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SERVICE BOOK IM8

FOR WASHING MACHINE: LM/RC

FOR ASSEPTIC BARRIER: D2W
FOR TANDEM: T

WITH SOFTWARE RELEASE EQUAL TO OR

GREATER TO
IM8 rel. 2.81

IMESA S.p.A.
Via degli Olmi 22
31040 Cessalto (TV), Italia
tel. +39.0421.468011
fax +39.0421.468000
www.imesa.it
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SOMMARIO
SECTION “A” – INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 4
1) MANUAL CONTENTS ............................................................................................ 4
2) NORME DI SICUREZZA ........................................................................................ 4
3) MANUFACTURER LIABILITY ................................................................................ 5
4) IM8 MICROPROCESSOR DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 6

SECTION "B" – ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................... 6

SECTION "C" - USER MENU PARAMETERS .................................................................... 6

1) ACCESS TO USER MENU ............................................................................................. 6
2) PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................ 6
1. LANGUAGES ......................................................................................................... 6
2. DATE - TIME .......................................................................................................... 7
3. DRUM MOVEMENT ............................................................................................... 7
4. COPY PICTURES FROM /USB/IM8_image ........................................................... 8
5. UPGRADE SOFTWARE ......................................................................................... 9
6. DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT TO USB/IM8_doc ........................................................ 9
7. DOWNLOAD REPORT TO USB/IM8_report .......................................................... 9
8. POSITIONING DOOR LOCK ................................................................................ 10
9. READ LAST REPORT .......................................................................................... 11

SECTION “D” – TECHNICAL MENU PARAMETERS........................................................ 11

1) ACCESS TO THE TECHNICAL MENU ......................................................................... 11
2) PARAMETERS .............................................................................................................. 11
1. MEASURE UNIT TEMPERATURE....................................................................... 11
2. TOTAL HOUR OF OPERATION........................................................................... 11
3. WASHING CYCLE # TOTAL ................................................................................ 12
4. WASHING CYCLE # PARTIAL ............................................................................. 12
5. ALARM HISTORY ................................................................................................ 12
6. ALARM REPORT ................................................................................................. 12
7. MAINTENANCE REQUEST RESET .................................................................... 12
8. N° OF CYCLE FOR MAINTENANCE RESET ...................................................... 13
9. WATER HEATING TYPE ..................................................................................... 13
10. MAX DRUM RPM ................................................................................................. 13
11. MINIMUM WATER LEVEL FOR HEATING ABILITATION ................................... 13
12. MINIMUM WATER LEVEL FOR DOOR OPENING .............................................. 14
13. WATER TEMPERATURE FOR DOOR OPENING ............................................... 14
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14. HYSTERESIS TEMPERATURE HEATING .......................................................... 14

15. MAXIMUM WATER LEVEL .................................................................................. 15
16. WAITING TIME AFTER SPIN ............................................................................... 15
17. MAX WATER LEVEL DURING SPIN ................................................................... 15
18. COLD WATER OPENING DURING COOLING .................................................... 15
19. DOOR LOCK MENU............................................................................................. 16
20. MODEM PARAMETERS ...................................................................................... 17
21. INPUT TEST ......................................................................................................... 18
22. OUTPUT TEST ..................................................................................................... 19
23. WATER LEVEL RECALIBRATION ....................................................................... 20
24. COIN MECHANISM MENU .................................................................................. 20
25. DOOR OPENING TYPE ....................................................................................... 21
26. DATA PRESET ..................................................................................................... 22
27. PRESET FROM USB ........................................................................................... 22
28. USER PASSWORD .............................................................................................. 23
29. TECHNICIAN PASSWORD .................................................................................. 23
30. PROGRAM LENGHT ............................................................................................ 23
31. TOUCH SCREEN LOCK DURING WASHING ..................................................... 24
32. PASSWORD ENVIRONMENT BLOCK ................................................................ 24
33. UNBULANCE CYCLE ........................................................................................... 24
34. SETUP INVERTER FROM /SD/IM8_inverter/inverter.txt ...................................... 25
35. TIME TO RESET CREDIT .................................................................................... 25
36. WDT COEFFICIENTS .......................................................................................... 26
37. TYPE COUNT-DOWN .......................................................................................... 27
38. SLOPES ............................................................................................................... 28
39. PAUSE EXTERNAL SET ...................................................................................... 29
40. PAUSE WDT HEATING ....................................................................................... 30
41. SOFT UNLOAD .................................................................................................... 30
42. SERIAL NUMBER ................................................................................................ 31
43. WEIGHTING YES/NOT ........................................................................................ 33
44. PASSWORD CYCLES PROGRAMMING ............................................................. 34
45. EMPTY TANK SMS .............................................................................................. 34
46. AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN .................................................................................. 35
47. CONTROLLED WATER LOADING ...................................................................... 36
48. MACHINE BUSY .................................................................................................. 37
49. FIRE PREVENTION ............................................................................................. 37

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SECTION “A” – INTRODUCTION

1) MANUAL CONTENTS
This manual includes all the information to make a correct service on programmers
mounted on IMESA washing machines.
It includes a first section on the alarmist and its troubleshooting valid for all programmers.
In the second section you can see update procedures and programming related to each
programmer.

This document is written in compliance with the communitarian laws in force and it is
addressed to the service technician, who must be sure to fully understand it, before to
install the kit on the machine.
This instructions must always be available for consultancy. In case it should be lost or
damaged, a new copy must be requested to the manufacturer.
Manufacturer is not responsible for any consequence caused by a not correct kit
installation or caused by the not complete reading of this document or caused by a not
careful reading.
The manufacturer reserves itself the right to modify the here described kit characteristics.
The picture of this documents may defer from reality because of some particular which
could have been changed.
Diagram and technical data may be changed without any notice.
Manual and attachment are part themselves of the installation kit, therefore they must be
stored near the machine and they must follow the machine if it is sold.

2) NORME DI SICUREZZA
Not respecting the following safety rules may cause damages to people, things or animals.

Installation and maintenance of the here described kit must be performed only by
authorized personnel who knows and respect the European rules in matter of industrial
machines installation and service.

The here described washing machines are addressed to the professional washing of linen
and garments: any other use is forbidden, if not authorized in written by the manufacturer.

It is forbidden to wash linen soak in poisons, cancerous products or any other substance
dangerous for the operators health.

Do not approach the machine with inflammable or combustible products to avoid risks of
explosion or burns.

Always stick to the washing instructions written on garments/linen.

It is forbidden the machine use for person younger then16 years.

External supplementary connection to the machines release the manufacturer from any
responsibility if the not perfectly performed.

ELECTROCUTION RISK
Any service on machine electric parts must be operated only by qualified personnel

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and after that any electrical supply to the machine has been cut.
Power and control circuits can be modified only by manufacturer personnel,
otherwise the warranty would expire immediately.

ATTENTION!
Even if the main switch is in position “0”, cables before it receive tension!

OPERATOR PSYCHO-PHYSICAL CONDITION

The machine user must be in perfect psychophysical condition; while working assume
always a vertical position in front of the machine.
Sudden and not controlled movement must be avoided, for example when the linen is
introduced or taken out, in order to avoid dangerous impact against the machine.
In case other users or other people is present, this must not be source of distraction for the
operator working on the machine.
While the user is working on the machine, he must not be distracted by TV, radio, etc. or
being subject to any other source of distraction.

ATTENTION!
These instructions do not cover all possible risks. User must always pay high attention and
respect carefully the rules.

3) MANUFACTURER LIABILITY
The instructions written in this manual are not replacing, but completing the duties deriving
from the safety and accident prevention laws.
With reference to what is written in this manual, the manufacture is not responsible for:

 An use of the machine against the safety and accident prevention laws in force.
 Not correct machine installation;
 Missing of an ordinary and programmed maintenance;
 Missing or not respect of the instruction written in the manual;
 Tension or supply defects;
 Not authorized modification to the machine.
 Use of the machine by unauthorized personnel.

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4) IM8 MICROPROCESSOR DESCRIPTION

Entry into service: April 2010.

Installed on: LM-RC-D2W-TANDEM
Data Interface: USB
SW upgradeable: YES
Programmable: YES
Inverter communication: MODBUS
Keyboard: TOUCHSCREEN
Door lock: POWERED and PULSE
Using the self-service: YES
Power board: 2952POIM800P

SECTION "B" – ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING

It‟s possible to see alarms and troubleshooting directly from www.imesa.it. Click the link
below to see the page referred to the programmer IM8. The same troubleshooting can also
be applied to previous processors IM6 and IM9 timer.

SECTION "C" - USER MENU PARAMETERS

1) ACCESS TO USER MENU

The menu contains just some functional parameters of the IM8 logic board. It can be
accessed in the following ways:

 In standard configuration (not self service): press the MENU icon, then the icon
PARAMETERS, enter the password "111111".

 In self service configuration: after switching on the machine, at the end of the
software booting, it appears the Italian flag. Press within 30 press within 30 seconds
in the top right corner of the touch screen. It will appear the screen for entering a
password. Then enter the password "111111".

If you can not access by any means that the default password has already been impaired,
contact your support department IMESA SPA for an eventual recovery of the default
password.

2) PARAMETERS
1. LANGUAGES
It allows selection of the language. The vocabularies of different languages must be
present within the SD card of the IM8. The procedure to upload the dictionaries is to use

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the menu “PRESET FROM USB” and a USB stick prepared for updating.
The vocabularies of the languages are files ".txt" which contain the various strings that
appear on the display. The ".txt" file must be included inside the USB stick in the path
Preset\IM8_language.

2. DATE - TIME
It allows to adjust the date and time of the system. Date and time are retained in memory
even with the machine off by a buffer battery. If the buffer battery was discharged or
removed, the date and time are reset at each power cycle.

3. DRUM MOVEMENT
In this menu you can define the rhythm of the drum motor, or the timing for the clockwise /
counterclockwise rotation and intermediate pause. The pace of the motor is declared for
each single step of the program and constitutes, together with the rotation speed, of one of
the elements that produces the mechanical action on the laundry.
IM8 contains 16 motor rhythms. The first 12 are already set by IMESA rhythms and
programs are used in standard machine. They are however changeable with the exception
of the first 3 that are used in "EASY PROG". The pace engine 13 and 14 are completely
free. The engine 15 is not as to alter as it is used in a centrifuge. The engine 16 is the
engine "NO" used in delays after the centrifuge and should not be changed.
Below is the summary of the rhythms engine available with their default
parameters.

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4. COPY PICTURES FROM /USB/IM8_image

It‟s possible to customize the control board IM8 by showing some images during standby
routine (standard machines) or during operation (self-service machines). It‟s also possible
to change the home screen that distinguishes the software loading. Images must be
contained inside of a folder named “IM8_image”, in the root of your USB stick. Images
must be in the folder “IM8_image” directly, should not be confined within subfolders. This
command is not to be confused with the upload images described in paragraph “PRESET
FROM USB”.

o FOR STANDARD WASHING MACHINE: the characteristics of the pictures are the
following:

- Start-up image: first.jpg (480x272 pixel, < 30KB);

- Slideshow during the stand-by phase: screen1.jpg (480x272 pixel, < 30KB);

You can create a maximum of 7 “screen” images with consecutive numbering

(example: screen2.jpg, screen3.jpg ... screen7.jpg).

o PER MACCHINE SELF SERVICE le caratteristiche delle immagini sono le seguenti:

- Start-up image: first.jpg (480x272 pixel, < 30KB);

- Slideshow during the working process: banner1.jpg (450x172 pixel, < 30KB);

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You can create a maximum of 7 “banner” images with consecutive numbering

(example: banner2.jpg, banner3.jpg ... banner7.jpg).

At the end of the copy process you need to restart the washing machine.

5. UPGRADE SOFTWARE
The function allows to upgrade the software. The file that contains the update must be
present inside of a USB pen drive and the file name must be “im8. “ (no file extension).
The file is available in the technical area of the site www.imesa.it. Together with the file
“im8. “ there must be present the Preset folder with its subfolders containing the language,
the images, the blocks ... The update file is available in "zip" format (compressed) with the
name CHIAVETTA COLLAUDO STD.zip. It should be extracted directly to the root
directory of the USB stick, not inside of other folders.

6. DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT TO USB/IM8_doc

Not enabled.

7. DOWNLOAD REPORT TO USB/IM8_report

By setting the parameter “SERIAL NUMBER” on the other technical menu (password
222222), it will be possible to download on your USB stick the reports of recent washing

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cycles performed by the machine. For more information, see chapter "SERIAL NUMBER".

8. POSITIONING DOOR LOCK

On machine capacity higher than 14 kg. Use this command every time after a manual
release of the door.

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9. READ LAST REPORT

This command shows the summary referred to the last program executed. For more
information, refer to the parameter “SERIAL NUMBER” e “DOWNLOAD REPORT ON
USB/IM8_REPORT”.
The report appears as follow:

SECTION “D” – TECHNICAL MENU PARAMETERS

1) ACCESS TO THE TECHNICAL MENU

The menu contains all the functional parameters of the IM8 logic board. It can be accessed
in the following ways:

 In standard configuration (not self service): press the MENU icon, then the icon
PARAMETERS, enter the password "111111".

 In self service configuration: after switching on the machine, at the end of the
software booting, it appears the Italian flag. Press within 30 press within 30 seconds
in the top right corner of the touch screen. It will appear the screen for entering a
password. Then enter the password "111111".

If you can not access by any means that the default password has already been impaired,
contact your support department IMESA SPA for an eventual recovery of the default
password.

2) PARAMETERS
1. MEASURE UNIT TEMPERATURE
It allows to select the most suitable unit for measuring the temperature. The options are °C
(Celsius) or ° F (Fahrenheit).
Default = °C.
Below is a table comparing the two temperature scales.

°C 0 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90
°F 32.0 50.0 59.0 68.0 77.0 86.0 95.0 104.0 113.0 122.0 131.0 140.0 149.0 158.0 167.0 176.0 185.0 194.0

2. TOTAL HOUR OF OPERATION

The parameter stores the total amount of “actual” working hours of the washing machine.
For “actual” work is defined as the real time in which the machine is operating, soaks
included. The stand-by time (with door open) is excluded from this counting.

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3. WASHING CYCLE # TOTAL

The counter "TOTAL" quantifies the number of washing cycles since the first power of the
machine. This counter can‟t be reset. Prior to change the logic board take note about the
number of washes counted in this parameter.

4. WASHING CYCLE # PARTIAL

The counter “PARTIAL” quantifies the number of washing cycles since the last
maintenance call. This counter can be reset by using the parameter “MAINTENANCE
REQUEST RESET”. When the "PARTIAL" counter achieves the value set on parameter
"N° OF CYCLES FOR MAINTENANCE REQUEST", on the display will appear the alarm
"MAINTENANCE REQUEST".

5. ALARM HISTORY
It is a register that records the last 50 errors that occurred in the machine. The error is
historicized with the date and time when it appeared, also you can appreciate exactly what
stage (STEP) of a given program it took place.

ERROR CODE

The list is not cancellable and is updated automatically. The last error in chronological
order is described in the first row. The 50th error (older) is canceled as a new error is
stored in the first row (newer).

6. ALARM REPORT
Register in which it is indicated the number of times a same error is repeated..

The list is not cancellable and is updated automatically

7. MAINTENANCE REQUEST RESET

Access to this parameter whenever the alarm n° 14 "MAINTENANCE REQUEST" appears
on the screen. To reset the “PARTIAL” counter press the button “OK”. Perform routine
maintenance as described in the manuals of the machine.

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8. N° OF CYCLE FOR MAINTENANCE RESET

It defines the number of washes within the maintenance is required.
Default = 1500 washes.

9. WATER HEATING TYPE

It allows to switch from the autonomous heating of the machine (provided by electric
heaters or steam injection) to an external source of hot water. The options are: WITH
HEATING or HOT WATER.
Default = WITH HEATING.

If "WITH HEATING" is selected, the machine activates its own heating system to reach the
set temperature in the program. If the temperature is not achieved within the time
described by the HEATING WDT, the alarm n° 9 "WDT HEATING EXPIRED" will be
generated.
If "HOT WATER" is selected, the machine will not activate its own heating system, but will
use exclusively the hot water supplied from the hydraulic plant in order to reach as close
as possible the required temperature. If the temperature is not reached, the machine will
continue therefore with the wash without giving any errors.

The "HOT WATER" mode bypasses the heating steps present in the programs. Therefore
you will not need to modify the washing program to use of this feature.

10. MAX DRUM RPM

This parameter defines the maximum number of revolutions per minute (rpm) reached
during the fast spin.
Default:
RC MAX DRUM RPM LM / D2W MAX DRUM RPM
6-8-11 500 Rpm 6-8-11 1000 Rpm
14-18-23 500 Rpm 14-18-23 947 Rpm
30-40 452 Rpm 30 846 Rpm
55 408 Rpm 40-55 802 Rpm
70-85 360 Rpm 70-85 723 Rpm

Notwithstanding that the spins can be modified both in the duration and in the maximum
speed, the parameter has the only purpose of limiting the maximum speed during the
centrifugation step. It will not be necessary to reprogram the individual spins present in the
programs because they are all subordinate to this parameter.

11. MINIMUM WATER LEVEL FOR HEATING ABILITATION

The purpose of this parameter is to avoid untimely activations of the heating, especially
when working at low levels of water. The parameter is relevant especially for electrical
machines, where it is necessary to maintain the resistances immersed to avoid their
premature breakage.
Default = 5 cm. Minimum = 2 cm.

The level 5 cm is calculated in vertical from the compression chamber. The heating
elements are installed under the compression chamber. The level for enabling the heating
can be reduced up to a minimum of 2 cm, which guarantees the full immersion of the
elements even while the drum is in movement.

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12. MINIMUM WATER LEVEL FOR DOOR OPENING

The parameter control the minimum level for opening the door.
Default = 5 cm. Minimum = 2 cm.

The door can‟t be opened until the level falls below the set value.
It is not recommended to increase the default value to prevent overflowing when the
exhaust system was clogged.

13. WATER TEMPERATURE FOR DOOR OPENING

The parameter controls the temperature of the inner drum at the end of cycle. If higher
than the one set, the door can‟t be opened and you will have to wait for the cooling.
Default = 40 °C

You should not change the default value to avoid accidents or delays due to a cooling of
the tank not accomplished.

14. HYSTERESIS TEMPERATURE HEATING

It defines the temperature gap for the re-ignition of the heating (differential). This is the
difference between the set point temperature (temperature set in the program) and the
ignition of the heating during the thermoregulation phase.
Default = 2 °C

The parameter has relevance only with machines equipped with autonomous heating (see
"WATER HEATING TYPE").
The value can be modified to introduce any delay in the reactivation of the heating.
Do not set the value to 1 °C otherwise you risk damaging the heating contactor or the
steam inlet valve with sudden and continuous activations.

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15. MAXIMUM WATER LEVEL

It defines the maximum loadable water level in the tank.
Default = 15 cm. Minimum = 10 cm.

Automatically the water loading will be stopped at the level set here in this parameter,
even if the programs were configured with higher levels. In the washing programs will only
be possible to set water levels with a value lower than the one set in this parameter. It is
recommended not to set higher values than 15 cm to avoid waste and spills from the
overflow pipe.

16. WAITING TIME AFTER SPIN

It is a delay time that is inserted automatically whenever a centrifuge is stopped by the
alarm n°7 “UNBALANCE SINGLE” or by the alarm n°8 “UNBALANCE TRIPLE”. In
addition, whenever a spin cycle is stopped by the STOP button and whenever a spin cycle
ends automatically.
During this time, the motor is controlled at 0 rpm, which means the inverter is braking the
motor.
Default = 1min 30sec. Minimum = 1min.
If at the end of the spin step there is a 0 rpm braking step, longer than the time set into this
parameter, the motor will continue to stay idle until the end of the braking step.
Mind the parameter “RALLENTAMENTO AUTOMATICO” present since release 2.81.

17. MAX WATER LEVEL DURING SPIN

This parameter will prevent to run spin step at speeds above 100 rpm if inside of the drum
there was excess water.
Default = 3 cm. Minimum = 2 cm.
During the spinning step the drain valve remains open to allow the water out of the tank. If
the discharge keeps closed or is clogged, the spin speed is automatically reduced to 100
rpm to prevent mechanical problems and excessive vibration.
As soon as the level achieve a lower level than the one set in this parameter, the spin
speed will be restored as in the program.

18. COLD WATER OPENING DURING COOLING

This parameter is valid only when a COOLING step is present in the washing program.
The COOLING step can be used after a hot wash cycle and it allows to cool down the
washing machine automatically, not causing any thermal shock to the garments.
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Default = 1.0 sec. Maximum = 15.0 sec. Minimum = 0.1 sec.

The principle of operation in the cooling phase is the following:

a) The machine fills cold water for the time programmed in this parameter.
b) Every 15 seconds the machine checks the temperature and compares it
with the gradient (visible in the step of cooling) and decides whether or not to
activate the valve of the cold water always for the same time set in this parameter.
c) Every minute, the IM8 logic board verify the performance of the
temperature descent, compares it with the gradient set (visible in the step of
cooling), and decides whether to proceed with the cooling or remain on standby (in
case the temperature has drop too quickly).
d) The procedure for loading cold water every 15 seconds, will stop when the
level reaches the maximum value (set in the cooling step). At this point, it proceeds
to the discharge until it reaches the minimum level (set in the cooling step). At its
conclusion the process of loading and control temperature every 15 seconds
restarts.

The programming of this parameter depends on the temperature of the cold water
available to perform cooling, and from the gradient selected in the step of cooling:
 The lower the cold water temperature, the lower the activation time of the valve.
 The higher is the cold water temperature, the higher is the activation time of the
valve.
 The lower the gradient, the lower the activation time of the valve.
 The higher the gradient, the higher the activation time of the valve.

19. DOOR LOCK MENU

This menu contains the functioning parameters for the control of the motorized door lock
installed on machine with higher capacity than 14 Kg.
These parameters are not taken in consideration if the “
These parameters are not considered when “DOOR OPENING TYPE” is set on
“IMPULSES”.

The motorized door lock are available in two models:

- METEOR 1.00 for washing machine IM8 equipped built since 2010;
- METEOR 3.00 (and successive) since the serial number:
L201212060 (RC/LM 14-18-23);
L201212074 (RC/LM 30-40-55-70-85 except LM30);
L201302102 (LM30).

The menu is composed by six parameters and it is presented as follow:

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o “WDT DOOR CLOSING”: It describes the maximum time allowed to the motorized
door lock for closing the door. (“DOOR CLOSED” contact activatated).

o “ADVANCE AFTER DOOR CLOSING”: It forces the motor of the door lock to
advance further in the closure even after the activation of the contact "DOOR
CLOSED" to ensure airtight seal.

o “WDT ZERO MOTOR”: It describes the maximum time for the door lock to return
back to its initial position (position "ZERO" = activation of contact "ZERO MOTOR").
The door at initial position has to be opened and closed by the operator‟s hand.

o “WDT DOOR OPEN”: It describes the maximum time within the opening of the
door takes place (activation of the contact of "DOOR OPEN").

o “ADVANCE AFTER ZERO MOTOR”: It forces the motor of the door lock to
advance further into the opening even after the activation of the contact "ZERO
MOTOR" (to ensure the effective usability of the opening and closing of the door).

o “DISABLE BEEP”: It allows the activation or deactivation of the buzzer during the
opening and closing process of the motorized door lock.

The default parameters are:

METEOR 3.0 or
PARAMETRO METEOR 1.0
successive
WDT DOOR CLOSING 25.0 sec 10.0 sec
ADVANCE AFTER DOOR
2.0 sec 3.0 sec
CLOSING
WDT ZERO MOTOR 25.0 sec 10.0 sec
WDT DOOR OPEN 7.0 sec 3.0 sec
ADVANCE AFTER ZERO
0.1 sec (*) 2.0 sec
MOTOR

The main errors associated with the motorized door lock, and its troubleshooting are
described in the document E131203A.pdf.

20. MODEM PARAMETERS

This menu contains parameters that enable the GSM modem (if present in the machine).
The parameters are the following:

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The “PASSWORD SMS COMAND” allow the consultation via SMS of the washing
machine. You can know the number of cycles performed and the machine status by
sending a SMS to the washing machine. The telephone number of the machine is printed
on the label at the back of the machine:

You can customize this password to prevent other users from querying your machine (up
to 5 digits).
The commands available are just "count" and "status" (washing cycle counter and
machine status).

"MODEM SETUP" is the string that defines the communication protocol used by GSM
modem on your machine. It should not be changed in any way.

21. INPUT TEST

The menu allows you to display the status of the digital inputs connected to the logic
board. Digital input means all of the devices “ON/OFF” type, such as the door lock
microswitch, the imbalance microswitch, the floating microswitch of the tanks, the
microswitch of the coin meter... It‟s possible to use this menu to see if the devices and
their concerning wiring are efficient and well connected to the logic board.
Activating the device, the check mark appears and disappears.
If the check mark is present the device is not actuated (rest condition).
If the check mark is not present, the device is actuated (working condition).

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NOME INGRESSO DESCRIZIONE

DOOR PRESENT DOOR PRESENT INPUT CONTACT
ZERO MOTOR ZERO MOTOR INPUT CONTACT
DOOR CLOSED DOOR CLOSE INPUT CONTACT
COIN 2 SECOND COIN METER INPUT CONTACT
COIN 1 FIRST COIN METER INPUT CONTACT (DEFAULT)
TMOT MOTOR OVERHEATING INPUT CONTACT (N.C.)
mLANCE NOT USED
mSBIL UNBALANCE MICROSWITCH INPUT CONTACT (N.C.)
TANK 1…8 (*) FLOATING SWITCH DETERGENT TANK 1..8
Dip.1…8 (*) DIP SWITCH 1…8 ABILITATION/DEABILITATION

(*) NOTE: The inputs Dip.1…Dip.8 have not to be considered for the diagnostic of
the machine. The inputs TANK1…TANK8 can be tested only if the machine is
provided by its own dosing system.

22. OUTPUT TEST

The menu allows the testing of every machine‟s outputs (loads) available. The “output”
(load) is any device activated from the power board by using one of the 16 relays which is
equipped.
The menu also allows to control the relays of the auxiliary board for the management of 8
pumps (if present).

By pressing a single button on the screen, the output (load) is activated until the release.
With this method is possible to verify the activation of the load or control the voltage
applied by using a voltmeter. This utility is valid to check the wiring from the power card to
the device too.

NOME INGRESSO DESCRIZIONE

FREE 1…6 ENABLE FREE1…FREE6 (AVAILABLE ON TERMINAL CN1 OF THE POWER

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BOARD)
GSM ENABLE THE RESET RELAY FOR THE GSM MODULE
MOTIN ENABLE THE DOOR CLOSING RELAY (ONLY IF THE DOOR PRESENT
INPUT IS ACTIVATED)
MOTAV ENABLE THE DOOR OPENING RELAY (ONLY IF THE DOOR PRESENT
INPUT IS ACTIVATED)
HEAT ENABLE THE HEATING RELAY
DRAIN ENABLE THE DRAIN RELAY
SOAP 1 ENABLE THE WATER SOLENOID FOR THE PREWASH‟S DETERGENT
ST
(WATER PASS THROUGH THE 1 DETERGENT COMPARTMENT)
SOAP 2 ENABLE THE WATER SOLENOID FOR THE WASH‟S DETERGENT (WATER
ND
PASS THROUGH THE 2 DETERGENT COMPARTMENT)
HOT ENABLE THE HOT WATER SOLENOID (WATER DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO
THE DRUM)
COLD ENABLE THE COLD WATER SOLENOID (WATER DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO
THE DRUM)
SOFTNER ABILITA L‟ELETTROVALVOLA DELL‟AMMORBIDENTE
(VASCHETTA DEL DETERSIVO)
PUMPS 1…8 ABILITA LE POMPE PERISTALTICHE (SOLO SE PRESENTE LA SCHEDA
AUSILIARIA PER LA GESTIONE DELLE POMPE)

WARNING!
The “HEAT” button enable the heating! For electric heated washing machines mind
to activate this button just for some seconds to preserve the integrity of the heating
elements.

23. WATER LEVEL RECALIBRATION

It allows, while the machine is on stand-by mode and with door open, to adjust the zero
level. This should be done when the water level read by the control board is not relevant to
the real water level inside the drum. It should also be performed when the displayed level
always remains fixed at 0 cm despite the presence of water in the tub.
In combination with automatic calibration is recommended the inspection and cleaning of
the compression chamber.
By pressing the "OK" calibration is performed automatically.
Do not blow into the pressure switch.

24. COIN MECHANISM MENU

The menu lets you set the general parameters of the operation in self-service mode. The
parameters are the following:

o MENU: It allows you to select three modes of operation:

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 “NOT INSTALLED”: standard version (not self-service);

 “CENTRAL CASH”: self-service operation with central payment system. In

this mode the credit paid to the washing machine is not displayed on the
IM8display card, it is displayed on the central payment machine. The
washing machine also is appointed with a number (see parameter
"MACHINE NR.") In such a way that the user can be facilitated in the
selection of the button to be pressed on the central payment machine. In this
mode a relay that signals the MACHINE BUSY (relay FREE5) is activated
while the machine is working. This allows the central cash to recognize when
the washing machine is free or busy.
Since version 3.04, the "CENTRAL CASH" mode is subject to the activation
of the "IM8 LITE" mode.

 “COIN-OP”: self-service operation with an electronic coin mechanism

(recognition of the league by scanning the coins) or mechanical (for
accepting a simple token). In this mode, the credit introduced is displayed on
the washing machine. Also in this mode is activated the relay MACHINE
BUSY (relay FREE5) that allows to disable the coin mechanism when the
machine is in operation.
Since version 3.04, the "COIN-OP" mode is subject to the activation of the
"IM8 LITE" mode

Default = NOT INSTALLED.

o “N° OF PROGRAM FOR SELF SERVICE”: It allows to display only a part of the
programs stored in memory. For example, by selecting 5, the machine will only
show the first 5 programs in memory.
Default = 6.

o “MACCHINE NR.”: If the selected mode is "CENTRAL CASH”, this command

allows to number the machine to facilitate the client to allocate the payment.
Default = 1.

o “STOP BUTTON TIME”: Enable a time which the machine can be stopped and
restarted with another program, without losing the credit.
Default = 0 sec.

The activation of any self service modality is directly related to the parameters “TIME TO
RESET CREDIT” e “MACHINE BUSY”. For more details see the
concerning paragraphs.

25. DOOR OPENING TYPE

Sets the type of door lock installed in the machine. The choice is automatically set during
the phase of DATA PRESET. You should not manually change this setting. The two
options available are:

o “IMPULSE”: Single action door lock. This setting is valid for LM/RC 8 -11 and for all
the D2W models.

o “MOTORIZED”: Motorized door lock. Correct setting for all the machines with a

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higher capacity than 14 Kg (except D2W models). This kind of door lock is
adjustable by setting the “DOOR LOCK MENU” parameters.

26. DATA PRESET

The function allows you to use the machine according to a specific PRESET (programs
and parameters) previously loaded using the "PRESET FROM USB" functions. It is
therefore re-established a standard that can be the IMESA‟s one (always working) or
customized.
The "DATA PRESET" overwrites the existing programs and parameters initializing the
electronic board. Pay attention to the use of this parameter, usually used only during the
software update.

27. PRESET FROM USB

The menu is used to transfer the data from an USB pen drive to the internal SD card of the
IM8 control board. The data that can be imported are described in the picture here below.

“PRESET FROM USB” is used during the software update phase. The data that can be
transferred have to be stored into an USB pen drive with precise paths and subfolders
(see the following diagram).

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More information on each single function of the “PRESET FROM USB” menu are
described on the document E120401F and later release, available by request to IMESA‟s
After Sale Dept.

28. USER PASSWORD

This menu allows you to customize the password to access the user menu. The default
"user" password is "111111" and is also described in the user's manual of the machine. To
change the password must be entered before the current one and then be prompted to
enter the new one.
If the user password was lost, you will need to return the IM8 control card to IMESA SPA
for the full reset (including further custom programs).

29. TECHNICIAN PASSWORD

This menu allows you to customize the password to access the technical menu. The
default "technician" password is "222222" and is not described in the user‟s manual of the
washing machine to prevent the user can access them. To change the password must be
entered before the current one and then be prompted to enter the new one.
If the user password was lost, you will need to return the IM8 control card to IMESA SPA
for the full reset (including further custom programs).

30. PROGRAM LENGHT

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programs (countdown). The remaining time is displayed only during the working phase.

The operation is not going to disrupt the real duration of the program (which depends on
its composition), but only the time left at the end which is displayed on the right part of the
display. For more information on this countdown visualization, visit the chapter "TYPE
COUNT-DOWN".
Default = 60 minutes (for all programs).

31. TOUCH SCREEN LOCK DURING WASHING

This parameter can disable the fast forward button (FFWD), the PAUSE button, and the
top of the screen (that is used to access the editing screen temporarily), while the machine
is operating. The STOP button keeps its function enable.
Default = NO.

32. PASSWORD ENVIRONMENT BLOCK

Not used.

33. UNBULANCE CYCLE

It defines the behavior that should keep the machine following the intervention of the
imbalance microswitch. The function is active only on LM and D2W machines type.
The default settings are described below:

As soon as the unbalance microswitch is activated, the spin cycle is stopped for 1 minute
and the drain valve will continue to remain open. During this minute the drum slow down
until stop. After the first minute, the machine starts to load cold water until it reaches the
level of 5 cm. The drum is set in clockwise and counterclockwise rotation at 40 Rpm.
Once the fifth cm is reached the machine will retry the spin sequence.
If the third attempt to spin the microswitch even detects the imbalance, the programmer
will automatically skip to the next block/cycle and will be published to display the error AL8
– TRIPLE UNBALANCE. The machine will continue the remaining washing phases „till the
end of the program.
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It is recommended not to alter the default settings on this special cycle that starts
automatically.

34. SETUP INVERTER FROM /SD/IM8_inverter/inverter.txt

This function allows to send to the inverter the parameter list stored in the SD card of IM8
logic board. The listing can be imported via USB using the "PRESET FROM USB". It‟s
necessary in this case to have an USB stick prepared with the upgrade files.
In the SD card it is always present one, and only one, inverter list that is loaded by the
factory during the assembling of the machine and can be updated by the customer at any
time after a long time or in the presence of a given problem to the inverter .
Before using this command you are recommended to cancel the existing listing of
parameters present in the inverter to avoid overlapping in MITSUBISHI inverter memory.
This can be done by following the directions described below with machine on and door
open:

a) Open the back panel of the inverter;

b) Press the MODE button one time;
c) The display shows "P1";
d) search for "P79" turning the programming knob;
e) Press SET one time;
f) Set the value to 1 and press three times the SET button;
g) Ensure that the red light under the PU label is turned on;
h) Search for the parameter "ALLC" by turning the knob counterclockwise;
i) Press SET one time;
l) Adjust the parameter value to 1 and press three times SET button;
m) Turn off the machine and let the inverter switches off completelly;
n) Turn on the machine again and wait for the booting;
o) It will appear the following screen:

p) turn off the machine and let the inverter switches off completelly;
r) evaluate if it‟s necessary to upgrade a new inverter list by using the “PRESET
FROM USB” or just use “SETUP INVERTER FROM SD/IM8_inverter/inverter.txt to
send the listing already stored in the SD to the inverter.

35. TIME TO RESET CREDIT

The function is effective only for machines with payment system. For both types of
payment ("COIN MECHANISM MENU"), you can define a time within which the credit will
be reset if it will not be used to buy a program.
Default = 30 minutes. Minimum = 5 minutes.
The function has value even when you insert a bigger amount than the cost of the
program. The extra credit will be reset at the end of the desired time, even with the
machine still in operation. The credit will not be reused for other customers at the end of

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the running wash cycle.

NOTE: It’s possible to reset the extra credit instantly, without waiting for the
expiration of a reset time credit. Turn off then turn on the machine, wait for the
appearance of the flag, press within 30 seconds to the bottom right corner for 5
seconds.

36. WDT COEFFICIENTS

From release 2.29 the WDT have been removed from the programming of each step.
WDT = watchdog time.
The washing programs have three different phases that can‟t be controlled by an exact
time:

- WATER FEEDING (poor inlet pressure, water leakage at the drain valve, inlet
water filter clogged…);

- WATER DRAINING (clogged drain, drain valve stuck on close position…);

- RISCALDAMENTO (heating plant not efficient, water leakage at the drain valve,
inlet valves spreading fresh water…) .

Not being able to consider a fixed time for the execution of these processes, the IM8
considers the time limits within which these steps must be completed (WDT).
Automatically all the programs will benefit by the WDT set in this menu, avoiding to adjust
the WDT on each step of WATER FEEDING, DRAIN, HEATING.

The default values are the following (March 2015):

WATER FEEDING DRAIN HEATING

MODEL Feeding Feeding Drain WDT Heating Heating
Drain WDT
speed safety Safety Speed safety
(mm:ss)
(cm/min) coefficient coefficient (°C/min) coefficient
LM6 2,5 2,8 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,0 2,0
LM8 2,5 2,8 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,0 2,0
LM11 2,5 2,8 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,0 2,0
LM14 2 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,4 3,0
D2W_LM18 2 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,4 3,0
ICM18 2 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,4 3,0
D2W_LM23 2 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,4 3,0
ICM23 2 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,4 3,0
LM_23_MOP 2 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,4 3,0
D2W_LM30 2,5 3,5 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,5 3,0
LM40 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,5 3,0
D2W_LM55 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,5 3,0
LM70 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 2,5 2,1
LM85 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 2,5 2,1
LM100 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 2,5 2,1
LM125 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 2,5 2,1
TM6 2,5 2,8 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,0 2,0
TM8 2,5 2,8 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,0 2,0
TM11 2,5 2,8 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,0 2,0
TM14 2,5 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,3 3,0
TM18 2,5 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,3 3,0
RC6 2,5 2,8 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,0 2,0
RC8 2,5 2,8 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,0 2,0
RC11 2,5 2,8 2‟ 30” 1,5 3,0 2,0
RC14 2,5 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,3 3,0

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RC18 2,5 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,3 3,0

RC23 2,5 3 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,3 3,0
RC30 2,5 3,5 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,3 3,0
RC40 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,5 3,0
RC55 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 4,5 3,0
RC70 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 2,5 2,1
RC85 2,5 4,3 2‟ 30” 1,5 2,5 2,1

- EXAMPLE WATER FEEDING:

Taking as reference a LM11: supposed to load 10 cm of water during a cycle. The
parameters of the water feeding act as follow:

(Desired level / “Feeding speed cm/min”) x “Feeding safety coefficient” = (10 / 2.5) x 2.8 = 32’.

To load 10 cm of water, the machine authorizes a maximum time of 32 minutes. If it‟s

necessary to increase the WDT you can reduce the “Feeding Speed cm/min” or increase
the “Feeding Safety Coefficient”.

- EXAMPLE WATER DRAINING:

Taking as reference a LM23. The parameters of the drain act as follow:

“Drain WDT” x “Drain WDT Safety coefficient” = (2’30” x 3) = 7’ 30”.

All the drains have to be completed within a time of 7' 30 ", regardless of the level you
want to achieve.
If you want to increase the drain WDT, just increase one of two parameters.

- EXAMPLE WATER HEATING:

Taking as reference a RC40, si supponga di voler riscaldare l‟acqua sino a 78°C. The
parameter for the water heating acta s follow:

(Desired temperature / “Heating speed °C/min”) x “Heating safety coefficient = (78° / 4.5) x 3.0 = 52’

To achieve 78°C the machine authorizes a maximum time of 52 minutes.

If it‟s necessary to increase the WDT you can reduce the “Heating Speed °C/min” or
increase the “Heating Safety Coefficient”.

37. TYPE COUNT-DOWN

The countdown is the time remaining to the end of the program. There are two ways for
counting the remaining time:
- MEDIATED;
- CALCULATED.
Default: MEDIATED.

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The MEDIATED countdown function provides a self-learning of the program timing. An

average of the program timing is calculated each time the same washing programs is
accomplished. The duration varies according to the times of the water feeding, water
draining and heating. The displayed time is updated from time to time as a program ends.
The time displayed will not be exact but it will be each time more and more real.
The algorithm for the calculation of the average is the following:

t(n+1) = 1/6 * [5* t(n-1) + tn]

“tn” is the time lenght of the program just accomplished.
“t(n-1)” is the progressive average of the duration of that particular program..
“t(n+1)” is the time that will be published on display at the next program start.
The initial time is set to 60‟ by default. (see PROGRAM LENGHT).

- EXAMPLE MEDIATED COUNTDOWN:

CYCLE PROGRESSION I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII
DISPLAYED TIME
60 59 58 57 56 56 56 56 56 55 55 55
(minutes)
REAL DURATION OF THE PROGRAM
54 54 53 52 55 54 55 55 55 55 54 ?
(minutes)

It can be considered that for a precise average are necessary at least ten executions of
the same program. Especially in the first performances of the programs it is possible that
the countdown display “00:00” despite the program has yet to be completed.

The CALCULATED countdown function was created to match the end of a program with
the value 00:00 shown on the display. Before to start a program the IM8 calculates the
sum of all fixed times included in the program (washing time, rinse time, spin time...) and
adds the variable times (the water supply, drainage, heating). The variable times are still
calculated taking in consideration the WDT COEFFICIENTS included in its menu.
At each conclusion of a variable step, IM8 recalculate what is remaining time and
eliminates errors, proposing the new sum. To obtain a time consistent with the duration of
the programs is necessary to set WDT COEFFICIENTS as close as possible to reality.

38. SLOPES
The menu defines the acceleration and deceleration of the basket on three different
frequency ranges. Thanks to the MODBUS communication system between IM8 and the
MITSUBISHI inverter, it is possible to change automatically the value of the parameters P7
and P8 during the operation phase of the machine. The parameters that define the
acceleration and deceleration ramp of of the motor are respectively P7 and P8.
The change of the ramps allows to use three inverter‟s virtual gears. This ensures a
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due to generation of electric energy from the motor to the inverter.

The default values are the following:

1° RANGE 2° RANGE 3° RANGE

≤ 45 RPM ≤ 100 RPM > 100 RPM
(prewash-wash-rinse) (distribution) (spin)
ACELERATION DECELERATION ACELERATION DECELERATION ACELERATION DECELERATION
MODEL (sec) (sec) (sec) (sec) (sec) (sec)
P7 P8 P7 P8 P7 P8
LM6 10 10 60 20 40 60
LM8 10 10 60 20 40 60
LM11 10 10 60 20 40 60
LM14 15 10 60 20 60 70
D2W_LM18 15 10 60 20 60 70
ICM18 15 10 60 20 60 70
D2W_LM23 15 10 60 20 60 70
ICM23 15 10 60 20 60 70
LM_23_MOP 15 10 60 20 60 70
D2W_LM30 20 10 60 20 60 80
LM40 20 10 60 20 60 80
D2W_LM55 20 10 60 20 60 80
LM70 20 10 60 20 60 80
LM85 20 10 60 20 60 80
LM100 10 10 60 20 60 60
LM125 10 10 60 20 60 60
TM6 10 10 60 20 30 60
TM8 10 10 60 20 30 60
TM11 10 10 60 20 30 60
TM14 15 10 60 20 60 70
TM18 15 10 60 20 60 70
RC6 10 10 60 20 30 60
RC8 10 10 60 20 30 60
RC11 10 10 60 20 30 60
RC14 15 10 60 20 60 60
RC18 15 10 60 20 60 60
RC23 15 10 60 20 60 60
RC30 15 10 60 20 50 60
RC40 15 10 60 20 50 60
RC55 15 10 60 20 50 70
RC70 15 10 60 20 50 70
RC85 15 10 60 20 50 70

39. PAUSE EXTERNAL SET

It is possible to control the pause of a program through a remote contact coming, for
example, by a remote dosing system. The machine will display the status of "SOAKING"
and the program will stop until the reopening of the contact.
Default = NO.

When this parameter is set to "NO" the machine can perform pause/soaking only by
pressing the "PAUSE" button on the touchscreen.
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external contact closure. The external pause command can be performed also while the
machine is spinning.

NOTE: this parameter enables automatically the parameter " TOUCH SCREEN LOCK
DURING WASHING ", so the machine works with a reduced functionality display. It’s
possible to deactivate the function of the "TOUCH SCREEN LOCK DURING
WASHING", but you can not deactivate a pause/soaking through the keyboard when
the external contact is still closed.

The external contact can be wired directly to the logic board IM8, CN15 connector,
terminals 3 and 4. The contact must be normally open.

40. PAUSE WDT HEATING

When this feature is enabled, after the expiration of the WDT HEATING, the machine will
pause and a buzzer will be activated drawing the attention of operator.
The buzzer can be silenced by a special button located on the lower right corner of the
touchscreen
Pressing "START" the machine repeats the heating step.
Default = NO.

The function is of particular interest in the machines with steam heating, where you can
have problems of supply or trouble at the steam generation itself.
When the parameter is set to OFF mode, the machine indicates the expired WDT
HEATING, but continues the program without giving the opportunity to repeat for a second
time the heating step. The machine continues the washing program not reaching the
desired temperature.

41. SOFT UNLOAD

The function allows you to perform at the end of the cycle, with the door open, a slight
rotation to the right or left of the drum for an easy removing of the laundry.
In the menu, as well as to define the enabling or not of the function, is given the
opportunity to decide the rotational speed of the drum during the unloading Default = NO.
Default RPM soft unload = 4 RPM. Maximum = 20 RPM. Minimum = 1 RPM.

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The function is particularly dedicated for tilting machine and is proposed as an option on
the official IMESA‟s price list.
The function requires, for safety reasons, the use of both of the user‟s hands. The rotation
is enabled only when the operator presses a backlit button installed on the front of the
machine and at the same time the IM8 touch screen icons for the right or left rotation.

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42. SERIAL NUMBER
Entering the serial number of the machine in this parameter, enables the creation of a
report at the end of washing cycle, before the opening of the door. The report is a
summary of what the machine did made during the execution of the program. It appears as
follow:

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It‟s possible to have a lock to the last report by pressing the new icon which appears on
the lower right corner while the machine is on stand-by and the door is open.

It‟s also possible to see the last report by typing the password “111111” searching for the
parameter “READ LAST REPORT”.

The reports can be downloaded into an USB pen drive. The command “DOWNLOAD
REPORT TO USB/IM8_report” will create a new folder called “IM8_report” on the root
folder of the USB drive.
Inside this folder a “.txt” file will be stored and the name of this file is composed by the
serial number and date of the download.
If you run multiple downloads in one day, the file will be overwritten (in case you are using
the same USB stick).

In the file there are the same indications visible in the display for each wash cycle
accomplished.
Are stored up to 5000 programs, then they will be overwritten in rotation.

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NOTE: if the parameter “SERIAL NUMBER” is empty, the reports will not be created
and the folder IM8_report will be empty.

43. WEIGHTING YES/NOT

The function is working only for machine equipped with weighting system.
The weighting system on IMESA‟s washing machine is composed by 2 or 4 load cells
located on the corners of the basement
Each time the “START” button is pressed the cells are pushed down by pneumatic pistons.
The washer is lifted up and the weight of the laundry is displayed on the screen.
The menu is composed by six parameters which adjust the weighting system and the
interaction with the running program: with the weighting system activated is possible to
calibrate the water feeding and the dosing of chemicals according to real weight of the
garments.
The weighing function is generally used on aseptic machines of the type D2W, but can
also operate on machines LM prior request in phase of realization of the machine.
Default = NO.

I parametri sono di seguito spiegati:

o “ZERO WEIGHING”: setting.

o “OFFSET DOOR WEIGHT”: It introduces a compensation error to balance the

weight of the door or the doors (D2W models are available with single door or
double door).

o “WEIGHT CORRECTIVE FACTOR”: It is a coefficient connected to the

presence of 2 or 4 load cells for weighing.

o “WEIGHT REDUCTION”: Enable the proportionality of the water level control

and the detergent dosing according to the weight introduced in the machine. The
proportional dosing is applied only on machines equipped with detergent pumps
installed by IMESA SPA directly on the back of the machine. The steps where
the "WEIGHT REDUCTION" is active are only those of FILL (water feeding) and
SOAPS (limited to relay SAP1, SAP2, SAP3 ... SAP8).

o “CAPACITY’”: It describes the capacity of the machine. The parameter is used

to manage the proportionality of water filling and detergent dosing.

- EXAMPLE OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF THE WATER FILLING.

 Machine LM40 = 40 Kg of capacity (dry clothes)
 Desired water level set for the current program = 12 cm;

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 Real weight of the garments introduced in the drum = 34 Kg.

The automatic calculation of the level depends by this formula:

Automatic level = (Real weight of the garments / CAPACITY) x Desired water level
set for the current program;

Livello automatico = (34 / 40)* x 12 = 10** cm

* The result of the division is taken as an integer.

** If the result would be less than 5 cm, it will always assumed to be 5 cm.

– EXAMPLE OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF THE DETERGENT DOSING

 Machine LM55 = 55 Kg di capacity (dry clothes).
 SAP1 activation time (or SAP2/SAP3…SAP8) = 25 sec.
 Real weight of the garments introduced in the drum = 42 Kg.

The automatic calculation of the level depends by this formula:

Automatic soap time = (Real weight of the garments / CAPACITY) x SAP Activation
time
Automatic soap time = (42 / 55)* x 25 = 19** sec.

* The result of the division is taken as an integer.

** If the result would be less than 1 sec., it will always assumed to be 1 sec.

44. PASSWORD CYCLES PROGRAMMING

Since version 2.57 of IM8, the access to the program editing is conditioned by a password.
"EASY PROG" remains anyway access free.

The default "PROGRAMMING" password is "555555" and is not described in the user
manual of the washing machine to prevent the user can access them. To change the
password, first of all enter the current one and then digit the new one.
If the password is lost, you will need to send back the control card unit to IMESA SPA for
the full reset (custom programs included).

45. EMPTY TANK SMS

The parameter is used to avoid the sending of SMS in case of alarm "ALARM EMPTY
TANK X" (where X is the number of the tank, from 1 to 8).
Default = NO.
The parameter is valid is only for machines equipped with IMESA‟s dosing system with

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peristaltic pumps and GSM system.

The “ALARM EMPTY TANK X” will still appear on the display anyway.

46. AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN

The function allows to introduce an automatic deceleration time if the sequence of steps
that composes a program has not been correctly compiled.
After a high speed "SPIN" step it‟s mandatory to insert another "SPIN" step or "DRAIN"
step by setting the engine NO (0 RPM), for 1 minute. The slowing down time is still
dictated by the capacity of the machine. The electric motor is then stopped before
resuming any right / left rotation dictated by the next cycle.
The parameters are described below:

o “AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN”: Enable/disable the function;

Default = NO.

o “SLOWDOWN THRESHOLD SPEED”: It defines the RPM threshold beyond

the function is activated. The values can be entered are from 0 to 500 RPM.
Default = 50 RPM.

o “AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN TIME”: defines the maximum time for automatic

slowing down. The values can be entered are from 0 to 300 seconds.
Default = 90 sec.

During normal execution of a washing program, on each step is monitored the speed of
the subsequent step. If the speed of the following step is lower than the "SLOWDOWN
THRESHOLD SPEED", the "AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN TIME" will be inserted
automatically, with the proportion 1:1000 RPM.

- EXAMPLE 1 (default parameters):

 Spin speed = 1000 RPM.
 Speed of the step after spin = 25 RPM;

The calculation of the automatic slowdown time is the result of this formula:

AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN = (Automatic slowdown time / 1000 RPM) x Spin speed

AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN = (90 sec / 1000 RPM) x 1000 RPM = 90* sec.

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- EXAMPLE 2 (default parameters):

 Spin Speed = 388 RPM.
 Speed of the step after spin = 40 RPM;

The calculation of the automatic slowdown time is the result of this formula:

AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN = (Automatic slowdown time / 1000 RPM) x Spin speed.

AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN = (90 sec / 388 RPM) x 1000 RPM = 35* sec.

- EXAMPLE 3 (default parameters):

 Spin Speed = 500 RPM.
 Speed of the step after spin = 75 RPM;

The calculation of the AUTOMATIC SLOWDOWN can‟t be done because the speed of the
step after the spin cycle is higher than the “SLOWDOWN THRESHOLD SPEED” value.

* Parameter "WAITING TIME AFTER THE SPIN" becomes a priority if the "AUTOMATIC
SLOWDOWN” calculated is lower.

47. CONTROLLED WATER LOADING

Enabling this parameter allows you to greatly reduce the error between the level set in the
program and the real level of water loaded into the drum. The error can be induced by the
presence of foams or residues in the pressure switch‟s compression chamber, or by the
"mill" phenomenon created by the backcross of the drum (sudden filling / emptying of the
compression chamber).
The parameters are described in the following menu:

o “CONTROLLED WATER LOAD”: Enable/Disable the function;

Default = NO.

o “WATER LEVEL CONTROL”: It defines the level which the water control is
executed. Allowed values 0 to 10 cm. Default = 2 cm..

o “DRUM PAUSE TIME”: It defines the time at which the level is controlled.
Allowed values 0 to 30 sec. Default = 2 sec.

When the function is activated, the machine fills up to the level dictated by the formula:

Level Check Point = Water level set in the program – WATER LEVL CONTROL

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When the machine achieve the Level Check Point value it stops for the time described in
the parameter DRUM PAUSE TIME. Then the machine stays idle (no rotation) continuing
to fill water up to the water level set in the current program.

48. MACHINE BUSY

The function allows the enabling of the FREE5 relay during the working phase of the
machine to signal to an external device the status busy or free. This function is generally
applied in the self-service, when you need to report to a central payment device or to a
coin meter device the status “available” or “not available” of the washing machine. The
function can still be used even on not self-service machines.
The available parameters are the following:

o “MACHINE BUSY ABILITATION: Enable/Disable the function;

Default = NO.

o “MACHINE BUSY WITH”: It is defined the logical state of the relay FREE5,
present on the power card between the contacts 6 and 5 of the connector CN1.
By setting the value to OFF, during operation of the machine the relay remains
switched OFF. By setting the value to ON, during operation of the machine the
relay remains switched ON. The commutation of the relay begin since the
START button is pressed (program start) until the next opening of the door
(conclusion of the cycle).

On self-service machine equipped by central cash payment unit, the value “MACHINE
BUSY WITH” must be turned OFF. Make sure that the central cash payment unit interprets
the “busy” signal delivered by the washing machine with low logic level. This allows you to
retain “BUSY” (not available) a washing machine when it is operating and also when it is
out of service (machine switched off).
On self-service applications with standard coin meter, the value of “MACHINE BUSY
WITH” must be set to ON. This can inhibit the acceptance of coins / tokens when the
machine is in operation (coins / tokens are rejected and expelled by the lower output of the
coin).

WARNING!
The above described settings are standard on self-service systems where COMESTERO®
payment equipment are installed. For any other brand or payment type not tested by
IMESA SPA, refer to the product‟s manual and its distributor.

49. FIRE PREVENTION

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activated on all machines as it requires the presence of a suitable wiring between the
contactor of the heating elements and the control board IM8.
On machines already provided with this feature as standard, the fire risk alert can be
deactivated anyway.
The function can not be enabled on machines equipped with steam heating or hot water
(self-service).
Default = NO (not active).

The control of the "FIRE PREVENTION" is assigned to an NC contact (normally closed) on

the heating contactor and to a digital input of the IM8 card (CN12 connector, terminals 1
and 2).

When "FIRE PREVENTION" is enabled, the IM8 control unit starts a comparison between
the status of the heating signal applied to the contactor coil and the state of NC contact on
the heating contactor. You can check the following:
HEATING SIGNAL N.C. CONTACT ON
MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON IM8
FROM IM8 HEATING CONTACTOR
HEATING ON OPEN NO ERROR DISPLAYED
HEATING OFF CLOSE NO ERROR DISPLAYED
HEATING ON CLOSE AL30 FIRE PREVENTION NOT OPERATIVE
HEATING OFF OPEN AL29 FIRE RISK ALARM

If "FIRE PREVENTION NOT OPERATIVE" appear, clicking on the screen the machine
goes to the end of cycle. Verify that the heating contactor does not remain mechanically
locked in the rest position (open contacts), or that the heating signal is not delivered to its
coil because of problem at the wiring.

If "AL29 FIRE RISK ALARM - DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY" appears, you have to
turn off the main switch of the machine (at the back) or unplug the power supply instantly.
Verify the heating contactor is not stuck in the working position (contacts close) when it‟s
not required to heat the water (for example during rinsing, during the spin, or when the
machine is turned off or in stand-by with the door open). Meanwhile, when the alarm is
displayed on the screen, the current cycle is interrupted. The drain valve is commanded to
be close, the drum is idle, then the load of cold water and hot water is forced (valve AF
and AC) until reaching 5 cm level to ensure the immersion of the heating elements. If the
water drops to 3 cm by evaporation or because of leakage at the drain valve, the restoring
of the level is restarted up to 5 cm. The process of immersion of the heating elements
continues until the shutdown of the machine.

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WARNING!
For machines not equipped with “fire prevention” harness, if this parameter was activated
accidentally, it will still be published on the display the alarm "AL29 FIRE RISK -
DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY". Turn off the machine, wait for the reappearance of the
alarm, press 5 times in the center of the display, then one time the lowest left corner,
then one time the lowest right corner too. The IM8 will allow access to the parameter
“FIRE PREVENTION” to disable it by placing it on "NO". Press "OK", turn off and on the
machine.

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