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Draft Sentinel Installation/Service and User Manual

1. 9 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual ECU display window LCD is blank E Is the transformer plugged into both the wall outlet and the ECU E Is the ribbon cable from the LCD to the circuit board properly secured E Is the key switch in the correct position ECU keypad does not respond E Inside the ECU is the cable connecting the keypad to the circuit board secure Key switch does not respond E Are the wires still connected to the key switch inside the ECU PROGRAM E Are these wires still connected properly to the main circuit board OPERATE Troubleshooting 9 3 Index Battery replace 7 4 Baud rate 3 4 Beverage Manager software description 1 2 features and specifications 8 2 install 3 2 Brand names how to define with software 3 8 how to define without software 4 2 C Calibration how to enter meter count without software 4 2 how to perform with software 3 12 how to perform without software 4 3 Clean ECU 7 6 COM port 3 4 Communication settings at the computer 3 4 Communication test 3 28 Computer communication settings 3 4 connect to ECU 2 14 install software 3 2 specifications 8 2 Country setup date format 6 4 default values 6 2 time format 6 5 volume units 6 3 D Date 2 13 Date format 6 4 Diagnostics 3 27 3 28 Draft Sentinel Worksheet 1 4 E ECU Electronic Control Unit See 1544 Infinity ECU clean 7 6 connect to computer
2. Click Run to begin the test Click Close to return to the main menu Click Stop to Click Help if you stop the test have questions 3 28 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Flow Meter Setup SECTION If you re not using Beverage Manager software once the flow meters are installed you need to enter the correct brand name for each flow meter number at the ECU Calibrating the flow meters is an important step in the installation process You want the volume measured by the flow meters to correspond closely to the actual volume poured SetUp Brands mica dageseseasbous conetbbenesanvasees 4 2 Calibrate Flow Meters occcccccnoncnonoccncncnncnonenananinicccnnnnononananaricinacnnns 4 3 Set Up Brands You need to replace brand 1 brand 2 etc with the names of the actual beverages used Brand 1 corresponds to flow meter 1 brand 2 to flow meter 2 and so on PROGRAM OPERATE SETUP Flow Meter Setup Use Tl and ENTER J Set Up Brandl Use Tl and ENTER J Name BRANDO1 Use lt N gt and ENTER J Use TL and ENTER J Meter Count 0000 Use lt N gt and ENTER Meter Count 3700 Use N and ENTER J Set Up Brand2 z z E 5 lb 2 2 z 4 E El Y To set up brands Access the Setup Menu on the system ECU Key Switch PROGRAM Menu Button SETUP Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Flow Meter Setup o
3. 5 Insert the other end of the communication cable into the COMM port on the back of the ECU Note O See the Beverage Manager Software section for help with installing the software and using it to communicate with the ECU 2 14 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Insert in computer serial port ss Power transformer Communication cable plug from ECU a RS 232 RS 485 converter N LI Feen A RS 232 RS 485 NE converter 2 YN Computer PWR COMM FLOWMETERS FLOW METERS FLOW METERS 48 O96 Fr jasses AA A N ANO e BERG COMPANY A y COMM port Hardware Installation 2 15 Beverage Manager Software SECTION Beverage Manager software provides a convenient alternative to data entry at the ECU To use the software be sure you ve installed a connection from the ECU to your computer See Connect the ECU to a Computer in the Hardware Installation section See the online help accompanying the software or use this section for help with the following tasks Install the Software cunas ici 4a sts Satie ed 3 2 Communication Settings ueeseessessesnnennensennnesnennennnennennsennne sn 3 4 Price and Volume Units 200 eee eeceeeeseeeseecneceeceseceseeeseeeeeeaeeeseeees 3
4. Click Setup on the Beverage Manager menu bar Click Price amp Volume Units Click a price format not necessary if you re not entering a price per unit for your brands Click the volume units used at the ECU Click OK to save your selections The software stores your selections so you don t have to reset them each time you start the program Price amp Yolume Units Ea Price Format 99999 9999 9 999 99 O 99 999 Volume Units oz Ounces O ml Mililiters O ce Cubic Centimeters O cl Centiliters OL Liters Click OK to save your choice and return to the main menu Click Cancel to return Click Help if to the main menu you have without saving any questions changes Beverage Manager Software 3 5 a _ 24422 E__ gt gt gt lt 4 lt A2 A Select an ECU Type You must specify your ECU type for the software to correctly access and transfer data to the ECU E To select an ECU type 1 Click Setup on the Beverage Manager menu bar Prices Portions PLUs 2 Click Select ECU type Calibration Communication Settings Price amp Volume Units Select ECU Type Select ECU Type ECU Type 1 All Bottle 744 All Bottle 1544 Draft Sentinel Identify Cancel Help Identify 3 Click Draft Sentinel If you have multiple types of 4 Click OK to save your selection ECUs in your system click Identify to determine which typ
5. O EI IO EI O EI O EI O EI CI Ir EA Dee BEE EZ Click Print Prices amp Click Help if Portions for a you have report listing flow questions meter setup data Click Read or Load the ECU to transfer data Price format and volume units at the ECU and computer must match You cannot perform other operations while the data is being transferred Beverage Manager Software 3 9 s zoooe l Print Setup Data You can print a copy of brand and flow meter data entered at the computer E To print setup data 1 Click Setup on the Beverage Manager menu bar Prices Portions PLUs 2 Click Prices Portions PLUs Calibration Communication Settings Price amp Volume Units Select ECU Type 3 Perform the necessary steps to enter or edit the correct data See Flow Meter Setup in this section 4 To brand and flow meter data Click Print Prices amp Portions The flow meter data appears in a Notepad window You can now treat the data as you would any other computer file save print delete etc 5 Click File on the menu bar 6 Click Print to print the data 7 Click Save As enter the name of the file and click OK to save the data 8 To exit the Notepad window and return to the Price Portion PLU Setup screen click Exit from the File menu Notes Q The setup data printed from the Notepad window shows the current entries in the Price Portion PLU Setup scr
6. P 5 type iles y Cancel export file is listed in the E Espot fies ETT Ben Y following order Flow meter number brand name Z number of the most recently 4 Select the folder where you want to save the export file run Z report volume poured ne 5 Type a Filename for the export file It will automatically be given a txt extension Click Save e The delimiting character is a comma Wait for the file to be saved e Volume and retail values are formatted with the correct number of decimal places 3 26 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual OSs Perform a Loopback Test Beverage Manager software provides diagnostic tests to verify communication between the ECU and your computer The loopback test verifies you have a working accessible COM port on your computer You must have a loopback tester Berg PN 8009196 to perform this test The tester comes with a cable and instructions E To perform a loopback test 1 Click Diagnostics on the Beverage Manager menu bar u Me 2 Click Loopback Test Communication Test 3 Click Run to begin testing 4 Unplug the RS 232 RS 485 converter from the COM port You should see failures If you don t see errors BEFORE you connect the loopback tester the COM port is not available Make sure you ve specified the right COM port 5 Attach the loopback tester to the COM port If there are no errors the COM port is OK If there are errors eit
7. The display returns to the Set Volume Unit option Country Setup 6 3 Set Date Format Your customer can choose to display the date on system reports using a month day year or day month year notation The default format is month day year E To set the date format Access the Setup Menu on the system ECU PROGRAM Key Switch PROGRAM Menu Button SETUP OPERATE SETUP 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Country Use N and ENTER 4 Setup option and press ENTER 4 Country Setup 3 Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Set Date Use 1 and ENTER Format option and press ENTER Set Date Format 4 Use the down arrow key to select the DD MM YY Use N and ENTER day month year format or the up arrow to select the MM MM DD YY DD YY month day year format and press ENTER J The display returns to the Set Date Format option 6 4 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Set Time Format Time can be formatted using a 12 hour or 24 hour clock The default format is the 12 hour format E To set the time format Access the Setup Menu on the system ECU PROGRAM Key Switch PROGRAM Menu Button SETUP OPERATE SETUP 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Country Use MN and ENTER 4 Setup option and press ENTER J Country Setup Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Set Time Use NY and ENTER F
8. 5 Select ian ECU Typen nein 3 6 Transfer Data between the ECU and the Computer 0 0 3 7 Flow Meter Seip nenesinin teres de awed dee ede 3 8 Print Setup Datas neniesan ido iia 3 10 Calibrate Flow Meterss ci isteissaieusreetesascacrsoniadstbecodeasiaateeiscgerbetias 3 12 Generate Reports ii cok ian nee aca anette 3 14 Detailed Z Report 22 2 ana 3 16 Detailed X Report csi cesetteleiesceleseei sli steetlssatestseaependlagrsaltavets tecestotas 3 18 Power lLoss Reportli t snsi seen 3 20 Prices and Portions Report 22202200nsensersnnesnnennennnnnnnennnennnnnn 3 22 Generate a Variance Report uuesseesseesseesnersnnesnnennennnennnnnnnennn nenn 3 24 E en aan an 3 26 Perform a Loopback Test 2242220022002002snnesnnennennnnnnsennnen nenn 3 27 Perform a Communication Test ooncnncnncccnoninnninnncncnnnnnanononinininines 3 28 SSS H Install the Software Beverage Manager software comes with its own install program Simply respond to its prompts for an easy software installation To communicate with the Draft Sentinel ECU your computer must be linked to the ECU using the converter assembly that comes with the software See Connect the ECU to a Computer in the Hardware Installation section E To install Beverage Manager software 1 Close all other programs running under Windows a 2 Insert the Beverage Manager disk in a floppy disk drive 3 Click File in Program Manager Windows 3 1 or cli
9. Brand 200 00 50 00 20 Brand 560 00 140 00 21 Brand 376 00 94 00 22 Brand 528 00 132 00 23 Brand 560 00 140 00 24 Brand 408 00 102 00 Zz w 3 0 Brand Brand Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow 0310500 WHE 000000000000000000000000 Beverage Manager Software 3 17 OOOO Detailed X Report The Detailed X report is identical to the Detailed Z report However the X report does not zero out any volume or retail value totals Time and Date The Time and Date on the report are the time and date the report was run Z Number Z Number is the number of the most recent Z report Power Lost since last Z If there has been a power loss at the ECU since the last Z report you ll see this notification If you want to see the exact date s and time s of the power loss es run a Power Loss History report Flow Meter The first column lists the flow meter numbers Brand Name The second column lists the brand names that correspond to each flow meter Volume Units Poured The third column shows the total volume units measured by the flow meter for each brand since the last Z report Retail Value The final column displays the retail value of the volume units poured for each brand This value is the price per unit you entered for the brand multiplied by the total volume for the brand To change the price pe
10. Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow 3754 3633 3522 3564 3279 3590 3765 3789 3788 FELZ 3644 3623 3654 3678 3721 3543 3662 3622 3698 3764 3745 3577 3752 3619 Bucweiser Bud Light Coors Michelob Heineken 1 ee MillerLite Red Dog Corona DosEquis olson LaBatts ooshead Sam Adams Killians Berghoff Pepsi MountDew Coke be Pepper MelloYello Diet Coke Diet Pepsi Sprite O OJo UNH OO 00 0 0 9 09 9 0 0 OO OO 00000000 TT T7707 TR VT mp 07700 7070 070 09 09 TO OO OD KM Beverage Manager Software 3 23 Generate a Variance Report To run this report you must enter the actual collected sales amount for each brand in the report The software then calculates the difference between the sales recorded at the ECU and the sales recorded at the sales terminal Any difference in the two amounts is shown and also figured as a percentage E To generate a Variance report 1 Besure you ve enabled the communication option at the ECU Reports 2 Select Reports from the Beverage Manager menu bar Export Power Loss Report Prices and Portions Variance Report 3 Highlight Variance Report in the Reports list and click OK Berg Beverage Manager x Please enter collected sales for Dr Pepper 4 Type in the money collected at the sales terminal for the brand sp
11. W 3 in 7 6 cm D 2 5 Ibs 1 15 Kg LCD display 2 x 20 Up and down arrows and enter key Memory battery backup Power Supply Requirements Input voltage connector and frequency Unregulated DC output Output power Mating connector As required by your locality 12VDC 800MA 0 8A 9 6VA MAX Switchcraft ST 700 type 3 5mm DIA positive tip Any power supply you purchase for use with Berg s Draft Sentinel ECU must be a Class II supply meeting these specifications and must carry one or more of the following certifications as required by your locality Certifications Draft Sentinel Flow Meter UL 1310 EN60742 IEC742 EN61558 CSA 22 2 No 1010 Location Type Distance from console Sensor Dimensions Weight Other Installed in bulk beverage feed line Turbine magnet pulses based on volume Up to 500 feet 152 5 m Hall effect 1 2 in 30 mm H 1 0 in 25 mm W 2 4 in 61 mm L 0 13 Ibs 06 Kg E required per line m Uses 29 32 in 23 mm std beer coupling nuts amp tailpieces E Long life sapphire bearings Computer Interface IBM compatible PC Operating system RAM Video monitor Available hard disk space Available COM port Minimum requirements to run Beverage Manager software 486 DX Windows 3 1 or Windows 95 8 MB Standard VGA resolution 640 x 480 3 MB At least one switchbox if using server ID Beverage Manager Software F
12. per unit for each brand The price per unit is used to determine the retail value of the volume poured on detailed X and Z reports You ll fill in the flow meter number calibration amount poured and final meter count when you finish the system installation 1 4 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Draft Sentinel Worksheet FM Brand Name nro een Meter poured Count Getting Started 1 5 A A e Tools and Materials Required Berg offers the following list to help in your preparation for a Draft Sentinel installation Tools Required Small slotted screwdriver Large pair of pliers Small Phillips 2 pt screwdriver Small needlenosed pliers Utility knife Fish tape Diagonal cutters Thermometer Small jeweler s screwdriver Tubing cutter Tubing clamps Beer nut wrench Wire stripper for 22 and 24 AWG wire Measuring cup Jacket for working in cooler NRRNRRRRRNRARRRNKKN You may also need saws drills holesaws and possibly other power tools To be safe you may want to bring all the tools you have Materials Required M Various flow meter fittings VI Tie straps VI Cable hold downs It s best to have extra of these items enough to cover a worst case scenario Berg offers a Beer Toolkit that includes a spanner wrench thermometer jeweler s screwdriver tubing cutter tubing clamps flow meter fittings tees for air tubing and splices for air tubing Equipment Prepara
13. 2 14 description 1 2 install 2 2 replace battery 7 4 replace PROM 7 2 specifications 8 2 troubleshooting 9 3 wire flow meter J box cable to 2 10 ECU type in the software 3 6 Export 3 26 F Flow meter calibrate with the software 3 12 calibrate without the software 4 3 description 1 2 how to wire to flow meter J boxes 2 8 install 2 4 setup with the software 3 8 setup without the software 4 2 specifications 8 2 Flow meter count number in ECU menu 4 2 in the software 3 8 Flow meter J box description 1 2 install 2 6 wire flow meter to 2 8 wire to the ECU 2 10 Flow test 2 12 Flow test tool 9 2 Foam 2 4 Install Beverage Manager software 3 2 ECU 2 2 flow meter J box 2 6 flow meters 2 4 Installation game plan 1 3 J Junction box flow meter J box See Flow meter J box L Loopback test 3 27 Index 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Maintenance clean the ECU 7 6 replace the ECU battery 7 4 replace the ECU PROM chip 7 2 Menus 1 7 Meter count enter with software 3 8 enter without software 4 2 N Network See also Local Network P Power loss report how to run with software 3 14 how to run without software 5 5 sample using the software 3 20 Price format define at the computer 3 5 Price Portion report 3 10 3 14 Prices and Portions report sample using the software 3 22 Print reports using the software 3 15 PROM chip 7 2 R Reports power loss history run without softwar
14. Back Next gt Cancel 7 Click Next to accept the default destination directory C BERGAB for the software If you prefer a different destination enter a new directory Folder Selection x Setup will add program icons to the Program Folder listed below You may type a new folder name or select one from the Existing Folders list Click Next to continue Program Folder Berg Beverage Manager Existing Folders Microsoft Apps Netscape Navigator 3 01 Novell Oracle for Windows 95 Win2NCS Com port Mapping Win2NCS Nasi Mapping Viki Fim lt Back Next gt Cancel 8 Click Next to accept the program group or folder for the placement of Beverage Manager program icons Or if you prefer enter a different group or folder cw SE 5 E m yd 9 Click Finish to complete the software installation Setup Complete Before you can use Beverage Manager Windows or your computer MUST be restarted ce No will restart my computer later Remove any floppy disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup Ge You may be prompted to re start your computer before you can run Beverage Manager You can let the install program re start your computer or do it yourself at a later time Beverage Manager Software 3 3 EZ See eS See OEE SSS es Communication Settings The number of the computer COM port that connects the ECU to the computer must be correctly en
15. Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual September 1999 BERG COMPANY LLC FCC Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Copyright 1998 1999 by Berg Company All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Berg Company Madison Wisconsin Trademarks Draft Sentinel is a registered trademark of Berg Company a Wisconsin Limited Liability Company Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Berg Part Number 8002955 Printed in U S A Disclaimer of Warranties and Liabilities Limited One Year Warranty Berg Company LLC BERG warrants that all its Control Systems SYSTEMS will remain free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original installation BERG S obligation under this Warranty shall be limited to the r
16. OM PAE E E A E A E E E 5 2 X RC DOKL een een 5 4 POWEF LOSE A ae 5 5 Country Setup 6 1 Country Setup Default Values 444400444 HB nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnn 6 2 Volume UNIS reisen elle lei 6 3 Set Date Format ares O re nes eghanee 6 4 Set Lime Formale en 6 5 Maintenance 7 1 Replace the ECU PROM Chip cccoooccccnononcccnonancccnonanncnoncnoncnnnnannnn nn ron nnnnnnnn nenn 7 2 Replace the ECU Battery ccoo ara a 7 4 Clean thie ECU o Alis 7 6 Draft Sentinel Specifications 8 1 Troubleshooting 9 1 Index Contents iii General Safety Precautions Review the following precautions to avoid injury and to prevent damage to the product Precautions NM E To reduce the risk of electric shock use only in a dry indoor location E To prevent the risk of electric shock connect the unit to a properly grounded power source using an IEC approved 3 pronged power cord After installation of this equipment access to the power cord and the mains power source receptacle must not be blocked or restricted E To avoid damage to the unit be sure that the alternating current AC power supply in your area is appropriate for this equipment Power requirements are detailed in the Draft Sentinel Specifications section of this manual E For technical information about this product contact your local Berg dealer or call the Berg Company at 608 221 4281 between the hours of 8 00 A M and 4 30 P M C S T iv Draft Sentinel Inst
17. R CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN SALE USE REPAIR AND OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY SYSTEM OR PART THEREOF EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED ABOVE BERG COMPANY Disclaimer of Other Warranties and Liabilities While all reasonable care has been taken in preparation of this product it is provided as is without warranty as to performance or fitness except as expressly stated above The entire risk as to the quality of output developed with this product is assumed by the user Berg Company does not warrant that the software or system will meet any particular requirements of the user other than as expressly stated above and specifically denies any liability for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this software or system Berg Company also specifically denies all liability for any technical or editorial omissions in its product documentation and for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing performance or use of its documentation Contents Safety General Safety Precautions oscar ia tada iv Safety Terms and SyMbols cia v Getting Started 1 1 Draft Sentinel System Components cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeetenaeeees 1 2 Installation Game Plan and CheckliSt o ooocnnnnccccnnoncccconncccnnnnnncncnnnannncnnnn 1 3 Gather Customer Setup Information ooooococccnnccccnnnncccccnnnannnnnancconcnnnnnnnnnnnnos 1 4 Tools and Materials Requi
18. Use Tl To View COORS lloz Example 1loz x 3700 4070 100z Use lt N gt and ENTER J Meter Count 4070 Flow Meter Count The flow meter count represents the number of counts from the flow meter per ounce of beverage multiplied by 100 E To calibrate flow meters 1 Runa Z report to set volume dispensed to zero See Z Report in the Reports section 2 Pour a generous portion 12 oz of each beverage using a measuring cup or graduated cylinder Record the exact amount of each pour 3 Run another Z report to find the volume recorded by the ECU for each flow meter 4 Foreach flow meter Divide the volume on the Z report by the actual volume poured Multiply the result by the current flow meter count to determine a new flow meter count If you haven t entered a different flow meter count the default count is 3700 recorded pour x current flow meter count new count actual pour 5 Enter the new flow meter count for each flow meter See step 7 of Set Up Brands in this section 6 Runa Z report when you ve finished calibrating to clear the recorded pours Note U If you re not satisfied with the level of accuracy obtained by the calibration process perform the procedure again Calculate a new flow meter count each time you perform the steps Each new flow meter count should increase the flow meter s level of accuracy Flow Meter Setup 4 3 Reports SECTION If you re not using Be
19. ail on ECU Cable port 10 conductor terminal block TS Mounting screws to attach gt flow meter J box to cooler wall Hardware Installation 2 7 SS Ir Wire Flow Meter Cables to Flow Meter J Boxes Typically the flow meter J box is mounted on a wall above the vertically mounted flow meters Avoid moisture and unwanted access Remember if you re working in a cooler to keep the door closed the entire time you re working inside so the temperature of the beverage won t rise E To wire flow meter cables to flow meter J boxes 1 Run the cables from the flow meter to the planned location of the flow meter J box 2 Remove the cover of the flow meter J box by removing the four screws 3 Carefully strip approximately 1 5 in 3 8 cm of outer insulation from the end of the flow meter cables 4 Carefully strip approximately 3 16 in 5 cm of insulation from the three individual wires in the flow meter cables 5 Remove the black covers from the cable ports on the outside of the flow meter J box Insert the cable from flow meter 1 into the port that is closest to the terminal block labeled FM 1 Make sure that the cable s outer insulation is in the connector Tighten the connector with a 3 4 in wrench until the cable is secure 6 Loosen the terminal screws in the block labeled FM 1 Insert the red black and white wires from the flow meter cable into the appropriate spaces on the terminal bl
20. ales data from the ECU Do you wish to proceed 4 If prompted click Yes to proceed with a Z report 5 View the report in a Notepad window 3 14 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual The Notepad window Click Save As t save the report to a new file toa printer Click Exit to return to the Reports screen Bl sampX txt Notepad OY x Edit Search Help Click Print to send the oa E Y Berg Beverage Manager Detailed X gs Date 12 16 1998 Time 20 24 55 Brand Name oz Poured Retail Value Budweiser 366 66 96 66 Bud Light 256 88 64 88 Coors 512 88 128 88 Michelob 336 66 84 88 Heineken 384 08 96 88 Miller 592 88 148 88 MillerLite 488 088 122 88 Red Dog 296 88 74 00 Pepsi 416 66 184 88 MountDew 416 88 138 88 Coke 552 88 136 88 Dr Pepper 544 08 52 08 MelloYello 208 00 62 08 DietCoke 248 88 186 88 DietPepsi 424 088 186 88 Sprite 488 088 122 88 To print the report Click File on the Notepad menu bar Click Print To save the report in a new file Click File on the Notepad menu bar Click Save As Type the name to give your file Click OK Beverage Manager Software 3 15 nn ZT TG JETZT zzzzkb c ay Detailed Z Report The Z report zeroes out all volume measurement and retail value totals atthe ECU Each Z report is numbered for easy tracking The report also informs you if any power has been lost to the ECU since the last Z Time an
21. all or other place with The flow meter is originally calibrated in a vertical position 6 wood or sheet metal screws so this is the preferred position for mounting You can mount the flow meter vertically on the wall or horizontally on a shelf Do not mount the flow meter at a diagonal or any other angle If you mount it horizontally be sure the bracket is on the bottom or top of the flow meter and not the side FLOW DIRECTION e E a w E a x o cz TOP MEW TOP MEW 2 4 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual P Flow meter N gt Beverage line from storage container Beverage line to Mounting bracket 3 conductor cable to flow meter J box TOP MEW TOP MEW Vertically mounted Horizontally mounted flow meter flow meter Hardware Installation 2 5 a ae ri Install Flow Meter J Box The flow meter J box must be connected to the ECU with 10 conductor cable If you are dealing with a draft system and beverage cooler operations you may want to consult with the beverage distributor as you plan cabling routes through the walls of the cooler Remember to keep the cooler door closed E To install a flow meter J box 1 Run 10 conductor cable from the ECU to the flow meter J box Avoid heat sources light sources moisture chemicals appliances and sharp objects 2 Carefully cut a small hole in the caulk or putty between the beverage lines and the wall of the cooler for inse
22. allation Service and User Manual Safety Terms and Symbols Review the following terms and symbols to avoid injury and to prevent damage to the product Terms in This Manual These terms may appear in this manual Warning Warning statements identify conditions or practices A that could result in injury or loss of life Caution Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product Caution indicates a hazard to property including this product Symbols on the Product The following symbols may appear on the product Attention Consult accompanying documents Contents v Getting Started SECTION The general guidelines provided in this section can help you take the necessary steps to make each Draft Sentinel installation run as smoothly as possible Draft Sentinel System Component cooconccccnoconccnononnnnnoncnnnconanancnnos 1 2 Installation Game Plan and Checklist eene 1 3 Gather Customer Setup Information uerssessseensessneensersneennne en 1 4 Draft Sentinel Worksheet enseesssnssnsnsnnnnnennnnnnnnn 1 5 Tools and Materials Required oooconnncnnncnocononoconaconnnancnnn nono non nccnnacnno 1 6 ECU Menus cutis see 1 7 HA A mdm nmnanzczeP 35 Draft Sentinel System Components The Draft Sentinel dispensing system is designed to monitor u
23. cables must be a safe distance 12 in from any high current devices transformers and dishwashers any heat sources water pipes light bulbs and any sharp objects Note any impediment to cable and tubing paths and either relocate the impediment or modify the path Draft Sentinel ECUs Order one ECU for every 24 flow meters The ECU must be located within 500 ft 152 4 m of any flow meters and within 5 1 2 ft 1 7 m of a reliable AC outlet The operating temperature range for the ECU is from 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Power Supply If your AC power source is not 110 120VAC 60 Hz obtain one power supply per ECU See the Draft Sentinel Specifications section for the specific requirements of the power supply Flow Meters Order one flow meter for every beverage line The flow meters must be located within 500 ft 152 4 m of the ECU Flow Meter J Boxes Order one flow meter J box for every 8 flow meters If the flow meters are installed in beverage lines inside a cooler the flow meter J box is usually mounted on a wall inside the cooler Computer optional If the system includes Beverage Manager software plan the connection route between the ECU and the computer Draft Sentinel Make a copy of the Draft Sentinel Worksheet Record the brand Worksheet names for each line in the system You don t need to match a flow meter number to each brand at this point If you ll be using Beverage Manager software you can also record a price
24. ck Start Windows 95 NT Click Run CN gt gt 4 Type a se tup where a nan hotel oben folder or document and is the floppy disk drive Open Pr oo letter and click OK DK Cancel IE 7 5 Follow the instructions on your screen Click Next to continue through the setup process or Back to return to a previous screen Click Cancel to stop the setup process Technical Support Info x Please enter the dealer s name and phone number This information will appear in the About box for customer reference in case of questions about this product If you do not enter a name a nanie Berg s name and phone number will be entered by fault Dealer Berg Service Department Phone 1608 221 4281 Carcel 6 Enter the dealer s name and phone number for technical support and click Next The Berg Company name and phone number are used if you don t enter a dealer name 3 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual When setup is complete double click on the Beverage Manager icon in the Berg Beverage Manager folder to use the software Choose Destination Location xj Setup will install Beverage Manager in the following directory To install to this directory click Next To install to a different directory click Browse and select another directory You can choose not to install Beverage Manager by clicking Cancel to exit Setup CA a Directory lt
25. d Date The Time and Date on the report are the time and date the report was run Z Number Z Number is the number of times a Z report has been run Power Lost since last Z If there has been a power loss at the ECU since the last Z report you ll see this notification If you want to see the exact date s and time s of the power loss es run a Power Loss History report Flow Meter The first column lists the flow meter numbers Brand Name The second column lists the brand names that correspond to each flow meter Volume Units Poured The third column shows the total volume units measured by the flow meter for each brand since the last Z report Retail Value The final column displays the retail value of the volume units poured for each brand This value is the price per unit you entered for the brand multiplied by the total volume for the brand To change the price per unit see Price and Volume Units in this section 3 16 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Sample Detailed Z Report Berg Beverage Manager Detailed Z Current Settings Date 11 07 1998 Times h6s 46253 Z Number 5 Power Lost since last 4 oz Poured Retail Value 272 00 68 00 272 00 68 00 456 00 114 00 360 00 90 00 592 00 148 00 216 00 54 00 224 00 56 00 304 00 76 00 432 00 108 00 336 00 84 00 512 00 128 00 424 00 106 00 472 00 118 00 400 00 100 00 15 Brand 552 00 138 00 16 Brand 392 00 98 00 L7 Brand 59200 148 00 L8 Brand 408 00 102 00 L9
26. e 5 5 price portion report run with the software 3 10 sample power loss run with the software 3 20 sample prices and portions run with the software 3 22 sample Variance run with the software 3 24 sample X run with the software 3 18 sample Z run with the software 3 16 X report run without software 5 4 Z report run without software 5 2 RS 232 to RS 485 converter 2 14 S Safety precautions iv terms and symbols v Set time and date 2 13 Software install 3 2 Specifications 8 2 System components 1 2 T Time 2 13 Time format 6 5 Tools required 1 6 Troubleshooting ECU display window 9 3 ECU keypad 9 3 key switch 9 3 using flow test tool 9 2 V Variance report sample using the software 3 24 Volume units 6 3 define at the computer 3 5 W Wire flow meter cables to flow meter J boxes 2 8 flow meter J box cable to ECU 2 10 Worksheet 1 4 X X report how to run with software 3 14 how to run without software 5 4 sample using the software 3 18 Z Z report how to run with software 3 14 how to run without software 5 2 sample using the software 3 16 Index 3
27. e The software stores your selection so you don t have to reset of ECU is connected to the it each time you start the program COM port you ve specified Note Q You can use the Identify button to verify communication between the computer and ECU Intentionally select a wrong ECU type and click Identify If communication occurs the correct ECU type will be selected If no communication occurs you ll see an error message 3 6 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual zZ lt zz m Transfer Data between the ECU and the Computer An important part of entering data with Beverage Manager is getting data from the computer to the ECU and back again Transferring data is easy but it s important to understand which data you re working with at all times E To transfer data from the ECU to the computer 1 Click Setup on the Beverage Manager menu bar Prices Portions PLUs 2 Click Prices P ortions P LUs Calibration 3 Click Read ECU Read ECU Communication Settings Price amp Volume Units Wait while the data is transferred from the ECU to the computer Select ECU Type 4 Enter or edit the correct data See Flow Meter Setup in this section E To transfer data from the computer to the ECU 1 Click Setup on the Beverage Manager menu bar Prices Portions PLUs 2 Click Prices Portions PLUs Calibration Communication Settings Price a
28. eatures Convenient flow meter and brand setup Simplified calibration process Calculates retail value of volume poured Access to printed reports 8 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual SECTION y Troubleshooting Flow Test Tool o o o a Bi wi Ly Jeng 0 mo E 2 gt z Fo E amp a Test Tool Use SW7 to test flow meter 15 when test tool io inserted in FLOW METERS 9 16 Use this tool to help troubleshoot whether a problem is in the ECU or in a flow meter Select Flow Test on the ECU menu See Flow Test in the Flow Meter Setup section Replace a flow meter J box cable with the test tool in the 15 pin Flow Meters port on the front of the ECU Press a white button on the test tool to simulate flow meter input The buttons are numbered SW1 8 to correspond to the 8 flow meters connected to a flow meter J box For example if you re testing flow meter 15 insert the tool in the Flow Meters 9 16 port and press button SW7 If the ECU registers the correct flow meter number you know the ECU is working fine and the problem is somewhere in the flow meter or flow meter J box If the ECU doesn t register the correct flow meter number the problem has to do with the ECU PWR COMM FLOW METERS FLOW METERS FLOW METERS J JY 1 8 9 16 17 24 T 0000000 A
29. ecified and click OK 5 Repeat step 4 for each brand as prompted Click Cancel to exit the report at any time 6 View the report in a Notepad window 3 24 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Sample Variance Report Berg Beverage Manager Variance Report Current Settings Date 8 25 1999 Time 1 20 43 PM Power Lost since last 2 Reported Collected Pet Sales Sales Variance Collected Budweiser 106 32 100 00 6 32 94 06 Bud Light 80 69 80 00 0 69 99 14 Coors 71 47 70 50 0 97 98 64 Michelob 63 93 62 00 1 93 96 98 Heineken 68 25 66 00 2 25 96 70 Miller 64 07 63 75 0 32 99 50 MillerLite 45 24 44 00 1 24 97 26 Red Dog 57 66 56 00 1 66 97 12 Totals Beverage Manager Software 3 25 SSS Export You can export report data from a Draft Sentinel Detailed X report to other software applications To do this you tell the software where to save the report to a file Check the documentation of your other software applications for help with importing data E To export 1 Click Reporting on the Beverage Manager menu bar Reports 2 Click Export Export will read detailed X information from the current ECU and export the information to a file Cancel Help 3 Click Continue Save As 2 Lx Save in SI Berg E Al ex l EE Export File Format e Data in the export file is taken from current values at the ECU File name export txt e The data on each line of the
30. ect time and press ENTER J The left and right arrow keys move the cursor through the time and date fields To change AM to PM cycle through the hour field 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select the numbers of the 1 ph 9 correct date and press ENTER W The display returns to the Set Time and Date option Notes To change the time format from 12 hour to 24 hour notation see Set Time Format in the Country Setup section Q To change the date format from MM DD YY to DD MM Y Y see Set Date Format in the Country Setup section Hardware Installation 2 13 a OO eee aes ES Connect the ECU to a Computer If you are installing Beverage Manager software to use with your Draft Sentinel you need to provide a connection between a computer and the ECU Connecting to a computer requires the RS 232 RS 485 converter Berg PN 8009344 North America or PN 8009345 International E To connect the ECU to a computer 1 Plug the connector from the power transformer into the side of the RS 232 RS 485 converter 2 Plug the power transformer into the same buffered power strip used by the computer 3 Insert the RS 232 RS 485 converter into a serial port of the computer and secure it with the captive screws in the connector flanges If the converter does not fit in the serial port insert a 9 to 25 pin adapter cable 4 Insert the communication cable plug into the RJ 12 socket on the converter
31. een It does not reflect the current entries in the ECU unless you just performed a Read ECU or Load ECU and made no further changes to the Setup screen U The setup data reports are distinguished from other sales or ECU reports by the words Current Settings at the top of the report 3 10 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual The Notepad window Edit Search Help New Berg Beverage Manager Prices and Portions Select Save Open As to save Save gs Date 11 66 1998 Time 11 33 65 the report to Brand Name Price oz Meter Count a new file Budweiser 8 82 3700 Hiller 8 02 3700 Select Print i Pabst 8 62 3700 to send the Heinecken 8 83 3788 5 Riesling 6 65 3700 report to a 6 Chardonnay 9 06 3700 printer Meter 7 Coke 6 61 3700 8 Dr Pepper 8 01 3700 Select Exit to return to the Setup screen Beverage Manager Software 3 11 SS __ _hRNTTWNMNMNMIINTT JJ Calibrate Flow Meters Beverage Manager software performs the calibration equations for you when you enter the amount of your calibration pours m To calibrate flow meters 1 Click Setup on the Beverage Manager menu bar Prices Portions PLUs Calibration Communication Settings Price amp Volume Units Select ECU Type 2 Click Calibration Calibration Select Flow Meter Elow Meter eee cra m 3 Select a flow meter number 1 24 to calibrate or
32. efine the volume units date format and time format used for your system It s called Country setup because these formats are often determined by the country you live in The ECU comes with default values that you can use without making any changes in Country Setup Country Setup Volume Units oz Default Values Date Format MM DD YY 01 31 99 Time Format 12 hour 02 45 00 PM If you want to change any of these default values see the specific task headings that follow Note Q When you re finished working in Country Setup and you want to return to the Setup Menu use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit this Menu and press ENTER 6 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Volume Units A Draft Sentinel system can measure the volume of beverage poured in metric or English units The default unit is an ounce E To change the volume units Access the Setup Menu on the system ECU PROGRAM Key Switch PROGRAM Menu Button SETUP OPERATE SETUP 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Country se N and ENTER J Setup option and press ENTER Country Setup 3 Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Set se TN and ENTER J Volume Unit option and press ENTER Set Volume Unit 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select ounces 02 se Tl and ENTER 4 milliliters m1 cubic centimeters cc centiliters cl or liters ez L and press ENTER
33. epair or replacement at BERG S option of the SYSTEM or its defective part s during the warranty period This Warranty is not assignable and is for the benefit of the original end user purchaser only BERG neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume on its behalf any obligations not covered by the Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUD ING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE CONDITION AND EXCLUSIONS No defect failure caused by misuse abuse improper installation lack of normal care or maintenance accident or Act of God is covered by the foregoing Warranty Said Warranty is limited to repair or replacement at BERG S option only and does not include any labor or transportation charges or compliance with any Federal State or local laws codes or regulation Notice of any claimed breach of said Warranty must be promptly given to the authorized dealer from whom the System was purchased or leased Upon request all Systems or parts which are claimed to be defective must be made available for inspection by and or return to at BERG S option such autho rized dealer and or BERG No repair or replacement under said warranty will extend the original warranty period LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO EVENT SHALL BERG BE LIABLE UNDER ANY TORT CON TRACT OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY FOR ANY LOSS COST EXPENSE OR INCIDENTAL O
34. eter Y Continue Cancel 10 If you selected a single flow meter number repeat steps 3 8 for any other flow meter that needs to be calibrated 11 Click Cancel to exit the calibration process Note Q If you re not satisfied with the level of accuracy obtained by the calibration process perform the procedure again The software calculates a new flow meter count each time you perform the steps Each new flow meter count should increase the flow meter s level of accuracy Beverage Manager Software 3 13 SCS Generate Reports The reports that can be generated from your Draft Sentinel ECU can also be generated with Beverage Manager The software generated X and Z reports provide the retail value of the amount poured in addition to the number of volume units For detailed information on each report see Detailed Z Report Detailed X Report Power Loss Report Price Portion Report and Generate a Variance Report in this section Mm To generate reports 1 Click Reporting on the Beverage Manager menu bar 2 Click Reports Export Wariance Report Prices and Portions This report provides the same information as the Print Prices and Portions button on the Price Portion PLU Setup screen It lists the current flow meter and brand settings at the ECU Close te p 3 Select the report and click OK or double click Berg Beverage Manager You have selected a Detailed Z report This will clear all s
35. eter number goes with each brand If you omit this test any errors in installation will only cause trouble later on 2 10 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual PWR COMM FLOW METERS FLOW METERS FLOW METERS 1 8 9 16 17 24 MADISON WISCONSIN 53716 15 pin port for 15 pin port for 19 pin port for flow meters 1 8 flow meters 9 10 flow meters 17 24 Hardware Installation 2 11 Flow Test This test shows you which flow meter number registers the pour of a specific brand Use it to verify the correct installation of flow meters and to determine which flow meter number corresponds to each brand Unless you need a specific flow meter number assigned to a specific brand you can just install all the flow meters and then use Flow Test to determine which brand is brand 1 brand 2 and so on PROGRAM OPERATE SETUP Use N and ENTER Flow Meter Setup se N and ENTER Flow Test PRESS J To EXIT Flow On 1 PRESS J To EXIT Flow On None E To use flow test 1 Access the Setup Menu on the system ECU Key Switch PROGRAM Menu Button SETUP 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Flow Meter Setup option and press ENTER J 3 Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Flow Test option and press ENTER J 4 Pour a drink of the brand you want to
36. f a Draft Sentinel system To help you locate information quickly related tasks are grouped throughout the manual Getting Started 1 Gather customer setup information and make preliminary Section 1 ordering plans Q 2 Submit order to Berg assemble required tools and materials and set installation date Q 3 Perform any pre installation setup of the Draft Sentinel ECU Hardware Installation I 4 Install the ECU Section 2 U 5 Install flow meters Q 6 Install and connect flow meter junction boxes A 7 Test each flow meter connection using Flow Test U 8 Set the ECU s time and date U 9 Connect the ECU to a computer if using software Beverage Manager Software U 10 Install the software Section 3 if using software Q 11 Enter flow meter setup information 12 Calibrate flow meters Flow Meter Setup U 9 Enter brand names for each flow meter Section 4 l if not using software U 10 Calibrate flow meters Country Setup U Change default country setup values Section 6 if necessary Getting Started 1 3 EEE Gather Customer Setup Information Sketch out a rough map of the proposed system s layout and size to clarify with the customer Mounting Surfaces Determine the suitability of all equipment mounting surfaces Check for available space proximity to bartender and protection from moisture Modify surfaces as necessary Cable and Tubing Paths Determine the lengths and paths of cable and tubing All
37. her the COM port is incorrectly specified or the port is defective 6 You can continue testing by connecting the loopback tester at various points in the connection before or after the converter or communication cable to verify working equipment 7 Click Stop to end the test 8 Click Close to return to the main menu Loopback Test x Number Number of Percentage of tests failures failed The number of tests run 0 0 00 should increase quickly You ll most likely see 100 failures or none at all Click Run to begin the test Click Close to return to the main menu Click Stop to Click Help if you stop the test have questions Beverage Manager Software 3 27 _ Perform a Communication Test The communication test verifies the communication link between the ECU and your computer Itis very useful when you re troubleshooting a communication problem E To perform a communication test 1 Make sure the communication settings are correct at the ECU and the computer 2 Click Diagnostics on the Beverage Manager menu bar Loopback Test 3 Click Communication Test Communicatio 4 Click Run to begin testing 5 Click Stop to end the test 6 Click Close to return to the main menu Communications Test Ea Number Number of Percentage of tests failures failed The number of tests run 0 0 00 should increase quickly You ll most likely see 100 failures or none at all
38. move the cover of the ECU by loosening the four machine screws around its edge 5 Remove the old PROM chip with the chip puller tool 8004798 from your Berg Beer Toolkit Note the orientation of the chip 6 Insert the new PROM into the socket by aligning the angled corner of the chip with the top left corner of the socket It should match the orientation of the old chip Be sure all PROM pins are aligned with the socket Take care not to bend or damage any of the pins Gently press straight down on the PROM until it locks into position 7 Replace the cover on the ECU and tighten the four screws that secure it 8 Plug in the ECU 9 Using the information you saved re enter the setup data for the system using Beverage Manager software or the ECU Setup menu Don t forget to reset the time and date If you need help see the Beverage Manager Software section or the Flow Meter Setup section 7 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual 2 SOUBUAJUIEN ECU battery PROM chip Replace the ECU Battery If AC power to the ECU is constantly maintained the lithium battery inside the ECU should provide years of service The symptoms of a dying battery may include a Memory Corrupt message on the ECU display m To replace the battery in a Draft Sentinel ECU 1 Run aZ report on the system to save the latest sales information The Z report also gives you a record of the Beverage Manager S
39. mp Volume Units Select ECU Type 3 Enter or edit the correct data See Flow Meter Setup in this section 4 Click Load ECU Load ECU Wait while the data is transferred from the computer to the ECU The new data overwrites any data previously entered at the ECU or previously sent to the ECU from the computer Berg Beverage Manager ECU Loaded Notes LJ Communication settings price format and volume units at the ECU and computer must match See Communication Settings and Price and Volume Units in this section Q You can t perform other operations in Beverage Manager while the data is being transferred A Ifyou encounter difficulty communicating with the ECU see the Troubleshooting section Beverage Manager Software 3 7 e a Flow Meter Setup Beverage Manager software provides one convenient table for entering all flow meter and brand data E To enter flow meter and brand data 1 Click Setup on the Beverage Manager menu bar Prices Portions PLUs 2 Click Prices Portions PLUs Calibration Communication Settings Price amp Volume Units Select ECU Type 3 To enter data for the first time proceed with step 4 To edit existing flow meter data in the ECU click Read ECU To edit a file you ve previously saved at the computer click Open and enter the name of the file you want to edit 4 Select the correct row and column in the table using arrow keys the Tab key the En
40. nt occurrence 3 20 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Sample Power Loss Report Berg Beverage Manager Power Loss Report Current Settings Date 12 16 1998 Times 20724155 Power Restored 12 7 98 57 17 AM Power Lost 12 7 98 3 48 34 AM Power Restored 12 4 98 4 11 28 AM Power Lost 12 4 98 2 08 07 AM Power Restored 12 2 98 6 15 55 PM Power Lost 12 2 98 6 15 49 PM Beverage Manager Software 3 21 Prices and Portions Report This report lists the current flow meter number meter count and retail price per unit of each brand The report lists the values currently loaded at the ECU Time and Date Flow Meter Brand Name Price per unit Meter Count The Time and Date on the report are the time and date the report was run The first column lists the flow meter numbers The second column lists the brand names that correspond to each flow meter If you ve entered a retail price per unit for your brands the prices are listed This is an optional entry The price per unit is used to figure the retail value of the volume poured The current meter count for each flow meter is listed This number determines the accuracy of the flow meter s calculation of volume 3 22 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Sample Prices and Portions Report Berg Beverage Manager Prices and Portions Current Settings Date 12 29 98 Times 11 01 05 AM Flow ter Brand Name Price oz Meter Count Flow Flow
41. ock Tighten the terminal screws Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each flow meter installed making sure flow meter 2 connects to the terminal block labeled FM 2 flow meter 3 connects to FM 3 and so on 2 8 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Connect the red wire to RED black to BLK and white to WHT 8 Cable ports 3 conductor cable from flow meter 1 Feed this cable through the port closest to the FM 1 terminal block Hardware Installation 2 9 Wire Flow Meter J Box Cable to the ECU You should already have a length of 10 conductor cable running from the flow meter J box to the ECU E To wire flow meter J box cables to the ECU 1 Disconnect power from the ECU 2 Splice the 10 conductor pigtail on the back of the ECU to the 10 conductor flow meter J box cable using the Scotchlok connectors provided This is a direct color to color splice Connect white to white green to green orange to orange etc until all ten conductors are spliced Red Power Black Ground White Flow Meter 1 Green Flow Meter 2 Orange Flow Meter 3 Blue Flow Meter 4 Brown Flow Meter 5 Yellow Flow Meter 6 Violet Flow Meter 7 Gray Flow Meter 8 It s very important to use F low 3 Restore power to the ECU and verify your connections using Test at this point to verify you Flow Test in the Setup menu See Flow Test in this section have a flow meter correctly wired and installed in each beverage line and that you know which flow m
42. oftware brand names corresponding to each flow meter If you re using the software 2 If you haven t already done so record the current entries from save your flow meter setup the Setup menu of the ECU on the Draft Sentinel Worksheet information to a file so you can easily download it to the ECU once you ve changed the battery so you can re enter the correct data after replacing the battery You ll need to know the brand name and meter count for each flow meter You may not be able to do this if the entries are already corrupted 3 Unplug the ECU 4 Remove the cover of the ECU by loosening the four machine screws around its edge 5 Remove the old battery by inserting the tip of a small screwdriver under it and gently prying it from its socket 6 Insert the new battery into the battery socket being sure to align the positive side of the battery with the positive side of the socket When fully inserted the battery will be level with the ends of the socket 7 Replace the cover of the ECU by tightening the four screws that secure it 8 Plug in the ECU 9 Using the information you saved re enter the setup data for the system using Beverage Manager software or the ECU Setup menu Don t forget to reset the time and date Caution Lithium is poisonous if swallowed Be careful not to puncture the battery case when removing an old battery or inserting a new one Lithium batteries are not rechargeable and sh
43. ormat option and press ENTER 4 Set Time Format 4 Use the down arrow key to select 24 Hour military notation or the up arrow key to select 12 Hour standard PM notation and press ENTER Use N and ENTER J 12 Hour a The display returns to the Set Time Format option Country Setup 6 5 Maintenance SECTION Refer to information in this section for the following tasks Replace the ECU PROM Chip u222202s0essnessnesnnesnnesnnennnensnensne nn 7 2 Repl ce the ECU Battery conidios eed 7 4 Clean the BCUs uses steeped squvess daaseed sasetbbasactestasstussesaabeds 7 6 Replace the ECU PROM Chip Replacing the PROM chip is not difficult it just requires a certain amount of care to protect the fragile pins on the sides of the chip E To replace a PROM chip in a Draft Sentinel ECU 1 Run aZ report on the system to save the latest sales information The Z report also gives you a record of the brand names corresponding to each flow meter 2 Ifyou haven t already done so record the current entries from Beverage Manager Software the Setup menu of the ECU on the Draft Sentinel Worksheet If you re using the software so you can re enter the correct data after replacing the PROM save your flow meter setup chip You ll need to know the brand name and meter count for information to a file so you can each flow meter easily download it to the ECU once you ve changed the PROM 3 Unplug the ECU 4 Re
44. ould be properly disposed of upon removal Replace an old battery with Berg PN 8007776 a Duracell DL1 3N or a Sanyo CR 1 3N For your safety use no substitutes without the expressed written consent of Berg Company Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 7 4 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual G Z SOUBUAJUIEN gt Ey ECU battery PROM chip ER Clean the ECU The ECU is designed to protect the electronics inside from moisture but bartenders should still be cautioned to avoid splashing water or drinks on the ECU If a spill should occur on the outside housing of an ECU use this procedure to clean it E To clean the ECU 1 Unplug the power cord from the ECU 2 Wipe the outside of the ECU with a damp not dripping cloth or sponge Notes Q Do not attempt any more thorough cleaning of an ECU and absolutely do not attempt to clean any internal circuit boards or surfaces Q If you think liquid may have found its way inside the ECU call your Berg dealer immediately 7 6 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual SECTION O Draft Sentinel Specifications Draft Sentinel Specifications Draft Sentinel ECU Number of flow meters Number of draft brands Security Enclosure Dimensions Weight Display Keypad Other Up to 24 Up to 24 Key lock Powder coated aluminum 8 in 20 3 cm H 7 in 17 8 cm
45. p to 24 flow meters installed in the beverage lines of any bulk liquid draft beer wine juice soda A Draft Sentinel system is composed of the following components ECU A compact lightweight console with a backlit LCD readout and Electronic Control Unit keypad that contains the brains of the system One ECU can control 24 flow meters The ECU records the volume measured by the flow meters and displays the totals in system reports Security is maintained at the ECU through a key switch The ECU may be connected to a computer with the use of Beverage Manager software Flow meter J Box A junction box that can connect up to eight flow meters to the ECU through one cable Using junction boxes saves installation time and reduces the number of cables required Each ECU can be connected to 3 flow meter J boxes Flow meter The flow meter is installed in the beverage line to monitor the volume of drinks poured It operates with a turbine magnet with KS pulses based on volume The ECU reads the flow meter to record Y the total volume dispensed through the line The flow meter is usually installed in a section of the line inside the cooler Beverage Manager Provides convenient protected access to setup and report data Software Allows printing of system reports 1 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Se Installation Game Plan and Checklist Berg offers the following checklist to expedite your installation o
46. port 5 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual You may or may not see this line The report continues up to brand 24 Z Report Exit This Menu PWR Lst Since Last Z Z NUM 3 Budweiser 1000z Bud Light 970z Coors 880z Michelob 1050z Heineken 930z Miller 870z MillerLite 101oz Red Dog 930z Sample Z Report Reports 5 3 X Report The X report displays the same volume measurements as the Z report but it doesn t zero any totals The Z number displayed is that of the most recent Z report PROGRAM OPERATE REPORT Use Tl and ENTER J X Report se N and ENTER J Exit This Menu Use TL and ENTER J PWR Lst Since Last Z Use Tl and ENTER J ZNUM 6 Use T To View COORS 3840z se N and ENTER Exit This Menu u m W To generate an X report Access the Report Menu on the system ECU Key Switch PROGRAM Menu Button REPORT Use the up and down arrow keys to display the X Report option and press ENTER 4 Wait for the report to be generated Use the up and down arrow keys to view the lines of the report Exit This Menu is the first line The report informs you if any power losses have occurred The number of the last Z report is displayed Each brand is listed in the report with the total volume recorded for the brand since the last Z report Use the up arrow key to display the Exit This Menu o
47. ption and press ENTER J Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Set Up Brand 1 24 option and press ENTER Press ENTER J to move the cursor to the first character in the brand name Key in the brand name up to 10 characters and press ENTER J The ECU saves the brand name and removes the cursor Use the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor through the brand name fields Use the up and down arrow keys to choose each character of the name from a menu of characters Menu characters include A Z a blank space various symbols and 0 9 Use the down arrow to display the Meter Count option and press ENTER J to move the cursor to the first character in the meter count Press ENTER without entering a meter count to use the default count of 3700 If you need to enter a meter count use the up and down arrow keys to select the correct numbers before pressing ENTER J The display returns to the Set Up Brand 1 24 option Repeat steps 3 7 for each brand Use the up arrow to display the Exit This Menu option and press ENTER J 4 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual _ S gt gt Calibrate Flow Meters Calibration is the process of checking the volume measurements recorded by the flow meters and refining their accuracy It is an important step in the installation process Use Tl and ENTER J Z Report Use N and ENTER J Z Report
48. ption and press ENTER J when you re finished viewing the report 5 4 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Power Loss History This report displays the date and time of the most recent power losses to the ECU If the dates and times are not correct you may need to reset the ECU s time and date See Set Time and Date in the ECU Setup section E To generate a power loss history report PROGRAM Access the Report Menu on the system ECU Key Switch PROGRAM OPERATE Menu Button REPORT REPORT 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Power Use TJ and ENTER Loss History option and press ENTER Power Loss History Wait for the report to be generated 5 Use the up and down arrow keys to view the lines of the se TJ To View report Use T L To View is the first line The report displays any power restorations and losses Power Restored 2 27 15 AM 1 17 99 o 3 K E 0 a El W 2 27 11 AM 1 17 99 Reports 5 5 Country Setup SECTION Refer to the tasks in this section if you need to change the default volume units date format or time format for a Draft Sentinel ECU Country Setup Default Values oooonconnncnnncnococoncnononaccnonnnanaconaconacnos 6 2 Set Volume UN ee at ore tae 6 3 Enter Date Format een needs 6 4 Enter Time Format areas 6 5 SSS SSS ES AN Country Setup Default Values The Country Setup menu lets you d
49. r unit see Price and Volume Units in this section 3 18 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Sample Detailed X Report Berg Beverage Manager Detailed X Current Settings Date 11 08 1998 Times Tos O98 4 Number 5 Power Lost since last Z Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Flow Brand Name oz Poured Retail Value Brand 552 00 138 00 Brand 520 00 130 00 Brand 560 00 140 00 Brand 384 00 96 00 Brand 440 00 110 00 Brand 584 00 146 00 Brand 232 00 58 00 Brand 336 00 84 00 Brand 456 00 114 00 Brand 488 00 122 00 Brand 304 00 76 00 Brand 440 00 110 00 Brand 264 00 66 00 Brand 464 00 116 00 Brand 384 00 96 00 Brand 472 00 118 00 Brand 296 00 74 00 Brand 288 00 72 00 Brand 520 00 130 00 Brand 240 00 60 00 Brand 472 00 118 00 Brand 408 00 102 00 Brand 400 00 100 00 Brand 464 00 116 00 03000 WNE 0 150 0M UN HH A op O A pop O pp DD PDT O Beverage Manager Software 3 19 een a E OOl Power Loss Report This report details the exact date and time of the most recent power losses to the ECU Time and Date The Time and Date on the report are the time and date the report was run Power Restored The date and time of each power restoration is listed starting with the most recent occurrence Power Lost The date and time of each power loss is listed starting with the most rece
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51. rting the 10 conductor cable Repeat this step for the outside wall or outside ofthe cooler We do not recommend drilling new holes in the cooler for running cables because you run the risk of breaking a coolant line 3 Fish the cable through the walls of the cooler making sure you have enough cable at the flow meter J box and at the ECU 4 Sealthe cables atthe walls of the cooler with silicone sealant 5 Remove the cover and mount the flow meter J box using the four screws provided or by some other means making sure you miss any coolant lines if you drill 6 Carefully strip approximately 3 in 7 6 cm of outer insulation from the 10 conductor cable going to the flow meter J box 7 Carefully strip approximately 3 16 in 5 cm of insulation from each individual wire in the 10 conductor cable 8 Remove the black cover from the single cable port on the outside of the flow meter J box Insert the 10 conductor cable through the port making sure the cable s outer insulation is in the connector Tighten the connector 9 Connect the individual wires of the 10 conductor cable to the 10 conductor terminal block inside the flow meter J box Loosen the terminal screws and match each color wire to its appropriate slot Tighten the terminal screws 10 Replace the cover on the flow meter J box 2 6 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual 10 conductor cable from flow meter J box to 10 conductor flow meter pigt
52. select All 4 Click Continue Berg Beverage Manager Calibration started Please pour and record how much you poured Berg recommends that you pour at least 12 00 oz 5 Click OK after reading the message about entering calibration mode 6 Goto the appropriate spout and pour a large portion Berg recommends at least 12 oz into a measuring cup or graduated cylinder Write down the exact amount poured If you selected All flow meters pour and record the amount poured for each brand Draft Sentinel Worksheet Tg PS Use the worksheet from the Getting Started section to Enter oz Poured for Flow Meter 1 record the amount poured and also the final meter count for pe each brand Save the worksheet for future reference s m 7 Atthe computer type the volume units you measured for the appropriate flow meter and click OK or Continue if you selected all flow meters 3 12 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual The volume units measured by the flow meter are displayed along with the new flow meter count automatically entered by the software Berg Beverage Manager 10 70 oz recorded Your new meter count is 2934 8 Click OK after reading the new count Calibration Enter Pour Enter oz Poured for Flow Meter 2 f 2 00 Continue Skip Cancel 9 If you selected All flow meters repeat steps 7 and 8 for each flow meter Calibration Select Flow Meter Elow M
53. sks including wiring flow meter J boxes 2 2 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Machine screws P S Optional RJ 11 connection to computer 19 pin port for flow meters 17 24 19 pin port for flow meters 1 9 19 pin port for flow meters 9 16 Draft Sentinel ECU Hardware Installation 2 3 nr Insert Flow Meters in Beverage Lines If you need to install specific flow meter numbers in specific beverage lines number the cable ends of each flow meter to keep track of them Alternatively simply install any flow meter in any beverage line and then determine which flow meter goes with each brand at the ECU E To insert flow meters 1 Make sure any spouts are closed and the door to the beverage cooler is closed If you leave the cooler door open the temperature of the beverage will rise which causes excess foaming and makes calibration difficult 2 Turn off pressure to the beverage line 3 Determine where to insert the flow meter in the line Plan enough length in the line to secure the flow meter to the wall or other surface 4 Cut the beverage line 5 Install the flow meter into the beverage line First slide clamps around each end of the cut line then insert the flow meter and tighten the clamps Make sure the flow meter is installed with the flow arrow pointing toward the end of the tube that goes to the spouts Pens 6 Mount the flow meter to the cooler w
54. ted 1 7 SECTION Hardware Installation Refer to this section for help with the following tasks Install th ECU ale eklig EEES 2 2 Insert Flow Meters in Beverage Lines eenensennnen 2 4 Install Flow Meter J BOX ennseensssensssensnnesnnensnnennnnnn 2 6 Wire Flow Meter Cables to Flow Meter J Boxes e 2 8 Wire Flow Meter J Box Cable to the ECU e 2 10 Flow Teste NN 2 12 Set Time and Date nen rasen essen 2 13 Connect the ECU to a Computer uunucenseessersneesnnesnnennennnnennennn nen 2 14 Install the ECU Locate the Draft Sentinel ECU in a location where moisture unwanted access and heavy falling objects will not be a problem m To install the ECU 1 Choose a secure dry location for the ECU The ECU must be located within 500 ft 152 4 m of any flow meters and within 5 1 2 ft 1 7 m of a reliable AC outlet The operating temperature range for the ECU is from 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 E 2 Set the ECU on a shelf or table or attach it to a wall To attach it to a wall remove the 4 screws that hold the cover to the base and pull the stick on feet off the base to reveal 4 mounting holes 3 Plug the cable end of the power supply into the PWR port on the front of the ECU For power supply specifications see the Draft Sentinel Specifications section 4 Plug the power supply into the AC outlet only when you ve finished any wiring ta
55. ter key or a mouse 5 Type the brand name that corresponds to each flow meter The ECU only stores the first 10 characters of the brand name you enter 6 Type the retail price per volume unit for each brand optional This price is used on sales reports to calculate the approximate retail value of the volume poured For example if you usually charge 1 20 for a 12 oz beer enter 10 as the price per unit 7 Type the flow meter count for each flow meter This number is on the label of the flow meter 8 Click Save to save the flow meter data in a computer file Enter the name you want to give the file and click OK 9 Click Load ECU to download flow meter data to the ECU see Transfer Data between the ECU and the Computer in this section 10 Click Print Prices and Portions to print the flow meter entries you ve made see Print Setup Data in this section 3 8 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Click Close to return to the main menu Use the arrow keys t key the Enter key or a mouse to move betwee and columns If you ma mistake use the Delet to erase any amount currently highlighted Click Open to view a previously saved file Click Save to replace previous data in the file with the new data Click Save As to save the file under a new name Price Portion PLU Setup CIO STO an A A e 000 fo 00 IA oc IA oo IRA Zo O EI CI IS CIS CI O EI CI O EI
56. tered in the software or communication can t take place Prices Portions PLUs Calibration Communication S S Price amp Volume Units Select ECU Type E To change communication settings 1 Click Setup on the Beverage Manager menu bar 2 Click Communication Settings 3 Click the COM port your computer uses to communicate with the ECU 4 Click OK to save your selections The software stores your selections so you don t have to reset them each time you start the program Notes Q The only baud rate for communicating with a Draft Sentinel ECU is 9600 Q You can test ECU computer communication with the Identify button on the Select ECU Type screen See Select an ECU Type in this section Communication Settings COM Port Baud Rate C COMI C4200 e 9600 ce 2406 2 8200 C COM3 4800 C saou C COM4 Click OK to save your choice and return to the main menu Click Cancel to return Click Help if to the main menu you have without saving any questions changes 3 4 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual SSS aaa SSS e Price and Volume Units The volume unit at the computer must match the volume unit entered at the ECU You can also enter a price format used when you enter a price per unit for your brands Prices Portions PLUs Calibration Communication Settings Price amp Volume Units Select ECU Type To change price and volume unit settings
57. test During the pour the ECU window displays the flow meter number that registers the pour Write down the correct flow meter number for each brand on the Draft Sentinel Worksheet If the flow meter number is different than what you expected you probably switched the wiring on a couple of flow meters If the ECU window displays None during a pour verify that a flow meter is installed in the line and that all wiring connections are correct 5 Press ENTER J to exit the test The display returns to the Flow Test option Note U You can now use the Draft Sentinel Worksheet to enter flow meter and brand setup information using Beverage Manager software or the ECU setup menu See the Beverage Manager Software section or the Flow Meter Setup section 2 12 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual Set Time and Date Once you ve made all your connections and plugged in the ECU use this menu item to establish the correct time and date for your system The ECU keeps track of power losses using the time and date you set E To set the ECU time and date Access the Setup Menu on the system ECU PROGRAM Key Switch PROGRAM OPERATE Menu Button SETUP SETUP 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Set Time se Tl and ENTER and Date option and press ENTER J Set Time and Date Use the up and down arrow keys to select the numbers of the se lt N gt and ENTER 10 56 12 AM corr
58. tion Make sure the Draft Sentinel equipment arrives at your shop a few days before you plan to install the system Open the boxes and check to see you have everything you need Also verify nothing was damaged during shipping 1 6 Draft Sentinel Installation Service and User Manual ECU Menus The LCD display on the ECU functions like a narrow window highlighting your current position in a menu You use the up and down arrows and the enter key to control your movement through the menus and to select your options Key Switch Turn the key to PROGRAM to use the ECU menus PROGRAM OPERATE Menu Buttons Select a menu using either the Setup or Report button SETUP REPORT Reading the Display The display window on the ECU shows two lines of text at a time The first line is normally a prompt asking you to take some Use Tl and ENTER J en ee Flow Meter Setup and down arrow keys to change your position in the menu an ENTER to select an option The left and right arrows are used to move the cursor through the characters of an entry field ECU Menus Setup Menu Exit This Menu Flow Meter Setup Exit This Menu Flow Test Setup Brand 1 Setup Brand 2 Setup Brand 24 Set Time and Date Country Setup Exit This Menu Set Volume Unit Set Date Formal Set Time Format cr Cv OT Report Menu Exit This Menu Z Report X Report Power Loss History Getting Star
59. verage Manager software refer to this section for help with the following tasks ZAREPOME innen a BER 5 2 X RE pOf e ea a s Mates sh E E ESER tana E E EEV ESES 5 3 Power Loss Hist ry enden nina 5 4 Z Report The Z report zeroes all volume measurements recorded at the ECU Each Z report is numbered for easy tracking Any power losses to the ECU are also recorded on the report PROGRAM OPERATE REPORT se N and ENTER J Z Report se N and ENTER J Exit This Menu se Tl and ENTER J PWR Lst Since Last Z se N and ENTER J ZNUM 6 se Tl To View COORS 3840z se N and ENTER J Exit This Menu To generate a Z report Access the Report Menu on the system ECU Key Switch PROGRAM Menu Button REPORT Use the up and down arrow keys to display the Z Report option and press ENTER 4 Wait for the report to be generated Use the up and down arrow keys to view the lines of the report Exit This Menu is the first line The report informs you if any power losses have occurred Each Z report is numbered so you can tell if any reports are missing from your sequence Each brand is listed in the report with the total volume recorded for the brand since the last Z report Record any data you want to save since these totals will be zeroed out Use the up arrow key to display the Exit This Menu option and press ENTER J when you re finished viewing the re

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