Instruction manual

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Preliminary Information
About the Control
NetMaster on the commercial dryer is an advanced,
programmable computer that lets the owner control
most machine features by pressing sequences of
SELECT CYCLE pads. Refer to Figure 1.
NetMaster allows the owner to program custom cycles,
set vend prices, retrieve audit information, program
and run diagnostic cycles, and program special vend
features. Dryers shipped from the factory have a default
cycle (MED TEMP) built in. However, the owner can
change the default cycle, or any cycle, as needs permit.
IMPORTANT: In the event of a power failure,
NetMaster will not have to be reprogrammed. It is
designed with a memory system that will remember
how it was programmed (for up to six years) until
the electrical power is restored.
IMPORTANT: It is extremely important that the
dryer has a positive ground and that all mechanical
and electrical connections to NetMaster are made
before applying power to or operating the dryer.
Glossary of Terms
The following are a few terms and abbreviations to
learn. These are referred to throughout the manual:
VFD - Vacuum Fluorescent Display.
This term refers to the window area of the
control that displays words and values.
LED - Light Emitting Diode.
This term refers to the lights on the keypads
and status words of the control.
Power Failure Recovery
If power fails during an active cycle, the cycle status is
saved in memory for a minimum of six years without
power. When power is restored, the dryer may resume
the previously active cycle (if programmed by the
owner) by pressing the START pad.
The owner may program a special feature called
POWER FAIL RESET which sets a maximum power
failure duration. To program this feature, refer to
Programming NetMaster, option 29.
If the length of the power failure is greater than the
POWER FAIL RESET time, the dryer will revert back
to the Ready Mode rather than resume the previously
active cycle. If the length of the power failure is less
than the POWER FAIL RESET time and the power
failure is greater than 2 seconds, or the POWER FAIL
RESET is turned off, the dryer will enter the START
mode (START pad flashes) indicating that the user
may press the START pad to resume the cycle.
The POWER FAIL RESET may be set between 5 and
127 minutes. The factory default setting is 5 minutes
and is turned off.
Communications
NetMaster may be programmed manually, by the
Micro-Wand IIIE™, by the Network Interface Board, or
by a Smart Card.
Infra-red Communications (Optional)
The Micro-Wand IIIE™ allows the owner to program
and retrieve information from NetMaster without
touching the keypad. The Micro-Wand greatly expands
the programming options available to the owner. However,
the Micro-Wand is not required to program and operate
the dryer. The operation of the Micro-Wand and the
advanced features available are covered separately in
the Micro-Wand IIIE
™
instruction manual.
Smart Card Reader Communications
(Card Models Only)
The control will accept communication with a Card
Reader in order to perform vending transactions when
a card is inserted to pay for cycles. The card reader can
also allow the owner to program and collect audit
information.
For detailed information on Smart Card Reader
Communications, refer to the Smart Card setup
module in the NetMaster Smart Card Suite software
package.
Network Communications
The control will also accept communication with a
Network Interface Board which allows the control to
be linked to a personal computer. This network link
allows an owner to program, collect data and run
diagnostics on any machine.
For detailed information on Network Communications,
refer to the Network instruction manual.