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User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master TABLE OF CONTENTS Communication and Keypad Installation ..........75 Entrance Keypad Mounting and Installation .
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User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1. Front Panel ............. . 15 Figure 2.
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User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master List of Tables List of Tables Table 1. Relay Box Circuit Descriptions ..........39 Table 2.
(also known as the TMJ) from Innovative Control Systems, Inc. As an ICS customer, you benefit from a thoroughly researched and developed car wash controller system. This manual will enable the operator to have an active part in the control and operation of your car ...
Troubleshoot issues, if they occur Many of the features you will find in the ICS Controller system were integrated at the request of car wash operators. We welcome your feedback and want to assure you that ICS is committed to being the leader in the industry in car wash controller and management systems.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION This chapter includes preliminary steps to take for a new Tunnel Master installation. This chapter provides a brief description of the hardware components and their function and the tunnel settings wiring diagrams. ...
The following procedure shows how to erase the current settings. NOTE: ICS recommends a complete, first-time erase using DIP switch 6, as described below. To erase all configuration settings, follow these steps: 1 Remove the battery from the Main CPU PCB.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation Warning Marking WARNING: This warning on equipment or hardware indicates the need to consult accompanying documentation before proceeding. OUTPUT OVERVIEW 24 Outputs The Tunnel Master Jr. Relay Box is the control center for firing the various outputs or services in the wash tunnel: Soap foamer, Reclaim motor, etc.
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Each toggle switch controls the operation of one output or service. The switch has three positions: UP = Manual Override. Manually turn on output. (This feature can be turned off if desired.) ...
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User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation respectively, then loop the commons together to each relay. This power is to fire the solenoids and equipment. A separation of 120 VAC and 24 VAC shall be maintained for all field-wiring circuits.
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Figure 2. Low Voltage Layout Wiring Diagram RELAY BOX INTERIOR Each relay has circuits to control both 24 VAC and/or 120 VAC simultaneously so that a service sign as well as the service solenoid can be operated from the same relay.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation Termination points for Pulse, Gate, Tire, and Panic Circuits. Plug in relays for ease of serviceability. Each relay has two fuses (24 VAC and 120 VAC). Built in spare fuses and fuse tester.
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 PULSE/PROXIMITY SWITCH WIRING IMPORTANT: The pulse switch is a critical input for the Controller. It signals the system that the conveyor is moving and is the measuring device from which the system knows when to turn equipment devices on and off.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation Pulse/Proximity Switch Wiring 2-Wire pulse 3-Wire (NPN) switch with Proximity N.O. contact switch - Sinking "Used when connecting a standard "Push Button" entry box. Terminals not used in this diagram Terminal strip on top of relay board Refer to Jumper settings Figure 4.
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 GATE SWITCH (ELECTRIC EYE) WIRING IMPORTANT: The Gate switch is the second critical input device to the Relay Box. It is usually an electric eye system or some type of vehicle position detector located just before the first piece of wash equipment.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation Gate Eye Switch Wiring TMJ RELAY BOX TERMINAL STRIP (TOP) 24 VAC SUPPLY (BY OTHERS) COMMON NORMALLY OPEN ELECTRIC PHOTO EYE OR OTHER SENSING DEVICE CONTACTS Alternate symbol for N.O. Switch Figure 5.
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 TIRE SWITCH WIRING IMPORTANT: This circuit is used if the customer has purchased a tire position switch from the equipment vendor. The switch enables the Controller software to turn equipment on and off as each of the vehicle's tires pass that piece of equipment.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation ENTRANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WIRING IMPORTANT: This circuit is used if the customer has purchased a treadle switch from the equipment vendor. The Entrance Management System in the Tunnel Master allows a roller to be fired automatically upon seeing a second 24V input on Input 10.
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Entrance Management System Wiring TMJ RELAY BOX TERMINAL STRIP (TOP) 24 VAC SUPPLY (BY OTHERS) COMMON NORMALLY OPEN TREADLE SWITCH N.O. CONTACTS Figure 7. Entrance Management Overview and Wiring Diagram ROLLER LOCATOR WIRING IMPORTANT: You can add a roller locator to the Tunnel ...
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation A roller locator switch needs to be wired into Input 9, and installed on the conveyor. This switch should be positioned so that as soon as a roller passes the switch it will be in a position where it is safe for the roller forks to come up.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation PANIC STOP CIRCUIT WIRING IMPORTANT: This drawing shows the basic wiring of the panic circuit. The Panic circuit allows for certain software programming that could not be programmed without this circuit in place.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation ANTI-COLLISION WIRING IMPORTANT: The anti-collision on the Tunnel Master Jr. is a function to help prevent cars from running into each other at the exit end of the tunnel. In order for this to work you need an anti-collision device mounted in the tunnel at the spot where you could have a potential collision.
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 PUSH BUTTON WIRING IMPORTANT: Please be certain to install it exactly as it is shown in the diagram. Wiring it in any other way would conflict with the designated inputs causing the washes to run incorrectly or not at all.
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Push Button Wiring First 8 Buttons Service 1 Service 5 Input 5 Service 2 Service 6 Input 6 Service 3 Service 7 Input 6 Service 4 Service 8 Input 6 24VAC Inputs 1-8 Common...
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation Push Button Wiring for Second 8 Buttons Service 9 Service 13 Input 5 Service 10 Service 14 Input 6 Service 11 Service 15 Input 6 Service 12 ALL CLEAR Input 6 24VAC Inputs 1-8 Common...
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 RELAY BOX JUMPER SETTINGS The following figure and table will explain the location and purpose of the various jumpers on the Relay Box circuit board. This board is located on the inside of the Relay Box door.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master System Hardware and Installation Table 1: Relay Box Circuit Descriptions Jumper Setting Function Does not exist. BIAS High (+) set ON for the Main Relay box only. 3 position jumper should be on 2 pins to select 485 Communication (Up). 3 position jumper should be on 2 pins to select 485 Communication (Up).
System Hardware and Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS The following picture and table will show the Relay Box DIP switch and the various settings that may be used. The ON position is marked with an arrow and is always up. A 24 Output Relay Box will ship as ADDR1.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Operating Procedures CHAPTER 3: OPERATING PROCEDURES OPERATING PROCEDURES The Operating Procedures chapter will provide the user with an explanation of how to operate their Tunnel Controller, process customer vehicles and review operations through the reports available. As in the previous chapters, the instructions will follow a logical trail through a day’s operations beginning with the opening process.
NOTE: If a password has been set, it will be necessary to enter the password before the main menu can be accessed. From the display panel numeric keypad, press the ICS Tunnel Controller 10:25:35 PM VER 1 REV numeric 2 key to select 5.1104/15/2002 Wet Down Wash.
Jr. Car Wash Controller. The Tunnel Master Jr. Controller contains unique features usually found only in the high-end full-service wash controller systems. Features like ICS copyrighted anti-theft software; integration with a Panic Stop circuit; and for quick morning wash checkouts, use Wet down.
Wash Configuration Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 RELAY BOX DISPLAY KEYPAD The Relay Box keypad is the primary place from which to program and configure the wash tunnel. If your facility has two relay boxes, one of them will serve as the primary input relay box. From this screen you can: ...
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Wash Configuration Table 5: Relay Box Display and Keypad Indicator Light Descriptions Button Function Indicator Lights: +5V DC This light should be lit at all times indicating that the input terminal system has good power.
Enter in your password. New Password: _ Example: For the letter L, press the 4 key three times Press the ENT key to save your changes, and New Password: ICS _ return to the Configure Wash Menu. NOTE: Remember this password. January 2016...
Step Action Screen Displays From the main screen, press the Menu key. ICS Tunnel Controller 10:25:35 PM VER 1 REV 5.1104/15/2016 Password _ _ _ _ _ _ ADDR =1CARS 0000 Using the numeric keypad, type in the first letter of ICS Tunnel Controller 10:25:35 PM VER 1 REV the password.
Wash Configuration Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 CONFIGURE WASH MENU Before any washes can be processed, the user must configure the wash. There are many items to be configured including the actual tunnel setup all the way to setting up services. Each item must be configured accurately if the wash is to operate properly.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Wash Configuration The following is a list of menu items within the Wash Settings menu option and a brief explanation of their function. Table 9: Wash Settings Menu Wash Setting Field Description Auto Pulse Period This is the rate in which you want the conveyor to run when in Auto Pulse.
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If you do not have a push button station, this option is disregarded. Console Debug This is a debug utility that ICS may use to track system activity. This should be set to N if you are using the Tunnel Master Jr.
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User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Wash Configuration Table 9: Wash Settings Menu Wash Setting Field Description Footer 3 Enter information desired to display on the third line on the bottom of receipts. This is usually a message to the customer. Footer 4 Enter information desired to display on the fourth line on the bottom of receipts.
The number of times the Tunnel Master Jr. has been reset. For information purposes only. ExpireDays For ICS use only. EqptMeasurement If Y (Yes), the equipment distance measured in inches. If N (No) the equipment InInches distances is measured in pulses.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Wash Configuration Follow these procedures to set or change the correct date and time in the system. Table 10: Set Date and Time Instructions Step Action Screen Displays Press the numeric key 3 from the Main Menu to [1] Shift Break[4] View Counts select Configure Wash.
Wash Configuration Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 CONFIGURE WASH SETTINGS Before any washes can be processed, the user must configure the wash. Each item must be configured accurately if the wash is to operate properly. Table 11: Configure Wash Settings Step Action Screen Displays...
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Wash Configuration About Countdown Times Set the Wet Down Period in the panel to the exact wet down time (e.g., 100). This is the amount of time you want the actual wet down relays to fire and apply water to the equipment.
Wash Configuration Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 OUTPUTS The Outputs menu option is where the user will initially setup and later, as needed, edit the wash relays that will be activate for the various was equipment. The basic Tunnel Master Jr.
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User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Wash Configuration Table 12: Outputs (Continued)Descriptions Menu Item Function Part Use the “0” button to advance to the part of car selection that the piece of equipment turns on. AC = All of the Car FH = Front Half of the Vehicle FB = Front Bumper On RH = Rear Half of Vehicle...
Wash Configuration Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 OUTPUT SETTINGS Follow these procedures to set or change the settings for the Outputs in the Tunnel Master Jr. Controller program. Table 13: Output Settings Step Action Screen Displays Press the MENU button from the main screen [1] Shift Break[4] View Counts display.
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User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Wash Configuration Table 13: Output Settings Step Action Screen Displays Using the numeric buttons enter the Start time in Output 01 Name Roller inches or pulses depending on the wash setting Start 0084 Type _ Part _ _ Flash _ selection.
Wash Configuration Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Table 13: Output Settings Step Action Screen Displays From the numeric keypad, type the number of Output 01 Name Roller seconds of delay for this relay to turn on before Start 0084 Type R Part AC Flash N Extend 000 the convey Look 000 Wet N Panic N - 0 or will restart.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Wash Configuration Table 14: Services Menu Item Descriptions Menu Item Function Price Use the numeric keys to enter the price for the service being programmed. NOTE: To enter a decimal point, press the number 0 key two times. Type Use the 0 button to advance to the type of service.
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Wash Configuration Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Table 15: Change or Set Services Instructions Step Action Screen Displays Press the ENT button on the display pad to Service 01 Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ PriceType advance to the next setting.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Wash Configuration Table 15: Change or Set Services Instructions Step Action Screen Displays Using the numeric buttons enter the desired tax Service 01 Name GOLD WASH Price 9.99Type B rate option, 0, 1, 2, or 3. Rate 1 F1=PREV F2=NEXT F3=ERASE F4=SAVE Press the F4 button to save the service.
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Wash Configuration Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Table 16: Assign Outputs to Services Instructions Step Action Screen Display Press the ENT button on the display pad to Service 03 advance to the next setting. Outputs 05, Repeat steps 6 & 7 until all desired outputs have Service 03 been programmed.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Entrance Keypad CHAPTER 5: ENTRANCE KEYPAD The Entrance Keypad is the service/output station at the front of the car wash. Services sold to the customer are entered into the Entrance Keypad. Vehicles are processed at the front of the wash with Entrance Keypad. ...
Entrance Keypad Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 ENTRANCE KEYPAD FUNCTIONS NOTE: In order to utilize the full functionality of the Entrance Keypad, Tunnel Master Jr. it is very important that the electrician adhere to the wiring instructions provided with the Relay Box. Power indicator After selecting light.
The car is the Roller button and when selected will activate the roller relay. In ICS-POS mode, when the AC button is selected, the stack displays in blinking Led lights on the numeric buttons. Number one is the closest to the tunnel entrance. The stack blinks for 5 seconds.
Entrance Keypad Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 ENTRANCE KEYPAD TO PROCESS VEHICLES (NON-STACKING) These are the steps to follow for a non-stacking system. Table 18: Process Vehicles (Non-Stacking) Step Non-Stacking Action Keypad Response On the numeric keypad, press the button The red indicator light will light up indicating the associated with the service the customer has input has been accepted.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Entrance Keypad ENTRANCE KEYPAD TO PROCESS VEHICLES (STACK) For Stack with Keypad Only, these are the steps to follow: Table 19: Process Vehicles Stack Instructions Status Step Stacking Action Keypad Response Ready Press the numeric button associated with The red indicator light will light up the service that the customer has indicating the input has been accepted.
Entrance Keypad Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 2 Press to select the numeric button that represents the car in the stack you would like to modify. The service that is selected for that car will light up on the keypad. 3 If necessary, press to select the numeric button of the service you wish to clear.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Entrance Keypad VIEW SERVICE COUNTS There will be times during the course of daily operations that management personnel will want to review sales counts. From the View Counts menu, this option allows the user to quickly determine how many of each service option have been processed during the current shift.
Entrance Keypad Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Table 20: View Service Counts Instructions Step Action Screen Display Press the ENT button on the display keypad to EXTERIOR W 0052 05- POLISH WAX 0023 advance to additional services. SILVER WAS 0023 06-CLEAR COAT 0015 GOLD WASH 0015 07-[EMPTY]0000 PLATNUM W 0009 08-[EMPTY]0000 Repeat Step 3 to review up to...
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Entrance Keypad Bump a Shift or Manually Close Current Shift Follow these steps to manually break (close) the current shift. Table 21: Manually Close or Bump the Current Shift Instructions Step Action Screen Displays Access the Main Menu by pressing the “Menu”...
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Communication and Keypad Installation CHAPTER 6: COMMUNICATION AND KEYPAD INSTALLATION The following instructions will provide detailed information on proper mounting and installation of the entrance keypad and communication. ENTRANCE KEYPAD MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION Entrance Keypad Mounting ...
Communication and Keypad Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 The following picture shows the connection points for the various components. Communications wire Optional Pole Display termination points. screen termination You can use either points terminal block. In a second keypad, you would use serial.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Communication and Keypad Installation Tunnel Master Jr. AC Power Terminations GROUND ELECTRICIAN 120 VAC FROM SUPPLIED 14/3 POWER DISTRIBUTION SHIELDED PANEL – 14/3 SHIELDED WIRE “E” SUPPLY FOR TMJ KEYPAD INSIDE TMJ RELAY BOX...
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User Manual—Version 3.0 Electrician must run a single-twisted pair, 24AWG shielded COM cable (can be purchased from ICS) through 3/4” conduit from the 485 terminal to the Entrance Keypad. There is a terminal block (NETWORK 485), located on the keypad circuit board labeled with DT+, DT-, and GND, for Data+, Data- and Ground, respectfully.
Communication and Keypad Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 SECOND ENTRANCE KEYPAD MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION The following instructions will provide detailed information on proper mounting and installation of the optional second Entrance Keypad. Second Entrance Keypad Mounting The second Entrance Keypad should be mounted securely to the wall of the car wash, directly next to the first Entrance Keypad in the entrance to the tunnel.
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Communication and Keypad Installation Electrician must run a single-twisted pair, 12AWG shielded Comm cable (can be purchased from ICS) through the above 3/4” conduit from the first Entrance Keypad to the second Entrance Keypad. There is a terminal block (NETWORK 485), located on each of the keypad circuit boards labeled with DT+, DT-, and GND, for Data+, Data- and Ground, respectfully.
Communication and Keypad Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Comm cable terminations must be made as in the following table. Table 23: Comm Cable Terminations First Entrance Keypad Second Entrance Keypad (Either Connector) (Either Connector) ENTRANCE KEYPAD JUMPER SETTINGS The following figure shows the Entrance Keypad circuit board and location of the various jumpers on the Entrance Keypad circuit board.
In Figure 23, “Keypad Circuit Board Jumper Settings,”, the jumper functions are displayed with their normal settings. By default, the keypad is address 5. There is no reason to change this unless advised by ICS. If you have two keypads, you should address the second as address 6.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Jr. Optional Report/Receipt Printer Installation CHAPTER 7: OPTIONAL REPORT/RECEIPT PRINTER INSTALLATION The Epson TM-T811 thermal printer is utilized by the Tunnel Master Jr. System for both the report and receipt printer. These printers can be purchased as an option to the base system or purchased and added to the system after initial installation.
Optional Report/Receipt Printer Installation Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Figure 25. Epson Dot Matrix Report/Receipt Printer MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION OF REPORT/RECEIPT PRINTER Report Printer Mounting The report printer should be set on a shelf, which is securely mounted next to the Relay Box.
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Insert the cable with the 25-pin RS-232 connector attached (supplied by ICS) into the Relay Box. Allow excess cable outside the Relay Box for easy access to the backside of the report printer so that the RS-232 25-pin connector can be easily attached and removed.
CHAPTER 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING System Diagnosis The following diagnostic procedures are provided for use only when the ICS Tunnel Controller System has stopped responding or is not functioning. If you determine after reviewing the diagnostic procedures the system is malfunctioning, write down the specific conditions and contact...
Trouble Shooting Tunnel Master User Manual—Version 3.0 Check the Logic light in the upper left corner of the relay box display panel. This light should be blinking indicating that the system processor is functioning. Wash Controller Input Check There are four possible inputs into the Controller that if not functioning could cause the system to not respond properly.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Trouble Shooting Entrance Keypad Diagnostics To test the keypad, there is a diagnostic mode you can put it in to verify its functionality. Remove the four screws and remove the top of the keypad. Flip it over, you will see the DIP switch settings.
Loss of power to Entrance Check Power LED, if voltage present LED will flash. Keypad. Reconnect 120VAC to relay box. ICS Tunnel Master Jr. Relay Box has no power. Wires and/or plugs loose. Re-connect as necessary. Keypad and Relay box jumpers Check the proper jumper settings.
User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Trouble Shooting Table 28: Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy Roller keep coming up. Check the pulse switch. Please refer to Wash Controller Input Check on page 67. Equipment timing is off. Check the pulse switch. Please refer to Wash Controller Input Check on page 67.
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User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Appendix The following three appendixes are three different scenarios you might have at your car wash: Figure A - “1 Relay box, Keypad and Printer” Figure B - “2 Relay Boxes, Keypad and Printer” ...
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User Manual—Version 3.0 Tunnel Master Index Index Actions 89 Add a Car to Stack 70 Add Retract 69 Anti 31 Anti-Collision Wiring 31, 32 Assign Outputs to Services 63 Audience 11 Bump a Shift or Manually Close Current Shift 73 Change Service and/or add Retract 69 Comm cable terminations 78 Communications wiring 75...
Change History Document Date(s) Reviewer Initials Description Version 10/8/2010 MR, DP, J.M, First release. JL-S 07/31/2015 WLS, BM, ES, SS, Second release. 02/11/2016 WLS, BM, CB Third release. Updated Communication Cable Ter- mination drawing. Tunnel Master, Auto Sentry, and WashConnect are registered trademarks of Innovative Control Systems, Inc. Windows and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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