This terminal block consists of two green 16
on the CPU board are also coming into this terminal position connectors that are used for the AC outputs
block. for I/O Board 3.
J36 – This terminal block consists of two green 12
J45 – This terminal block consists of two green 12
position connectors that are used for the Analog in-
position connectors that are used for the LS inputs for
puts from analog board #1, channels 4 – 11.
I/O Board 4.
J37 – This terminal block consists of two green 12
J46 – This terminal block consists of two green 16
position connectors that are used for the Analog
position connectors that are used for the AC outputs
inputs from analog board #2, Analog input channels
for I/O Board 4.
12 – 19.
J47 – This terminal block consists of one green 10
J38 – This terminal block consists of two green 12 position connector that is used for DC outputs. It has
position connectors that are used for the Analog a 24 V, 15 V, and a 5 V output.
outputs. There are six 0 – 10mV output channels and
six 4 – 20mA output channels. There are two types of EXP control boxes. The first one
is part number P146659-045 and can be seen in Figure
J39 – This terminal block consists of two green 12
3.14. That is the current EXP control box that is being
position connectors that are used for the LS inputs for
used. The second one is part number P141198-707
I/O Board 1.
and can be seen in Figure 3.15. The major difference
J40 – This terminal block consists of two green 16 between those two control boxes is how the I/O cables
position connectors that are used for the AC outputs for the external components are terminated into the
for I/O Board 1. It also includes the three switched box. On the 045 control box, the cables go through
neutrals. holes in the side of the cabinet and terminate directly
into the terminal blocks on the backplane. On the 707
J41 – This terminal block consists of two green 12
control box, there are plugs on the bottom of the box
position connectors that are used for the LS inputs for
that the cables for the external components plug into.
I/O Board 2.
J42 – This terminal block consists of two green 16 The exact layout of the control boxes in Figures 3.14
position connectors that are used for the AC outputs & 3.15, are for reference only and some details may
for I/O Board 2. vary depending on the revision level of the control box

Figure 3-14. EXP Control Box – 146659-045

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 Figure 3-15. EXP Control Box – 141198-707

or the special features of the unit. The orientation of 2.3.2 EXP Power Supply
the backplane, location of the filter, terminals on TB1,
The power supply on the EXP board is the same power
and the number of relays may all be slightly different,
supply used on the standard four board control box,
but they are all there.
part number P136809-512, and can be seen in figure
P141198-707 Plugs: 3.3. However, in the EXP control box, the power sup-
P40 – This plug is used for the communication from ply is part of an assembly that contains the mounts to
the control box to J1 on the display box. P40B would mount it on the control board rack.
be used for a double door.
2.3.3 EXP Line Filter
P30 – This plug is used for the 120 VAC from the
The 120 V line filter, part number P136817-010, for the
control box to J10 on the display box. P30B would be
EXP box is very similar to the filter for the four board
used for a double door.
control box, except that it is 6 A instead of 5 A. Much
MA & MB – These plugs are used for door motor like for the four board control, the line filter is the
control. MA is for door A and MB is for door B. component that filters the incoming voltage and sepa-
ESA & ESB – These plugs are used for the emergency rates the clean voltage, filtered, from the dirty voltage,
stop buttons. ESA is for the emergency stop on door A unfiltered. The incoming power goes into the control
side and ESB is for the emergency stop on door B side. box and terminates at TB1. From there, it goes through
the power switch. At the power switch, it goes back to
J5 & J6 – These plugs are used for the analog channels TB1. From there it separates; one line goes through the
and the DC inputs. filter and then to the backplane at J14 and to the power
J7 & J8 – These plugs are for the AC outputs. supply at J3A as clean power and the other line
terminates at TB1 as dirty power.

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3.4 CONTROL CABLES
Table 2.1 Century Control Cables

Description Connections Part Number

Control Box (4 Board)
Power supply to Backplane J4 to J16 136809-744
Power supply to Backplane J3B to J15B 136809-745
AC Power from Backplane to Power supply J15A to J3A 136809-746
Power supply to Fan J2 to Fan 93918-080
Un-Filtered Power to Backplane Switch to J13 136809-742
Filtered Power to Backplane F3 to J14 93918-071

Display Box
Interface Board to Printer Board J2 to J42 93918-06
Printer Board to Printer (Thermal Printer) J44 to Printer 8760265-939
Printer Board to Printer (Impact Printer) J44 to Printer 136809-730
Interface Board to Speaker J5 to Speaker 93918-022
Power from Interface Board to Display Module J4 to CN2 93918-084
Communication from Interface Board to Display Module J2 to CN1 93918-021
Optional 5 Volt Power Supply to Printer board J2 to J41 356256-824

Control Box to Display Box (w/o Remote Power Supply)

Communication from Control box to Display Box (A) J27 to J1A 136809-754
Communication from Control box to Display Box (B) J28 to J1B 136809-754
Power from Control Box to Display Box (Single Door w/o Gen.) J9 to J10 146657-774
Power from Control Box to Display Box (Double Door w/o Gen.) J9 to J10 146657-854

Control Box to Display Box (with Remote Power Supply)

Communication from Control box to Display Box (A) J27 to J1A 136816-051
Communication from Control box to Display Box (B) J28 to J1B 136816-051
Terminator for J28 (Single door W/ Remote Power Supply) J28 56401-962

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Section 4: Board Description and Dipswitch/Jumper Settings

4.1 CONTROL BOARDS write capabilities. These chips contain all of the con-
trol board memory and operate the clock.
4.1.1 Battery Backup To better explain how memory is used on the Century
The CenturyTM Control board includes a 3-volt bat- control board, we must first define the variables. Vari-
tery. This battery, commonly referred to as the ables can be categorized as “long-term” and “short-
SmartBattery, is installed at U2 and is field replace- term”.
able. The battery provides power to the Random- Long-term variables include, but are not limited to:
Access Memory (RAM) chips, U3 and U11. It also cycle setup information, calibration data, configura-
provides power to the Real Time Clock (RTC) chip, U6. tion information, and machine setup (i.e. temperature
The RAM and RTC chips are soldered to the board and units and date format). Long-term variables are nor-
are not field replaceable. mally set as a result of a user interface with the
software such as performing calibration or change
4.1.2 Battery Function
values. They can also be set in the program as default
Purpose: values.
The Century control board includes a 3-volt battery. Short-term variables include, but are not limited to:
This battery, commonly referred to as the SmartBattery, status of a cycle/phase in progress, current analog
is installed at U2 and is field replaceable. The battery and I/O values, time and date, previous cycle print-
provides power to the Random-Access Memory (RAM) out, cycle count and run time and other quickly chang-
chips, U3 and U11. It also provides power to the Real ing variables required by the program. Short-term
Time Clock (RTC) chip, U6. The RAM and RTC chips variables are normally in a state of constant change,
are soldered to the board and are not field replaceable. interacting with the program, analog, I/O, and user
Battery Function with Random Access Memory (RAM): inputs. They can also be set in the program as default
values.
By themselves, the RAM and RTC chips are volatile,
Now we can better explain the RAM, FLASH, and RTC
that is, information is lost whenever power is inter-
chips and how the battery affects all three types.
rupted. The Century control board adds a secondary
power source, the battery, which prevents power in- The RAM chips store both long and short-term vari-
terruption and allows these chips to retain their infor- ables. They can be “read from” and “written to” very
mation. quickly and very often. Individual variables can be
read and changed as needed. As previously de-
When the Century control is powered up and operat-
scribed, the RAM chips lose information when the
ing normally, 5V dc is applied to these chips from the
chip loses power.
power supply. When the Century control is powered
down and the power supply no longer provides 5V, The FLASH chips store the program code and long-
the battery takes over and supplies 3V to the RAM and term variables. They can be “read from” very quickly
RTC chips. The battery supplies the 3V only when the but are “written to” at a much slower speed. Indi-
power supply drops below this level, therefore, in vidual variables can be read as needed. However,
Century controls that are rarely powered down, the variables cannot be “written” individually. To “write”
battery can last several years. one variable to a FLASH chip requires the entire
The control board also contains four FLASH memory memory block be “written” which could include thou-
chips, U12, U13, U15 and U16. FLASH chips are sands of variables and other information. The FLASH
nonvolatile, that is, information is maintained even chip life span is limited to a finite number of “write”
without an external power source. The FLASH chips cycles. The number of “write” cycles is very large and
do not need support from the battery. The FLASH would never be reached in a typical Century applica-
chips are field replaceable. tion. The biggest advantage of the FLASH chips is
they can retain their information without an external
The battery is vital to the Century control board power source.
memory. To explain this, it is important to understand
The RTC chip controls the date and time. It also has a
how the RAM, RTC and FLASH chips function. Infor-
small amount of internal RAM to store the date/time.
mation is stored in the RAM and FLASH chips. Some
When power to the RTC chip is lost the clock will stop.
information can also be stored on the RTC chip, which
The next time the control is powered up; the clock will
has a small amount of internal RAM. All have read/
revert to the program date and time. Some applica-

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tions use the RTC internal RAM to store Service Error Although rare, RAM may become corrupted and
Messages (SEMS), Cycle Count, Run Time and other “lockup” the Century control. The same event can
variables. Remember, this information will also be occur on your PC. When it happens on your PC you
lost when the chip loses power. can usually “unlock” the system by cycling the power
Application: (reboot). Cycling the PC power clears the RAM of the
corrupted data.
When the battery is functioning properly, data is
Simply cycling the power on the Century control will
retained in the RTC and RAM, even if the control is
not clear the RAM of the corrupted data because of the
powered down. This enables the control board to
battery. When “lockup” situations are encountered
remember information like the date and time or what
on the Century control, turn off the power and remove
phase the cycle was in, even after a power failure. The
the battery for at least 30 seconds. Then, carefully
program constantly interacts with FLASH, RAM, and
reinstall the battery and power-up the control.
RTC. (Remember, the FLASH chips do not need the
battery.) We also need to address the Cycle Count and Run
Time. These short-term variables are stored in RAM.
The control board performs a series of Cyclic Redun-
They are considered short-term variables because
dancy Check (CRC) during power-up. (Don’t confuse
they change so often. However, the information they
this with the program CRC printed on the cycle tape.)
contain is considered long-term and tracked over the
Separate CRCs are performed on RAM and FLASH.
life of the Century control. These variables cannot be
Individually, these CRCs confirm if the RAM or FLASH
kept current in FLASH because they are updated so
chips have a valid memory. Then, the two CRCs are
often the FLASH chips would quickly wear out. There-
compared to each other and they should match. These
fore, these variables are volatile and depend on unin-
checks are transparent to the operator when every-
terrupted power from the power supply or the battery.
thing is working correctly. However, when some-
When both of these power sources are removed the
thing is wrong, a message will be printed.
variables will be lost. If this information is lost it
“FLASH VALUES SAVED” – This message prints should be obtained from a recent cycle printout and
when the FLASH CRC fails and the RAM CRC passes. manually entered. There is one more important issue
The information stored in RAM is written to FLASH. concerning the Cycle Count and Run Time.
This recovery is possible because the battery allowed
the RAM to maintain its information. A common The exact location in RAM for the Cycle Count and
occurrence of this situation is when a new chipset Run Time variables may vary from one program revi-
(FLASH chips) is installed in the field. Fortunately, sion to the next. On older Century systems, these
the battery retains important variables in RAM, and variables could be lost when a new program is loaded
then writes them to FLASH on power-up. or a new chipset is installed. These two variables
would most likely print as garbled text. Obtaining the
“FLASH VALUES RESTORED” – This message prints information from a recent cycle printout and entering
when the FLASH CRC passes and the RAM CRC fails. it manually could easily fix the problem. Some newer
The information stored in FLASH is written to RAM. Century systems backup the Cycle Count and Run
The short-term variables are not in FLASH, so this Time in the RTC internal RAM. This preserves these
information would be lost and set to default values by two variables and allows them to be automatically
the program. A low or dead battery would be one transferred to the new, correct location in RAM.
reason for this situation. A missing battery or bent
pins could also cause this situation on power-up.
Replace the battery if the “FLASH VALUES RE-
STORED” message is repeatedly encountered on
power-up. Also, replace the battery if the “LOW BAT-
TERY PLEASE REPLACE” message prints.
If both the RAM and FLASH CRCs pass but are not the
same, “FLASH VALUES RESTORED” will be printed
and FLASH values will be written to RAM.

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DIP SWITCHES JUMPER PIN SETTINGS
SW Settings Function Jumper Setting Function
S1 1-6 ON Rest OFF (0-36mv; Pressure Input) JP 1 2&3 Flash Size
1-3-6-7 ON Rest OFF (4-20ma; Pressure Input) JP 2 2&3 Flash Size
S2 1-4 -5 ON Rest OFF (RTD Input) JP 3 2&3 Vpp +12VDC
S3 1-4 -5 ON Rest OFF (RTD Input) JP 4 1&2 Wdog enabled
S4 1-4 -5 ON Rest OFF (RTD Input)
NOTE: The jumpers on later versions of -185 will be permanently soldered.

Board LED’s
Tech Data
+5V = 5VDC directly from power supply.
The P146656-185 control boards are the original CPU
/RES = Solid ON - CPU board in a reset state.
boards released with the Century control. The steril-
(voltage < 4.5V or board failure)
izer program numbers associated with this board are
Flashing - Intermittent reset state
P93919-001 to P93919-499. These programs are not
( voltage marginal < 4.8V or watch dog
compatible with any other Century CPU board.
timer times out)
Not Lit - Normal state.
12V = +12VDC supply for the flash memory
chips.
-VIN = -12VDC supply for the analog channels.

Figure 4-1. P146656-185 Board

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DIP SWITCHES JUMPER PIN SETTINGS
SW Settings Function Jumper Setting Function
S1 1 ON RTD/Millivolt Device JP 1 2&3 -5VDC
1-3-4 ON 4-20mA device JP 2 2&3 +5VDC
S2 1 ON RTD/Millivolt Device
1-3-4 ON 4-20mA device
S3 1 ON RTD/Millivolt Device
1-3-4 ON 4-20mA device
S4 1 ON RTD/Millivolt Device
1-3-4 ON 4-20mA device

Board LED’s
+5V = 5VDC directly from power supply.
/RES = Solid ON - CPU board in a reset state.
(voltage < 4.5V or board failure)
Flashing - Intermittent reset state.
( voltage marginal < 4.8V or watch dog
timer times out)
Not Lit - Normal state.
12V = +12VDC supply for the flash memory
chips.
-VIN = -15 to -17VDC supply for the analog
channels.
Prog LED = Slow Blink - During Boot up while
“testing memory”.
Off - Normal state after boot up.
Solid ON - Boot chip problem or
hardware malfunction.
Fast Blink - No application program or
corrupted.
Tech Info
The original P146659-065 control board was released
on 5-1-98. The physical characteristics of the board
are four switches w/four DIPs on each switch. The
artwork on the edge of the board will have “P146656-
065” printed. This board replaced the P146656-185
CPU board. The major change to this board was the
addition of memory protection, two additional on
board analog channels for future products and a
board temperature alarm (enabled by programmer
only).
The programs used in the -065 board are not down-
ward compatible with -185 programs but are upward
compatible with the -069 and the latest version of the
P146656-065 board (-069 w/ piggyback board).
NOTE: As indicated in the -069 board “Tech Info”, if the
original -065 program utilized any analog channel with
current inputs( 4-20ma) a new version -065 board w/
piggyback board is necessary.
NOTE: The original -065 w/ DIP switches is NLA. When
a -065 board is ordered, the current configuration w/ Figure 4-2. P146659-065 Board (w/ DIP
piggyback board will be received. switches)

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DIP SWITCHES (Piggyback board)
SW Setting Function
SW1 OFF (std) RTD/Sensotec xducer/Sensym
ON 4-20 mA Device
SW2 OFF (std) RTD/Sensotec xducer/Sensym
ON 4-20 mA Device
SW3 OFF (std) RTD/Sensotec xducer/Sensym
ON 4-20 mA Device
SW4 OFF (std) RTD/Sensotec xducer/Sensym
ON 4-20 mA Device
SW5 ON Enables an extra 4-20ma analog channel( if programmed)
OFF (std) Monitors on board temperature (healthcare programs only)
SW6 ON +12VDC for analog
OFF (std) 5VDC for analog
SW7 * ON AGRD for analog
OFF (std) -5VDC for analog
* Earlier piggyback boards (P93921-222) did not have a SW7. A 7 switch piggyback board (P93921-199) can be used in place
of this 6 switch board . SW7 must then be in the “OFF” position.
NOTE: Select all switches to “OFF” for standard Century with Sensotec transducer and direct RTD wiring. SW5, SW6&
SW7 are used with scientific special units only.
NOTE: SW5 is utilized in scientific programs to add an analog channel input to the CPU Card. SW6/SW7 are used
in scientific programs to enable 4-20ma current transducer inputs.

Board LED’s Tech Info

The P146659-065 w/piggyback board is the latest
+5V = 5VDC directly from power supply.
configuration of the -065 control board. This board is
/RES = Solid ON - CPU board in a reset state
a standard P146659-069 w/ piggyback P93921-199
(voltage < 4.5V or board failure)
inserted in the 40 pin P12 plug on the board. The
Flashing - Intermittent reset state.
piggyback board allows for standard direct wired
(voltage marginal < 4.8V or watch dog
RTD and millivolt type pressure transducer (Sensotec,
timer times out)
Dynesco, etc.) as well as 4-20mA devices (Rosemount
Not Lit - Normal state.
pressure transducers and 244 RTD transmitters, etc.)
12V = +12VDC supply for the flash memory
chips. Programs on -069 boards are directly compatible with
-VIN = -15 to -17VDC supply for the analog -065 boards.
channels.
Programs on original -065 boards w/DIP switches
Prog LED = Slow Blink - During Boot up while
are compatible with -065 w/piggyback boards pro-
“testing memory”.
vided the switches on the piggyback board are set
Off – Normal state after boot up.
correctly.
Solid ON – Boot chip problem or
hardware malfunction.
Fast Blink - No application program or corrupted.

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+5V
12V
R72 R71 J7 J6
D16

R47 R46 C17

RN7
L1 J11 C51
U5 C13
R45
R34 R37 R39 Y1 Y3
RN2 RN3
C15 U13 C49
C74 C68 R38 C66 C53
R35 R36
C12 C10
C2 Q1 Q3

146659-069 REV.___
STERIS/ERIE CONTROL BOARD
U1

MADE IN USA
R66 C82 U42
R75 C54
C83 U41
U2 R41
U8 C57 C59
U25 C14 C11
C69 Q2 C80
C16 U16
R76 U4 R48 C52 R42
C6 R43
D13 D14 R44 R40
C4 C73
D15
C8
U44 RN1
U45
C9

U49 RN8
C5 C67
C71 C31 U11 U3
U43 C81
U15
U54 R73
U48 C109 C108 C107 C106 R67
C91
Y5 R28 C48 R29 C61 C60
C92 C84

Y4
R68
U20 C115
STERIS/ERIE MADE IN U.S.A. 93921-199 REV. ___ C72 U36 U30
CH3
CH2

C111
SW4
SW3

C58
5V (STD) -5V

12V
SW6
POWER
1

U12
4-20 MA
ON 1

4-20 MA

ON 1

U28 U35
STD

STD

C113 C112 U6 C118 C119 U21

R5

AGND
SW7

C114
1
R3

R4

D12 C7
U17
C78 C70
C50 J8
J1

C117 C116
Y2 U31
J12 U14 U34 U32 U33 U37
CH7
CH1

SW5
CH0
SW2

SW1

BRD TMP (STD)

U22 D10 D11

C47 C64 C18 C75 C55 C65
ON 1

ON 1
4-20 MA

4-20 MA
STD

4-20 MA
STD

C76
1

R26
U38 U39 U40 DN8 DN7 DN6 DN5
C79 C63 C62 C56
R2

R1

J1
J2

12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Figure 4-3. P146659-065 (-069 w/Piggyback) Board

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and artwork on the edge of the board will have
Board LED’s
“P146659-069” printed. The 4 DIP switches from the
+5V = 5VDC directly from power supply
predecessor board (-065) were removed but the memory
/RES = Solid ON - CPU board in a reset state
protection and extra analog channels were carried
(voltage < 4.5V or board failure)
over to the -069 board. The elimination of the DIP
Flashing - Intermittent reset state
switches prevents the board from reading analog
(voltage marginal < 4.8V or watch dog
inputs with 4-20mA signals (Rosemount pressure
timer times out)
transducers, 244ER RTD transmitters, etc.) used typi-
Not lit - Normal state
cally with scientific specials unless a special piggy-
12V = +12VDC supply for the flash memory
back board is installed in place of the J12 plug. Pro-
chips
grams numbers utilized with the -065 and newer CPU
-VIN = -12VDC supply for the analog channels
boards are numbered P93919-500 and higher suf-
Prog LED = Slow blink - During boot up while
fixes”.
“testing memory”.
Off - Normal state after boot up. Programs on -069 boards are directly compatible with
Solid ON - Boot chip problem or -065 boards.
hardware malfunction. Programs on -065 boards are only compatible with -
Fast blink - No application program or 069 boards if standard analog devices (no 4-20ma
corrupted. current devices) were utilized. If current devices are
Tech Info utilized, a piggyback board will have to be installed
The P146659-069 control board was released 8-17-99. or a -065 board ordered.
The physical characteristics of the board are no DIP

Figure 4-4. P146659-069 Board

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DIP SWITCHES (CPU w/piggyback board)
SW Setting Function
SW1 OFF (std) RTD/Sensotec xducer/Sensym
ON 4-20 mA Device
SW2 OFF (std) RTD/Sensotec xducer/Sensym
ON 4-20 mA Device
SW3 OFF (std) RTD/Sensotec xducer/Sensym
ON 4-20 mA Device
SW4 OFF (std) RTD/Sensotec xducer/Sensym
ON 4-20 mA Device
SW5 ON Enables an extra 4-20mA analog channel( if programmed)
OFF (std) Monitors on board temperature (healthcare programs only)
SW6 ON +12VDC for analog
OFF (std) 5VDC for analog
SW7 * ON AGRD for analog
OFF (std) -5VDC for analog
* Earlier piggyback boards (P93921-222) did not have a SW7. A 7 switch piggyback board( P-93921-199) can be used in place
of this 6 switch board . SW7 must then be in the “OFF” position.
NOTE: Select all switches to “OFF” for standard Century with Sensotec transducer and direct RTD wiring. SW5, SW6&
SW7 are used with scientific special units only.

Board LED’s Tech Info

+5V = 5VDC directly from power supply. The P141215-202 board was released 1-11-01. The
COM = Solid ON - CPU board in a reset state. physical characteristics of the board are the same as
(voltage < 4.5V or board failure) the -069 board but printed on the artwork of the board
Flashing - Intermittent reset state. is “P141215-202”. The board was redesigned from a
(voltage marginal < 4.8V or watch dog -069 board to add more on board memory space. As a
timer times out) result, the programs written for a -202 board are not
Not Lit - Normal state. compatible with any other Century CPU board and
12V = +12VDC supply for Flash Vpp. vice versa. Differences in the boot program prevent
-VIN = -15 to -17VDC supply for the analog any swapping of programs for the board types.
channels
This board may be equipped with a piggyback board
Prog LED = Slow blink - During boot up while
if analog channels utilize current input (4-20mA)
“testing memory”.
devices are utilized.
Off - Normal state after boot up.
Solid ON - Boot chip problem or
hardware malfunction.
Fast blink - No application program or
corrupted.

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4.2.1 146659-003 (1/2 Analog)

DIP SWITCHES JUMPER PIN SETTINGS
SW Setting Function Jumper Setting Function
S1 1,2 ON Address ( std 4 slot) JP1 2&3 Watchdog
1,2 ON Address ( SL EXP) enabled
1 ON Address (SLH EXP) JP3 2&3 Vpp +12VDC
S2 1,4,5 ON RTD
S3 1,4,5 ON RTD
S4 1,4,5 ON RTD
S5 1,4,5 ON RTD
NOTE: Pin #1 on the jumper plug can be determined by looking for square solder joint on the back of the Century board
behind the plug being set.

Board LED’s Tech Info

+5V = 5VDC directly from power supply The P146659-003 board is a four channel ½ size
COM = Solid ON - Communications failure analog board. The physical characteristics of the board
Flashing - Intermittent communications is that the board is ½ the size of a normal Century
Not lit - Normal state circuit board and has four - seven Dip and one - eight
VIN or 12V= +12VDC supply for Flash Vpp Dip switches on the board. The board will always be
-VIN = -12VDC supply for the analog channels plugged into the bottom plug in the slot. The card was
utilized in Scientific units when added options re-
quired more than four analog channels. A full size
eight analog channel board( addressed in another
section) is also utilized in the Century control. The
earlier programs were written around a particular
four (half analog card) or eight (full analog card)
channel card which means the two cards were not
interchangeable. Later programs allowed for either
board to be used.
To determine if your machine has this interchange-
ability, go to the configuration section of service mode.
If you have a window that allows a choice between
half or full analog card, this control will function with
either card provided that box has been highlighted.
The newest programs eliminate the requirement for a
separate analog card by taking advantage of extra
analog channels on the latest CPU cards. If your
program utilizes this option a third window named
“CPU Board” will be available on your configuration
menu.
NOTE: The extra analog channels on the “CPU board”
option are wired to different plugs on the control as
compared to the separate analog card connections

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COM
12V

5V

L1
R4

R2
R3
R1
S1

R29
R37

C56
C33

C61
C11

S1
R42
AMSCO/APEX

R43 R44
U5 C51
C32

U6 U1 U21

Figure 4-5. P146659-003 Half Analog Board

U7
C10
R49
R50

C50
JP1 C15
U8 C7 C39 C40 C31 R30 C59
P/N 146659-00

C2
C

C55
C53

U10 U22
C60
C9 U9

C6
U C12 R31 R39 C13 C16
Y1 C58
U2 C3

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R26 R28 R23 R21 R20 R22 R17
S5 R27

4-11
S4

S4
C4
REV.

JP3

U4 C14 R24

S5
U3 D8 D D2 D3 R18
R25 R19
C8
MADE IN USA

C5 C30 R15 R14 R16 R11 R9 R8 R10 R5

S3 S2

S2
RN1 C24 C23 C25
R41
U19 U18 D13
R12 R6
C36 C38 C37 D5 D6 D7
C26 D4
R13 R7

S3
D12

R40
C29
U12
C20

U13
C18
C21

R38 C22
D1 D9 D10
R48

C17

U20

C28
C19

C27
J1
4.2.1 146659-064, 146659-029, 146659-022 (Full Analog)
DIP SWITCHES
SW Setting Function SW Setting Function
S1 1,4,5 ON RTD S6 1,4,5 RTD
S2 1,4,5 ON RTD S7 1,4,5 RTD
S3 1,4,5 ON RTD S8 1,4,5 RTD
S4 1,4,5 ON RTD S9 1,2 Address ( std 4 slot)
1,2 Address ( SL EXP)
S5 1,4,5 ON RTD 1 Address ( SLH EXP)

JUMPER PIN SETTINGS

Jumper Setting Function
JP1 1&2 RS-485
JP2 2&3 Vpp +12VDC

NOTE: Pin #1 on the jumper plug can be determined by looking for square solder joint on the back of the Century board
behind the plug being set. Newer boards have 3 square solder joints but Pin #1 is identified by a “1” on the component
side of the board.

Board LED’s To determine if your machine has this interchange-

VCC or +5V= 5VDC directly from power supply ability, go to the configuration section of service mode.
COM = Solid ON - Communication Failure If you have a window that allows a choice between
Flashing - Intermittent communication half or full analog card, this control will function with
Not lit - Normal state either card provided that box is selected and high-
VIN = +15 to +17VDC supply for the analog lighted.
channels, Vpp, and RS-232 The newest programs eliminate the requirement for a
-VIN = -15 to -17VDC supply for the analog separate analog card by taking advantage of extra
channels and RS-232 analog channels on the latest CPU cards. If your
NOTE: The COM “Solid On” and “Pulsing “ functions will program utilizes this option a third window named
be reversed on earlier versions of the board firmware. “CPU Board” will be available on your configuration
Tech Info menu.
The P146659-064 board is an eight channel full size NOTE: The extra analog channels on the “CPU board”
analog board that is functionally the same as the older option are wired to different plugs on the control as
full size analog used on Century (P146659-029) which compared to the separate analog card connections.
is NLA. The P146659-022 is a -064 with a red keying
strip attached which makes all three boards compat-
ible with each other. The card was utilized in Scien-
tific units when added options required more than
four analog channels. The earlier programs were
written around a particular four ( half analog card) or
eight ( full size card) channel card which means the
two cards were not interchangeable. Later programs
allowed for either board to be used.

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 J1 J2

B C50 C51

D28 D27 U27

U3 U6
U U2
C57 C56
ON ON JP5 ON ON

C58

ON ON ON ON

C65 U4 U9

U18 U26 U23 U28

U30 U31
U33
U24
U15 U14 U19 RN1 Y2
U32

U16 D24

Y3

D22

JP2 U8
U17 U34 U35 Q4 U36
Q Q2 Q3

U12 U13
RN2
Y1
C5

U7 U5 U10
U39 U38 U1
L1
ON

C17
VCC COMM VIN -VIN

Figure 4-6. P146659-064, P146659-029, P146659-022 Full Analog Board

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4.3.1 146659-005 (Switched Neutral)

DIP SWITCHES
SW Setting Function
S1 1,8 ON I/O Board #1 Position Address ( Std 4 slot)
1,2,8 ON I/O Board #1 Position Address ( SLH EXP)
1,8 I/O Board #1 Position Address ( SL EXP)
S2 ALL OFF
S3 1,2,3 ON Switched neutral
NOTE: DIP #8 on S1 will be “off” on units with a chamber pressure high switch. Check your original DIP switch
configuration.
NOTE: Some -005 boards have had the S2 and S3 switches removed. These boards will still function as a standard
-005 boards.
Board LED’s Tech Info
5V = 5VDC directly from power supply The -005 I/O board is typically used in I/O #1 slot in
CF = Solid ON - Communications established standard four slot Century and EXP Century controls.
CPU card and normal. SEE NOTE The board has three mechanical relays in driver 1, 2,
Flashing - Intermittent communications. and 3 position used to provide a switched neutral for
Not Lit - The 10 second I/O buss valves that feed steam, air, or water to the chamber
communications time-out has occurred and/or door seals.
and I/O will be turned off.
This board could be positioned in the I/O board #2
Communications will reset and try to
position (as a substitute for the -008 board) if the
reestablish link
control does not have any AC outputs wired to drivers
15V = Output from on board +12VDC
1, 2, or 3 of I/O board #2.
regulator for internal use by the board.
ISO = +12VDC isolated from power supply for
use by the optocouplers.
NOTE: Functions of “CF” LED could be reversed on
earlier versions of firmware

Figure 4-7. P146659-005 I/O Board

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4.3.2 146659-008
DIP SWITCHES
SW Setting Function
S1 2,8 ON I/O Board #2 Position Address ( Std 4 slot)
3,8 ON I/O Board #2 Position Address ( SLH EXP)
2,8 ON I/O Board #2 Position Address ( SL EXP)
1,3,8 ON I/O Board #3 Position Address ( SLH, SL EXP)
S2 ALL OFF
S3 ALL OFF
NOTE: DIP #8 on S1 will be “off” on units with a chamber pressure high switch. Check your original DIP switch
configuration.
Board LED’s Tech Info

5V = 5VDC directly from power supply The -008 I/O board is used in I/O #2 in standard
CF = Solid ON - Communications established CPU Century 4 racks and I/O #2 and #3 in EXP Century
card and normal. SEE NOTE controls. The board has optoisolators for all the
Flashing - Intermittent Communications outputs. This board cannot be used in I/O #1 slot as
Not Lit - The 10 second I/O buss communications there are no mechanical relays available for switched
time-out has occurred and I/O will be neutral.
turned off . Communications will reset
and try to reestablish link
15V = Output from on board +12VDC regulator for
internal use by the board.
ISO = +12VDC isolated from power supply for use
by the optocouplers.
NOTE: Functions of “CF” LED could be reversed on
earlier versions of firmware

Figure 4-8. P146659-008 I/O Board

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DIP SWITCHES
SW Setting Function
S1 1 ON I/O Board #1 Position Address (Std four slot)
1,2 ON I/O Board #1 Position Address ( any EXP board)
2 ON I/O Board #2 Position Address (Std four slot)
3 ON I/O Board #2 Position Address (any EXP board)
1,3 ON I/O Board #3 Position Address (any EXP board)

Board LED’s Tech Info

5V = 5VDC directly from power supply. The -066 I/O board is used as I/O #1 in standard four
CF = Solid ON - Communications established slot Century and EXP Century controls. This board
CPU card and normal. has three permanently soldered relays wired in place
Flashing - Intermittent communication. of drivers 1, 2, and 3 and therefore is a direct substitute
Not Lit - The 10 second I/O buss for the -005 I/O board. This board can be used as
communications time-out has occurred I/O # 2 and /or #3 as long as the unit does not utilize
and I/O will be turned off . drivers 1, 2, or 3 as an AC output for I/O #2 or #3.
Communications will reset and try to
reestablish link.
15V = Output from on board +12VDC
regulator for internal use by the board.
ISO = +12VDC isolated from power supply for
use by the optocouplers.

Figure 4-9. P146659-066 I/O Board

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4.4.1 Standard Addressing

CPU (Far Right Slot) No Dip Switch Addressing
Analog Board #1
Full Analog Board (2nd Slot From Right) SW9 1 & 2 ON, Rest OFF
½ Analog Board (2nd Slot From Right) SW1 1 & 2 ON, Rest OFF
I/O Board #1 (Far Left Slot)
005 (Early Version) SW3 1 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
005 (Current Version) SW1 1 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 1 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 1 ON, Rest OFF
I/O Board #2 (2 Slot From Left)
nd

005 (Early Version) SW3 2 ON, Rest OFF

005 (Current Version) SW1 2 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 2 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 2 ON, Rest OFF
NOTE: Dip #8 on I/O boards will be “OFF” on units with a chamber pressure High Switch.

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CPU (Far Left Slot) No Dip Switch Addressing
Analog Board #1
Full Analog Board (2nd Slot From Left) SW9 1 & 2 ON, Rest OFF
½ Analog Board (2nd Slot From Left) SW1 1 & 2 ON, Rest OFF
Analog Board #2
Full Analog Board (3rd Slot From Left) SW9 N/A
½ Analog Board (3 Slot From Left)
rd
SW1 N/A
I/O Board #1 (4th Slot From Left)
005 (Early Version) SW3 1 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
005 (Current Version) SW1 1 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 1 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 1 ON, Rest OFF
I/O Board #2 (5th Slot From Left)
005 (Early Version) SW3 2 ON, Rest OFF
005 (Current Version) SW1 2 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 2 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 2 ON, Rest OFF
I/O Board #3 (6 Slot From Left)
th

005 (Early Version) SW3 3 ON, Rest OFF

005 (Current Version) SW1 3 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 3 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 3 ON, Rest OFF
I/O Board #4 (7 Slot From Left)
th

005 (Early Version) SW3 1 & 3 ON, Rest OFF

005 (Current Version) SW1 1 & 3 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 1 & 3 & 8 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 1 & 3 ON, Rest OFF
NOTE: Dip #8 on I/O boards will be “OFF” on units with a chamber pressure High Switch.

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CPU (Far Left Slot) No Dip Switch Addressing
Analog Board #1
Full Analog Board (2nd Slot From Left) SW9 1 ON, Rest OFF
½ Analog Board (2nd Slot From Left) SW1 1 ON, Rest OFF
Analog Board #2
Full Analog Board (3rd Slot From Left) SW9 2 ON, Rest OFF
½ Analog Board (3 Slot From Left)
rd
SW1 2 ON, Rest OFF
I/O Board #1 (4th Slot From Left)
005 (Early Version) SW3 1 & 2 ON, Rest OFF
005 (Current Version) SW1 1 & 2 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 1 & 2 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 1 & 2 ON, Rest OFF
I/O Board #2 (5th Slot From Left)
005 (Early Version) SW3 3 ON, Rest OFF
005 (Current Version) SW1 3 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 3 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 3 ON, Rest OFF
I/O Board #3 (6 Slot From Left)
th

005 (Early Version) SW3 1 & 3 ON, Rest OFF

005 (Current Version) SW1 1 & 3 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 1 & 3 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 1 & 3 ON, Rest OFF
I/O Board #4 (7 Slot From Left)
th

005 (Early Version) SW3 2 & 3 ON, Rest OFF

005 (Current Version) SW1 2 & 3 ON, Rest OFF
008 SW1 2 & 3 ON, Rest OFF
066 SW1 2 & 3 ON, Rest OFF
NOTE: Dip #8 on I/O boards will be “OFF” on units with a chamber pressure High Switch.

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The following chart shows the part numbers for boards
used in factory controls. See notes and interchange-
ability.

Control Box CPU I/O #1 I/O #2 I/O #3

146657-782 146656-185 146659-005 146659-005 146659-003
146659-064
141214-321 146659-065 146659-066 146659-066 146659-003
146659-069 146659-064
146660-558 141215-202 146659-066 146659-008 146659-003
146659-064

NOTE: The above chart shows standard healthcare 4. The P146659-065 CPU was originally released at
configurations. Scientific configurations may vary. the same time as the P141214-321 control box (late
1998). In mid 1999 the P146659-069 CPU replaced
Notes regarding control boxes: the P146659-065 CPU for most applications. The
1. The P146657-782 control was used on Century 16/ P146659-069 utilizes a jumper board in place of dip
20 units from start of production (1994) to late 1998 switches to fix the analog channels at three RTDs
when it was replaced with the P141214-321 con- and one 0 – 36 m Volt transducer. Scientific appli-
trol box. cations that used different analog inputs continue
to use the P146659-065 CPU which still has dip
2. The P141214-321 control box has been used on
switches.
Century 16/20 units since late 1998 and as of 12/
02 is still in use. The major difference is that the 5. The P141215-202 CPU is a variation of the P146659-
connector board was changed to P146659-070 in 069 CPU that has larger memory capacity. This
place of the P146657-779 version. This -070 con- change was made to reduce the number of pro-
nector board incorporated an additional trace to grams that had to be made within product lines.
allow the use of the dual element RTD required by
Notes on I/O boards #1 and #2:
EN285 European standards. The -070 connector
board has since been superseded by the P141215- 1. Early P146659-005 boards did not have fuses and
214 connector board that has larger traces for im- were used for about one year. Subsequent P146659-
proved durability. 005 board had fuses for each output.
3. The P146660-558 control box is used on Century 2. The P146659-066 boards were released at the same
26x37.5 and 26x26 sterilizers. This control box time as the P141214-321 control box and P146659-
utilizes the P141215-214 connector board. 065 CPU board. These boards included circuitry
necessary to meet EN285 European standards.
Notes on CPU boards:
These standards required redundant checks for
1. The P146656-185 CPU was released in 1994 on the safety components, such as switched neutral cir-
Century 16/20 units. It was used on healthcare cuits.
and standard scientific units until late 1998 at
3. The P146659-008 is an I/O board with low current
which time it was replaced with the P146659-065
drivers. It has been primarily used on special sci-
CPU. Special scientific sterilizers continued to use
entific sterilizers but is now being used as an I/O
the P146656-185 board until programs were writ-
#2 on medium Century healthcare and standard
ten to be compatible with the P146659-065 CPU.
scientific sterilizers.
2. The P146656-185 CPU was prone to program cor- Notes on I/O board #3:
ruption due to electrical noise or power loss. This
would result in the sterilizer failing by being stuck 1. I/O #3 is used on special scientific units only and
in testing memory. the particular part number board used is depen-
dent on the program in the sterilizer.
3. The P146659-065 CPU utilized improved circuitry
that reduced the possibility of program corruption 1. The P146657-782 control box is no longer available
by electrical noise and power loss. and is substituted with the P141214-321 control
box. The -321 box is downward compatible; how-

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 ever, note that the -321 is supplied with a later 1. P146659-066 board can be substituted for P146659-
version CPU and the program chips in the CPU 005, regardless of program or CPU part number.
board in the -782 control may not function in the 2. P146659-005 board can be substituted for P146659-
later version CPU. 066 only in locations where compliance to EN285
Interchangeability – CPU boards standard is not required. Therefore, this change is
OK in the United States, but not allowed in some
1. The program in the sterilizer determines the re-
parts of Europe.
quired CPU board. No interchangeability exists
except between the P146659-065 and P146659-069 The reason for this is that the P146659-005 does not
CPU boards. In other words: have the circuitry for performing redundant circuit
checks as required by EN285. Without this circuitry,
a. Program chip sets intended for P146657-185
the switched neutral Relay 1, 2, and 3 alarms are
CPU boards only work in P146657-185 boards.
disabled. The sterilizer will still function, but should
b. Program chip sets intended for P141215-202 a failure be present in the circuit, an alarm will not
CPU boards only work in P141215-202 boards. occur.
c. Program chip sets intended for P146659-065 3. P146659-008 utilizes different drivers that the other
CPU boards work OK in P146659-069 boards I/O board part numbers and these drivers may be
and vice-versa. program dependent. Replacement of a 146659-008
2. When replacing a faulty P146657-185 CPU board, board should only be done with a 146659-008
it is preferable to utilize a P146659-065 or a board.
P146659-069 board with the appropriate program Interchangeability – I/O #3 boards
chip set in order to gain the improvements in board
I/O #3 boards are utilized in special scientific steril-
design.
izers and are program dependent. Replacement with
Interchangeability – I/O #1 and #2 boards like part numbers is recommended in all situations. If
Note that regardless of part number, I/O boards are substitution is desired, it is necessary to contact
addressed for the control box it occupies. Therefore, it STERIS® Scientific Engineering for authorization.
is necessary to ensure the address for that slot is
correct.

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 Section 5: Hardware Troubleshooting
The CenturyTM Control interfaces with external hard- 5.1 POWER ROUTING (120V AC)
ware through a number of quick connect cables. Refer
to the Cable Map shown Figure 5-1 for a quick refer- Refer to the Control Box assembly drawing Figure
ence of what cable connectors interface with what 5-1. 115 V is supplied to the terminal block TB1 which
components. This section deals with troubleshooting is then routed to the ON/OFF switch. After the switch,
all cables except for the Communication interface. the power is routed to two places: J13 on the connector
That is covered in Section 6 of this manual. board and to the Line Filter. The output of the line filter
is then routed to J14 on the connector board.
In this section, it is necessary to refer to drawings of the
sterilizer electrical schematic, the connector board, J13 is unfiltered AC power and there is a trace on the
the CPU board, and the I/O board. These drawings are connector board that routes this directly to J9-1 and J9-
supplied in the reference drawing section. 5, which is then routed to J100-3 and J100-2 to supply
power to an integral steam generator, if equipped.

Figure 5-1.
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J14 is filtered AC and this is routed to both J15A to switched neutral operation. The remaining (DRV4
provide power to the Power Supply and to the main through DRV16) are low current drivers.
power buss in the control box. Early I/O boards did not have the circuits protected
To check for unfiltered AC power, check between the by fuses; however, all current I/O boards have fuses
following test points: that will fail if there is a short on the driven compo-
nent. These fuses are replaceable.
J100-3 and J100-2 (connector at steam generator)
All I/O boards have LEDs to indicate the actuation of
J9-1 and J9-5 (connector at back of Century control
output circuits. The early I/O boards without fuses
box)
had LEDs labeled D0 through D15 whereas the I/O
J13-1 and J13-3 (connector at back of connector boards with fuses have them labeled D1 through D16.
board) These LEDs are numbered respective to the driver (D0
SW1 terminals or D1 are for DRV1 and D15 or D16 are for DRV16).

TB1 terminals The LED lights when the signal is received from the
U17 or U19 chip. If the LED lights, then it means that
Early connector boards (P146657-779 and P146659- the CPU board is communicating properly to the I/O
070 versions) had power traces that could fail prior to board; however, if the driven component is not func-
fuse failure, causing the loss of 115 VAC to the genera- tioning, then the fuse, driver, or connection between
tor. The latest version (P141215-214) has larger traces the control box and the component may be at fault.
which will not fail prior to fuse failure.
If the LED is not lighting, then the fault may be in the
To check for filtered AC power, check between the CPU board, connector board, or in the I/O board.
following test points:
To begin troubleshooting, it is best to access the ser-
J3A-1 and J3A-3 (connector at power supply) vice mode I/O test screen which allows the technician
J15A-1 and J15A-3 (connector at connector board) to manually operate driven components.
J14-1 and J14-2 (connector at back of connector To troubleshoot faults in the driven component cir-
board) cuit follow these steps. Note that there are no acces-
sible test points on the I/O board or connector board.
L and N connection at line filter
Once all other troubleshooting has taken place and an
Power feed to line filter I/O or connector board is suspected, then replace-
Note that the line filter has a fuse that, if failed, will ment of that board is necessary.
prevent filtered AC power to be fed to the control. 1. LED lights, but driven component does not func-
tion:
5.2 DRIVEN COMPONENTS (VALVES/ a. Verify driven component is functional by pro-
MOTORS) viding alternate power.
b. Check for voltage at driven component connec-
Refer to drawings of the machine electrical schematic,
tion point.
connector board, and I/O board for this section. Also
refer to the I/O board LED chart. Note the charts c. Check continuity of the cable between the driven
shown are for Century 16/20 units only. Other appli- component and the respective J10, J11, J12, or J31
cations may have different output components. connector.
All valves and motors are powered by the I/O board(s), d. Check appropriate fuse on the I/O board.
though the connector board, through cable connec- e. Replace appropriate driver on I/O board.
tors J10, J11, J12, and J31, and then to the component.
Note that J31 is used on special scientific units only. f. Replace I/O board.

The routing of a signal is as follows: the CPU sends 2. LED does not light:
out a signal to turn on a component. This signal is a. Verify that the driven component is allowed to
routed through the connector board to the appropri- be energized. The program will not allow some
ate I/O board. The signal reaches either U17 or U19 components to be energized until a door switch
chip on the I/O board which then sends a signal to the is made or a door seal switch is made.
appropriate driver. The driver then sends power to
b. Verify that on the I/O screen in service mode that
the driven component.
the display indicates that the component is be-
There are 16 drivers on the I/O board, three are high ing actuated. If this does not occur, then the fault
current (DRV1, DRV2, and DRV3) which are used for is in the CPU board.

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 c. Reseat the CPU board and I/O board several To troubleshoot faults in the driven component cir-
times to provide a clean connection. cuit, follow these steps. Note that there are no acces-
d. Replace the CPU, I/O, and connector board in sible test points on the I/O board or connector board.
that order, checking operation in between. Once all other troubleshooting has taken place and an
I/O or connector board is suspected, then replace-
ment of that board is necessary.
5.3 SWITCHED INPUT COMPONENTS Use of the I/O screen in service mode will show that
(LIMIT SWITCHES) the CPU is or is not receiving the OPEN or CLOSE
signal (by displaying O or C adjacent to the switch
Refer to drawings of the machine electrical schematic,
indication).
connector board, and I/O board for this section. Also
refer to the I/O board LED chart. Note chart shown is 1. LED lights, but I/O screen does not indicate that
for Century 16/20 units. Other units may have differ- switch is operating:
ent input components. a. Re-seat I/O and CPU board.
All limit switches are routed to the I/O board(s) via b. Replace I/O board.
J17, J18, J19, J20, and J33 through the connector
board. Once the signal has reached the I/O board it is c. Replace CPU board.
then sent to the CPU, via the connector board, for d. Replace connector board.
processing.
2. LED does not light:
Connectors J17, J18, and J19 feed inputs to I/O #1
a. Verify that 12V circuit is functional by looking
only; connector J20 feeds inputs to both I/O #1 and #2;
for the 12V LED on the CPU board. If not present,
connector J33 feeds inputs to I/O #2 only.
check power supply.
There are sixteen LEDs for the switched inputs, S1
through S16. Refer to the LED charts for identification b. If 12V is present, verify that the limit switch is
of which LED is assigned to which switch. functional. This can be accomplished by
jumpering across the limit switch connection. If
The operation of the limit switch circuit is as follows: control responds, then the limit switch is bad.
one lead of the limit switch is connected to the +12 V
c. If the control does not respond to jumpering the
buss (the source for this 12V is the power supply).
switch, then verify the wiring via continuity test
Upon switch closure, this 12V is then sent back to the
between the limit switch connection and the
I/O board and then is fed to an opto-coupler circuit
back of the control box.
(for example U1). This opto-coupler will close which
then both turns ON the LED and sends the closure d. If the wiring is OK, reseat the CPU board and
signal to other circuitry on the I/O board for eventual I/O board several times to provide a clean con-
communication to the CPU board. nection.
e. If the control does not respond to board re-
seating then replace the I/O board, the CPU
board, and then the connector board in that
order.

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I/O board inputs and outputs for Century 16/20

P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129367-542
P129367-542
P129367-542

P146657-781 (Single Door)

P146657-867 (Double Door)

Figure 5-2.

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P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129367-542
P129367-542
P129367-542

P146657-781 (Single Door)

P146657-867 (Double Door)

P129363-928

Figure 5-3.

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P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129361-870
P129367-542
P129367-542
P129367-542

P146657-781 (Single Door)

P146657-867 (Double Door)

Figure 5-4.

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5.4 ANALOG CHANNELS Generally speaking, high temperature (over 300° F) is
usually indicative of an open circuit and low tem-
The analog channels (RTD and transducer) are routed perature (< 32° F) is indicative of a shorted circuit).
through cables J21, J22, J23, J24, J32, and J34. Chan-
nels that go through J21, J22, J23, and J24 are fed to the Testing of an RTD should be done in conjunction with
CPU board. Channels that are routed through J32 and the I/O screen in service mode as all the analog
J34 are fed to an analog board in the I/O 3 slot. channels are shown.

Faults in Analog channels are often not caused by the 1. Disconnect the RTD. Note that single element RTDs
analog component. It is important that prior to replac- have three wires – black for case ground and two
ing components that a calibration procedure be at- signal wires, usually blue and brown.
tempted. Should this prove to not resolve faults, then 2. Using a temperature measuring device, determine
continue with this troubleshooting. the temperature that the RTD is exposed to. Immer-
sion of the RTD into water will precisely establish
5.4.1 RTD Channels the correct temperature. Refer to the chart for corre-
An RTD is a device that varies resistance with tem- sponding resistance.
perature change. Refer to Figure 5-5. Checking the 3. Using the VOM, measure the resistance between
performance of an RTD requires the use of a VOM and the signal wires. If the resistance is correct, then the
a temperature measuring device. RTD is reading OK for that particular temperature.

Figure 5-5.
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4. Reconnect the RTD and disconnect the appropri- 8. If RTD channel is reading faulty still, verify the dip
ate J21, J22, or J24 plug associated with that RTD. switch settings on the CPU board for that particu-
Identify the RTD pins (refer to the equipment ma- lar channel. Note that this will only apply to early
chine schematic to identify the correct pins for the CPU boards that have dip switches. The proper dip
signal wires). switch setting for RTD channels is positions 1, 4,
5. Using the VOM, check the resistance of the RTD at and 5 ON, rest OFF. If the CPU does not have
the J plug. If the resistance is correct, then the RTD dip switches, it will have a jumper board that
and cable is reading OK for that particular tem- should be removed and reinserted to ensure a clean
perature. contact.
9. If the fault persists, then replace the CPU board and
6. Verify that the J plug is connected to the appropri-
then the connector board, in that order.
ate connector at the back of the control box.
7. Remove and insert CPU board several times to
ensure a clean contact.

Figure 5-6.

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5.4.2 Pressure Channels – Millivolt Inputs 4. If the transducer channel is still reading faulty,
verify the dip switch settings on the CPU board for
The transducer is a device that requires input power
that particular channel. Note that this will only
to operate (typically 12 VDC) and outputs a millivolt
apply to early CPU boards that have dip switches.
signal that varies with the pressure being measured.
The proper dip switch setting for transducer chan-
The specific millivolt output will vary depending on
nels is positions 1, and 6 ON, rest OFF. If the CPU
the model of the transducer. A common model is the
does not have dip switches, it will have a jumper
Sensotec 50 psia unit and the output chart is shown
board that should be removed and reinserted to
in Figure 5-6.
ensure a clean contact.
Testing of a pressure transducer should be done in 5. If the fault persists, replace the CPU board and the
conjunction with the I/O screen in service mode as all then the connector board, in that order.
the analog channels are shown.
Note that virtually all Century units have transducers 5.4.3 Pressure/Temperature Channels –
that connect directly to J23 on the back of the Century Milliamp signals (4-20mA)
Control. There are no easily accessible test points. It As an option purchased by the customer, Erie scien-
is necessary to remove the connector from J23 and tific sterilizers can use pressure transducers and RTD
undo the snaps to allow access to the wires. These temperature transmitters that create a current signal
wires have shrink tubing to prevent shorting so it is (4-20mA), which is sent to the control. This option
necessary to slide back the shrink tubing to be able to replaces the typical millivolt signal produced by the
touch a meter lead to the connector. Other units do Sensotec transducer or the resistance produced by an
have a connector in-between the transducer and the RTD. A current loop is theoretically less susceptible
J23 and testing can be done at that plug. to external/internal electrical noise.
If the pressure transducer channel is reading incor- A Rosemount (blue colored body) pressure trans-
rectly, test as follows: ducer is typically used, but any other milliamp trans-
1. Disconnect the transducer and access the trans- ducer used will produce the required 4-20mA signal.
ducer wiring. Note that the transducer has four The temperature signal is generated slightly differ-
wires – two wires that feed 12VDC to the trans- ent. A standard resistance RTD, described in 4.2.1,
ducer and two signal wires. There is also a shield produces a resistance value that goes through a sig-
wire in the cable that connects to the transducer. nal conditioner, then converted to a current value and
Once access is available, reconnect the plug to J23. then sent to the control.
2. Verify that 12 VDC is present. The wires to check for The CPU and/or the Analog card DIP switches are set
this are the Red (+) and Black (-) wires. If 12 VDC is to process the current signal. See the board section of
present, continue with step 3. If 12 VDC is not this manual for proper DIP switch settings.
present, check the 12V LED on the CPU board. If the Figures 5-7 and 5-8 are typical response curves for the
LED is lit, then there is a connection fault between 4-20mA pressure and temperature devices. Our con-
the CPU board and the connector at the back of the trols normally use transducers scaled for 0-50Psia
sterilizer. Slide the CPU in and out several times to and temperature transmitters are scaled for 0-150 ºC.
clean the contacts. Do the same with the J23 plug. Current loops that are connected to chart recorders, or
Retest. If still no 12 VDC, then replace the CPU some other external display device, may be scaled to
board or the connector board in that order. a different pressure or temperature span. The ex-
If the LED is not lit, then either power is not being pected measured current value is obtained by divid-
supplied to the CPU board or the CPU board is at ing the current span by the total pressure or tempera-
fault. Check the power supply wiring per a previ- ture span and then multiplied by the actual pressure
ous section and if OK, replace the CPU board. or temperature supplied.
3. If 12 VDC is present, check the output of the trans- Example: Find the expected current value for a 0 -
ducer by measuring the millivolt output between 58Psia pressure transducer with an actual reading of
the White (+) and Green (-) wires. At atmospheric 20Psia.
pressure the voltage reading should be checked 1. Divide the total current span by the device’s total
against the chart. If the output is more than 0.5 pressure span to obtain the current (ma) per Psia.
millivolts from correct, then the transducer is at
fault. If the millivolt reading is OK, then continue Total current span/20mA - 4mA = 16mA
with Step 4. Total pressure span/50Psia - 0 Psia = 50Psia
16ma/50Psia = 0.32mA/Psia

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2. Multiply 0.32ma/Psia x actual pressure to obtain 2. Integral (Ki)
the unknown current. This constant controls how fast the valve will react
0.32 x 20Psia = 6.4mA to the temperature error. Reducing the “I” term will
decrease the time period that the process looks at
3. Add 4mA (low end of the current span) to obtain
the error and allow the process to reach the setpoint
expected current reading.
faster.
4.0mA + 6.4mA = 10.4mA.
3. Derivative (Kd)
When measuring current, the meter must be installed
in series with the signal wires by disconnected one of This constant (not typically used for our process
the devices wires and installing the meter leads be- control) will provide added error adjustment to the
tween the two open points. controller based on the rate of temperature change.
Since increasing the “D” term can cause abrupt
If you are working on a Rosemount pressure trans- changes to the process, it is undesirable for our
ducer, the terminal strip has a “test “ terminal where application.
the current can be measured without breaking into the
4. Bias
current loop. Set up your meter for current measure-
ment and install your meter leads across the “test” This constant is used to fine tune temperature
and “minus” terminals. control when the error is very small or negative
(actual temperature is higher than setpoint). After
5.4.4 Analog Outputs/PID the process has stabilized, decreasing or increas-
PID ( Proportional) Valves are used for temperature ing the bias value will lower or raise the actual
control on some of our scientific sterilizers. This temperature. Therefore the final control can be
method of temperature control is more accurate than adjusted to be very close to setpoint.
a standard S2 on/off valve or the S2/S14 on/off 2 Proportional valves require a current loop from the
valve system. With proportional steam to chamber control and an air supply to operate. The propor-
control temperatures spread will be within +/-0.5°C tional valve assembly typically used with the Cen-
as opposed to a temperature spread of +/-1°C for tury control (Bauman or Burkert) will process the
on/off control with separate steam to chamber source. current signal into an air pressure which positions
The principle of proportional valves is their ability to the valve stem.
control flow through the valve as a percentage open, When checking a proportional valve, it is important
between 0-100%, proportional to a 4-20mA current to verify proper operation of all components, ser-
signal output from the Century control. The theory of vices and signals.
PID control is based on a math formula referenced to
1. Enter the service mode and manually verify the
the sterilizer temperature setpoint (exposure plus
Century PID test screen positions the valve to the
overdrive) and the actual temperature of the chamber
position selected. Check the position indicator at-
drain. The “error” (actual temperature vs setpoint) is
tached to the valve stem on a Bauman and check the
determined by the control and the formula calculates
display on the Burkert valve.
the position of the proportional valve. When the valve
is properly tuned, the sterilizer will charge to setpoint NOTE: Not all Century programs with PID valves print
and have little or no temperature overshoot and typi- the PID constants as part of the values print. These
cally control within +/-0.2C of setpoint. values can only be printed during a cycle.
The proportional value (+/-V) is determined using 2. Note Verify the proper current signal to the I / P
three constants (K) — Proportional, Integral, and converter at the valve. (Remember: Loop current
Derivative — and are individually settable in the measurements require the meter be installed in
control. series with the signal.)
1. Proportional (Kp) 3. Check the incoming compressed air pressure to the
valve. The Bauman valve requires a regulated 30
This constant is the gain or force of the controller.
psig to the I/P. The Burkert requires 75-90 psig
Increasing the “P” term will cause the controller to
constant.
try and reach the setpoint faster (greater slope of
the charge curve). If the gain value is too high you
can cause temperature overdrive problems and
instability (temperature oscillations).

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6.1 DISPLAY PROBLEMS

1. Blank Screen
2. Raster Screen
3. Frozen Screen
6.1.1 Blank Display Screen
Description: The control is functioning but the Dis-
play Screen is blank. There are several solutions de-
pending on the symptoms and control configuration.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special alarm / message.The Check the AC Power Cable (P9/P10)

The Control Assembly connector J9
Display Screen is blank. connection between the Display
is used to provide AC power to the
Assembly J10 and the Control
Display Assembly.
Assembly J9.
AND - Reconnect.
Display Interface Board LED status: Check for 120VAC across AC Power
5V LED is lit. 90V LED is NOT lit. Cable P10 pins 1 and 4.
AND - If voltage is good, replace the
Display Interface Board. See Note 1.
The remainder of the control is
functioning. Check for 120VAC at J9, on the back
of the control box. Pins 14 and 17
POSSIBLE CAUSES: on J9 for the O.E. Display and pins
The AC Power Cable (P9/P10) is not 15 and 18 on J9 for the N.O.E.
connected or defective. Display.
OR - If 120VAC, replace the AC Power
Cable (P9/P10).
The Display Interface Board is - If 0VAC, replace the Connector
defective. Board.
OR
The Connector Board, backplane, is
defective.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

The Control Assembly TB5 is used Check the AC Power Cable (TB5/P10)
to provide AC power to the Display connection between the Display
Assembly. Assembly J10 and the Control
AND Assembly TB5.
- Reconnect.
Display Interface Board LED status:
Check for 120VAC across AC Power
5V LED is lit. 90V LED is NOT lit.
Cable P10 pins 1 and 4.
AND - If voltage is good, replace the
The remainder of the control is Display Interface Board. See Note 1.
functioning. Check for 120VAC across Control
POSSIBLE CAUSES: Assembly TB5 contacts 1 and 5.
The AC Power Cable (TB5/P10) is - If 120VAC, replace the AC Power
not connected or defective. Cable (TB5/P10).
- If 0VAC, repair or replace the
OR wiring between TB5 and the AC
The Display Interface Board is Line Filter.
defective.
NOTES :
OR
1 – If the Display Interface Board is
defective, something else may have The Control Assembly TB5 wiring is
caused the trouble and may also defective.
need replaced. Inspect the Power
Harness (J4/CN2) that connects the The Display Assembly DOESN’T The DC Voltage/ Communications
Display Interface Board to the Dis- have a separate power supply Cable (P27 or P28/P1) is not con-
play Module. Replace if these wires mounted inside. nected between the Display Assem-
are bare, worn, or loose. Check the bly J1 and the Control Assembly P27
Display Module for a short. Resis- AND (O.E.) or P28 (N.O.E.).
tance between CN2 pin 1 and all Display Interface Board LED status: - Reconnect. See Note 2.
other CN2 pins must be at least 50K 5V LED is NOT lit. 90V LED is lit. Check for 5V at the DC Voltage/
ohms. If not, also replace the Display Communications Cable P1 (Pins 8
AND
Module. and 9 are 5V and pins 14 and 15 are
The remainder of the control is
2 – The connection at the Display P1 Ground).
functioning.
can be intermittent. Remove any - If voltage is good, replace the
washers found between the jack- POSSIBLE CAUSES: Display Interface Board. See Note 3.
screws and the connector. If the stand- The DC Voltage/ Communications
Check for 5V at Control Assembly
off portion of the jackscrew is longer Cable (P27 or P28/P1) is not
J27/J28. (Pins 8 and 9 are 5V and
than 1/8", replace it with P129376- connected or defective.
pins 14 and 15 are Ground).
368. OR - If 5.1 to 5.2VDC, replace the DC
3 – If the Display Interface Board is Display Interface Board is defective. Voltage/ Communications Cable
defective, something else may have (P27 or P28/P1).
caused the trouble and may also OR - If 0VDC, replace the Connector
need replaced. Inspect the Power The Connector Board is defective. Board.
Harness (J4/CN2) that connects the - If 4.3VDC or greater, attempt to
OR
Display Interface Board to the Dis- adjust the Power Supply Output
play Module and the Data Harness The Power Supply is out of range or into the 5.1 to 5.2VDC range using
(J2/CN1). Replace if these wires are defective. the adjusting potentiometer on the
bare, worn, or loose. Check the Dis- Power Supply.
play Module for a short. If the resis- - If the output cannot be brought
tance between CN2 pins 3 & 5 is into range, replace the Power
shorted or open. Also replace the Supply.
Display Module.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

The Display Assembly has a separate The Communications Cable (P27 or

power supply mounted inside. P28/P1) is not connected to the
Display Assembly at J1.
AND
- Reconnect. See Note 2.
The Display Assembly has a Printer
Board. The polarity of the Communications
Cable (P27 or P28/P1) is reversed.
AND - Ensure cable end marked P1
Display Interface Board LED status: connects to Display J1.
5V LED is NOT lit. 90V LED is lit.
AND
The remainder of the control is
functioning.

Verify continuity for these jumpers

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
located on the Communications
Various wire harnesses in the power Cable P1:
delivery circuit are not connected Pins 8 to 21
properly or defective. 9 to 22
OR 14 to 16
15 to 17
The Internal Power Supply is out of - Replace cable if any of these
range or defective. jumpers are open.
OR Check the DC voltage across the
NOTES : The Printer Board is defective Printer Board capacitor, C8.
- If between 5.1VDC and 5.2VDC go
2 – The connection at the Display P1 OR
to the next step. - Otherwise, skip
can be intermittent. Remove any The Display Interface Board is next three steps.
washers found between the jack- defective.
screws and the connector. If the stand- Disconnect the wire harness from
off portion of the jackscrew is longer the Printer Board, J42. Check for 5.1
than 1/8", replace it with P129376- to 5.2V)DC across J42 pins 2 and 4.
368. - If the voltage is out of range,
replace the Printer Board.
3 – If the Display Interface Board is
defective, something else may have Inspect the DC Power Harness (J42/
caused the trouble and may also J15) that connects the Printer Board
need replaced. Inspect the Power to the Display Interface Board.
Harness (J4/CN2) that connects the - Replace if these wires are bare,
Display Interface Board to the Dis- worn or loose.
play Module and the Data Harness Replace the Display Interface
(J2/CN1). Replace if these wires are Board. See Note 3.
bare, worn, or loose. Check the Dis-
Check for 120VAC at the Display
play Module for a short. If the resis-
Power Supply Input across pins 1
tance between CN2 pins 3 & 5 is
and 3.
shorted or open. Also replace the
- Jump to the next step if the
Display Module.
voltage checked here is in range.
4 – Older configurations soldered from - If 0VAC, replace the wire harness
harness to the Display Interface that connects the Power Supply to
Board. In this situation you will also the Display Interface Board. See
need to replace the Display Interface Note 4.
Board.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Disconnect the wire harness from

the Power Supply Output. Check the
voltage at the Power Supply Output
pins 3 and 4.
- Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is in range.
- If less than 4.3VDC, replace the
Power Supply.
- If 4.3VDC or greater, attempt to
adjust the Power Supply Output
into the 5.1VDC to 5.2VDC range
using the adjusting potentiometer
on the Power Supply.
- If the output cannot be brought
into range, replace the Power
Supply.
Inspect the DC Wire Harness that
connects the Power Supply output
to the Printer Board J41.
- Replace if these wires are bare,
worn or loose.
Disconnect the Printer Harness from
the Printer Board at J44. Check the
DC voltage across the Printer Board
capacitor, C8.
- Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is out of
range.
- If voltage is good, replace the
Printer. Also, inspect the Printer
Harness for bare, loose, or worn
wires and replace if necessary.
Reconnect the Printer Harness to the
Printer Board J44.
Disconnect the DC Power Harness
from the Printer Board at J42. Check
NOTES : the DC voltage across the Printer
Board capacitor, C8.
3 – If the Display Interface Board is - If voltage is bad, replace the
defective, something else may have Printer Board.
caused the trouble and may also
need replaced. Inspect the Power Inspect the DC Power Harness (J42/
Harness (J4/CN2) that connects the J15) that connects the Printer Board
Display Interface Board to the Dis- to the Display Interface Board.
play Module and the Data Harness - Replace if these wires are bare,
(J2/CN1). Replace if these wires are worn or loose.
bare, worn, or loose. Check the Dis- Replace the Display Interface
play Module for a short. If the resis- Board. See Note 3.
tance between CN2 pins 3 & 5 is
shorted or open. Also replace the
Display Module.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

The Display Assembly has a separate The Communications Cable (P27 or

power supply mounted inside. P28/P1) is not connected to the
Display Assembly at J1.
AND
- Reconnect. See Note 2.
The Display Assembly DOES NOT
have a Printer Board. The polarity of the Communications
Cable (P27 or P28/P1) is reversed.
AND - Ensure cable end marked P1
Display Interface Board LED status: connects to Display J1.
5V LED is NOT lit. 90V LED is lit. Verify continuity for these jumpers
AND located on the Communications
Cable P1:
The remainder of the control is Pins 8 to 21
functioning. 9 to 22
POSSIBLE CAUSES: 14 to 16
Various wire harnesses in the power 15 to 17
delivery chain are not connected - Replace cable if any of these
properly or defective. jumpers are open.
OR Check for 120VAC at the Display
Power Supply Input across pins 1
The Internal Power Supply is out of
and 3.
range or defective.
- Jump to the next step if the
OR voltage checked here is in range.
The Display Interface Board is - If 0VAC, replace the wire harness
defective. that connects the Power Supply to
NOTES :
the Display Interface Board. See
2 – The connection at the Display P1 Note 4.
can be intermittent. Remove any
washers found between the jack- Disconnect the wire harness from
screws and the connector. If the stand- the Power Supply Output. Check the
off portion of the jackscrew is longer voltage at the Power Supply Output
than 1/8", replace it with P129376- pins 3 and 4.
368. - Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is in range.
3 – If the Display Interface Board is - If less than 4.3VAC, replace the
defective, something else may have Power Supply.
caused the trouble and may also - If 4.3VAC or greater, attempt to
need replaced. Inspect the Power adjust the Power Supply Output
Harness (J4/CN2) that connects the into the 5.1VAC to 5.2VAC range
Display Interface Board to the Dis- using the adjusting potentiometer
play Module and the Data Harness on the Power Supply.
(J2/CN1). Replace if these wires are - If the output cannot be brought
bare, worn, or loose. Check the Dis- into range, replace the Power
play Module for a short. If the resis- Supply.
tance between CN2 pins 3 & 5 is
Inspect the DC Wire Harness that
shorted or open. Also replace the
connects the Power Supply output
Display Module.
to the Display Interface Board, J15.
4 – Older configurations soldered from - Replace if these wires are bare,
harness to the Display Interface worn or loose.
Board. In this situation you will also
Replace the Display Interface
need to replace the Display Interface
Board. See Note 3.
Board.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Display Interface Board LED status: Inspect the Power Harness (J4/CN2)
5V LED is lit. 90V LED is lit. that connects the Display Interface
Board to the Display Module.
AND
- Replace if these wires are bare,
The remainder of the control is worn or loose.
functioning.
Replace the Display Module.
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
The Display Module Power Harness
(J4/CN2) is not properly connected
or defective.
OR
Display Module is defective.

Display Interface Board LED status: The display cables are not properly
5V LED is NOT lit. 90V LED is NOT lit. connected.- Reconnect Display
AND Cables.

The remainder of the control is

functioning. Test all items already covered under
POSSIBLE CAUSES: this Section, “TROUBLE: BLANK
The display cables are not properly SCREEN”.
connected.
OR
A combination of other possible
causes already covered under this
Section
TROUBLE: BLANK SCREEN.

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6.1.2 Raster Screen – Entire Screen is lit
Description: The entire Display Screen is lit.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special alarm / message.The Display Interface Board LED status: The Data Ribbon Cable (J2/CN1) is
entire Display Screen is lit. 5V and RESET LEDs are lit. not connected to the Display
Interface Board J2 or Display Module
AND
CN1.
The remainder of the control is - Reconnect.
functioning.
Inspect the Data Ribbon Cable (J2/
POSSIBLE CAUSES: CN1) that connects the Display
The Data Ribbon Cable (J2/CN1) is Interface Board to the Display
not connected or defective. Module.
- Replace if these wires are bare,
worn or loose.

Display Interface Board LED Verify U1, U12, and U13 chips are
status:5V and/or RESET LEDs are properly installed on the Display
flashing. Interface Board.
AND – Install correctly.

The remainder of the control is Replace Display Interface Board.

functioning.
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
The Display Interface Board is
defective.

Display Interface Board LED Check the voltage at the Control

status:5V and/or RESET LEDs are Assembly Power Supply, J1 pins 17
NOT lit. and 20. The voltage should be in the
AND 5.1 to 5.2V range. See Note 1.
– Jump to the next step if the
The remainder of the control is voltage checked here is in range.
functioning. – Adjust the Power Supply Output
AND using the adjusting potentiometer
on the Power Supply. See Note 2.
The Display Assembly DOES NOT
NOTES: Turn OFF the power. Disconnect the
have a separate power supply
2 – When the Power Supply cannot be mounted inside. Display Cables from the Control
adjusted into the 5.1 to 5.2V range, Assembly J27 and J28 and from the
AND Display Assemblies J1. Turn on the
the power supply is faulty or the
power supply connections have a The Display Assembly has a Printer power. Check the voltage at the
combined resistance causing a sub- Board. Power Supply J1 across pins 17 and
stantial voltage drop. There is a third 20 again.
possible cause but it would most – Jump to the next step if the
likely cause other catastrophic prob- voltage checked here is in range.
lems. Something in the circuit is caus- – Replace the Power Supply if the
ing an excessive load on the Power voltage cannot be brought into
Supply. Continue with the next step if range.
the Power Supply cannot be adjusted
into the 5.1 to 5.2V range.

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6.1.2 Raster Screen – Entire Screen is lit (Cont’d)

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Check for 5VDC at the Control

The Control Assembly Power Supply Assembly J27/J28. Pins 8 and 9 are
is out of range or defective. +5V and pins 14 and 15 are ground.
– Jump to the next step if the
OR
voltage checked here is in range.
Various wires in the power delivery - If the 5VDC is out of range,
chain are defective or not connected inspect the Power Harness (J3/
properly. J15B) that connects the Power
OR Supply to the Connector Board for
bare, worn, or loose wires. Apply
Connector Board is defective. anti-fretting compound to all pins
OR and repeatedly plug and unplug
the Power Harness to clean the
The Display Interface Board is
contacts. If the voltage is still out
defective.
of range, order a new Power
OR Harnesses (J3/J15B) to connect the
The Printer is defective. Power Supply to the Connector
Board, a new Connector Board, and
OR a new Power Supply. Replace just
The Printer Board is defective. the Power Harnesses first. If the
voltage is still out of range, then
OR
install the new Connector Board. If
The Display Module is defective. the voltage is still out of range,
then install the new Power Supply.
Turn OFF the power. Connect the DC
Power/Communications Cable (J27
or J28/J1) to the Control Assembly
at J27 (O.E.) or J28 (N.O.E), depend-
ing on which display has the raster
screen. Do not connect P1 to the
Display Assembly. Turn on the
power. Check the 5VDC at the DC
Power/Communications Cable, P1.
Pins 8 and 9 are +5VDC and pins 14
and 15 are ground.
– Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is in range.
- If the voltage is out of range,
apply anti-fretting compound to all
pins on the DC Power/Communica-
tions Cable (J27 or J28/J1) and
repeatedly plug and unplug the
harness to clean the contacts.
Replace if these wires are bare,
worn, or loose, or the contacts
cannot be cleaned enough to bring
the voltage in range.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Turn OFF the power. Connect the

Display Cable (P27 or P28/P1) to the
Display Assembly at J1 on the
display with the Raster Screen
problem. Turn ON the power. Check
the voltage at the Printer Board,
across capacitor C8. In normal
operating conditions, the voltage
should be in 5.1 to 5.2VDC range. A
voltage in the range of 4.3 to 4.8V
can cause a Raster Screen.
Disconnect the Printer Harness from
the Printer Board J44. Check the
voltage at the Printer Board, across
capacitor C8.
- If the voltage can now be brought
into range, replace the Printer.
Also, inspect the Printer Harness
that connects the Printer Board to
the Printer. Replace if these wires
are bare, worn, or loose.
– Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is out of
range.
Disconnect the Printer Board from
the Display Interface Board at J15.
- If the voltage can now be brought
into range, replace the Printer
Board. Also, inspect the Power
Harness that connects the Printer
Board to the Display Interface
Board. Replace if these wires are
bare, worn, or loose, or the con-
tacts cannot be cleaned.
Turn OFF the power. Reconnect the
Printer Board to the Display Interface
Board and the Printer to the Printer
Board.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Turn OFF the power. Disconnect the

Power Harness (J4/CN2) that
connects the Display Interface Board
to the Display Module. Turn ON the
power. Check the voltage at the
Printer Board, across capacitor C8.
- If the voltage can now be brought
into range, inspect the Power
Harness (J4/CN2). Replace if these
wires are bare, worn, or loose.
Also, check the Display Module for
a short. If the resistance between
CN2 pins 3 & 5 is shorted or open.
Also replace the Display Module.
– Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is out of
range.
Replace the Display Interface
board.

Display Interface Board LED status: Check the voltage at the Control
5V and/or RESET LEDs are NOT lit. Assembly Power Supply, J1 pins 17
AND and 20. The voltage should be in the
5.1 to 5.2VDC range. See Note 1.
The remainder of the control is – Jump to the next step if the
functioning. voltage checked here is in range.
AND – Adjust the Power Supply Output
using the adjusting potentiometer
The Display Assembly DOES NOT on the Power Supply. See Note 2.
have a separate power supply
mounted inside. Turn OFF the power. Disconnect the
Display Cables from the Control
AND Assembly J27 and J28 and from the
The Display Assembly DOES NOT Display Assemblies J1. Turn ON the
have a Printer Board. power. Check the voltage at the
Power Supply J1 across pins 17 and
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
20 once again.
The Control Assembly Power Supply
– Jump to the next step if the
NOTES: is out of range or defective.
voltage checked here is in range.
2 – When the Power Supply cannot be OR – Replace the Power Supply if the
adjusted into the 5.1 to 5.2V range, Various wires in the power delivery voltage cannot be brought into
the power supply is faulty or the chain are defective or not connected range.
power supply connections have a properly.
combined resistance causing a sub-
stantial voltage drop. There is a third OR
possible cause but it would most Connector Board is defective.
likely cause other catastrophic prob-
OR
lems. Something in the circuit is caus-
ing an excessive load on the Power The Display Interface Board is
Supply. Continue with the next step if defective.
the Power Supply cannot be adjusted OR
into the 5.1 to 5.2V range.
The Display Module is defective.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Check for 5V at the Control Assembly

J27/J28. Pins 8 and 9 are +5V and
pins 14 and 15 are ground.
- Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is in range.
- If the 5V is out of range, inspect
the Power Harness (J3/J15B) that
connects the Power Supply to the
Connector Board for bare, worn, or
loose wires. Apply anti-fretting
compound to all pins and repeat-
edly plug and unplug the Power
Harness to clean the contacts. If
the voltage is still out of range,
order a new Power Harnesses (J3/
J15B) to connect the Power Supply
to the Connector Board, a new
Connector Board, and a new Power
Supply. Replace just the Power
Harnesses first. If the voltage is
still out of range, then install the
new Connector Board. If the
voltage is still out of range, then
install the new Power Supply.
Turn OFF the power. Connect the DC
Power/Communications Cable (J27
or J28/J1) to the Control Assembly
at J27 (O.E.) or J28 (N.O.E), depend-
ing on which display has the raster
screen. Do not connect P1 to the
Display Assembly. Turn ON the
power. Check the 5V at the DC
Power/Communications Cable, P1.
Pins 8 and 9 are +5V and pins 14
and 15 are ground.
- Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is in range.
- If the voltage is out of range,
apply anti-fretting compound to all
pins on the DC Power/Communica-
tions Cable (J27 or J28/J1) and
repeatedly plug and unplug the
harness to clean the contacts.
Replace if these wires are bare,
worn, or loose, or the contacts
cannot be cleaned enough to bring
the voltage in range.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Turn OFF the power. Connect the

Display Cable (P27 or P28/P1) to the
Display Assembly at J1 on the
display with the Raster Screen
problem. Turn ON the power. Check
the voltage on the Display Interface
Board across capacitor C11. C11 is
located just above the ribbon cable
connector J2. In normal operating
conditions, the voltage should be in
5.1 to 5.2V range. A voltage in the
range of 4.3 to 4.8V can cause a
Raster Screen.
Turn OFF the power. Disconnect the
Power Harness (J4/CN2) that
connects the Display Interface Board
to the Display Module. Turn ON the
power. Check the voltage on the
Display Interface Board across
capacitor C11.
– Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is out of
range.
- If the voltage can now be brought
into range, inspect the Power
Harness (J4/CN2). Replace if these
wires are bare, worn, or loose.
Also, check the Display Module for
a short. If the resistance between
CN2 pins 3 & 5 is shorted or open.
Replace the Display Module.
Replace the Display Interface
Board.

Display Interface Board LED Status: Turn OFF the power. Disconnect the
5V and/or RESET LEDs are NOT lit. DC Harness (J2/J41) from the
AND Display Assembly Power Supply, J2.
Turn ON the power and check the
The remainder of the control is voltage at J2 across pins 3 and 4.
functioning. The voltage should be in the 5.1 to
AND 5.2VDC range. See Note 3.
– If the voltage checked here is in
The Display Assembly has a separate range, reconnect the DC Harness at
power supply mounted inside. the Power Supply J2 and jump to
AND the next step.
– If the voltage checked here is out
The Display Assembly has a Printer
of range, adjust the Power Supply
Board.
Output using the adjusting potenti-
ometer on the Power Supply.
– Replace the Display Assembly
Power Supply if it cannot be
brought into range.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

POSSIBLE CAUSES: Turn OFF the power. Disconnect the

The Display Assembly Power Supply Printer Harness from the Printer
is out of range or defective. Board at J44, disconnect the Display
Interface Board Harness (J42/J15)
OR
from the Printer Board at J42, and
Various wires in the power delivery disconnect both harnesses that
chain are defective or not connected connect the Display Module to the
properly. Display Interface Board at J2 and J4.
OR Do not reconnect these harnesses
until the problem is solved or
The Display Interface Board is directed by this procedure. Turn ON
defective. the power. Check the voltage on the
OR Printer Board across capacitor, C8.
- Jump to the next step if the
The Printer is defective.
voltage checked here is in range.
OR - If the voltage is out of range,
The Printer Board is defective. inspect the DC Harness (J2/J41)
that connects the Power Supply to
OR the Printer Board for bare, worn, or
The Display Module is defective. loose wires. Apply anti-fretting
compound to all pins and repeat-
edly plug and unplug the DC
Harness to clean the contacts. If
the voltage is still out of range,
order a new DC Harness (J2/J41)
and Printer Board. Replace the DC
Harness (J2/J41) first. If the
voltage still cannot be brought into
range, also replace the Printer
Board.
Turn OFF the power. Connect the
Printer Harness to the Printer Board
at J44. Turn ON the power. Check the
voltage on the Printer Board across
capacitor, C8.
- Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is in range.
- If the voltage is out of range,
inspect the Printer Harness that
connects the Printer to the Printer
Board for bare, worn, or loose
wires. Apply anti-fretting com-
pound to all pins and repeatedly
plug and unplug the Printer Har-
ness to clean the contacts. If the
voltage is still out of range, order a
new Printer Harness and Printer.
Replace the Printer Harness first. If
the voltage still cannot be brought
into range, also replace the
Printer.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Turn OFF the power. Connect the

Display Interface Board Harness
(J42/J15) to the Printer Board at
J42. Turn ON the power. Check the
voltage on the Printer Board across
capacitor, C8 and the status of the
Display Interface Board LEDs.
- Jump to the next step if the
voltage on the Printer Board across
C8 is in range and the 5V and
RESET (if present) LEDs are lit.
- Inspect the Display Interface
Board Harness (J42/J15) that
connects the Display Interface
Board to the Printer Board for bare,
worn, or loose wires. Apply anti-
fretting compound to all pins and
repeatedly plug and unplug the
Display Interface Board Harness
(J42/J15) to clean the contacts. If
the voltage is still out of range,
order a new Display Interface
Board Harness (J42/J15), Communi-
cations Harness (P1/J27 or J28),
and Display Interface Board.
Replace the Display Interface
Board Harness (J42/J15) first. If the
voltage still cannot be brought into
range, also replace the Communi-
cations Harness (J1/J27 or J28)
that connects the Display Assembly
to the Control Assembly. P1 of this
cable contains jumpers to supply
+5V. If the voltage still cannot be
brought into range, also replace
the Display Interface Board. See
Note 4.
Inspect the DC Harness (J4/CN2)
NOTES: that connects the Display Interface
Board to the Display Module and the
4 – If the Display Interface Board is Data Harness (J2/CN1).
defective, something else may have -Replace if these wires are bare,
caused the trouble and may also worn, or loose. Check the Display
need replaced. Inspect the DC Har- Module for a short.
ness (J4/CN2) that connects the Dis- -If the resistance between CN2 pins
play Interface Board to the Display 3 & 5 is shorted or open, also
Module and the Data Harness (J2/ replace the Display Module.
CN1). Replace if these wires are bare,
worn, or loose. Check the Display
Module for a short. If the resistance
between CN2 pins 3 & 5 is shorted or
open, replace the Display Module.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Display Interface Board LED status: Turn OFF the power. Disconnect the
5V and/or RESET LEDs are NOT lit. DC Harness (J2/J41) from the
Display Assembly Power Supply, J2.
AND
Turn ON the power and check the
The remainder of the control is voltage at J2 across pins 3 and 4.
functioning. The voltage should be in the 5.1 to
AND 5.2VDC range. See Note 3.
– If the voltage checked here is in
The Display Assembly has a separate range, reconnect the DC Harness at
power supply mounted inside. the Power Supply J2 and jump to
AND the next step.
– If the voltage checked here is out
The Display Assembly DOES NOT
of range, adjust the Power Supply
have a Printer Board.
Output using the adjusting potenti-
POSSIBLE CAUSES: ometer on the Power Supply.
The Display Assembly Power Supply - Replace the Display Assembly
is out of range or defective. Power Supply if it cannot be
OR brought into range.

Various wires in the power delivery Turn OFF the power. Disconnect
chain are defective or not connected both harnesses that connect the
properly. Display Module to the Display
Interface Board at J2 and J4. Do not
OR reconnect these harnesses until the
The Display Interface Board is problem is solved or directed by this
defective. procedure. Turn ON the power.
Check the voltage on the Printer
OR
Board across capacitor, C11. C11 is
The Display Module is defective. near J2.
- Jump to the next step if the
voltage checked here is in range.
- If the voltage is out of range,
inspect the DC Harness (J2/J15)
that connects the Power Supply to
the Display Interface Board for
bare, worn, or loose wires. Apply
NOTES: anti-fretting compound to all pins
and repeatedly plug and unplug
3 – Test probes need to be directly on the DC Harness to clean the
the Power Supply pins, NOT on cable contacts. If the voltage is still out
housing contacts. of range, order a new DC Harness
4 – If the Display Interface Board is (J2/J15), Communications Harness
defective, something else may have (P1/J27 or J28), and Display
caused the trouble and may also Interface Board. Replace the DC
need replaced. Inspect the DC Har- Harness (J2/J15) first. If the
ness (J4/CN2) that connects the Dis- voltage still cannot be brought into
play Interface Board to the Display range, replace the Communications
Module and the Data Harness (J2/ Harness (J1/J27 or J28) that
CN1). Replace if these wires are bare, connects the Display Assembly to
worn, or loose. Check the Display the Control Assembly. P1 of this
Module for a short. If the resistance cable contains jumpers to supply
between CN2 pins 3 & 5 is shorted or +5V. If the voltage still cannot be
open, replace the Display Module. brought into range, replace the
Display Interface Board. See Note 4.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Inspect the DC Harness (J4/CN2)

that connects the Display Interface
Board to the Display Module and the
Data Harness (J2/CN1).
- Replace if these wires are bare,
worn or loose.
Check the Display Module for a
short.
- If the resistance between CN2
pins 3 & 5 is shorted or open, also
replace the Display Module.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special alarm / message.The POSSIBLE CAUSES: The Control Board may be

display is frozen. Control “Lock-Up” “lockedup”.
- Cycle the power off and on.
OR
- Turn off the power. Remove the
Communications Cable (P1/P27 or battery from the Control Board, U2.
P28) is defective Wait 30 seconds. Carefully,
OR reinstall the battery and turn ON
the power.
Display Interface Board is defective
DOUBLE DOOR UNITS ONLY:2) Both
OR displays are frozen.
Control Board is defective - Ensure the program/chipset is
loaded.
OR
- Replace the control board.
Touch pad is defective
DOUBLE DOOR UNITS ONLY:Only
one display is frozen and the other
display is functioning properly.
- Ensure the unit is configured as a
double door machine.
- Swap the Communications
Harness (P1/J27) with (P1/J28). If
the problem transfers to the other
display, replace the bad Communi-
cations Harness. If the problem
remains on the same display,
replace the bad Display Assembly.
See Note 1.

NOTE 1: The connection at the Dis-

play P1 can be intermittent. Remove
any washers found between the jack-
screws and the connector. If the stand-
off portion of the jackscrew is longer
than 1/8", replace it with P129376-
368.

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1. Italic Print
2. Print Lines Compressed
3. Blank Lines Appear in Print
4. Missing Print Columns
5. Missing Rows of Print
6. Garbled Print

6.2.1 Italic Print

Description: All or some of the printed text appears to
be italic print.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special alarm / message. All or Impact Printer Inspect the Printer Harness. Wires
some of the printed text appears to from PRT-14 and PRT-15 must be
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
be italic print. twisted together as a pair (Approxi-
Defective Printer Harness
mately 12 times or more) from PRT
OR connector to butt splice.
Defective Printer Board - Replace the Printer Harness if
PRT-14 and PRT-15 wires are not a
twisted pair.
Carefully inspect the Printer Harness
for bare, loose, or worn wires. You
can use the ohm function of your
DMM to check for continuity.
However, be careful not to damage
the contacts or spread them open
while probing. Always, gently tug on
each wire to ensure it is securely
seated in the housing.
- Repair or replace if necessary.
Disconnect the Printer Harness from
the Printer. Perform an ohm check on
the printer tachometer generator coil
(pins 14 and 15). A good coil will
measure in the 200-ohm range. As
the coil resistance decreases, it can
cause italic print.
- Replace the printer if the coil
resistance is less than 150 ohms.

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Description:The print appears small

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special alarm / message. All or Impact Printer The orientation of the paper roll is
some of the printed text appears to critical. Ensure the paper roll is
POSSIBLE CAUSES:
be small. installed in the correct direction and
Paper tape is routed incorrectly or
is not catching on the sides.
jammed.
- Install the paper roll correctly.
OR
The paper roll cradle must be clean
Printer is defective. and smooth.
- Clean the cradle or replace if
necessary.
Replace the Printer.

6.2.3 Blank Lines Appear In Print

Description:The paper take-up motor pulls the
tape too far causing blank space.
Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special alarm / message.The POSSIBLE CAUSES: Remove the tape spool and examine
paper take-up motor pulls the tape Take-Up motor is pulling tape too the spindle magnet. A thin polyethyl-
too far causing blank space. far. ene disk (P/N 129367-593) should
be securely attached to the spindle
magnet. This surface allows the tape
spool to spin freely on the spindle
magnet when the paper tape slack
has been removed.
- Install a new thin polyethylene
disk (P/N 129367-593) if this is
damaged or missing from the
spindle magnet.
Newer software revisions have
decreased the amount of time the
take-up motor will spin after printing
has stopped. This prevents the tape
from being pulled too far.
- Ensure the most recent version of
the software is installed.

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Description: Some of the columns do not print on the
tape. This usually occurs in groups of four.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special alarm / message. Some Impact Printer Ensure the printer ribbon is installed
of the columns do not print on the POSSIBLE CAUSES: properly.
tape. This usually occurs in groups Printer ribbon is misaligned. - Adjust or replace the printer
of four. ribbon.
OR
A quick procedure to detect a
Printer Harness is defective. defective Printer Harness is to set
OR Printer Board dip switch SW1-1 “on”
which ACtivates the self-test mode.
Printer is defective. While the printer is printing, wiggle
OR the Printer Harness at both ends.
- If the missing columns DO print
Printer board is defective.
any time during this test, the
Printer Harness is defective.
Inspect the Printer Harness for
bare, loose, or worn wires and
replace if necessary.
- If this test has no effect on the
missing columns, the Printer
Harness may still be defective.
Proceed to the next step.
Carefully inspect the Printer Harness
for bare, loose, or worn wires. You
can use the ohm function of your
DMM to check for continuity.
However, be careful not to damage
the contacts or spread them open
while probing. Always, gently tug on
each wire to ensure it is securely
seated in the housing. Use the chart
below to narrow the search.

Missing Cable Harness

Columns From To
1-4 PRT-13 J44-14
5-8 PRT-7 J44-13
9-12 PRT-8 J44-12
13-16 PRT-9 J44-11
17-20 PRT-10 J44-10
21-24 PRT-11 J44-9

- Repair or replace if necessary.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Disconnect the Printer Harness from

the Printer. Perform an ohm check on
the printer print head coil (pins)
identified below. A good coil will
measure in the 1 to 3 ohm range. A
defective coil will be “open.” Use the
chart below to narrow the search.

Missing Test Coils

Columns Across Pins
1-4 13 and 12
5-8 7 and 12
9-12 8 and 12
13-16 9 and 12
17-20 10 and 12
21-24 11 and 12
- If the coil is “open,” the Printer is
defective and needs to be re-
placed. However, the Printer Board
could also be defective and must
also be tested. A defective Printer
Board can immediately destroy a
new Printer. Proceed to the next
step.
Disconnect the Printer Harness from
the Printer Board at J44. Use the
Diode Function of your DMM to test
the appropriate diode identified
below. A good diode will conduct
(0.6V) with the negative lead on the
cathode and positive lead on the
anode. Then, reverse the leads. A
good diode will NOT conduct with
the positive lead on the cathode and
the negative lead on the anode. Use
the chart below to narrow the
search.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Missing Columns Diode
1-4 D7
5-8 D11
9-12 D8
13-16 D9
17-20 D10
21-24 D5
- If the diode is defective, replace
the Printer Board.
- If the diode is good, proceed to
the next step.
Disconnect the Printer Harness from
the Printer Board at J44. Use the
Diode Function of your DMM to test
the appropriate PNP transistor
identified below. Place the positive
lead on pin 1 and the negative lead
on pin 2 – a good transistor should
conduct (0.6VDC). Reverse the leads
and a good transistor should NOT
conduct. Next, place the positive
lead on pin 1 and the negative lead
on pin 3 – a good transistor should
conduct (0.6VDC). Reverse the leads
and a good transistor should NOT
conduct. Finally, place the negative
lead on pin 2 and the positive lead
on pin 3 – a good transistor should
conduct (0.6VDC). Reverse the leads
and a good transistor should NOT
conduct. Use the chart below to
narrow the search.

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Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Missing Columns PNP
Transistor
1-4 Q1
5-8 Q11
9-12 Q3
13-16 Q7
17-20 Q6
21-24 Q4

- If the transistor is defective,

replace the Printer Board.
- If the transistor is good and the
Printer is defective only replace
the Printer. Do not replace the
Printer Board.
- If the transistor, the Printer and
the Printer Harness are good, the
most probable cause is something
else on the Printer Board that is not
easily testable. Replace the Printer
Board.

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Description: Some of the rows do not print on the tape.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special alarm / message. Some of POSSIBLE CAUSES: Revisions 1-7 of Printer Boards
the rows do not print on the tape. Defective or Outdated Printer Board P146656-182 have been known to
lose an occasional row of print.
Revision 8 corrected the problem.
- Replace the printer board if it is a
Revision 7 or earlier.
Disconnect the harness from the
Printer Board J42. Note the position
of Shunts W1 and W2 then remove.
(Normally a shunt is installed across
W1 pins 2 and 3 and another shunt
is installed across W2 pins 1 and 2.)
Measure the resistance across J42
pin 2 and W1 pin 3. Resistance
should be between 12K and 15K
ohms. Next, measure the resistance
across J42 pin 4 and W2 pin 1.
Resistance should be between 12K
and 15K ohms.
- If either measurement is out of
range, replace the Printer Board.

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1. Low VPP Error #x 14. I/O #x Communication Error
2. Block Erase Error #x 15 Power Failure
3. Erase Sequence Error #x 16. I/O #x Error #8
4. Byte Program Error #x 17. I/O #x Error #9
5. Power Up Block1 #x 18. I/O #x Error #10
6. Power Up Block2 #x 19. Stuck in “Testing Memory”
7. Power Up Both Blocks #x 20. Control & Display are reacting slowly
8. ROM Failure 21. Board Overtemp Failure
9. RAM Failure 22. Stuck in “Factory Test” – Factory Test chips not
10. RTC Failure changed
11. Display Error #18; Check Cable at PIA/PIB. 23. Loss of Cycle Count, Date, & Time

12. Display Buffer Overrun 24. Intermittent Power Supply Problems

13. Print Buffer Overrun

6.3.1 Low VPP Error #X

Description: The VPP (Voltage for Prom Program-
ming) check has failed. This is usually caused by low
voltage due to a failure on either the CPU or Analog
Board.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Low VPP Error #X is printed. If the X is replaced with a 0, then the Replace the Chipset.
problem is with the CPU board. The
- OR -
analog channels on the CPU board
are not displaying properly and/or Replace the CPU Board.
will not calibrate.

If the X is replaced with something Replace Analog Board.

other than a 0, then the problem is
with the analog board. The analog
channels on the Analog board are
not displaying properly and/or will
not calibrate.

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Description: The Analog Board or CPU Board is unable to
save the calibration or setup values due to the Flash chips
not being erased properly.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Block Erase Error #X is printed. If the X is replaced with a 0, then the Replace the Chipset.
problem is with the CPU board. The
- OR -
cycle setup, machine configuration,
and/or the calibration data is not Replace the CPU Board.
being saved properly.

If the X is replaced with something Replace Analog board.

other than a 0, then the problem is
with the analog board. The analog
channels on the Analog board will
not calibrate properly.

6.3.3 Erase Sequence Error #X

Description: The Analog Board or CPU Board is unable to
save the calibration or setup values due to the Flash chips
not being erased properly.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Erase Sequence Error #X is printed. If the X is replaced with a 0, then the Replace the Chipset.
problem is with the CPU board. The
- OR -
cycle setup, machine configuration,
and/or the calibration data is not Replace the CPU Board.
being saved properly.

If the X is replaced with something Replace Analog board.

other than a 0, then the problem is
with the analog board. The analog
channels on the Analog board will
not calibrate properly.

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Description: The Analog Board or CPU Board is unable to
save the calibration or setup values due to problems with
programming the Flash chips.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Byte Program Error #X is printed. If the X is replaced with a 0, then the Replace the Chipset.
problem is with the CPU board. The - OR -
cycle setup, machine configuration,
and/or the calibration data is not Replace the CPU Board.
being saved properly.

If the X is replaced with something Replace Analog board.

other than a 0, then the problem is
with the analog board. The analog
channels on the Analog board will
not calibrate properly.

6.3.5 Power Up Block1 #X

Description: Block 1 on the Analog Board failed the
redundancy check of the saved calibration data.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

POWERUP BLOCK1 #X is printed. If POWERUP BLOCK1 #X is printed, Keep an eye on the calibration. If it
but the calibration is not lost. only happens once, ignore it. If the
problem persists, replace Analog
Board and perform calibration.

If POWERUP BLOCK1 #X is printed, Replace Analog board. Perform

and the calibration is lost. Calibration.

6.3.6 Power Up Block2 #X

Description: Block 2 on the Analog Board failed the
redundancy check of the saved calibration data.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

POWERUP BLOCK2 #X is printed. If POWERUP BLOCK2 #X is printed, Keep an eye on the calibration. If it
but the calibration is not lost. only happens once, ignore it. If the
problem persists, replace Analog
Board and perform calibration.

If POWERUP BLOCK2 #X is printed Replace Analog board. Perform

and the calibration is lost. calibration.

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Description: The Analog Board has failed the redundancy
checks on both blocks of the saved calibration data.
Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution
POWERUP BOTH BLOCKS #X is If POWERUP BOTH BLOCKS #X is Replace Analog board. Perform
printed. printed and the calibration is lost. calibration.

6.3.8 ROM Failure

Description: The ROM (Read Only Memory) failed the
memory redundancy test.
Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

* ALARMROM FAILUREF XX:XX:XXA Alarm is displayed and/or the Replace the Chipset.
XXX.X XXP is printed and alarm configuration data is lost. - OR -
screen #277 is displayed.
Replace the CPU Board.

6.3.9 RAM Failure

Description: The RAM (Random Access Memory) failed the
memory redundancy test.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

* ALARMRAM FAILUREF XX:XX:XXA Alarm is displayed and/or the RAM Replace CPU Board.
XXX.X XXP is printed and alarm values such as date, time, run #, etc.
screen #278 is displayed. is not correct.

6.3.10 RTC Failure

Description: The RTC (Real Time Clock) does not agree
with the microprocessor clock.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

* ALARMRTC FAILUREF XX:XX:XXA Alarm is displayed and/or the board Replace CPU Board.
XXX.X XXP is printed. does not keep ACcurate time while
machine is powered up.

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Description: In a dual display application, the communication to
one of the displays has been lost.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

DISPLAY ERROR #18 is displayed DOOR A DISPLAY ERROR #18 CHECK Check the cable from J27 on the
and CHECK CABLE AT P1A/P1B is CABLE AT P1A is printed and the 5V control to J1 on the back of the
printed. LED is lit on the display interface display interface board in the display
board. box. Repair or Replace the cable as
needed.
Check the address dipswitch set-
tings of the display interface board.
Refer to section 3.2.3 for the proper
settings.
Replace the display interface board.

DOOR A DISPLAY ERROR #18 CHECK If it has a printer board, check for
CABLE AT P1A is printed and the 5V 5 V across the large blue capacitor. If
light is out on the display interface there is no 5 V, check either the 5 V
board. on the communication cable or if
applicable, check the output voltage
on the remote power supply in the
display box. Repair or replace the
cable as needed and/or adjust the
power supply to 5.1 V.
Replace the display interface board.

DOOR B DISPLAY ERROR #18 CHECK Check the cable from J28 on the
CABLE AT P1B is printed and the 5V control to J1 on the back of the
LED is lit on the display interface display interface board in the display
board. box. Repair or replace the cable as
needed.
Check the address dipswitch set-
tings of the display interface board.
Refer to section 3.2.3 for the proper
settings.
Replace the display interface board.

DOOR B DISPLAY ERROR #18 CHECK If it has a printer board, check for
CABLE AT P1B is printed and the 5V 5 V across the large blue capacitor. If
light is out on the display interface there is no 5 V, check either the 5 V
board. on the communication cable or if
applicable, check the output voltage
on the remote power supply in the
display. Repair or replace the cable
as needed and/or adjust the power
supply to 5.1 V.
Replace the display interface board.

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6.3.12 Display Buffer Overrun
Description: The display buffer is receiving garbled data
from the CPU.
Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Display Buffer Overrun is printed. Display Buffer Overrun is printed Turn OFF the power and remove the
and/or the display is randomly battery from the CPU card and wait a
displaying garbled text on the couple of minutes to clear the RAM.
display. The time, date, and run # will have to
be re-entered when powered back
up.
Replace the Chipset.

Display Buffer Overrun is printed Turn off the power and remove the
and/or the display is displaying battery from the CPU card and wait a
garbled text for the same analog couple of minutes to clear the RAM.
input all the time. The time, date, and run # will have to
be re-entered when powered back
up.
Check the analog device that is
displaying the garbled text. Replace
as needed.
Replace the card that the suspect
device is connected to. ( I.E., the cpu
or analog card.)

6.3.13 Print Buffer Overrun

Description: The print buffer is receiving garbled data
from the CPU.
Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Print Buffer Overrun is printed. Print Buffer Overrun is printed and/ Turn OF the power and remove the
or the printer randomly prints battery from the CPU card and wait a
garbled text. couple of minutes to clear the RAM.
The time, date, and run # will have to
be re-entered when powered back
up.
Replace the Chipset.
- OR -
Replace the CPU Board.
Print Buffer Overrun is printed and/ Turn off the power and remove the
or the printer is printing garbled text battery from the CPU card and wait a
for the same analog input all the couple of minutes to clear the RAM.
time. The time, date, and run # will have to
be re-entered when powered back
up.
Check the analog device that is
printing the garbled text. Replace as
needed.
Replace the board that the suspect
device plugs into. (CPU or Analog).

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6.3.14 Com X Buffer Overrun
Description: The com port buffer is receiving garbled data
from the CPU.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Com X Buffer Overrun is printed. Com X Buffer Overrun is printed and/ Turn OFF the power and remove the
or the control is operating abnor- battery from the CPU card and wait a
mally. couple of minutes to clear the RAM.
The time, date, and run # will have to
be re-entered when powered back
up.
Replace the Chipset. - OR -Replace
the CPU Board.

6.3.15 Power Failure

Description: The DC power in the control box was
interrupted.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

* POWER FAIL XX:XX:XXX XX/XX/ The 120Vac was lost to the control’s Check the incoming power for loose
XXis printed. power supply. connections.
Check the power switch on the front
of the control box. Replace as
needed.
Check the fuse on the line filter.
Replace as needed.
Check the two fuses, F1 & F2, on the
inlet of the power supply. Replace as
needed.

The DC power from the power supply Check all of the DC voltages on the
in the control box was lost. output of the power supply. Replace
power supply as needed.
Check the cables from the power
supply to the backplane. Replace as
needed.

The CPU Board is not making good Remove the CPU board, check the
contact with the backplane. contacts, and reseat the board. Clean
contacts as needed.

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6.3.16 I/O #X Error #8 I/O Board #X
Communication Failure
Description: I/O BOARD #X is failing to communicate to
the CPU.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

* ALARMI/O #X ERROR #8F Remove the corresponding I/O

The control isn’t communicating to
XX:XX:XXA XXX.X XX.XP is printed board, check the contacts and reseat
I/0 board X.
and alarm screen #259 is displayed. the board.
NOTE: X refers to the I/O board Check the address dipswitch set-
that is having the communication tings on the board. Refer to section
problem. 4.4 for the proper settings.
If there is no board at location X,
compare the unit configuration in
the service mode to the ACtual
machine.
Replace the I/O board.

6.3.17 I/O #X Error #9 I/O Excessive Naks

Description: I/O BOARD #X is communicating with the CPU
board, but it is receiving bad information from the CPU.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

* ALARMI/O #X ERROR #9F I/0 board X is receiving bad data Remove the CPU and the corre-
XX:XX:XXA XXX.X XX.XP is printed from the CPU board. sponding I/O board. Check the
and alarm screen #259 is displayed. contacts on both and then reseat.
NOTE: X refers to the I/O board Turn OFF the power and remove the
that is having the communication battery from the CPU card and wait a
problem. couple of minutes to clear the RAM.
The time, date, and run # will have to
be re-entered when powered back
up.
Replace the I/O board.

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6.3.18 I/O #X Error #10 I/O Excessive Crc
Description: The CPU board is communicating with I/O
BOARD #X, but it is receiving bad information from the I/
O board.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

* ALARMI/O #X ERROR #10F The CPU board is receiving bad data Remove the CPU and the corre-
XX:XX:XXA XXX.X XX.XP is printed from I/O board X. sponding I/O board, check the
and alarm screen #259 is displayed. contacts on both and then reseat.
Note: X refers to the I/O board that is
Turn OFF the power and remove the
having the communication problem.
battery from the CPU card and wait a
couple of minutes to clear the RAM.
The time, date, and run # will have to
be re-entered when powered back
up.
Replace the I/O board.

6.3.19 Display is Stuck in “Testing Memory”

Description: After turning on the power, the display does
not change from the testing memory screen.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special display or Alarm. Display The TESTING MEMORY screen is Remove the CPU board, check the
is just stuck in the testing memory displayed and on the control board, contacts, and reseat the board. Clean
screen due to the lack of communi- the +5, the 12V, and the –VIN LED’s contacts as needed.
cation between the control box and are on and the RES LED is off. Check the communication cable
the display box. between the control box and the
display box. Replace or Repair as
needed.
Replace the chipset.
Replace the CPU board.

The TESTING MEMORY screen is Make sure that there is between 5

displayed and on the control board, and 5.1 volts at J3 on the power
the +5, the 12V, and the –VIN LED’s supply. Replace power supply as
are off and the RES LED is either off needed.
or flashing.

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6.3.20 Control & Display Are Reacting Slow
Description: The response time of the control is much
slower than normal.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

No special display or Alarm. The The control has a very slow response Check the I/O boards. Verify that the
control just has a very slow re- time and there is a communication proper LED’s are lit on all of them.
sponse time. alarm displayed. Check the address dipswitch set-
tings on all boards that don’t have
the proper LED’s on. Refer to section
4.4 for the proper settings.
Replace the I/O board.

The control has a very slow response Make sure that there is between 5
time and there is no alarm displayed. and 5.1 volts at J3 on the power
supply.

6.3.21 Board Overtemp Failure

Description: The on-board temperature sensor on the
069/065 or the 202 CPU boards is reading over 65ºC
(149ºF).

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

* ALARMBOARD OVER TEMP Alarm is displayed and the CPU Check the voltages at the power
FAILUREF XX:XX:XXA XXX.X XXP is board is Hot, but not burnt. supply in the control box. Replace
printed and alarm screen #280 is power supply if needed.
displayed.
If the CPU board is an 065, check the
dipswitch settings for the analog
inputs. Refer to section 4.1 for the
proper settings.
Replace CPU board.

Alarm is displayed and the CPU Check the voltages at the power
board is Hot and the U46 chip is supply in the control box before
burnt. replacing the CPU board to prevent
the same problem. Replace power
supply if needed.
Replace CPU board. Refer to section
4.1 for the proper settings.

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6.3.22 Program is Running the “Factory Test”
Description: The EPROM chips that are in the CPU contain
the Factory Test program.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

This is not an alarm and there is no When the CPU board was replaced, Replace Chipset.
special message. The factory test the correct programmed eprom chips
program is installed instead of the were not installed.
operation program.

6.3.23 Loss of Cycle Count, Date, & Time

Description: When the power to the control is turned
off, the Cycle Count, Date, & Time are reset.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

Loss of Cycle Count, Date, & Time. Loss of Cycle Count, Date, & Time Replace the Battery following the
after power is shut off. procedure in Section 8.

6.3.24 Intermittent Power Supply Problems

Description: Corrosion on the DC power cable connectors
causes the DC power to drop out and the unit to shut
down.

Alarm / Message Symptoms Solution

* POWER FAIL X:XX:XXX XX/XX/XXis Power Fail is printed and/or the unit Environmental conditions may have
printed. shuts down without the control caused the corrosion on the power
being turned off. supply leads. Add anti-fretting
compound, P764329-907, to the
power supply connectors.

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 Section 7: Reference Documents and Program Lists

7.1 SERVICE MANUAL LIST DISPLAY

ASSEMBLY
764326-797 Maintenance Procedures for
CenturyTM/Millennium 16/20
129367-409 Illustrated Parts Breakdown for
Century/Millennium 16/20
764330-117 Maintenance Manual for Century
26x37.5
764330-240 Maintenance Manual for Century
26x26

7.2 PROGRAM LIST

The following is a current listing of available chip set
part numbers. Note that different chip set part num-
bers are used in different part number CPU boards, so
it is necessary to verify the CPU part number when
ordering chip sets.
This list also includes the program part number for
reference. The program part number will be printed
whenever the service mode is accessed. Do not order
the program part number, this is not the chip set part
number. In some cases (eg., special scientific units) no
chip set part numbers are available. Only in those
cases it is necessary to place a special order and
specify the program part number.
Generally speaking, RDS/MagData compatible chip
sets are not available. Program disks with the proper
software were supplied at installation and can be re-
used to program replacement CPU boards.

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7.2.1 Healthcare Program List
Domestic Application P/N Ref CPU Ref program
Century 16/20 Vac P755716-379 P146656-185 93919-001
Century 16/20 Grav P755716-380 P146656-185 93919-002
Century 16/20 Vac/liquids P755716-381 P145656-185 93919-008
Century 16/20 Grav/liquids P755716-382 P146656-185 93919-009

Century 16/20 Vac P755716-713 P146659-065/069 93919-500

Century 16/20 Grav P755716-714 P146659-065/069 93919-501
Century 16/20 Vac/liquids P755716-715 P146659-065/069 93919-502
Century 16/20 Grav/liquids P755716-716 P146659-065/069 93919-503

Millennium 16/20 P755716-564 P146656-185 93919-036

Millennium 16/20 liquids P755716-717 P146659-065/069 93919-508

Century 26x37.5 Vac/SFPP P755717-075 P141215-202 93919-533

Century 26x26 Vac/SFPP P755717-203 P141215-202 93919-585

International Application P/N Ref CPU Ref program

Century 16/20 (Eng/Fr/Sp) P755716-671 P146659-065/069 93919-045
Century 16/20 (Eng/Ger/It) P755716-673 P146659-065/069 93919-052

Century SL (Eng/Fr/Sp) P755716-879 P146656-185 93919-187

Century SL (Eng/Fr/Sp) P755716-672 P146659-065/069 93919-046
Century SL (Eng/Ger/It) P755716-674 P146659-065/069 93919-053

Century 26x37.5 Vac/SFPP P755717-048 P141215-202 93919-570

Century 26x26 Vac/SFPP P755717-199 P141215-202 93919-578
Century 26x26 Vac - U.K. P755717-358 P141215-202 93919-581
Century 26x37.5 Vac - U.K. P755717-359 P141215-202 93919-598

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7.2.2 Standard Scientific Program List
Application P/N Ref CPU Ref program
Century 16/20 Vac P755716-383 P146656-185 93919-003
Century 16/20 Grav P755716-384 P146656-185 93919-004
Century 16/20 Isothermal P755716-385 P146656-185 93919-005

Century 16/20 Vac P755716-747 P146659-065/069 93919-510

Century 16/20 Grav P755716-748 P146659-065/069 93919-511
Century 16/20 Isothermal P755716-749 P146659-065/069 93919-512

Century 26x37.5 Vac P755717-049 P141215-202 93919-575

Century 26x26 Vac P755717-050 P141215-202 93919-582

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7.2.3 Special Scientific Program List
NOTE: List does not include special one of a kind sterilizers.
To use this section, identify the program used in the sterilizer and match up the chip set part number. If the
program number is not listed then a special order must be placed for the chip set.
Application P/N Ref CPU Ref program
Century Lab/Sci P755716-884 P146656-185 93919-155
Century Lab/Sci P755716-887 P146656-185 93919-007
Century Lab/Sci (French) P755716-888 P146656-185 93919-015
Century Lab/Sci (Spanish) P755716-889 P146656-185 93919-022
Century Lab/Sci P755716-890 P146656-185 93919-140
Century Lab/Sci P755716-891 P146656-185 93919-159
Century Lab/Sci P755716-892 P146656-185 93919-160
Century Lab/Sci P755716-893 P146656-185 93919-164
Century Lab/Sci P755716-894 P146656-185 93919-165
Century Lab/Sci P755716-895 P146656-185 93919-167
Century Lab/Sci P755716-896 P146656-185 93919-177
Century Lab/Sci P755716-897 P146656-185 93919-178
Century SL Lab/Sci P755716-902 P146659-065/069 93919-531
Century SL (St. Jude) P755717-028 P146656-185 93919-101

Century Vac P755716-095 P146656-185 93919-109

Century w Interlcocks P755716-890 P146656-185 93919-140
Century Vac Isothermal P755716-901 P146656-185 93919-141
Century Vac International P755716-904 P146656-185 93919-192

Century Vac (Pfizer) P755717-040 P146656-185 93919-156

Century Finn Aqua P755716-891 P146656-185 93919-159
Century Finn Aqua (Nieh) P755717-083 P146656-185 93919-175
Century Lab/Sci SV120 P755717-152 P146656-185 93919-240

Century SL Vac P755717-165 P146656-185 93919-272

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 Section 8: Service Procedures

8.1 PROGRAM CHIP CHANGE 8.2 DRILLING AN ACCESS HOLE

INTO THE COVER OF THE POWER
Tools necessary:
SUPPLY TO ADJUST THE 5 VOLTS
• wrist strap
The CenturyTM Control requires the 5 volts from the
• chip puller device (part number 764326-559) power supply to be a minimum of 5 volts due to a
Procedure - possible voltage drop over the cable between the con-
trol box and the display box. In most cases, the voltage
1. Power up control and enter the service mode.
must be up to 5.2 volts for proper operation. In units
2. Press the “Calibration” selection button. Then se- that have a longer distance between the control and
lect “Temp/Press Verification.” Then select “Cal. display, for example double door units, an additional
Data Print”. The printer will print the temperature 5 volt power supply is installed in the display box.
and pressure data currently in memory. Save this This separate power supply can be seen in section
printout for a later step. 3.2.4. That power supply does not have a cover, so the
3. Power down the sterilizer. Using a wrist strap voltage can be easily adjusted. However, on units
remove the CPU board. Look closely at the four where there is no additional power supply and the
flash chips on the board: U13, U16, U15, and U12. voltage is lower than 5 volts, the main power supply
Note on one edge of the each chip there is a dot. This in the control box will need to be adjusted. Since there
indicates the correct orientation of the chip in the is a cover over the power supply in the control box, an
socket. When the chip is removed you will see that access hole must be drilled. This procedure explains
the socket has an arrow which indicates the direc- where the hole should be drilled and what size it
tion the dot on the chip is to be oriented. needs to be.

Note that the chips on the board may not be labeled First the 5 volts must be tested using the following
in the same manner as the replacement chips. method:
Service replacement ships include part number, 1. Locate the Blue capacitor (C8) on the right side of
program number, revision, and chip label (U13, the printer interface board (P146656-182) and place
U16, etc). your meter leads on each side of the capacitor.
NOTE: If changing the program chips because of a NOTE: Negative lead goes on the top and Positive lead
corrupted program, remove battery to clear the RAM of goes on the bottom. *
any corrupted data as well.
2. Measure the voltage.
4. Using the chip puller, remove the existing chips and
3. The Reading should be between 5.0 and 5.2 VDC
replace with the new chips. Pay close attention to
while the printer is running (check voltages when
the orientation of the dot on the chip.
printing cycle values).
Reinstall the DallasTM smart battery, if removed.
If the reading is above 5.2 or below 5.0 and there is no
Use care as the pins are easily bent.
remote power supply in the display box, the R53
Reinstall the board and power up the control. The potentiometer on the power supply in the control box
control will automatically load the values from the will need to be adjusted using the following method:
new chips into RAM.
1. To adjust the R53 Potentiometer a 1/2" hole will
5. Enter the service mode and enter the calibration have to be drilled in the bracket over the top of the
section in the same manner as in step 2 above. power supply for units built before 10/31/00. For
Confirm that the calibration data now in the control units built after 10/31/00, the cover already has a
is the same as the original data printed out in step hole located under the decal. Refer to figure 2 of this
2. If not the same, then select “Load Values” in bulletin.
Calibration and enter the original values.
2. Remove power at customer disconnect. Remove
6. Select the “Alarm/Maintenance” section and select the power supply and cover assembly from the
“Set Configuration.” Verify that the configuration control box.
of the sterilizer is correct.
7. Enter “Change Values” and verify the cycle count.

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! Warning-Personal injury and/or equipment
damage hazard: Do not attempt to drill the hole 5. Adjust the R53 pot until the proper voltage is
with the cover still in place. measured at C8 on the printer interface board (mea-
sure the voltage while the printer is printing valves).
Removing the power supply from the control box
will ensure that metal chips from drilling the hole
will not fall into the control board or I/O boards.
3. Drill the 1/2" hole at the dimension shown in
Figure 8-2.

Figure 8-1. Power Supply Label with Hole Location

Figure 8-2. Power Supply Shield Assembly

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8.3 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 2. Slightly separate the two sockets, alternating sides
PROCEDURE until the battery and socket are disconnected from
the socket soldered to the control board.
The pins that are on the smart battery on the Century
3. Once the battery and socket are removed from the
CPU board are very fragile and can be easily bent or
socket on the board, remove the battery from the
broken. In order to prevent these pins from breaking,
nylon post.
there is a 16-pin socket that plugs into and remains on
the battery. This procedure shows how the battery Battery Install
and socket should be removed and plugged into the
1. Put the nylon post on the board through the hole in
board. The battery must be removed with a small
the battery.
screwdriver to insure the 16-pin dip socket remains
connected to the battery. The part number for the 2. Line up the pins on the socket attached to the
battery is 93915-047. battery with the socket soldered onto the board.
Battery Removal 3. Gently press the battery and socket into the socket
soldered onto the board.
1. Insert the screwdriver between the 16-pin socket
attached to the battery and the 16-pin socket sol-
dered to the control board.

Figure 8-3.

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