Scotsman Prodigy C1030

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Summary

Adjustments

Ice Bridge Thickness

Explains how to adjust ice bridge thickness using the sensor gap.

General Installation - Remote

Location Limitations

Environmental Limitations, ice machine

Environmental Limitations, remote condenser

Power Supply

Remote Condenser Location

Details limits for condenser rise, drop, and line set length.

Calculation Formula

For The Installer: Remote Condenser

Precharged Line Routing

Coupling Instructions

Initial Connections

Final Connections

Plumbing Requirements

Electrical

Remote Schematics

Control Operation

Standard control

Describes the electronic controller and its operating voltage.

User’s Indicator lights

Code Display

Describes the code display for cycles and diagnostic codes.

Component Operation Indicator Lights

Controller Connections

Lists the controller connection points and their functions.

Control Safeties

Max freeze time - 45 minutes

Details the maximum freeze time and consequence of exceeding it.

Min freeze time - 6 minutes

Details the minimum freeze time and consequence of exceeding it.

Max harvest time - 3.5 minutes

Details the maximum harvest time and consequence of exceeding it.

Max discharge temp - 250 degrees F.

Details the maximum discharge temperature.

Time interval between cleanings - 6 months power on time

Restarts

Power Interruption

Water Interruption

Control Button Use (from standby)

Set purge level, 1-5 (1 is minimum, 5 is maximum) or Automatic

Recall diagnostic code

Instructions to recall diagnostic codes.

Clear diagnostic code

Instructions to clear diagnostic codes.

Reset control

Start Test Mode

Instructions to enter test mode.

Lock; Unlock control

Empty reservoir

Test Mode

Details the steps and sequence for test mode.

Control Button Use - continued

Change De-Scale Notification Interval

Test Mode Sequence Table - Air or Water Cooled

Table detailing test mode sequences for air or water cooled units.

Test Mode - Remote

Table detailing test mode sequences for remote units.

Compressor Electrical Chart

Refrigerant Charges and Pressure Switches

Pressure Switches Cut In, Cut Out

Details cut-in and cut-out pressures for various switches.

Compressor Amp Draws

Thermistor Values

Critical Maintenance - Water Level Sensor

1. Remove Water Level Sensor

2. Release probes by pushing pints in.

3. Pull down, then lift up to remove probe.

4. Clean all dirty and scale from the housing.

Step to clean the sensor housing.

5. Clean entire probe, be sure circled area is clean.

Step to clean the sensor probe, emphasizing a specific area.

Critical Maintenance - Ice Thickness Sensor

To correct, the Ice Thickness Sensor must have the mineral scale removed.

States the need to remove mineral scale from the sensor.

1. Remove the ice thickness sensor from the water distributor bracket.

2. Separate the metal sensor from the plastic insulator-bracket.

3. Wipe the sensor with diluted ice machine scale remover,

Step to clean the sensor with scale remover.

4. Scrub the white or dark gray plastic insulator-bracket with diluted ice machine scale remover and remove all traces of mineral build up

Step to clean the insulator-bracket.

5. Wipe the wire to the bulkhead with diluted ice machine scale remover.

6. Wash all ice thickness sensor parts off with clean water.

7. Blow air thru metal sensor and insulator-bracket to dry them.

8. Reassemble and remount to water distributor bracket.

Critical Maintenance - Spillway

The freeze cycle on a Prodigy cuber is controlled by an ice thickness sensor positioned in front of the ice making surface.

The primary procedure for correcting poor water flow is to scrub the spillway surface.

States the procedure for correcting poor water flow.

1. Shut machine off.

2. Remove right side panel liner and panel.

3. Disconnect ice thickness sensor from its bracket and move out of the way.

4. Scrub 4 to 6 strokes across the normal flow of water.

Step to scrub the spillway surface.

5. Reassemble all components and retest operation.

Diagnostics - Air Cooled

Air filters clogged

Problem: Air filters clogged. Solution: Clean air filters.

Diagnostics - Air Cooled

Low Ice Making Capacity - Air Cooled

Diagnostics - Water Cooled

Fan motor pressure control open

Problem: Fan motor pressure control open. Solution: Check fan pressure control.

Diagnostics - Water Cooled

Low Ice Making Capacity - Water Cooled

Long freeze cycle

Problem: Long freeze cycle. Likely Cause: Dirty filters. Solution: Clean filters.

Makes Excessive Noise - Water cooled

Lists causes and solutions for excessive noise.

Diagnostics - Remote Air Cooled

No ice

Lists problems and solutions for when no ice is produced.

No power to unit

Problem: No power to unit. Likely Cause: Power disconnected. Solution: Check breaker or fuse.

No power to controller

Problem: No power to controller. Likely Cause: Transformer open. Solution: Replace transformer.

Shut down on maximum water fill time

Problem: Shut down on maximum water fill time. Likely Cause: Water shut off. Solution: Restore water supply.

Shut down on maximum freeze time

Problem: Shut down on maximum freeze time. Likely Cause: Water leak. Solution: Check purge valve, curtain, etc.

Restricted location, intake air too hot

Problem: Restricted location, intake air too hot. Solution: Have condenser moved.

Ice thickness sensor dirty or disconnected

Problem: Ice thickness sensor dirty or disconnected. Solution: Check sensor.

Water distributor dirty

Problem: Water distributor dirty. Solution: Remove and clean.

Inlet water valve leaks through during freeze

Problem: Inlet water valve leaks. Solution: Check valve.

Connected to hot water

Incomplete harvest

Problem: Incomplete harvest. Solution: Check harvest system.

High pressure cut out opened

Problem: High pressure cut out opened. Solution: Check fan motor, controller.

Fan motor not turning

Problem: Fan motor not turning. Solution: Check motor, blade.

Water pump not pumping

Problem: Water pump not pumping. Solution: Check pump motor, controller.

Pump hose disconnected

Compressor not operating

Problem: Compressor not operating. Solution: Check contactor, controller, components.

Low refrigerant charge

Problem: Low refrigerant charge. Solution: Add refrigerant, check for leak.

Hot gas valve leaks through during freeze

Problem: Hot gas valve leaks. Solution: Check valve.

Thermostatic expansion valve bulb loose

Thermostatic expansion valve producing very low or very high superheat

Problem: TXV producing incorrect superheat. Solution: Check evaporator superheat, change TXV.

Liquid line valve does not open

Compressor inefficient

Problem: Compressor inefficient. Solution: Check amp draw, change compressor.

Debris in refrigeration system

Problem: Debris in system. Solution: Recover charge, check for debris.

Diagnostics - Remote Air Cooled

Shut down on maximum harvest time

Problem: Shut down on max harvest time. Solution: Check and adjust ice bridge thickness.

Shut down on minimum freeze time

Problem: Shut down on minimum freeze time. Solution: Check sensor, clean, check gap.

Low Ice Making Capacity - Remote Air Cooled

Dirty condenser

Problem: Dirty condenser. Solution: Clean condenser.

Hot ambient

Water leak

Problem: Water leak. Solution: Check purge valve, check curtain.

Water inlet valve leaks through

Problem: Water inlet valve leaks. Solution: Check inlet valve.

Low on refrigerant

Problem: Low on refrigerant. Solution: Add refrigerant, check for leak.

Incorrect superheat

Problem: Incorrect superheat. Solution: Check evaporator superheat, replace TXV.

Long Harvest Cycle

Problem: Long Harvest Cycle. Likely Cause: Dirty evaporator. Solution: De-scale water system.

False bin full signal

Problem: False bin full signal. Likely Cause: Ice jammed. Solution: Clear ice away.

Makes Excessive Noise - Air cooled

Lists causes and solutions for excessive noise.

Test Procedures - Sensors

All electrical components in this ice machine can be diagnosed with a volt-ohmmeter.

Curtain Switch:

Details procedures for testing the curtain switch.

3. Test the controller’s curtain switch circuit by jumping the connectors on J7 or J8 together.

Ice Thickness Sensor

1. Test using the controller’s indicator light.

2. Test with an Ohmmeter.

3. Test the controller’s ice thickness sensor circuit by connecting a wire from J10 to ground.

Water Level Sensor

1. Test using the controller’s indicator lights (sump empty and sump full).

3. Test the controller’s water level sensor circuit.

Temperature Sensors

1. Check controller.

2. Check with an ohmmeter.

Water temperature probe:

Details testing the water temperature probe.

Discharge sensor:

Details testing the discharge temperature sensor.

3. Alternate procedure:

Test Procedures - Compressor

Failure to start.

Details troubleshooting steps for compressor failure to start.

Single phase models.

Focuses on single phase compressor testing.

Check starting components.

Step to check starting components like PTCR.

Compressor check for high amp draw.

Step to check for high amp draw.

Any time the compressor is replaced, the PTCR and run capacitor should also be replaced...

Recommends replacing PTCR and capacitor with compressor.

Some systems use a potential start relay and start capacitor in place of the PTCR.

Potential relay.

Details testing the potential relay.

Test Procedures - Fan motor

Note: Fan pressure control connection must be jumped to perform this test.

Test Procedures - Water Pump

Test Procedure - Purge valve

Note: The coil of this valve is internally rectified, and will normally show infinite resistance when tested with an ohmmeter

Test Procedure - Compressor contactor

3. Check connections and contacts.

Step to check contactor connections and contacts.

Test Procedures - Pressure switches

There are two pressure switches: Fan and High Pressure cut out.

Fan.

Details testing the fan pressure switch.

High pressure cut out.

Details testing the high pressure cut out switch.

To Test Fan Pressure Switch:

Steps to test the fan pressure switch.

To Test High Pressure Switch:

Steps to test the high pressure switch.

Transformer

Controller

Explains how to confirm controller operation.

Test Procedures - Liquid Line Solenoid

Test Procedure - Inlet Water Solenoid Valve

2. Test using an ohmmeter.

Test Procedure - Harvest Assist

Note: The coil of this valve is internally rectified, will normally show infinite resistance when tested with an ohmmeter.

Hot Gas or Vapor Valve

Details testing the hot gas or vapor valve.

1. Test using the controller’s indicator lights.

2. Test with an ohmmeter.

Wiring Diagrams

C0322, C0522, C0722, C0330, C0530, C0630, C0830, C1030 - Single Phase A - B Series

Wiring diagram for single phase A-B series models.

C0322, C0522, C0722, C0630, C0830, C1030 - Single Phase D Series

Wiring diagram for single phase D series models.

C0330 and C0530 C Series

Wiring diagram for C0330 and C0530 C Series models.

C0330 and C0530 D Series

Wiring diagram for C0330 and C0530 D Series models.

C0830, C1030 Three Phase, A - B Series

Wiring diagram for three phase A-B series models.

C0830, C1030 Three Phase, D Series

Wiring diagram for three phase D series models.

C0522 R, C0530 R, C0630 R, C0830 R, C1030 R - Single Phase A - B Series

Wiring diagram for remote single phase A-B series models.

C0630 R, C0830 R, C1030 R - Single Phase D Series

Wiring diagram for remote single phase D series models.

C0530 R - C Series

Wiring diagram for C0530R C Series models.

C0530 R - D Series

C0830 R, C1030 R Three Phase, A-B Series

C0830 R, C1030 R Three Phase, D Series

C1448, C1848, C2148 Single Phase, A-B Series

C1448, C1848 Single Phase, D Series

C1448, C1848, C2148 Three Phase, A-B Series

C1448 R, C1848 R, C2148 R Single Phase, A - B Series

C1448 R, C1848 R, C2148 R, Single Phase, D Series

C1448 R, C1848 R, C2148 R Three Phase, A - B Series

C1448 R, C1848 R, C2148 R, Three Phase, D Series

C1448 R-63 230;380-420;50;3

C1448 R-63 230;380-420;50;3 D Series

C0630 R-6, C0830 R-6, C1030 R-6

C0630 R-6, C0830 R-6, C1030 R-6 D Series

C0530 50 Hz C Series

C0530 50 Hz D Series

Repair Section

Inlet Water Solenoid Valve

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the inlet water solenoid valve.

Fan Blade or Motor

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the fan blade or motor.

Harvest Assist Solenoid; Mechanism

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the harvest assist solenoid or mechanism.

Ice thickness sensor

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the ice thickness sensor.

Capacitor (run)

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the run capacitor.

Contactor

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the contactor.

Controller

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the controller.

Curtain

Step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing the curtain.

Curtain switch

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the curtain switch.

Purge valve

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the purge valve.

Water level sensor

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the water level sensor.

Water pump

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the water pump.

Refrigeration Removal and Replacement

Evaporator

Detailed steps for removing and replacing the evaporator.

Compressor

Detailed steps for removing and replacing the compressor.

Thermostatic Expansion Valve

Detailed steps for removing and replacing the Thermostatic Expansion Valve.