Whip Mix Pro Press 100 User manual

Pro Series Furnace
Operation Manual
Pro Press 100 Pro 100
Whip Mix Corporation •361 Farmington Ave. •P.O. Box 17183 •Louisville, KY 40217-0183 USA
502-637-1451 •800-626-5651 •Fax [phone] •www.whipmix.com
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Accessories
Warranty
United States and Canada
Whip Mix Corporation warrants the Pro 100 and Pro
Press 100 to the original purchaser against defective
workmanship and materials under normal procedures of
installation, use and service within the dental profession,
for a period of three years or 3750 muffle hours, whichever
occurs first. During which time Whip Mix Corporation will
replace, repair or deny warranty coverage at its discretion.
Heat treating refractory materials, misuse, improper
installation, improper maintenance, accident or abuse
will void the warranty. Whip Mix coverage only applies to
Whip Mix supplied parts, and repairs performed by Whip
Mix certified repair technicians. Repairs performed during
the warranty period do not extend the warranty period.
Warranty coverage under these terms extends only to
furnaces produced or sold to the original purchaser after
12/31/04. Shipping damage is only covered from Whip
Mix to the intended recipient.
International
Two years parts and labor from date of purchase
from dealer.
Recommendations
Note: During shipping the muffle might absorb moisture
from the air. So, it is recommended you heat the muffle to
dry the moistur any porcelain. To dry the muffle, set the idle
temperature to 400° C for one hour and 600° C for one hour.
Follow the numbered instructions in this section to set the
ideal temperature to the temperatures mentioned above.
Whip Mix recommends leaving the furnace on at all times.
Turning the furnace off overnight may cause damage to
the muffle, contamination and void the warranty. Leaving
your furnace on will also extend the life of your furnace.
See Night Mode, page 10 for further information. Leaving
the furnace on will also extend the life of the battery on the
main board. If the furnace is off and the battery fails, all
software, calibrations and programs will be lost.
Warnings
DO NOT OPERATE THIS FURNACE WITH ANY
OTHER POWER CORD.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD.
OPERATING THIS FURNACE ON A CIRCUIT WITH
OTHER FURNACES OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
THAT REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT POWER MAY CAUSE
A CIRCUIT BREAKER TO TRIP.
WHEN OPERATING THE PRO 100, USE ONLY ARGON
GAS. ATTACHING ANY FLAMMABLE OR NOXIOUS
GAS IN THIS FURNACE COULD CAUSE EXPLOSION OR
PERSONAL INJURY!
IMPORTANT: CONTACT YOUR
DEALER OR THE FACTORY FOR
COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS ON
CONVERTING THE FURNACE
BETWEEN 115 VAC AND 220 VAC.
Pro Press 100 Pro 100
Manual Manual
Cooling Tray Cooling Tray
Firing Tray Firing Tray
Press Firing Tray Power Cord
Power Cord Temperature Calibration Certificate
Temperature Calibration Certificate
Ceramic Insert
Press Air Regulator
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Table of Contents
Chapter Three — Change Program Menu
Change Program Menu......................................................18
Program Number/Name Description ................................18
Look at a Program..............................................................18
Add a Program ...................................................................19
Normal Porcelain Firing Cycle Program .......................19
Press Firing Cycle Program (Pro Press 100 only) .........20
Special Porcelain Firing Cycle Program........................21
Titanium to Porcelain Firing Cycle Program
(Pro 100 only)...............................................................23
Sintering Firing Cycle Program (Pro 100 only) ..............24
In-Ceram®Firing Cycle Program (Pro Press 100 only)...25
Change a Program .............................................................26
Copy/Change a Program ...................................................26
Move a Program.................................................................26
Erase a Program.................................................................27
Print Programs ...................................................................27
Chapter Four — Run Program Menu
Running a Program ............................................................28
Repeat Programs ...............................................................28
Features and Displays .......................................................28
Running a Pressing Program (Pro Press 100 only)...........30
Running a Re-Press Program ............................................30
Running a Manual Glazing Program .................................31
Chapter Five — Maintenance
Cleaning the Furnace .........................................................32
Battery Replacement .........................................................32
Software Version Upgrades ...............................................32
Printer Requirements and Installation...............................33
Argon Gas Requirements and Installation
(Pro 100 only) ..................................................................34
Replacing the Muffle ..........................................................35
Troubleshooting Guide.......................................................38
Description of Error Codes ................................................38
Vacuum Test .......................................................................39
Fuses...................................................................................40
If More Help is Needed ......................................................40
Replacement Parts.............................................................41
Other Products from Whip Mix..........................................41
Pro Series Accessories......................................................42
Centigrade/Fahrenheit Conversion Table ........................43
Chapter One — Getting Started
External Component Locator ..............................................4
Before Unpacking ................................................................5
Unpacking.............................................................................5
Press Regulator Set-Up .......................................................5
Installing the Vacuum Pump ................................................5
Quick-Cool Jet Installation for Pro 100 Furnace ................6
Power....................................................................................7
Front Panel Controls ............................................................7
Menu Selection Buttons ......................................................8
Information Entry..................................................................9
Program Start/Abort.............................................................9
Table Control ........................................................................9
Adjust Speaker Volume......................................................10
Using the Furnace ..............................................................10
Chapter Two — Special Functions Menu
Special Functions Menu ....................................................11
Configuring, Initiating and Setting-Up Night Mode..........11
Change Idle Temperature...................................................11
Set Vacuum Level...............................................................12
Degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit ....................................12
Set Program Start Delay ....................................................12
Select Constant/Intermittant Vacuum...............................13
Special Cool Position.........................................................13
Select Upper or Lower Case Letters.................................13
Porcelain Names ................................................................14
Adjust Calibration to Match Porcelain ..............................14
Adjust Low-Fusing Porcelain Calibration .........................15
Adjust High-Fusing Porcelain Calibration.........................15
Adjust Press Temp. Calibration
(Pro Press 100 only)........................................................16
Print Form ...........................................................................16
Transferring Programs to Other Furnaces ........................16
Testing the Furnace............................................................17
Calibrate Oven ...................................................................17
Fast Cool with Vacuum On.............................................17
Wide or Narrow Print ......................................................17
Enable Program Password Protection ..........................17
Use Timed Press.............................................................17
Print Form ......................................................................17
Load Code from “Blue Smart Box”................................17
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External Component Locator
Select Knob
Vacuum
Line Barb
Manual Lift
Override
Screw
Power Switch
Power Inlet/Pump
Power Outlet
Fuses
Top Muffle Cover
Press
Regulator
Printer/Program Port
Contrast/Volume
Back Cover
Keyboard
Lift Table
Pump
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Chapter One — Getting Started
You are undoubtedly eager to unpack, set up, and begin using your new furnace. Getting started will be much easier if you
carefully review the information in this chapter and follow the steps as outlined.
Before Unpacking
 • Savethecartonandpackingmaterials.These
can be used again if there is ever a need to ship
or return equipment.
 • Readandsavetheprintedshippingmaterial
packed with your furnace — it contains valuable
information!
 • DONOTturnonthepowertoyourfurnaceuntil
you are instructed to do so, or you will damage
your furnace!
Unpacking
 • Ifthepackagingmaterialsand/orthefurnace
appear to be damaged, please call your dealer
before continuing.
 • Removethefurnacefromthepackingmaterials
and place it on a flat surface in the upright
position.
 • Lookupintothemufeareaandlocatethe
orange shipping bar and wing nuts. Remove
the wing nuts, push the two bolts and attached
brackets out of the orange bar. Finally remove the
orange bar by sliding it out sideways. Keep these
parts in case there is a need to ship the furnace.
back of the furnace, as shown.
Make sure the quick connect
is fastened.
 • Connectthecompressedair
supply to the regulator using a
standard pneumatic fitting.
 • Adjustthepressureregulator
to 63 psi or 4.25 BAR.
If problems arise:
 • Checktheairsupplyforsufcientpressure
 • Checkallconnections
If problems persist, write down your serial number and
call Technical Support.
Press Regulator Set-Up
The Pro Press 100 requires compressed air to run a press
cycle. A minimum air pressure of 63 psi/4.25 BAR and a
maximum of 150 psi/10 BAR.
INPUTTING MORE PRESSURE COULD
CAUSE AN EXPLOSION!
• Removethe
regulator from the
accessory box.
• Lookatthefemale
end of the brass
quick connect
and check for obstructions or foreign
objects.
 • Withtheclearplasticportionfacingdown,push
the regulator onto the quick connect fitting at the
Installing the Vacuum Pump
If you have a Whip Mix vacuum pump, plug it directly
into the furnace where indicated on the back. If the
pump is not a Whip Mix pump, follow the instructions
as follows:
 • Plugthevacuumpump’spowercordintothe
outlet end of the short power cord supplied with
the furnace. (Inside the accessory box.)
 • Attachtheotherendofthisshortpowercordto
the international standard outlet on the rear of the
furnace. (Next to the furnace power inlet.)
 • Attacha1/4" inch vacuum rated hose from the
vacuum pump to the brass fitting marked
VACUUM PUMP at the rear of the furnace.
DO NOT attach the Argon gas system to the Pro 100
until the furnace is installed, operating, and the setup
procedures in the Special Functions chapter of this
manual have been completed.
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Quick-Cool Jet Installation for Pro
100 Furnaces with Air Cool Jet
Preparation:
1. Remove the vacuum pump from its box.
2. Remove the brass hose barb from the
accessory box.
3. Remove the muffler from the output end of the
vacuum pump. (The input and output valves are
identified by arrow indicators on the vacuum
pump near inlet or outlet.)
4. Install the brass barb to output end of the
vacuum pump. (Where the muffler used to be.)
5. There should be two hoses included. One in the
accessory box, the other inside the vacuum pump
box. Use the hose included in the accessory box
for the Quick-Cool Air Jet.
Installation:
1. Push one end of the clear hose included in the
accessory box over the output barb fitting
at the output end of the vacuum pump.
2. Place the other end over the Quick-Cool Jet barb
located on the back of the furnace. (See below.)
3. Using the other pink hose, place one end over the
input side barb of the vacuum pump.
4. Place the other end over the vacuum barb
at the back of the furnace.
5. Plug the power cord into the power outlet
at the back of the furnace next to the furnace
power inlet.
Using the Quick-Cool Jet:
The Quick-Cool Jet will activate when a program has
been started with a lower entry temperature than the
furnace's current temperature.
1. To enable the Quick-Cool Jet, select and run
a program with an entry temperture lower than
the current temperature.
2. Once a program is complete, start the next
program and the Quick-Cool Jet will engage.
Vacuum
Pump
Power
Outlet
Quick-Cool
Jet Barb
Vacuum
Hose
Barb
Output
Barb Input
Barb
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TESTING X X
X XXV XXIVI XX
VER — X.XX.XX PR
ZZ
Figure 1
Power
• Thefurnacerequires115VAC and 12 Amps of current
in the United States and 220–240 VAC and 6.3 Amps
of current in Europe and some parts of Asia. A special
heavy-duty power cord has been supplied with your
furnace.
DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER POWER
CORD. DO NOT OPERATE WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD. OPERATING THIS FURNACE ON A CIRCUIT
WITH OTHER FURNACES OR ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES THAT REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT
POWER MAY CAUSE A CIRCUIT BREAKER TO
TRIP, A LOW VOLTAGE WARNING OR OTHER
PROBLEMS WITH THE FURNACE. INSTALL THE
HEAVY-DUTY POWER CORD AND PLUG THE
FURNACE INTO A GROUNDED OUTLET.
• Positionthefurnacesothatthefrontisfacingyou.
You should be able to reach the power switch on the
right side of the furnace at the rear. Be sure to have
at least 8 inches on all sides of the furnace to allow
sufficient airflow to keep the furnace cool. Do not
place anything flammable near the furnace.
• Turnthefurnaceonusingthepowerswitch.The
display should light up with a message like the one
showninFigure1,withtheX’sreplacedbynumbers.
The furnace will perform an internal self test for about
30 seconds and will then display the following screens:
Note: The actual version number of your furnace will
replace X.XX.XX in the above illustration. The PR
represents a Pro Press and P1 represents a Pro 100.
Last
Button
LCD/Screen
Special
Function
Change
Program
Next
Button
Table Down
Button
Table Up
Button
Run
Program
(Select)
Knob
Abort
Program
Button
Start Button
Front Panel Controls
The front panel controls and their basic functions are
described in this section. Please read this section
carefully. (For further detail see the illustration on
this page.)
The front panel controls are divided into four groups:
• Menuselectionbuttons:Run Program, Change
Program, and Special Functions
• Informationentry:Select Knob, Next and Last
• ProgramStart/Abort buttons
• Tablecontrolbuttons:Up/Down
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Menu Selection Buttons
The three menu selection buttons (Run Program, Change
Program and Special Functions) will display different
options. The menu options can be seen by turning the
Select Knob.
Run Program — Press the Run Program button to:
• Selectaprogramtorun.
• Reviewtheprogramthatiscurrentlyrunning.
• Displaythecurrenttemperatureifnoprogram
is running.
Change Program — the following actions may be
initiated by first pressing the Change Program button,
then turning the Select Knob to display the following
options:
• Lookataprogram
• Addaprogram
• Changeaprogram
• Copy/changeaprogram
• Moveaprogram
• Eraseaprogram
• Printprograms(orasingleprogram)
Special Functions — press this button and turn the
Select Knob to one of the following actions:
• StartNightmode
• ChangeIdletemperatures
• Setvacuumlevel
• SelectdegreeC(Centigrade),orF(Fahrenheit)aswell
as Inches or Centimeters
• Setprogramstartdelay
• SetNightmodetemperature
• Selectbetweenconstantvacuumpumporintermittant
cycle vacuum pump
• SelectSpecialCoolposition
• Selectupperorlowercaselettersonthedisplay
• Change/setporcelainnames
• Adjusttemperaturecalibration for low-fusing
porcelains
• Adjusttemperaturecalibration for high-fusing
porcelains
• Adjusttemperaturecalibration for pressing
temperature (Pro Press 100 only)
• Printlastprogramrun
• TimeandDate
• Programs Box: copy programs from furnace
to “Red Smart Box”
• Programs Box: copy programs from “Red Smart
Box” to furnace
• TestFurnace
– Vacuum
– Press (Pro Press 100 only)
– Argon Valve (Pro 100 only)
– Motor up
– Motor down
– Muffle hours (hours the muffle has been above
651° C)
– Muffle test
• CalibrateOven—Seepage16forfurtherinformation.
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Information Entry
DISPLAY — All information and user prompts will be
shown on the display (two lines, sixteen characters each).
SELECT — Turn the Select Knob left or right to select
options or to adjust parameters.
NEXT — Press the Next button to proceed to the next
step within a function or program.
LAST — Press this button to return to the preceding step
within a function or program.
If a program is not displayed then the furnace will beep to
indicate an error.
ABORT PROGRAM — Press this button to ABORT a
program at any time.
Program Start/Abort
START PROGRAM — Press the Start Program button
to start a program. First press the Run Program button,
turn the Select Knob to display the proper program,
then press the Start Program button. Pressing Start
after a program has just finished will restart the same
program.
Table Control
TABLE UP — Press the Up arrow button to manually
raise the table. Press the Up arrow button a second
time and the table will stop.
TABLE DOWN — Press the Down arrow button
to manually lower the table. Press the Down arrow
button a second time and the table will stop.
The table control button will not operate while a
program is running.
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Program
Printer
Port Door
Volume
Control
Adjusting Speaker Volume
This feature allows you to adjust the volume of the
warning/alert speaker inside the furnace and the
display contrast.
1. Locate the door on the right side of the furnace.
Remove the two thumbscrews and the door.
2. With the door removed, a connector and one small blue
cube can be seen. The cube has a small screw near the
top.
3. Turn the screw on the blue cube to adjust volume.
This is a multi-turn potentiometer, so many revolutions
of the screw may be necessary. Counter-clockwise
will reduce the volume, clockwise will increase the
volume.
SELECT ITEM:
NITE MODE
Figure 3
READY, SELECT
MENU BUTTON?
Figure 2
Using the Furnace
After the furnace has completed the self-test at power
up, the Version screen appears. Press the Next button to
continue. The display should read:
Now you must select one of the menu selection buttons
on the left side of the front panel. To continue setting up
the furnace, press the Special Functions button and
the display will read:
Note
It is very important to set up the operating features of the
furnace before you attempt to program the furnace or
run programs.
For best results in learning to use your new furnace, follow
these steps in this order:
1. Set up the operating features of the furnace by reading
and following the instructions in Chapter 2 — Spe-
cial Functions. This is VERY IMPORTANT because
these operating features will affect how you enter and
run
programs.
2. Learn to program the furnace by reading Chapter 3 —
Change Program. Enter a few of your own programs.
3. Read Chapter 4 — Run Program to understand how
to run programs and what features are available while
running a program.
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SELECT ITEM:
NITE MODE
Figure 4
Chapter Two — Special Functions
To look at or change a feature, press the Special
Functions button. The display will read:
Turn the Select Knob clockwise or counterclockwise
until the desired feature is displayed. Press the Next
button to look at or change this feature. Each feature
will be described in this chapter.
Menu
The Special Functions menu allows you to set up the
operating features of the furnace. This menu is reached
by pressing the Special Functions button. Most
Special Functions can be preformed while a program
is running, however this is not recommended because
changing the operating features could affect how the
current program runs.
Setting the Night Mode Temperature
and Activation
The furnace has a Night Mode feature that will reduce
the temperature in the muffle and raise the lift to prevent
moisture build up. The Night Mode can be started from
idle mode or while a program is running. The furnace will
auto-matically enter Night Mode if no buttons have been
pressed for 2 hours, or 45 minutes have passed since the
last run program and no buttons have been pressed.
The furnace comes from the factory with the Night Mode
temperature set at 150° C. This temperature may be
adjusted from 0 to 400° C. If Night Mode is activated
while a program is running, the furnace will go to the night
mode temperature after the completion of the program
and will maintain the Night Mode temperature until
any button is pressed or the power is turned off.
To adjust the Night Mode temperature:
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until the display reads
NIGHT MODE TEMP.
3. Press the Next button to look at or change
the night mode temperature.
4. Turn the Select Knob to change the temperature
as desired.
5. Press the Next button to enter the temperature.
After the Night Mode Temperature has been set,
follow these steps to activate night mode from idle
mode or during a program.
1. Press the Special Function button. The display
will read “Night Mode”.
2. Press the Next button to activate Night Mode.
 • TostartNight Mode at the end of the pro-
gram while a program is running.
 • TurntheSelect Knob to NEXT = NIGHT MODE
Change Idle Temperature
The idle temperature is the temperature at which the
furnace will maintain between programs.
The furnace comes from the factory with the idle
temperatures set at 0° C, so you must adjust this feature
to suit your needs.
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob to display CHANGE IDLE
TEMP.
3. Press the Next button to look at or change the
idle temperature.
4. The current setting will be displayed. Turn the
Select Knob to change the temperature.
5. Press the Next button to enter the temperature.
Note: During shipping the muffle might absorb moisture
from the air. So, it is recommended you heat the muffle
to dry the moisture before firing any porcelain. To dry
the muffle, set the idle temperature to 400° C for one
hour and 600° C for one hour. Follow the numbered
instructions in this section to set the ideal temperature
to the temperatures mentioned above.
It is also recommended you keep the furnace ON with
sufficient night mode temperature to prevent moisture
from accumulating inside the muffle. The recommended
temperature is a minimum of 150° C.
SELECT ITEM:
NEXT = NITE MODE
Figure 5
 • PresstheNext button.
 • Nightmodeisactivated.
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Set Vacuum Level
The factory setting for vacuum is 71 cm of mercury. The
acceptable level is from 22 cm to 74–75 cm of mercury or
9.0 inches to 28.0 inches of mercury.
If the furnace does not pull a minimum vacuum of 10
inches within 20 seconds of calling for it, the program will
be aborted and the furnace will display "Vacuum Error."
Additionally, if the target vacuum level has not
been reached within 1.5 inches of the target by 100
seconds, the program will be aborted and a warning
screen will be displayed, indicating a vacuum error.
If CONTINUOUS VC PUMP has been selected by using
the Special Functions menu, the vacuum pump will
run throughout the vacuum cycle. If CONTINUOUS VC
PUMP has not been selected, the vacuum pump will
shut off after the target level has been reached and at
least 5 seconds have elapsed. The vacuum pump will be
restarted when the vacuum level has dropped to 1 inch
below the target value.
The furnace uses an absolute vacuum sensor.
With an absolute sensor, adjustments are
not necessary at high altitudes.
To set the vacuum level for all programs do the following:
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until SET VACUUM LEVEL
is displayed.
3. Press the Next button to look at or change
the vacuum level.
4. The current setting will be displayed.
Turn the Select Knob to change this value.
5. Press the Next button to accept the new value.
Degrees F or Degrees C
The furnace may be set to display all values using the
metric system with degrees in Centigrade and vacuum
in centimeters of mercury or to display all values using
the American/English (standard) system of degrees
Fahrenheit and vacuum in inches of mercury.
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until TEMP IN C OR F?
is displayed.
3. Press the Next button to look at or change the
measurement system in use.
4. TEMP CENTIGRADE? Will be displayed. Turn the
Select Knob to select YES for metric units or to NO
for American/English (standard) units.
5. Press the Next button.
Set Program Start Delay
The furnace has a unique feature that allows the operator
to program a delay to occur before the start of all
programs. This delay occurs before the entry time set
into each program begins. This feature may be changed
without affecting the programs or calibrations stored in
the furnace.
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until second line on the dis-
play reads PROG START DELAY.
3. Press the Next button to look at or change the start
delay time.
4. The display will read TIME = 0.00 or any time
delay previously entered. Turn the Select Knob
to change the time as desired.
5. Press the Next button.
Note: The delay subtracts the time it takes to heat the
muffle to the entry temperature so the delay time may
appear shorter than originally programmed. As an
example;let’sassumethedelayissetfor30minutes,
the entry temperature is 500° C, and the time it takes
the furnace to reach 500° C is 15 minutes. The furnace
would count down 15 minutes to the beginning of the
program and then would begin heating to the entry
temperature. This gives us a total of 30 minutes before
the table rises to the muffle.
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Select Constant Vacuum
Selecting constant vacuum will cause the vacuum pump
to run continuously during the vacuum cycle of a program.
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until the display reads
CONSTANT VC PUMP.
3. Press the Next button.
4. Turn the Select Knob to display YES or NO. A
selection of YES will cause the vacuum pump to run
continuously during the vacuum cycle of a program.
A selection of NO will allow the vacuum pump to
turn off and on to maintain the set vacuum level.
If intermittant vacuum is selected but the vacuum
pump runs continuously during the program cycle,
the vacuum level is set too high. The actual level is
within 3% of the selected level, but the pump can-
not reach the full selected level. This can be cor-
rected by reducing the vacuum level. See page 11
for more detail.
5. Press the Next button.
Special Cool Position
This feature is only available when running a
Special Porcelain Program. For further information,
see page 20.
This feature allows the user to select the height that the table
lowers to for cooling during the special cool time. This feature
is used only when running a “Spec” special porcelain program.
The default number is 50. The higher the number, the further
the table will drop. See Chapter Three — Special Firing Cycle
Program for more detail.
To set the height of the table follow these directions:
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until the display reads
SP COOL POSITION. Press the Next button.
3. SPECIAL COOL TIME = 50 is now displayed.
Turn the Select Knob to select a new position
value. To determine the value desired, turn the
Select Knob until the number displayed will
not go any higher. This highest number represents
the table fully down position. You can then divide
by 2 for 1/2-way down, 3 for 1/3-way down, 4 for
1/4-way down, at a time.
4. Press the Next button.
Select Upper or Lower Case Letters
This feature allows you to select whether the display
reads in all capital letters or lower case and capital.
Selecting YES will cause the furnace to display in all
capital letters. Selecting NO will cause the furnace to
display lower and uppercase lettering.
1. Press Special Functions.
2. Turn the Select Knob until the display reads
CAPITAL LETTERS?
3. Press the Next button and turn the Select Knob
to display YES or to display NO.
Selecting YES will cause only capital letters to be
displayed, selecting NO will allow both capitals
and lower case letters to display.
4. Press the Next button.
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Porcelain Names
The first four types of programs are for normal porcelain
firing cycles. These four types of programs have a unique
feature, they can be named to aid in the identification
of the programs to be run. Most technicians name the
program groups for the porcelain brands that they use
on a regular basis. For example:
1. SYNS–named for Synspar (Jeneric) porcelain
2. ELIT–named for Elite porcelain
3. VITA–named for VITA porcelain
4. CMCO–named for Ceramco porcelain
Note: Do not attempt to change CERM, PRES, or SPEC.
These are special types of programs for In-Ceram,
®
pressing, and Custom (SPEC) parameter needs.
In the procedure for changing names that follows, please
be aware of the following items:
• Whileanynumber,letter,space,orspecialcharacter
may be selected, only four characters per name can
be used.
• Anunderlinewillindicatethecurrentcharacterposition.
• PressingtheNext button moves underline to
next position.
• PressingtheLast button moves underline to
previous position.
Procedures:
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until the display reads
PORCELAIN NAMES.
3. Press the Next button. The furnace will display
the first two porcelain names. The underline
(cursor) will be under the first character of the
first porcelain name.
4. Turning the Select Knob will cause the character
above the underline (cursor) to cycle through
numbers, letters, and other characters available.
Press the Next button to enter characters and
the Last button to go back.
5. When the Next button is pressed and the last
character in the porcelain name has been selected,
the underline will move to the first character in the
next name. Repeat the above procedure for each of
the remaining porcelain names you wish to change.
Adjust Calibration to Match
Your Porcelain
Porcelain fires according to energy, temperature
(singular) and time. All porcelain furnaces fire slightly
different. Even porcelain furnaces from the same
manufacturer can fire porcelains at slightly different
temperatures. The Pro Series furnaces address this
problem by allowing you to customize the calibration.
The furnace comes with a Certificate of
Temperature Calibration. This certificate shows the
actual temperature in the muffle for several temperatures
as displayed by the furnace. Special instrumentation is
used at the factory to achieve these close calibration
tolerances. Adjusting the calibration as described here
will allow you to globally adjust the temperature for
all programs.
Both the Pro 100 and Pro Press 100 calibrations can
be adjusted for normal high-fusing porcelains and for
low-fusing porcelains (see pages 14 and 15). Use the
low-fusing adjustments if your porcelain fires at or below
800° C/ 1470° F. Use the high-fusing adjustments if your
porcelain fires above 800° C/1470° F.
These adjustments do not affect each other, so
both adjustments can be used if you fire both
types of porcelain.
The Pro Press 100 has another calibration
adjustment specifically for pressing programs.
This feature (CAL PRES TEMP) can be adjusted
just like the high- and low-fusing adjustments.
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SELECT ITEM:
CAL LOW FUSING
Figure 6
LOW OVERFIRES?
NO
Figure 7
LOW TEMP ADJ
0C
Figure 8
SELECT ITEM:
CAL HIGH FUSING
Figure 9
HIGH OVERFIRES?
NO
Figure 10
HIGH TEMP ADJ
0C
Figure 11
Adjust Low-Fusing Porcelain
Calibration (800° C/1470° F or below)
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until display reads
CAL LOW FUSING.
6. Turn the Select Knob to enter a temperature to
adjust. If YES was selected in the previous step, this
value will adjust the temperature downward. If NO was
selected, this value will adjust the temperature upward.
3. Press the Next button. The display will ask
LOW OVERFIRES?
4. Turn the Select Knob to display either YES or NO.
Selecting YES will allow you to adjust for low-fusing
porcelain overfires. Selecting NO will allow you to
adjust for low-fusing porcelain underfires.
5. Press the Next button.
7. Press the Next button.
Example: If your porcelain appears to be overfired
by 25°, you would answer YES to question 3, then turn
the Select Knob to 25° and Press the Next button.
Now, fire again. If your porcelain appears to be un-
derfired by 10° after making the 25° adjustment, you
would again answer YES, then change the 25° to 15°.
Adjust High-Fusing Porcelain
Calibration (800° C/1470° F or above)
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn Select Knob until display reads
CAL HIGH FUSING.
6. Turn the Select Knob to enter the number of de-
grees
you would like to adjust the temperature. If YES was
selected in the previous step, this value will adjust
the temperature downward. If NO was selected, this
3. Press the Next button. The display will ask
HIGH OVERFIRES?
4. Turn the Select Knob to display either YES or NO.
Selecting YES will allow you to adjust for high-fusing
porcelain overfires. Selecting NO will allow you
to adjust for high-fusing porcelain underfires.
5. Press the Next button.
value will adjust the temperature upward.
7. Press the Next button to accept the displayed value.
Example: If your porcelain appears to be overfired by
25°, you would answer YES to question 3, then dial to
25° and press the Next button. Now, fire again. If your
porcelain appears to be underfired by 10° after making
the 25° adjustment, you would again answer YES, then
change the 25° to 15°.
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CAL PRESS TEMP.
Figure 12
PRESS OVERFIRES?
YES
Figure 13
Printing Forms
This function enables easy printing of a currently running
program or the last run program. To use this function press
the Special Function button, turn the Select Knob to
PRINT FORM and press the Next button. If the furnace
Adjust Press (Temp.) Calibration
(Pro Press 100 only)
(This procedure will adjust the Pressing Program
temperature on the Pro Press 100 only.)
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until the display reads
CAL PRESS TEMP.
4. Turn the Select Knob to select either YES or NO.
Selecting YES will allow you to adjust for pressing
overfires. Selecting NO will allow adjusting for
Pressing underfires.
5. Press the Next button. Turn the Select Knob to
enter the number of degrees you would like to adjust
the temperature. If YES was selected, this value will
adjust the temperature downward. If NO was selected,
this value will adjust the temperature upward.
6. Press the Next button to accept the displayed value.
3. Press the Next button. The display will ask,
PRESS OVERFIRES?
Transferring Programs to
Other Furnaces
This furnace has been designed to make it very easy to copy
your programs to other furnaces. This feature is especially
helpful if you have several furnaces. You need to program
only one furnace, then use a “Red Smart Box” to transfer
the programs to your other furnaces. This feature will copy
all programs and will overwrite any programs on the furnace
they are transferred to.
Contact your dealer to obtain a “Red Smart Box” and follow
these directions to transfer your programs:
1. Locate the printer/program port door on the right side
of the furnace. Remove the door.
2. With the printer/program port door removed, plug the
“Red Smart Box” into the parallel port.
3. Press the Special Functions button.
4. Turn the Select Knob to the left until the display reads
PROGRAMS BOX. Make sure the arrow is pointing
to the word BOX.
5. Press the Next button.
6. The display will read SENDING NOW… When the
transfer is finished, remove the “Red Smart Box,” and
take it to the furnace to load the programs into.
ANY PORCELAIN NAMES OR PROGRAMS THAT
ARE ON THE SECOND FURNACE BEFORE THE
TRANSFER WILL BE REPLACED.
7. Plug the “Red Smart Box” into the second furnace.
Press the Special Functions button. Turn the
Select Knob to the left until the display reads
PROGRAMS BOX. Make sure the arrow is
pointing to the word PROGRAMS.
8. Press the Next button.
9. The programs will be copied to the second
furnace. When the transfer is complete,
remove the “Red Smart Box.”
is currently running a program, that program and its inform-
ation will print out. If the furnace has just finished running a
program and the furnace button has not been touched since
the program was run, that program will be printed out.
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Testing Your Furnace
The Pro 100 and Pro Press 100 are capable of
performing several tests to aid in diagnosing the furnace
should a problem occur. A technician may ask you to
run one or more of these tests to aid in diagnosing the
problem. The tests include a vacuum test, a muffle test,
a motor up test, a motor down test, and a muffle hour
reading. The muffle hour reading is incremented by 1 for
each hour the muffle temperature is above 651° C.
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until the display reads
TEST FURNACE.
3. Press the Next button.
4. Turn the Select Knob until the test you require
is displayed.
5. Press the Next button. The test that was selected
will now begin.
6. Pressing the Next button will stop or pause the test.
Pressing the Next button again will restart or stop
the test.
7. Pressing any of the Menu buttons to the left of the
Select Knob will end the test.
Note: The muffle test is used by technical support
and engineering for troubleshooting muffle problems.
The number on the left of the display is the current
room temperature. The number in the middle is the
thermocouple output. The number to the right indicates
the current lift position (99 = up or down/0 = moving or
between top and bottom).
Calibrate Oven
CAUTION: THIS ITEM OF THE SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS MENU IS TYPICALLY RESERVED FOR
CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS. ENTERING NUMBERS
OTHER THAN
THE SEVEN DESCRIBED BELOW COULD RESULT
IN PROGRAM AND CALIBRATION LOSS.
With this screen it is possible to activate the
following features:
• FastCoolWithVacuumOn(forcoolingmufe
to entry temp between programs)
Lowers the lift and runs the vacuum pump until the
furnace reaches the entry temperature for a program.
To activate this function, start a program with an
entry temperature lower than the current temperature.
• WideorNarrowPrinter
Select full-sized 81/2x 11 inch paper or receipt size
(Whip Mix Thermal Printer) paper.
• EnableProgramPasswordProtection
(Call Whip Mix.)
• UseTimedPressYes/No
Changes preference between Re-Press and
Timed Press, press programs are factory set.
• PrintFormYes/No
Tells the furnace to prompt you to print a form at the
end of a program. (The furnace will ask for time and
date at power up.) The time and date should be
reset daily.
• LoadCodefrom“BlueSmartBox”
Enables you to order and upgrade software.
To access one of seven functions, do the
following:
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Select Knob counter-clockwise to select
CALIBRATE OVEN.
3. Press the Next button.
4. Turn the Select Knob to select the numerical
password needed.
Note: In order to run any In-Ceram®program, In-Ceram®
must be enabled (Pro Press 100 only). Call Whip Mix
service technician if In-Ceram®program does not run.
PASSWORD
FUNCTION: NUMBER
1. Fast Cool with Vacuum On 314
2. Wide or Narrow Printer 320
3. Enable Program Password Protection — (Call Whip Mix)
Protects programs 70 and above
from alteration
4. Use Timed Press Yes/No — 310
If No is selected, then repress will (Pro Press 100)
automatically include four minutes
press time on top of the time already
selected for the program
5. Print Form Yes/No 327
6. Load Code from “Blue Smart Box” 350
5. Press the Next button.
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12 SYNS – BODY ADD
Figure 14
0 SYNS – OPAQUE
USE VACUUM – YES
Figure 15
Chapter Three — Change Program Menu
The Change Program menu allows you to add, change, move, copy, print, or erase programmed firing cycles.
This mode is reached by pressing the Change Program button. All of the features described here may be
performed while a program is running.
Program Number/ Name Description
Both the Pro 100 and Pro Press 100 furnaces use a
unique method of numbering and naming programs to
help the operator select the correct program to run. The
following is an example of a program name.
The next eight characters contain the name entered
to describe this program. In the example, the user
has entered BODY ADD to indicate that this is
a body add-on program.
The following example names describe how a user
could make program identification easy:
10 SYNS- DE GAS Synspar porcelain de-gas program
11 SYNS- OPAQUE Synspar porcelain opaque program
12 SYNS- BODY ADD Synspar porcelain body add program
13 SYNS- GLAZE Synspar porcelain glaze program
20 VITA- DE GAS Vita porcelain de-gas program
21 VITA- OPAQUE Vita porcelain opaque program
22 VITA- BODY 1 Vita porcelain first body bake program
23 VITA- BODY 2 Vita porcelain second body bake program
24 VITA- GLAZE Vita porcelain glaze program
The program number is 12. The next four characters
contain the program type (firing cycle). There are several
program types available:
NORMAL — Four normal porcelain firing cycles that
can be named by the operator (see Chapter Two
— Special Functions, page 13, under the heading
Porcelain Names)
PRES — Press firing cycles (Pro Press 100 only)
CERM — In-Ceram®firing cycles (Pro Press 100 only)
SPEC — Special porcelain firing cycles
TITN — Firing cycle for porcelain to titanium with Argon
(Pro 100 only)
SINT — Firing cycle for sintered products with Argon
(Pro 100 only)
Look at a Program
The Look at a Program feature allows the operator to
view a program without changing any values:
1. Press the Change Program button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until LOOK AT PROGRAM
is now displayed.
3. Press the Next button to select this feature.
4. Turn the Select Knob to find the program you
wish to view.
5. Press the Next button to continue through
the program.
The first line in the display will identify the program being
viewed. The second line displays a parameter in the firing
cycle program and its value. This parameter cannot be
changed while looking at a program. Pressing Next will
let you look at the next item in a program, pressing Last
will let you look at the preceding item in a program. When
the last item has been viewed the display will return to
SELECT MENU BUTTON screen. You may also stop
viewing at any time by pressing one of the menu mode
selection buttons on the left of the keyboard.
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0 SYNS – OPAQUE
ENTRY TIME – 0:00
Figure 16
HEAT RISE
HOLD TIME
COOL
TIME
VACUUM
ENTRY
TIME
Normal Porcelain
0 SYNS – OPAQUE
USE VACUUM – YES
Figure 17
Add a Program
Add a Program is used to enter a new program. This
selection will describe how to enter each type of program
as listed:
Normal Porcelain Firing Cycle Program (BOTH)
Pressing Program (Pro Press 100 ONLY)
Special Porcelain Firing Cycle Program (BOTH)
Titanium Firing Cycle Program (Pro 100 ONLY)
Sintering Firing Cycle Program (Pro 100 ONLY)
In-Ceram®Firing Program (Pro Press 100 ONLY)
Normal Porcelain Firing Cycle Program
The first four firing cycles are normal porcelain firing
cycles. The following
procedure describes
how to enter a normal
porcelain program.
1. Press the Change
Program button.
2. Turn the Select Knob until ADD A PROGRAM
is displayed.
3. Press the Next button.
4. ADD: will be displayed. Turn the Select Knob to
find the program number you want to add your new
program into. If you select a program number that
already has a program entered, you will overwrite
the existing program with the new one. Press the
Next button.
5. PORCELAIN TYPE will be displayed. Turn the Select
Knob to find the porcelain type for this program.
Press the Next button.
Note: Normal porcelain firing cycles are the first
four menu options displayed as the knob is rotated.
(See Chapter Two — Porcelain Names for more
information.)
6. ENTER PROG NAME will be displayed on the top
line and the program number with the program type
selected previously will be on the second line. Turn
the Select Knob to change the character over the
underline. Any letter, number, space, or special
character may be selected. Pressing the Next button
will move the underline (cursor) to the next character
position, pressing the Last button will move the
underline (cursor) back to the preceding character
position. When all eight characters have been
entered the display will step forward to the next
program porcelain to be entered.
7. Your display will look similar to the one above. Notice
that the program number, program type, and the pro-
gram name just entered are the first line. The second
line is prompting for you to enter an entry time.
Turn the Select Knob to the entry time you require.
This parameter specifies the time needed to raise the
table into the muffle. The temperature will be raised
or lowered to the entry temperature before entry time
begins. Any program delay entered under Special
Functions must expire before the entry time begins.
The time is displayed in minutes and seconds.
The table will be raised in evenly spaced steps during
the entry time. Press the Next button to continue.
8. ENTRY TEMP XXXC is displayed. Turn the Select
Knob to the required entry temperature. This is the
temperature at which you wish the furnace to be
when the porcelain enters the muffle. Press the
Next button.
9. HEAT RATE XXC/M is displayed. Turn the Select
Knob to the required heat rate. C/M indicates
degrees Centigrade per minute, F/M indicates
degrees Fahrenheit per minute. Press the
Next button.
10. FINAL TEMP XXXC is displayed. Turn the Select
Knob to the final temperature for this program.
Press the Next button.
11. HOLD TIME X: XX is displayed. Turn the Select
Knob to the time you wish to hold the porcelain at
the final temperature. Hold time includes the total
time at
the final temperature under vacuum. Press the
Next button.
12. COOL TIME X: XX is displayed. Turn the Select
Knob to the desired cool time. This is the time to
lower the table to the fully down position. The table
will be lowered in evenly spaced steps during the
cool time. Press the Next button.
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DURING HEAT UP
START VAC 0C
Figure 18
13. USE VACUUM - YES is displayed. The display will
appear similar to the example. Turn the Select Knob
to YES to use vacuum in your program or NO if you
do not wish to use vacuum in this program. Press the
Next button to continue. If your selection in this step
was NO the display has returned to the ready select
menu screen and you are finished adding this program.
If your selection in this step was YES continue with the
next step.
14. START VAC 0C is displayed.The display will be
similar to the example. Turn the Select Knob
to select a temperature for the vacuum to start.
Press the Next button.
15. RELEASE VAC XXXC is now displayed. Turn the
Select Knob to select a temperature to release
the vacuum. Press the Next button. The program
has been saved and the display will now return to
the Ready Select Menu screen.
Note: If you wish to hold vacuum during the final
temperature hold, you must use the Special Firing
Cycle described on page 20.
Press Firing Cycle Program
(Pro Press 100 only)
The following procedures describe how to enter
a pressing program:
1. Press the Change Program button
2. Turn the Select Knob until ADD A PROGRAM
is displayed.
3. Press the Next button to add a program. ADD will
now be displayed. Turn the Select Knob to find the
number you want to add your new program into.
4. PORCELAIN TYPE will be displayed. Turn the Select
Knob to find the firing cycle for the Press program.
Press the Next button.
5. ENTER PROG NAME will be displayed on the top
line and the program number with the program
type selected previously will be on the second
line. Turn the Select Knob to change the
underlined characters.
6. ENTRY TEMP displays the current selected entry
temperature. This is the temperature you wish the
furnace to be when the porcelain enters the muffle.
It is now displayed in Centigrade or Fahrenheit.
Press the Next button.
7. HEAT RATE is displayed.
8. FINAL TEMP is displayed. This is the final tempera-
ture desired for this program. Press the Next button.
9. HOLD TIME is displayed. This is the amount of time
desired to hold the porcelain at the final temperature,
before the furnace begins to press. Press the
Next button.
(Re-Press is selected in the Calibrate Oven
section of this Manual, using password 310.)
10. PRESS TIME or RE-PRESS TIME is now displayed.
• PRESSTIME—TurntheSelect Knob to select the
amount of time required to press. This function allows
control of the initial amount of press time without a
re-press time. This gives you what you enter in the
program parameters.
Press the Next button to enter the program.
• RE-PRESSTIME—Turnthe Select Knob to select
the amount of time required to Re-Press. This setting
gives you automatic time of four minutes in addition
to the time you enter in the parameter settings. The
press rod stays extended during this period with no
pause between the automatic four minutes and the
additional time added in the program parameters.
Note: The press rod stays extended during and
between both the initial and re-press times.
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