vita vacumat 4000 premium t User manual

VITA - Vacumat 4000
Premium
Operating - Manual

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Contents
1 Technical information................................................................................................................3
1.1 General description...............................................................................................................3
1.2 External control element with the following features.............................................................3
1.3 Program features ..................................................................................................................3
1.4 Utility programs for................................................................................................................4
1.5 Safety functions.....................................................................................................................4
1.6 Technical specifications........................................................................................................4
1.7 Electronic specifications........................................................................................................4
1.8 Supply schedule....................................................................................................................4
2 Installing the furnace and setting up for use ..........................................................................5
2.1 Place for setting up ...............................................................................................................5
2.2 Connecting the furnace to the mains power supply..............................................................5
2.3 Switching off the furnace, putting out of operation................................................................5
3 Safety advice ..............................................................................................................................6
3.1 Safety advice regarding identification plates.........................................................................6
3.2 Cleaning the furnace.............................................................................................................6
3.3 Fuses.....................................................................................................................................6
3.4 CE mark ................................................................................................................................7
3.5 Ventilator...............................................................................................................................7
3.6 Mains power failure...............................................................................................................7
4 Program parameters..................................................................................................................7
5 Temperature rise ........................................................................................................................8
5.1 Vacuum display.....................................................................................................................8
6 Main menu...................................................................................................................................9
6.1 Button occupation within the writing modus..........................................................................9
6.2 Activating / ending Standby menu ......................................................................................10
6.3 User menu...........................................................................................................................10
6.3.1 Entering/altering user names:......................................................................................10
6.3.2 Delete user...................................................................................................................10
6.3.3 Coding / decoding user................................................................................................11
6.4 Program groups ..................................................................................................................11
6.4.1 Selecting program group..............................................................................................11
6.4.2 Making / changing program groups.............................................................................11
6.4.3 Deleting the program group.........................................................................................11
6.4.4 Entering program no....................................................................................................11
6.5 Fast cooling of the firing chamber.......................................................................................11
7 Entering program – tabular mode ..........................................................................................12
7.1 Entering / altering the program names / parameters ..........................................................12
7.1.1 Entering / altering program names ..............................................................................12
7.1.2 Entering / altering program parameters.......................................................................12
7.2 Storing program parameters...............................................................................................12
7.2.1 Copying programs........................................................................................................12
7.2.2 Deleting the program ...................................................................................................13
7.2.3 Changing to graphics mode.........................................................................................13
7.2.4 Changing to Operation On...........................................................................................13
7.2.5 Program Start/Stop......................................................................................................13

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8 Program entry – graphics mode.............................................................................................14
8.1 Entering program parameters in graphics mode.................................................................14
8.1.1 Entering / altering program parameters.......................................................................14
8.1.2 Program Start/Stop......................................................................................................14
8.1.3 Entering / altering lift positions for pre-drying ..............................................................15
8.1.4 Selecting pre-vacuum..................................................................................................15
8.1.5 Selecting vacuum.........................................................................................................15
8.1.6 Deleting vacuum..........................................................................................................15
8.1.7 Selecting slow cooling..................................................................................................16
8.1.8 Delete slow cooling......................................................................................................16
8.1.9 Entering job no.............................................................................................................16
8.1.10 Selecting tabular view..................................................................................................16
9 Utility programs........................................................................................................................17
9.1 Standby temperature...........................................................................................................17
9.2 Lift Speed............................................................................................................................17
9.3 Signal time...........................................................................................................................18
9.4 Stop key ..............................................................................................................................18
9.5 Operating hours ..................................................................................................................18
9.6 Operating hours - firing .......................................................................................................18
9.7 Unit no. of furnace...............................................................................................................18
9.8 Software version .................................................................................................................19
9.9 Hotline.................................................................................................................................19
9.10 Temperature adjustment – checking with Silver Test Set...................................................19
9.10.1 Silver Test Set VITA order no. B 230...........................................................................19
9.11 Automatic temperature adjustment.....................................................................................20
9.12 Key signal............................................................................................................................20
9.13 Storing firing data................................................................................................................20
9.14 Display settings...................................................................................................................21
9.15 Time Settings ......................................................................................................................21
9.16 Date settings .......................................................................................................................21
9.17 Service parameters.............................................................................................................21
9.18 Program parameters...........................................................................................................22
9.19 Languages...........................................................................................................................22
9.20 Parameter limits ..................................................................................................................22
9.21 Exchanging the muffle (exchanging heating)......................................................................22
9.22 Temperature hold program .................................................................................................23
10 Connecting to PC for data transfer.........................................................................................23
11 Smart Card (disk)......................................................................................................................23
12 Error Messages.........................................................................................................................24
13 Firing Charts.............................................................................................................................25

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1 Technical information
1.1 General description
•high-performance technology – greatest temperature accuracy due to temperature regulation by 2
temperature sensors – optimum, time-saving, user-friendly and ergonomic handling with optimum firing
results, takes up a minimum amount of space
•casing with steel painted or stainless steel finish
•platforms for depositing hot firing trays
•firing chamber lined with high-quality insulating material
•quartz firing muffle
•temperature sensors (platinum / rhodium – platinum)
•automatic temperature adjustment
•temperature accuracy plus/minus 2 °C
•connection for data transfer to a PC
1.2 External control element with the following features
•clearly designed, easy to use 6.4" TFT (Thin Film Transitor" colour/graphics display
•simple to operate, user-friendly (self-explanatory)
•Can be viewed in graphics or tabular mode
•user-friendly, ergonomic and easy-to-clean keypad
•internal memory for approx. 2000 firing programs
•external program memory card for firing programs of up to 10 users with max. 200 programs each
(special accessories)
•network connection (Ethernet) for integrating into PC network
•connection for PC keyboard
1.3 Program features
•clearly defined categories for firing programs according to material groups
•all parameters freely selectable, numerical and alphanumerical
•firing programs can be copied
•firing data storage for quality assurance and transferring to PC
(PC program available under special accessories)
- The following data are stored:
- all firing program parameters
- job no.
- date of firing
- user(s)
- serial no. of furnace
•free programming of 3 lift positions and interval times for pre-drying
•free programming of lift positions for cooling
•temperature rise can be set in °C/min or in minutes
•vacuum pump can be programmed to switch on at the beginning of the temperature rise
•temperature rise can be programmed not to start until maximum vacuum level (pre-vacuum) is reached
or sustained
•program parameters can be altered for the course of one program run with the # key
•the job number can be entered
•tabular view of the current users' names

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1.4 Utility programs for
•setting for standby temperature
•lift speed – lift test
•setting for signal time
•selecting function with STOP key, abort program by pressing 1x or 2x
•operating time counter for the firing muffle – total operating time of the furnace
•calling up furnace serial no.
•software information
•service hotline no.
•temperature adjustment program with Silver Test Set
•automatic temperature adjustment
•storing firing data
•setting the brightness level of the display
•date / time setting
•viewing and storing utility parameters
•viewing and storing program parameters
•selecting the language
•displaying parameter limits
1.5 Safety functions
•temperature sensor monitoring
•temperature monitoring
•vacuum monitoring
•power failure protection
•programme protection
•lift monitoring
1.6 Technical specifications
width: 240 mm depth: 340 mm height: 460 mm
casing: steel/stainless steel
weight: 14,0 kg
firing chamber (utilizable space): diameter: 90 mm height: 55 mm
maximum temperature of firing chamber: 1190 °C
1.7 Electronic specifications
power supply: 230 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz or 100/110 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz
maximum power consumption: 1.5 kW
classification: safety class I
power supply for vacuum pump: 230 Volts AC., 50/60 Hz or 100/110 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz, max. 0.2 kW
1.8 Supply schedule
Furnace supplied in special packing case complete with:
1 control panel
1 connecting cable for control panel
1 firing tray
1 connecting cable for heating apparatus, type HO5RR-FG1.0 mm2
1 pair of furnace tweezers
1set of firing trays A + B
1 set of firing trays G
1 operating manual
Vacuum pump optionally available: 230 Volts, 50/60 Hz or 100/110 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz
weight approx. 6.4 kg

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2 Installing the furnace and setting up for use
2.1 Place for setting up
•Position the furnace in a dry, heated room in such a way that
the minimum distance between all sides of the furnace and any
wall should be at least 25 cm.
•In the case of temperatures under 15°C (e.g. after transport),
leave the furnace to stand at room temperature for at least 30
min.
•Make sure the furnace is placed on a temperature-resistant
surface. The radiant heat from the furnace, and the heat of the
furnace itself are at a safe level. However, sensitive furniture
surfaces and veneers may become slightly discoloured in time
as a result of proximity to a constant heat source.
•Keep the furnace away from direct sunlight.
•Do not place any flammable objects near the furnace.
•Do not let the control panel come into direct contact with the
heat radiating range of the furnace.
2.2 Connecting the furnace to the mains power supply
Attention: please heed section 3, "Safety advice"!
•Connect the furnace to the mains with the mains power lead
supplied (Fig. 1). A suitable connecting cable is a cable type for
heating apparatus, HO5RR-F 3G1, 0 mm2. Avoid using a
junction box with extension cable - fire hazard in the case of
overloading.
•Connect the vacuum pump (Fig. 1).
•Plug in the connecting cable of the control panel to the side of
the furnace and open out (Fig. 2, point 1).
•Connect the connecting cable to the control panel (Fig. 3).
•Insert Smart media card into the drive.
•Switch on the furnace with the mains switch (Fig. 1, point 1), lift
moves to lower position.
•Wipe the lift plate and the lift plate seal clean. (dust particles
from the insulation resulting from transport of the furnace).
•Place the firing tray on the lift support plate. (Fig. 2,point 2).
•Put furnace into operation by pressing the Standby key (see
also the section on standby operation).
2.3 Switching off the furnace, putting out of operation
When the furnace is not in operation the lift should be moved into the firing chamber and the furnace
switched off at the mains switch (Fig. 1, point 2). Close the firing chamber to protect the insulation and
prevent moisture. Close the lift by pressing the lift key. To switch off the furnace, press the finish key and
confirm with the yes key. When the message END appears, the furnace can be switched off at the mains
switch.
Fig. 1
1234
5
6
1. Tray for depositing hot objects
2. Mains switch
3. Vacuum connection
4. Vacuum pump connection
5. Mains power connection
6. Fuses
Fig. 2
1
2
Fig. 3
Connection, 15-polar

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3 Safety advice
For your own safety, please read through these safety instructions carefully before putting the furnace into
operation.
3.1 Safety advice regarding identification plates
Disconnect furnace from the mains before opening!
This is a warning symbol about dangerous electrical current.
Disconnect furnace from the mains power supply (fig. 3) before
opening it for repairs or maintenance work.
Attention: when the rear plate is removed parts in the vicinity of
the socket-power unit on the PC-board can still have a remaining
charging voltage of up to 400 Volts.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable in the case of accidents happening to the user while the
furnace is open.
Attention: Do not place any objects near the lift support plate.
When the furnace is switched on, the lift moves into
the lower position. Fired restorations can be placed on
the extendable trays at the sides of the furnace
(Fig 4, point 2).
Never operate the furnaces without the firing tray on the lift support
plate (see Fig. 2, point 2).
When the furnace is in constant operation (max. end temperature,
max. firing time), parts of the firing chamber may reach high
temperatures (over 70°C).
Never reach your hand into the open firing chamber – danger of
touching parts that are hot or under electrical current.
3.2 Cleaning the furnace
Always disconnect from the mains power supply before cleaning !! (Fig. 4 point 3)
It is not necessary to clean the interior of the firing chamber, it is sufficient to clean the casing with a damp
cloth at regular intervals; this contributes to operational safety. Do not touch the keys of the control panel
with hot objects, e.g. tweezers. Clean the control panel only with a dry cloth.
Never use cleaning agents or flammable liquids for cleaning the furnace.
3.3 Fuses
At the rear of the furnace are 2 fuses.
The fuses used in the furnace are indicated on the designation plates.
Other fuse types may not be used.
(Abb.5, Pkt.1) (Abb.5, Pkt.2)
230 Volt:
T 1 H 250 V T 8 H 250 V
100/110 Volt:
T 3,15 H 250 V T 15 H 250 V
Fig. 4
1
23
Fig. 5
1
2

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3.4 CE mark
The CE-mark is the legally binding statement which confirms that the furnace satisfies the
Essential Requirements of the EC Council Directive 73 / 23 / EEC (concerning low voltage) and
the Council Directive 89 336 / EEC (concerning EMV)
3.5 Ventilator
The unit is equipped with a ventilator that switches on at half performance at a firing chamber temperature of
605°C – 800°C after a firing program has started, and then increases to full performance until the end of the
program and cooling to 600°C. The ventilator prevents the furnace from overheating and contributes to the
general operational safety. In the event of a failure in the ventilator, an error message will be shown in the
display (see section on error messages). For reasons of safety the furnace should not be operated without a
ventilator. Make sure the top cover of the firing chamber and the openings on the rear plate are not blocked
or obstructed by any objects.
3.6 Mains power failure
The furnace is equipped with power failure protection. This prevents the program from aborting, thus
avoiding incorrect firing in the event of a short-term power failure. The power failure protection is activated as
soon as the mains power is cut off while a firing program is running.
In the case of a mains power failure lasting less than 15 seconds:
The program continues running and is not aborted, during this time the display is out of action. For your
information the message Recover (program interruption) is shown in the display after the mains power is on
again. To clear this message press the key Continue (confirm).
In the case of a mains power failure lasting more than 15 seconds:
The program is aborted, the display is out of operation. Once the mains power is on again, the message
"Power failure" is shown on the display. Press the key Continue (confirm) to delete this message.
Attention: After the mains power is on again, the control element takes approx. 20 seconds to switch on
again.
4 Program parameters
The firing programs contain the following parameters that can be set and can be programmed in the
graphics or tabular mode.
Pre-drying temperature 200 °C – 700 °C
Pre-drying time 0:00 – 40:00 min. (entry in min/sec.)
Temperature rise rate 2:00 – 40:00 min. or 20°C/min – 120°C/min
(see Section 5, "Temperature rise")
End temperature max. 1200°C
Hold time for end temperature 0:00 – 40:00 min. (entry in min/sec)
Cooling temperature min.: 200°C max.: according to end temperature selected.
Hold time for cooling temperature 0 – 40:00 min
Vacuum start and vacuum level* Starts together with the temperature rise
(Starts automatically at pre-drying temperature.
or select start in the temperature range from 200°C – 1100°C)
Pre-vacuum 1:00 – 5:00 min (see pre-vacuum)
Lift positions for pre-drying and cooling can only be programmed in graphics mode.
3 lift positions for pre-drying 0% - 100% (100% = lift completely closed)
(see also section on lift positions for pre-drying)
1 lift position for cooling 0% - 100% (see also section on lift positions for cooling)

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5 Temperature rise
In the program the temperature rise is shown in °C/min and in min/sec. The entry value can be selected in
°C/min (20°C – 120°C) or min/sec (2:00 – 40:00). The unit automatically calculates and displays the second
value. Values entered outside the permitted range are not accepted, and the last valid entry value is
displayed. If the entry of a value for temperature rise in min/sec. is lower than the calculated temperature rise
of 20°C/min, or higher than the maximum value of 120°C, a valid temperature rise time is automatically
entered in min./sec.
If the pre-drying temperature or the firing temperature is altered after entering the temperature rise rate, the
value °C/min is corrected, the time in min/sec. remains as long as this value is within the permitted range.
5.1 Vacuum display
The vacuum display shows the value in %.
Assuming atmospheric pressure of 1000 mbar at sea level,
100 % = - 1000 mbar (not obtainable)
95 % = -950 mbar or 50 mbar absolute
90 % = -900 mbar or 100 mbar absolute
The vacuum value reached depends on the performance of the vacuum pump used and lies in the range of
85 – 95% (150 mbar – 50 mbar absolute)
If during a firing program the vacuum level of 30% is not reached within 15 sec., the firing program is aborted
and the error message Vacuum is shown on the display (see section on error messages). Return with key
"Continue" (confirm) and 2 x Standby key.

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6 Main menu
First switch on the furnace at the mains switch; the display shows the following:
Time/Date Firing chamber temperature
Function allocation of the
operating keys (soft keys)
The following functions in the main
menu can be activated using the
soft keys from left to right:
•Standby menu
•Utility menu
•User menu Keypad for numerical and
•Enter program no. activate alphanumerical
entries
•Alphanumerical entry,
names for program groups
•Switch off furnace (Finish)
Lift keys:
Close lift
Open lift
(Please see the appropriate sections for more details on these points)
Further functions of keys
•Direction keys up/down = for selecting a program group
•Direction keys right/left = for selecting program groups on the next or previous page
•Lift keys = opening/closing lift
•Start key = for activating fast cooling of the firing chamber (see section on fast cooling in the firing
chamber)
•Stop key = end fast cooling
•OK key = confirm selected program group and changing to tabular view
6.1 Button occupation within the writing modus
During pressing the individual buttons repeated the following symbols will be written:
Button # = store Button * = deleate
Pressing buttons
Number 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 6x 7x
0 Space 0
1 . , ? ! _ & 1
2 A B C 2 Ä Â ç
3 D E F 3 É
4 G H I 4
5 J K L 5
6 M N O 6 Ö Ñ
7 P Q R S 7
8 T U V 8 Ü
9 W X Y Z 9
A
BC DEF
GHI JKL
TUV WXYZ
PQRS
MNO
Ok
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08:20 08.05.01
500 °C
Main-Menu Main-Menu Maim-Menu
STANDBY
450 °C
Finish
6.2 Activating / ending Standby menu
•Switch on furnace at mains switch – lift in lower position – menu ON is displayed,
•Press STANDBY key – display shows STANDBY – lift closed – heating activated
Standby temperature
Firing chamber temperature
Functions allocated to
service keys (soft keys)
1 2 3 4
The following functions are possible in the Standby menu, (Soft keys: keys 1 – 4 from left to right)
1. End standby, heating off, lift open, back to main menu
2. End standby, heating on, lift open, back to main menu
3. Standby still active, heating on, lift stays closed, back to main menu
4. Switch off furnace (finish)
The standby temperature can be altered in the utilities program (see section on utility programs)
6.3 User menu
This menu can accommodate up to 10 users. Each user can store up to 200 firing programs and prevent
unauthorized access by means of a personal code.
In the main menu, press the user key, display shows the following (e.g. Fig. 1)
6.3.1 Entering/altering user names:
Select line with the up/down key press text key, cursor
shows position, alphanumerical entries can be made
using keypad, after entering, continue with cursor key #,
store with OK key.
6.3.2 Delete user
•Select line with up/down key,
•Press key *
•Confirm with yes key
fig. 1
08:20 08.07.01
USER
Name
VITA
program
groups program
amount
Code
976
activ
500 °C
Code
Main-Menu Text
A
B C
VITAOMEGA
08:20 0 8. 08.00
VITAVMK 95
VITAPRESS VITAPR ESS ALPHA
ZUSATZPROGRAMME
VITAOMEGA 900
500°C
VITADUR AL PHA
VITATITANKERAMIK
VITARESPONSE
Standby Service
Vita
inaktiv
User Program Text
A
BC
Finisch

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6.3.3 Coding / decoding user
•Select appropriate line with up/down key
•Press code key
•Enter a 4-digit code no.
•Save with OK key
•Select active/inactive by pressing on/off key
•Save with OK key, screen shows user, field marked when the code is active
Attention: Loss of code no. means the control element must be sent to manufacturer.
6.4 Program groups
6.4.1 Selecting program group
Press the up/down keys in the menu program groups until you come to the required field. Further pages for
program groups are shown by a left/right arrow in the display. These are selected with the keys right/left.
Confirm the selected program group with the OK key – program table is now shown in the display. Return to
main menu with the main menu key
6.4.2 Making / changing program groups
•Select program group or empty field
•Press Text key, cursor indicates the position
•Alphanumerical entry using the keyboard
•After entry, press the # cursor key to continue
•Save with OK key
6.4.3 Deleting the program group
•Select program group
•Press the *key
•Confirm with Yes key
•Program group is deleted
Attention: Once a program group has been deleted, all other programs belonging to this are also deleted.
6.4.4 Entering program no.
By entering a program no. it is possible to change directly to graphics mode.
•Press program key in the main menu. Entry field for program no. now appears on the display.
•Enter program number using the keypad
•Confirm with OK key – display now shows graphics mode.
For entering, altering, deleting program parameters and Start/Stop, see sections 7 and 8.
6.5 Fast cooling of the firing chamber
To enable the furnace to be used again quickly for further firings, the (vacuum) pump can be switched on
with the Start key.
The lift support plate must be in its lowermost position and the temperature in the firing temperature must be
higher than the standby temperature.
After cooling to 50 °C below the standby temperature, the pump is switched off, the lift moves into its upper
position and the temperature rises to the standby temperature:

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7 Entering program – tabular mode
Calling up tabular mode when furnace is switched on
Confirm program group with the OK key – display shows program table.
Tabular mode offers the following possibilities:
•Entering / changing the program names
•Entering / altering the program parameters (except lift positions, see graphics mode)
•Copying the program
•Deleting the program
•Changing to graphics mode
•Changing to operation main menu
•Starting program
•Stopping program
7.1 Entering / altering the program names / parameters
Select the appropriate line with the up/down keys, the line selected is highlighted. With the right/left keys
the appropriate column is selected, the value or cursor is displayed in red in an empty column.
7.1.1 Entering / altering program names
•Select column for program names
•Press the Text key, cursor indicates the position
•Alphanumerical entries using the keypad
•After entering, continue by pressing the cursor key #???
•Store program names by pressing OK key
Program name is stored, and at the same time basic values are entered into the table.
7.1.2 Entering / altering program parameters
•Select program line with up/down key (marked in colour)
•Select program value with left/right key (marked in red)
•Enter program parameters with the keypad, possible values are shown in the display with min/max.
•Save by pressing key # for a single program run
or
•Save permanently by pressing OK key.
7.2 Storing program parameters
A program parameter entered is stored with the OK key.
Attention! If program parameters are confirmed with the # key, this is valid only for one program run, after
this the previous value reappears.
7.2.1 Copying programs
•Select an empty line
•Press Text key
•Enter program name – confirm single entry by pressing key # - save with OK key
•Select required program with the up/down key
•Press Copy key
•Press up/down key to return to newly selected program
•Insert program with Paste key
•Save with OK key

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7.2.2 Deleting the program
•Select the desired program.
•Press the *key
•Press the Yes key – the program is now deleted.
7.2.3 Changing to graphics mode
Press the program key – graphics mode is now displayed.
7.2.4 Changing to Operation On
Press the key main menu – program groups are now shown in the display.
7.2.5 Program Start/Stop
Press the Start key – the active section of the program is now shown in green, the program starts running.
With the program key it is possible to change over to graphics mode.
Press the Stop key, program is aborted. By means of utility program, it is possible to program the Stop key
so that it is necessary to press the key twice to make the program abort.

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8 Program entry – graphics mode
Calling up from Operation On:
•Select program group
•Press key OK – display shows tabular mode
•Press program key – display shows graphics mode
or
Calling up from Operation On:
•Press program key
•Enter program no. using the keyboard
•Press OK key – display shows graphics mode
8.1 Entering program parameters in graphics mode
All program parameters can be changed into graphics mode. The alterations will also be activated in the
tabular mode of the program. A value entered must be stored by pressing the OK key. If a value entered has
been confirmed with the #key, it is valid for one program run only, after which the value previously stored will
be valid once more.
The graphics mode offers the following possibilities:
•Entering/altering the program parameters
•Starting and stopping the program
The following settings can be selected using the soft keys:
•Entering/altering the lift positions for pre-drying
•Selecting pre-vacuum
•Selecting vacuum
•Selecting slow cooling
•Entering job no. (see Firing Data System)
•Changing to tabular view
8.1.1 Entering / altering program parameters
•Select program value with right/left key – value is displayed in red
•Enter program values using the keyboard, possible entry values are shown in the display with min/max
(display is activated in the utilities program - Parameter Limits).
•Save with OK key.
Attention: If program settings are confirmed with the #key, this is valid for one program run only, after which
the previous value is valid again.
8.1.2 Program Start/Stop
Press the Start key – the section of the program that is active is displayed in green, the program runs its
course. The Table key can be pressed to change to tabular mode.
Press the Stop key to abort the program. The Stop key can be programmed in the utility program so that the
key must be pressed twice before the program is aborted.

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8.1.3 Entering / altering lift positions for pre-drying
•Press key marked Liftpos – the value for position 1 is shown in red.
•Select position with up/down key and enter the value
or
•Press the right/left keys to change from position to interval time and enter using keypad.
Possible entry values are shown in the display and the following settings are possible:
Pos. 1 = 0 – 30 % time 0 – 120 sec.
Pos. 2 = max. 50 % time 0 – 120 sec.
Pos. 3 = max. 80 % remaining pre-drying time (is entered automatically)
In order to find the correct lift position it is possible after selecting the position (value is displayed in red) to
move the lift into the desired position by pressing the Lift key, and confirming the value with the OK key.
End with the key Lift Pos., lift moves into lower position
8.1.4 Selecting pre-vacuum
In the case of a program with vacuum, the vacuum is built up in the firing chamber before the temperature
rise begins.
Activating the vacuum:
•Press the key Vor Vac (pre-vacuum)
•Enter time setting via the keyboard (max. 5 min)
•Save with the OK key
Deactivating pre-vacuum.
•Press Vor Vac key – field for pre-vacuum appears
•Press the *key – pre-vacuum is deleted.
8.1.5 Selecting vacuum
•Press the vacuum key – field for vacuum appears
Basic settings for vacuum start, stop and vacuum level appear.
Start at the beginning of the temperature rise
Stop after the heating-up time is completed/the end temperature is reached
Vacuum level 100%
•Press Start key (program starts)
or
•Press vacuum key
If other values are required, (possible entry values are shown in the display)
•press right/left key – the selected area is indicated in red
•Enter value with keyboard
•Save by pressing OK key
•End by pressing vacuum key
The possible entry values appear in the display.
8.1.6 Deleting vacuum
•Press vacuum key
•Press *key – vacuum is now deleted.

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8.1.7 Selecting slow cooling
•Press cooling key – cooling appears
•Save with OK key
•Press right/left key – selected value, temperature, time or lift position will appear in red
•Enter value with the keypad
•Save with OK key
•End with cooling key
The following entry values appear in the display
8.1.8 Delete slow cooling
•Press cooling key
•Press * key – cooling is deleted
8.1.9 Entering job no.
It is only possible to enter a job number when On is selected in the utility program for save firing data (see
Firing Data System).
•Press key "job no." – field for job no. appears
•Enter job no. (max. 6 digits)
•Save with OK key
8.1.10 Selecting tabular view
Press Table key – display shows tabular view.

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9 Utility programs
The utility programs are called up in the main menu with the service key.
The display shows the service screen last selected
1st page 2nd page
3
rd page
The desired menu is selected with the Up/Down key and called up with the OK key.
Further pages for program groups are shown with an arrow for page forwards/back and called up
with right/left keys.
9.1 Standby temperature
•Select standby temperature.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Enter value.
•Store with OK key.
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or
•press main menu key to return to main menu.
9.2 Lift Speed
•Select lift speed.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Select entry field with up/down key.
•Enter value.
•Store with OK key.
•Selected speed will be shown by pressing button START
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or return to main menu by pressing main menu key.
Main-Menu
STANDBY - TEMPERATURE
SIGNAL-TIME
LIFT-SPEED
STOP-PRESS
DEVICE-HOUR
HEAT-HOUR
DEVICE-ID
SOFTWARE-VERSION
HOTLINE
TEMPERATURE-ADJUST
Main-Menu
Main-Menu

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9.3 Signal time
•Select signal time.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Enter value.
•Store with OK key.
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or
•return to main menu by pressing main menu key.
9.4 Stop key
For aborting the program, the Stop key can be programmed so that the program is aborted after pressing
once or after pressing twice.
•Select function Stop key.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Select with key + 1 or 2.
•Store with OK key.
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or
•return to main menu by pressing main menu key.
9.5 Operating hours
The operation time while the unit is switched on is recorded.
•Select total operation time.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Display shows operating time of the furnace in hours.
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or
•return to main menu by pressing main menu key.
9.6 Operating hours - firing
The operating time of the heating is recorded (incl. standby mode)
•Select operating time for the heating.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Display shows operating time of the heating in hours.
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or
•return to main menu by pressing main menu key.
9.7 Unit no. of furnace
•Select furnace no.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Display shows unit no. of the furnace.
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or
•return to main menu by pressing main menu key.

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9.8 Software version
•Select software no.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Display shows software version of the furnace and operating panel.
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or
•return to main menu by pressing main menu key.
9.9 Hotline
•Select Hotline.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Display shows Hotline no.
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or
•return to main menu by pressing main menu key.
9.10 Temperature adjustment – checking with Silver Test Set
With this program and the VITA Silver Test Set (VITA order no. B 230) the temperature in the firing chamber
can be tested and readjusted in a temperature range of plus/minus 20°C. When carrying out a temperature
adjustment it is essential to heed the instructions for the silver test (instructions given in the Silver Test Set).
Not heeding these instructions leads to incorrect measurements and hence to incorrect settings.
•Select temperature adjustment, display shows corrected value in the display.
•Set value using the plus or minus keys.
•Confirm with OK key.
•Return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key
or
•return to main menu by pressing main menu key
or
•select test program by pressing the program key.
•Check/alter program values.
•Start the program with the Start key.
When program run is completed, return to service (utilities) menu by pressing service key if necessary enter
corrected value and then re-start the test program.
The first test run ought to have the following program parameters:
Pre-drying temperature 600°C
Pre-drying time 1:00 min
Temperature rise 6:00 min
End temperature 955°C
Hold time for end temperature 4:00 min
After this program run is completed the silver must not be melted. For the second program run raise the end
temperature to 965°, after which the silver must be melted into a ball.
9.10.1 Silver Test Set VITA order no. B 230
VITA Silver Test Set for testing the temperature containing:
•Description of the procedure
•6 ceramic bases
•3 silver rods, each 70 mm long and 1.5 mm ∅