Middleby Marshall PS200 series User Manual

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B. Description
The temperature controller consists of two main compo-

nents: a sleeve or case (metal or plastic) with terminal con-

nections on the back, and a plug-in chassis that includes

the faceplate and circuitry. The sleeve is mounted to the

panel or door of the oven, and the chassis is inserted into

the front of the sleeve.
VERY IMPORTANT: When replacing a controller, you

should ALWAYS replace the sleeve as well. Some control-

ler models have sleeves of a similar size, but with DIFFER-

ENT CONNECTIONS. Using an incorrect sleeve can dam-

age the controller and cause the oven to function incor-

rectly. Exception: The sleeve used on Controllers 36056

and 46837 is identical except for the information label.
C. High Limit/Cooldown Functions
Except where noted in Section A (Part Number Reference),

the temperaturecontroller incorporates circuitry for the high

limit and cooldown functions.
1. The High Limit function (terminals 11 and 12) will shut

off the burner/heating elements if the oven temperature

sensed by the thermocouple(s) exceeds 650°F/343°C.

This function is used on most PS200-series and PS360-

series gas ovens. All other oven models use a sepa-

rate high limit control module.
If the high limit temperature is reached, an indicator on

the controller will illuminate. The current controller

(P/N 46837) has a lamp marked “OVERTEMP” to show

this condition. Older controllers will have different indi-

cators; you should refer to the operating instructions

for the controller in question for assistance.

2. The Cooldown function allows the blowers to continue

in operation after the operator switches off all operating

switches on the control panel. The blowers will remain

in operation until the cooldown switch opens (usually

180°F/82°C).

D. Troubleshooting
1. Troubleshooting the Temperature Controller and

Thermocouple(s) using the Altek Thermocouple Source

(Middleby P/N 27170-0192)
•

Turn the heat switch OFF.

•

Disconnect the thermocouple leads from Terminals

7 and 8 on the temperature controller. Tape the

ends to prevent shorting.

•

Connect the white lead of the Thermocouple Source

to Terminal 8 (+). Connect the red lead of the Ther-

mocouple Source to Terminal 7 (-).

•

Set the Thermocouple Source as close as pos-

sible to the customer’s set point. Then, turn the

BLOWER switch to the ON position.

The temperature controller should read close to the

customer’s set point. Failure indicates a problem with

the temperature controller. If the temperature control-

ler is functioning properly, check the thermocouples.

Refer to Section IV, Thermocouples.

2. Troubleshooting the High Limit Switch

On ovens that use the high limit function of the tem-

perature controller (most PS200-series and PS360-se-

ries ovens), an intermittent high limit switch will cause

intermittent operation of the burner. If you suspect that

this is a problem, a good check is to place a 1A fuse in

parallel around the switch contacts (terminals 11 and

12).
If the switch is functioning properly, the fuse will never

carry a load. The only time the switch would open

would be under a no-load condition.
If the switch is trying to open intermittently, however,

the full current load of the blowers will be carried by the

fuse. Regardless of the oven model, this load is far

greater than 1A, and the fuse will blow.

Terminal for

Terminal for

28071-0012 and Terminal for

36056 and

Description

28071-0018

34983

46837

1

TC+

8

+ TC

2

TC-

7

- TC

5

COM

5

Input to Temperature Control Relay

6

NO

4

Output to High Flame Solenoid or Heater Contactors

L2

L2

L2

Neutral

L1

L1

L1

Power

G

G

Ground

13

--

9

Input to Cooldown Relay

14

--

10

Output from Cooldown Relay

15

--

11

Input to High Limit Relay

16

--

12

Output from High Limit Relay

--

--

15

PID or Variable Pulse Output

--

--

16

PID or Variable Pulse Output

SECTION 3 - SERVICING COMPONENTS

E. Appendices

Appendix - Temperature controller terminal cross-reference, 4/02

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