vita vPad comfort User manual

VITA vPad comfort / excellence /clinical
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Date of issue: 06.11
Operating manual

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Table of contents
1 Introduction 5
2 Scope of delivery 6
3 Technical information 6
4 Technical data 6
4.1 Dimensions/Weights 6
4.2 Electrical data 6
4.3 Ambient conditions 6
5 Intended use 7
6 Operation and cleaning of the control unit 8
6.1 Warranty and liability 8
6.2 Spare parts 8
6.3 Safety information 8
7 Safety functions 9
7.1 Mains power supply failure 9
8 Automatic temperature calibration 10
8.1 Service 10
9 First use 11
9.1 Connections of the VITA VACUMAT 6000 M
ceramic furnace 11
9.2 Connections of the VITA VACUMAT 6000 MP
combipress furnace 12
9.3 Compressed air connection 12
10 Switching on the device 13
10.1 Start standby 13
10.2 Preventing condensation 14
10.3 Status display 14
11 Operation and features of VITA vPad
comfort / excellence / clinical 15
11.1 Start standby 15
11.2 Ending standby 15
11.3 Lift buttons 16
11.4 Cooldown to standby 16
11.5 Switching off 16
12 Selecting the firing program 17
12.1 Process data 18
12.2 Night program 19
12.3 Back button 19
12.4 Save 19
12.5 Program buttons 19
13 Entering/modifying/saving program values 20
13.1 Description of function buttons 20
13.2 Predrying temperature/Predrying time 21
13.3 Predrying lift positions 21
13.4 Prevacuum 22
13.5 Main vacuum 22
13.6 Rise time/Rise temperature 23
13.7 Firing temperature and holding time 24
13.8 Cooldown temperature and holding time 24
13.9 Cooldown lift position 25
13.10 Changes after starting a firing program 25
13.11 Quickstart 26
14 Create and edit materials, programs and
user profiles 27
14.1 Create a new material 27
14.2 Change material 29
14.3 Duplicate material (copy) 299
14.4 Delete material 30
14.5 Position material 30
14.6 Import material 30
14.7 Export material 30
14.8 Create/modify programs 31
14.9 Modify programs 32
14.10 Duplicate programs 32
14.11 Delete programs 32
14.12 Position programs 32
14.13 Import programs 33
14.14 Export programs 33
15 Create/modify user profiles 34
15.1 Activate/enter the password 35
15.2 Delete the password 35
15.3 Modify a user profile 35
15.4 Duplicate a user profile 35
15.5 Delete a user profile 36
15.6 Change user profile position 36

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15.7 Import a user profile 36
15.8 Export a user profile 36
16 Press programs 37
16.1 Start temperature for press program 37
16.2 Rise time/Rise temperature 38
16.3 Vacuum time 38
16.4 Press temperature 38
16.5 Pressing time 1 and press pressure 38
16.6 Pressing time 2 and press pressure 38
16.7 Starting a press program 39
17 Photo viewer 40
17.1 Image settings 40
18 Settings 41
18.1 Multifurnace 41
18.2 Furnace settings 42
18.3 Adjust press pressure 43
18.4 Device data 44
18.5 Date 45
18.6 vPad 45
18.7 Start profile 45
18.8 Languages 45
18.9 Basic settings – Factory settings 46
18.10 Passwords 46
18.11 Update 46
18.12 Cancel a firing program 47
19 Error messages 48
20 Alphabetical order of contents 49, 50

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1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for deciding to purchase a VITA vPad comfort/excellence/clinical
unit to operate and control your VITA VACUMAT 6000 M ceramic furnace or
VITA VACUMAT 6000 MP combipress furnace or VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS
(available from autumn 2011).
You can use the VITA vPad comfort /clinical to connect up to 2 VITA VACUMAT
6000 M/ 6000 MP and VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS units.
You can use the VITA vPad excellence to connect up to 4 VITA VACUMAT
6000 M/ 6000 MP and VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS units.
Please read this user manual carefully before use.
The user manual is an important aid for operating the device successfully and
safely.
The user manual contains important information on how to use the device
safely, appropriately and efficiently. Adherence to the information contained
in the manual helps to prevent risks, reduce repair costs and downtime and
increase the reliability and service life of the device.
All of the illustrations and drawings in this user manual are intended for
general explanatory purposes and are not authoritative for the detailed
construction of the device.
This operating manual must always be kept close to the device. It must be read
and followed by all persons responsible for working with/on the device, for
example in relation to:
• Operation
• Troubleshootingworkroutines
• Cleaning
• Servicing(maintenance,inspection,repairs).
Copyright
The confidentiality of this user manual must be respected. It must only be
used by authorized persons. It may only be transferred to third parties with
the written approval of VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG.
The entirety of the documentation is protected by the Copyright Act.
The dissemination or duplication of documents, even in the form of excerpts,
and the use and communication of their content is prohibited except where
expressly permitted. Violations are punishable by law and will result in
obligatory claims for compensation of damages.
All rights to exercise intellectual property rights are reserved.

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2 Scope of delivery
2.1 Device supplied in special box including:
• 1VITAvPadcomfort7”colortouchscreenor
• 1VITAvPadclinical7"colortouchscreenor
• 1VITAvPadexcellence8.5"colortouchscreen
• 1usermanual
An additional switchbox and connection cable (VITA Prod. No. D47009)
are required for operating 2 to 4 VITA VACUMAT 6000 M / 6000 MP or
VITA ZYRCOMAT units with the VITA vPad comfort / excellence / clinical
control unit.
3 Technical Information
VITA vPad comfort / clinical control unit with 7“ color touchscreen,
memory capacity of 500 programs with 1 GB photo viewer and control of up
to 2 sintering units, furnaces or combipress furnaces.
VITA vPad excellence control unit with 8,5“ color touchscreen, memory
capacity of 1000 programs with 2 GB photo viewer and control of up to 4
sintering units, furnaces or combipress furnaces.
4 Technical Data
4.1 Dimensions/weights
VITA vPad comfort / excellence / clinical
• Width:235mm
• Depth:156mm
• Height:150mm
• Weight:0.7kg
• Housing:Plastic
4.2 Electrical data
The power of 48 V DC is supplied to the VITA VACUMAT 6000 M /
6000 MP or VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS via the connection cable.
4.3 Ambient conditions
• Useindoors
• Ambienttemperature:2°Cto40°C
• Relativehumidity80%at31°C

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5 Intended use
Basic information on the device design
The device is designed according to a state of the art design and recognized
safety standards.
However, if it is used inappropriately, hazards for the health and safety of the
user or third parties may arise as well as the risk of damaging the device and
other valuable assets.
Unauthorized modes of operation
Operating the device with power sources, products, etc., which are subject
to hazardous materials regulations or could have any negative impact on the
health of the operating personnel, and the use of equipment modified by the
user, are not permitted.
Authorized modes of operation
The operation of the device is only permitted if this user manual has been
completely read and understood and the procedures described in it have been
observed. Any other or additional use, e.g. processing of products other than
those intended as well as handling of hazardous materials or substances
injurious to health, is considered to be contrary to the recommended use.
The manufacturer/supplier will not be liable for any damage resulting from
such unauthorized use. The risk of such use is borne exclusively by the user.

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6 Operation and cleaning of the control unit
Do not operate the control unit with sharp or hot objects; this will result in
damage to the touchscreen.
Clean the display at regular intervals with a screen cleaner. A screen cleaner
does not cause any scratches, generates an antistatic effect and the touch
screen will remain clean longer.
Damage to the display attributable to improper handling during
operation or cleaning is excluded from the warranty.
6.1 Warranty and liability
The warranty and liability are based on the terms and conditions stipulated in
the contract.
In the event of software modifications without the knowledge and
approval of VITA Zahnfabrik H. Rauter GmbH & Co. KG, all liability and
warranty claims are invalidated.
6.2 Spare parts
Spare parts must comply with the technical requirements specified by the
manufacturer. This is always ensured when using original spare parts.
6.3 Safety information
Before using the device for the first time, please observe the safety
information for the VITA VACUMAT 6000 M / 6000 MP furnaces (see
operating instructions of VITA VACUMAT 6000 M / 6000 MP – Safety
information).

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7 Safety functions
The furnace is operated with a VITA vPad comfort / excellence / clinical
control unit and has the following safety and monitoring features:
• Temperaturesensormonitoring
• Temperaturemonitoring
• Vacuummonitoring
• Powersupplyfailureprotection
• Liftmonitoring
Additional functions when operating with the VITA VACUMAT 6000 MP:
• DetectionofpelletsforVITApresspellets
• Detectionofpressstroke
7.1 Mains power supply failure
The device is equipped with power supply failure protection. This component
prevents a program interruption and hence incorrect firing in the event of
a brief failure of the mains power supply. The power failure protection is
activated as soon as the mains power supply fails when a firing program is
running.
Mains voltage failure time less than approx. 15 sec.
The program continues to run and is not interrupted. The display is out of
order during this period. The display shows the start screen once the power
is supplied again; after pressing the Material key, the running program is
displayed again.
Mains voltage failure time longer than approx. 15 sec.
The program is interrupted and the display is out of order.
Once mains power is supplied again, the display shows the start screen.
Once the mains power is supplied again, the time required to
switch the control unit back on again is approx. 20 sec.

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8 Automatic temperature calibration
Automatic temperature calibration is activated by the processor after each
start of a firing program.
The temperature calibration examines and corrects all deviations, which have
occurred in the electronic components regarding temperature measurement
and temperature control.
This calibration is performed after each start of a program and does not have
any influence on the general time sequence. Therefore, even if the device
isoperatedoveralongerperiod,constanttemperaturecontrolof+/-1°Cis
achieved.
8.1 Service
Further information about the device is available on the homepage:
http://www-vita-zahnfabrik.com
Software updates can be downloaded under Services / Equipment
Servicing.
Moreover there is also a registration possibility for the VITA Update
Messenger to be automatically informed by email about new information on
the device.
Technical questions and questions concerning repair and warranty can be
sent to the following email address:
[e-mail]
Phone [phone] / 562-105, -106, -101

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9 First use
Observe the setup and first use instructions in the VITA Vacumat 6000 M /
6000 MP or the VITA ZYRCOMAT user manual.
• UsetheconnectorcablesuppliedtoconnectthecontrolunitVITAvPad
comfort / excellence /clinical to the VITA VACUMAT 6000 M / 6000 MP or
VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS.
• Pluginthevacuumpump(onlyforVITAVACUMAT6000M/6000MP)
• Insertthevacuumpumptube(onlyforVITAVACUMAT6000M/6000MP)
• Pluginthepowersupplycable.
• Switchonthedeviceusingthemainswitch.
• Theliftmovestothelowerposition,thentotheupperpositionandback
to the lower position (lift distance measurement).
Additional features of the VITA VACUMAT 6000 MP:
• Connectionforcompressedair(max.5bar)tothepressureregulatorofthe
vacuum pump. Attach the enclosed tube clamps to the compressed air tube:
one clamp to the outlet from the laboratory's compressed air line and one
clamp to inlet to the pump.
For information about the individual connections see sections 9.1 and 9.2
Attach the firing socket to the lift plate!
Operating the device without a firing socket can damage the device
due to the strong influence of heat.
When using 2 or more firing units with a vPad comfort / excellence / clinical control
unit, it is important to observe the numerically marked connections of the Switchbox.
One furnace must always be connected to port 1.
9.1 Connections of the VITA VACUMAT 6000 M furnace
(see also user manual
VITA VACUMAT 6000 M)
Status display
(see sect. 9.3)
Control unit connection for
VITA vPad comfort / excellence / clinical
or
Switchbox
Connection for VITA vPad easy
Connection for vacuum tube
Device fuses
(see user manual
VACUMAT 6000 M / 6000 MP)
Vacuum pump connection
Mains voltage connection
Main switch

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9.2 Connections of the VITA VACUMAT 6000 MP combipress furnace
(see also user manual VITA VACUMAT 6000 MP)
Status display
(see sect. 9.3)
Compressed air connection,
max. 5 bar
Control unit connection for
VITA vPad comfort / excellence / clinical
or
Switchbox
Connection for VITA vPad easy
Connection for vacuum tube
Device fuses
Vacuum pump connection
Pressure regulator 3 bar
Mains voltage connection
Main switch
9.3 Compressed air connection
The vacuum pump features a pressure regulator.
The inlet pressure from the lab's compressed air supply should not exceed 6 bar.
The pressure supplied to the device should be adjusted to a maximum of 5 bar.
About the settings for the press pressure, see sect. 18.3
9.3 Connections of VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS
(see also user manual of VITA ZYRCOMAT 6000 MS)
Control unit connection for
VITA vPad comfort / excellence / clinical
or
Switchbox
Device fuses
Main switch
Mains voltage connection

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Temperature
Standby
Switch off Standby on Standby off Lift up Lift down Switch off
Furnace 1 Furnace 2
Laboratory
Standby on Standby off Lift up Lift down
Temperature
Standby
Switch off
Laboratory
10 Switching on the device
Switch on the device using the main switch (see sect. 9.1, 9.2 and 9.4).
The lift moves to the lower position, the software boots up and the start
screen is displayed.
After connecting the VITA VACUMAT 6000 M / 6000 MP, the display shows:
VITA vPad comfort / excellence / clinical with
1 Device
VITA vPad comfort / excellence / clinical with
with 2 Devices
10.1 Start Standby
1 Device:
Press the Standby On button.
2 Devices:
Select the device using the Furnace 1
or Furnace 2 buttons.
Press the Standby On button.
The lift moves into the firing chamber and the temperature increases to the
set standby temperature. After reaching the standby temperature and holding
for 5 minutes, the device is ready for firing processes.
The Cooldown button is only displayed if the temperature in the firing
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10.2 Preventing condensation (AntiCon)
I
f the device is switched on with the main switch and standby is started,
the lift moves to the upper position, but does not seal the firing chamber
completely. This allows condensation in the insulation to evaporate.
After reaching the standby temperature and holding for approx. 5 minutes,
the firing chamber is completely sealed and the device is ready for use. With
the Standby Off button, the lift is lowered and the heater is switched off.
10.3 Status display
The status display shows the following operating modes:
• Green–deviceinstandbymode
• Blue–programactive
• Red–error

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11 Operation and features of
VITA vPad comfort / excellence / clinical
1 Standby temperature
2 Firing chamber temperature
3 Time / date
4 Standby features
5 Materials / firing programs
6 Device settings
7 User profiles / individual material and program settings
8 Photo Viewer
9 Standby On
10 Standby Off
11 Lift Up
12 Lift Down
13 Fast cooldown to standby (symbol is only displayed if the temperature
in the firing chamber is higher than the standby temperature)
14 Number of the selected device / user name / password protection
 status:ifpasswordisactivated–icon"lock"isclosed;
 ifpasswordprotectionisnotactivated–icon"lock"isopen
15 Device off / display off, see sect. 11.5
16 Information field with remaining time/user/temperature
17 Switch off device in multi-furnace mode, see sect. 11.5
11.1 Start Standby
Programs, settings, user and Photo Viewer (upper bar tab) may be operated in
active or inactive standby mode.
If the device is switched on using the main switch and the standby program
is started, the lift moves to the upper position and remains approx. 2-3 cm
open for approx. 10 minutes, so that condensation in the insulation can
evaporate.
After reaching the standby temperature and holding it for 5 min., the device
is closed.
11.2 Standby beenden
The lift moves down, and the heater switches off.
Standby On
Standby Off
VITA vPad comfort /vPad excellence with 1 firing unit
Temperature
Standby
Switch of f
Standby on Standby off Lift up Lift down Cooling
Laboratory
VITA vPad comfort /vPad excellence with 2 firing units
Temperature
Standby
Switch of f Standby on Standby off Lift up Lift down Switch off
Laboratory
Cooling

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11.3 Lift Buttons
The lift moves up or down when the Lift Up or Lift Down buttons
are pressed.
11.4 Cooldown to standby
The Cooldown button is only displayed/active when the firing chamber
temperature is higher than the standby temperature.
The lift remains in the lower position and the pump is switched on; after
reachingthestandbytemperatureminus50°C,theliftisraisedupandthe
firing chamber is heated to the standby temperature.
11.5 Switching off
When operating several furnaces, each device can be switched off individually. If
several devices are being operated with one control unit, a dialog box is displayed
showing the devices in operation when pressing the Switch off button. The
devices can then be selected individually to switch them off.
After pressing the Device off button, the lift is raised up, the heater is switched
off and Switch off is shown on the display.
Lift Up Lift Down
Cooldown
Switch off

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12 Selecting the firing program
On pressing the Material tab or User tab, programs can be selected.
Material
On pressing the Material tab, the stored materials are displayed.
User
On pressing the User tab, the users that have been set up are displayed;
after selecting a user, the stored materials are displayed.
To select and start a firing program, follow the steps below:
1. Select the material
2. Select the program
3. Start the program using the START button
The firing curve is colored red according to the program sequence.
The time sequence is displayed on the individual buttons for the program
phases.
The total program time is displayed in red (see the clock symbol at the top
right).
When operating just one furnace, the firing program is displayed during
the entire program sequence.
After the program sequence, the display returns to the firing programs.
Temperature
Standby
Switch off
Laboratory
Edit
Temperature
Standby
Switch off
Oxidation firing
Opaque firing
EFFECT LINER firing
Glanz Akz.
WASH OPAQUE firing
OPAQUE Paste
1st dentine firing
GLAZE w. GLAZE LT
WASH OPAQ. Paste
MARGIN firing
2nd dentine firing
Correction with COR
Edit Back
Temperature
Standby
Switch off
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When operating multiple furnaces, approx. 20 sec. after the program start
the Furnace Overview screen is displayed (see sect. 10 figure 2).
The next free device can thus be selected and used for firing.
A signal sounds at the end of the program; for settings, see sect. 18.2.
The active program can be interrupted at any time using the Stop button.
Information about the additional function buttons:
12.1 Process data
Press Process data button, display shows:
Saving process data for quality assurance
The following data are saved automatically:
• User/operator
• Materialname
• Nameofringprogram
• Firingprogramdata–setandactualvalues
• Devicetype
• Devicenumber
• Dateofringprocess
The following data can additionally be entered in a dialog box:
Press input field:
• OrderNo.
• Name
• Note/remarksabouttheringobject
Apply the value using the OK button or retain the last value using the Cancel
button and return to the firing curve screen.
These data are stored in the control unit memory. These data can subsequently
be exported to a USB stick and transferred to the administration program
(FDS – Firing-Data-System) on the PC (see sect. 18.4).
This administration program permits archiving of all firing data and subsequent
tracking and printing of individual orders.
Temperature
Standby
Switch off Back Save Stop Start
Nightmode Processdata
Laboratory
Cancel Ok
Job data
Job number
Name
Memo/Note
Process data

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12.2 Night program
Pressing the key activates the night program; at the end of a firing program
the lift is moved into the firing chamber after the temperature in the firing
chamberhasdecreasedto200°C;displayandheatingaredeactivated.
To switch the unit on again, the main switch needs to be switched off and on
again.
The night program must be activated before starting a firing program.
12.3 Back button
The Back button is used to display the previously selected screen.
12.4 Save
Saving program values - see sect. 13.
12.5 Program buttons
Functions of the program buttons – see sect. 13.1 Entering / modifying
program values.
Night program
Back
Save

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13 Entering / modifying / saving program values
Any programs and program values can be customized except of the programs
under user VITA.
All of the VITA original programs are stored under user VITA and serve as a
backup copy of the factory settings.
User Laboratory(forVITAvPadclinical"Practice")isacopyofuserVITA and can
also be modified; changes of the material names cannot be performed (see sect. 14).
All materials available for CEREC practices are already prestored for user Doc
that is exclusively available for the VITA vPad clinical unit.
When creating a new user, a copy of all VITA programs is created automatically.
These programs can be customized and saved by the users depending on their
individual needs. This does not apply to changes of the material names.
Various symbols are available for creating new materials, which can also be
changed (see sect. 14.1).
Value changes are saved using the Save button.
If a program with modified values is started directly with the Start button,
the change is valid only for the active program sequence; at the end of the
program, the value is reset to the last saved value.
If password protection is activated, the password is requested after pressing
the Save button. After entering the valid password, the value entered can be
saved.
For value changes after starting the program, see sect. 13.10.
13.1 Description of function buttons
1 Predrying temperature and predrying time (see sect. 13.2)
2 Predrying lift positions (see sect. 13.3)
3 Prevacuum (see sect. 13.4)
4 Rise time / Rise temperature (see sect. 13.6)
5 Main vacuum (see sect. 13.5)
6 Firing temperature and holding time (see sect. 13.7)
7 Cooldown temperature and holding time (see sect. 13.8)
8 Lift position for cooldown (see sect. 13.9)
9 Saving the process data (see sect. 12.1)
10 Night program (see sect. 12.2)
11 Back to previous screen (see sect. 12.3)
12 Save button (see sect. 13)
13 Program stop button
14 Program start button
15 1st firing temperature and holding time
16 Vacuum for 2nd temperature rise and holding time
17 2nd rise time / rise temperature
18 2nd firing temperature and holding time
Figure 1 shows firing program view
Figure 2 shows firing program view with 2nd temperature rise
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Temperature
Standby
Switch off Back Save Stop Start
Nightmode Processdata
Laboratory
Temperature
Standby
Switch off Back Save Stop Start
Nightmode Processdata
Press
Program 1
Temperature
Standby
Switch off
Temperature
Standby
Switch off
Edit
Edit
Block 1 Block 2
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13.2 Predrying temperature / predrying time
Press Predrying button, display shows:
Enter / change values
• MovetothePredrying temperature or Predrying time field
• Enterthevalue
Entry ranges:
Temperature200°C–800°C
Time 0 – 40:00 min/sec.
The available entry values are displayed.
Apply the value using the OK button or retain the last value
using the Cancel button and return to the Firing curve screen.
13.3 Predrying lift positions
Three lift positions are available for the predrying phase.
Press Lift position button, display shows:
Enter / change values
Thedialogissubdividedintoentryforpositionin%
and entry for the remaining time at the position.
Enterliftpositionin%andpressOK button to accept
or
move lift to the desired position using the Lift button and use Arrow
button to accept the value.
Time for remaining in the positions:
The time for position cis determined automatically:
Time for position aor b
• Pressdesiredeldforpositionaor b
• Enterthevalue
The available entry values are displayed.
Apply the value using the OK button or retain the last value using the
Cancel button and return to the Firing curve screen.
Temperature
Standby
Switch off Cancel Ok
Start
Start
Processdat
Laboratory
Temperature
Standby
Switch off Cancel Ok
Predrying lift position Value 0- 80
Start
Processdat
Labor
Time c Value c
Time b Value b
Time a Value a
Value 200 - 800
Predrying temperature
Predrying time