Whip Mix Pro Press 200 User manual

Pro 200 Series Furnace
Operators Manual
Pro Press 200
Pro 200
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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Warranty
United States and Canada
Whip Mix Corporation warrants the Pro 200 and Pro Press
200 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. 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 moisture before firing any porcelain. To dry the
muffle, set the idle temperature to 400° C (752° F) for one
hour and 600° C (1112° F) for one hour.
Follow the numbered instructions in this section to set the
idle 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 11 for further information.
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 200, USE ONLY ARGON GAS.
ATTACHING ANY FLAMMABLE OR NOXIOUS GAS IN THIS
FURNACE COULD CAUSE EXPLOSION OR PERSONAL
INJURY!
CAUTION: METAL SURFACE IS HOT DURING OPERATION!
The Pro Series Furnace comes
complete with:
Pro Press 200 Pro 200
Manual Manual
Cooling Tray Cooling Tray
Firing Tray Firing Tray
Press Firing Tray Power Cord
Power Cord Temperature Calibration Certificate
Temperature Calibration Certificate Flash Drive
Ceramic Insert Quick Start Guide & DVD
Press Air Regulator Warranty Registration Card
Flash Drive Tip sheet
Quick Start Guide & DVD Program Magnet
Warranty Registration Card Quick Cool Barb and Hose
Tip Sheet Master Suite DVD
Program Magnet
Quick Cool Barb & Hose
Master Suite DVD
THE TRIANGULAR BLACK AND YELLOW STICKER ON THE
FRONT CENTER OF THE MUFFLE HOOD IS A WARNING
THAT THE METALLIC SURFACE CAN BECOME HOT TO THE
TOUCH. NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND ON THIS SURFACE
OR LEAN ON THE TOP OF THE HOOD WHEN THE UNIT IS
IN OPERATION.
Intended Use:
The Pro 200 furnace is only intended for the firing of
dental porcelain materials or the pneumatic pressing
of molten porcelain materials into lost wax investment
molds. If this furnace is not used in a manner specified by
the Whip Mix Corporation, the protection provided by the
product might be impaired.
IMPORTANT: CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE FACTORY
FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS ON CONVERTING THE
FURNACE BETWEEN 115 VAC AND 220 VAC.
HAZARDOUS LIVE VOLTAGE PRESENT; DISCONNECT AC
MAIN POWER CORD BEFORE REMOVING COVERS.

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Table of Contents
Chapter Three — Change Program Menu
Look at a Program...............................................................17
Add/Edit a Program .............................................................18
Press Firing Cycle Program (Pro Press 200 only)...............20
Copy/Change a Program.....................................................22
Move a Program ..................................................................22
Erase a Program .................................................................22
Chapter Four — Run Program Menu
Running a Program – Repeat Programs .............................23
Features and Displays Available
While a Program is Running ............................................23
The LED Graph ...................................................................24
Running a Pressing Program ..............................................25
Running a Re-Press Program .............................................25
Chapter Five — Maintenance
Cleaning The Furnace.........................................................26
Argon...................................................................................26
Purge/Decontamination.......................................................27
Trouble Shooting Guide.......................................................27
Vacuum Test ........................................................................28
Fuses...................................................................................28
If More Help is Needed........................................................28
Replacement Parts..............................................................29
Technical Specifications ......................................................29
Pro Series Accessories .......................................................30
Fahrenheit to Centigrade.....................................................31
Centigrade to Fahrenheit.....................................................31
Chapter One — Getting Started
External Component Locator ................................................4
Before Unpacking..................................................................5
Unpacking .............................................................................5
Press Version ........................................................................5
Press Regulator Set-Up ........................................................5
Installing the Vacuum Pump..................................................5
Quick-Cool Jet Installation for
Pro 200 Furnaces with Air Cool Jet ...................................6
Power.....................................................................................7
Front Panel Controls..............................................................7
Menu Selection Buttons ........................................................8
Information Display and Entry ...............................................9
Start Program........................................................................9
Abort Program.......................................................................9
Using the Furnace ...............................................................10
Chapter Two — Special Functions
Setting the Night Mode Temperature and Activation ...........11
Change Idle Temperature....................................................11
Set Vacuum Level................................................................12
Select Constant Vacuum .....................................................12
Set Displayed Temperature Units (Celsius or Fahrenheit)...12
Set Program Start Delay .....................................................13
Set Music Volume Level ......................................................13
Set to All Capital Text or Mixed Upper/Lower Case
Text Display ......................................................................13
Select Displayed Language.................................................13
Saving Programs to a Flash Drive (Exporting) ....................14
Transferring User Firing Programs to
Other Furnaces (Importing) .............................................14
Low Fusing Adjust ...............................................................15
High Fusing Adjustment ......................................................15
Testing Your Furnace ...........................................................16
Calibrate Oven.....................................................................16

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External Component Locator
Selector Knob
Vacuum Pump
Hose Barb
Power Switch
Power Inlet Plug
Fuses
Argon Hose Barb
Top Muffle Cover
Press
Regulator
Attachment
Calibration Port
Back Cover
USB Port
Keyboard
Lift Table
Vacuum Pump
Power Outlet
Quick Cool Jet
Hose Barb

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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 will 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!
• Sit the furnace on a non-flammable work surface.
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 muffle area and locate the shipping
hardware and remove it. Keep these parts in case
there is a need to ship the furnace back.
If problems arise:
• Check the air supply for sufficient pressure.
• Check all connections. If problems persist, write
down your serial number and call Technical Support.
• With the clear plastic portion
facing down, push the regulator
onto the quick connect fitting at
the 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.
If problems arise:
• Check the air supply for sufficient pressure.
• Check all connections.
If problems persist, write down your serial number
and call Technical Support.
DO NOT attach the Argon gas system to the Pro 200
until the furnace is installed, operating, and the setup
procedures in the Special Functions chapter of this
manual have been completed.
Press Version
• Connect the compressed air supply to the regulator
using a standard pneumatic fitting available at most
hardware stores.
• Adjust the pressure regulator to the recommended
pressure from the ceramic manufacturer.
Press Regulator Set-Up
The Pro Press 200 requires compressed air to run a press
cycle. Generally minimum air pressure of 63 psi/4.25
BAR and a maximum of 150 psi/10 BAR. Check with the
ceramic manufacturer.
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.
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, you will need an adaptor.
• 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.

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Quick-Cool Jet Installation for
Pro 200 Furnaces with Air Cool Jet
Preparation:
1. Remove the vacuum pump from its box.
2. Remove the brass hose barb from the Furnace
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 silver Quick-Cool Jet
barb located on the upper right 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 temperature lower than the
current temperature.
2. Once a program is complete, start the next program
and the Quick-Cool Jet will engage.
Main Power
Inlet
Quick-Cool
Jet Barb
This side goes to the
Quick Cool Jet
Vacuum
Hose
Barb
Vacuum Pump
Power Outlet
Output Barb
goes here Input
Barb

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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 OR OTHER FUNCTION 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 electronics of the
furnace cool. Do not place anything flammable
near the furnace.
• Minimum ambient room temperature: 60o F (15.5o C).
Maximum ambient room temperature: 80o F (26.6o C).
Minimum relative humidity: 45%.
Maximum relative humidity: 60%.
• Turn the furnace on using the power switch. The
display should light up and the unit will perform an
internal self test for about 30 seconds. The following
screens will be displayed in this process.
NOTE: THE ACTUAL VERSION NUMBER OF YOUR
FURNACE WILL REPLACE X.XX.XX IN THE ABOVE
ILLUSTRATION.
NOTE: THE QUICK START GUIDE PROVIDES AN EASY,
STEP BY STEP, SEQUENCE FOR RAPID SETUP AND INITIAL
CONFIGURATION AND RUNNING YOUR FIRST PROGRAM.
Last
Button
LCD/Screen
Next
Button
Table Down
Button
Table Up
Button
Menu
Button
Selector
Knob
Abort
Program
Button
Front Panel Controls
The front panel controls and their basic functions
are described in this section. Please read this
section carefully.
The front panel controls are divided into four groups:
• Menu selection button calls up various function
selections:
Run Program
Change Program
Special Functions
• Information entry: Selector Knob, Next and Last
• Program Abort button
• Table control buttons: Up/Down
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Menu Selection Buttons
The three menu selection items (Run Program, Change
Program and Special Functions) will display different
options. The menu options can be seen by turning the
Selector Knob.
Run Program — Press the Run Program Selection to:
• Select a program to run.
Change Program — the following actions may be initiated
by first pressing the Change Program item from the Main
Menu, then turning the Selector Knob to display the
following options:
• Look at a program
• Add/Edit a program
• Copy/change a program
• Move a program
• Erase a program
Special Functions — press the Selector Knob and turn
the Selector Knob to one of the following actions:
• Start Night mode
• Change Idle temperatures
• Set vacuum level
• Select degree C (Centigrade, centimeters),
or F (Fahrenheit, inches)
• Set program start delay
• Set Night mode temperature
• Select between constant vacuum pump or
intermittent cycle vacuum pump
• Change volume level of sounds
• Select upper or lower case letters on the display
• Select Displayed Language
(English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
• Cal Low Fusing
• Cal High Fusing
• Cal Press (On Pro Press Only)
• Copy firing programs from Furnace to Memory Card
(Export Programs)
• Copy firing programs from Memory Card to Furnace
(Import Programs)
• Export Settings
• Import Settings
• Test Furnace
• Calibrate Oven

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Information Display and Entry
DISPLAY — All information and user prompts will be
shown on the display (four lines, twenty characters each).
SELECTOR KNOB — Turn the Selector Knob left or right
to select menu options or to adjust parameters.
NEXT — Press the Next button to proceed to the next
step within a function or program. (OR just push the
Selector Knob inward to proceed).
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.
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.
• Immediately After a Previous Program Completes —
Pressing the Selector Knob after a program has
just finished will restart the same program. Or rotate
the Selector Knob to a new Program selection and
press the Selector Knob to initiate the Program.
Start Program
• Immediately After Power-On Self-Test Completes —
Rotate the Selector Knob to select a Program, then
press the Selector Knob to initiate the Program.
Abort Program
• Press the Abort key on the Keypad. The temperature
will begin dropping to Idle temp and the Table will
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Using the Furnace
After the furnace has completed the self-test at power up,
the Firmware Version appears on the screen, then the
Display prompts the entry of a Program number for firing.
Press the Menu button to bring up the Main Menu, then
Select the Special Functions menu item and proceed with
the initial setup of essential default values for functions like:
• Idle Temperature
• Vacuum Threshold Level for Intermittent Vacuum mode
• Temperature Display Units (C or F)
• Program Start Delay Time (Default is none)
• Night Mode Temperature
• Constant Vacuum Pump
(Default is “NO” for Intermittent Vacuum)
• Sound Volume Adjust
• Capital Letter Display (Default is mixed upper and
lower case display)
• Displayed Language
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,
USE THE FOLLOWING STEPS, IN THIS ORDER:
1. Set up the operating features of the furnace
by reading and following the instructions in
Chapter 2 — Special 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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Chapter Two — Special Functions
Most Special Functions can be performed while a
program is running, however this is not recommended
because changing the operating features could affect
how the current program runs.
To look at or change a function, press the Special
Functions item from the Main Menu. Turn the Selector
Knob clockwise or counterclockwise until the desired
function is displayed. Press the Selector Knob OR the
Next button to look at or change this function. Each
function will be described in this chapter.
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 automatically 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 (302° F). This temperature may
be adjusted from 0 to 400° C (752° F).
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. From the Main Menu, press the Special Functions
item.
2. Turn the Selector 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 Selector Knob to change the temperature
as desired.
5. Press the Next button to enter the temperature. You
will be returned to the Main Menu automatically.
After the Night Mode Temperature has been set, follow
these steps to activate night mode from idle mode or
during a program.
1. From the Main Menu, select the Special Function
item. Turn the Selector Knob to the displayed
item Night Mode.
2a. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to activate Night Mode.
2b. To start Night Mode at the end of the program while
a program is running.
Turn the Selector Knob to NEXT = NIGHT MODE and
press the Selector Knob or Next button.
Change Idle Temperature
The idle temperature is the temperature the furnace will
maintain between programs. The furnace comes from the
factory with the idle temperatures set at 0° C, so you must
enter a temperature for this feature to suit your needs.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Select Special Functions, push Selector Knob OR
press Next button
3. Turn the Selector Knob to display
CHANGE IDLE TEMP.
4. Push Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
look at or change the idle temperature.
5. The current setting will be displayed. Turn the
Selector Knob to change to the desired temperature.
6. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to enter the temperature. You will be returned to the
Main Menu automatically.
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 (752° F) FOR
ONE HOUR AND THEN 600° C (1112° F) FOR ONE HOUR.
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 (302° F). IF LEAVING THE LAB
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, YOU MAY TURN
THE FURNACE OFF WITH THE TABLE IN THE CLOSED
POSITION. BEFORE FIRING PORCELAIN AGAIN, GO
THROUGH THIS DRY OUT PROCEDURE.
*Special Functions
> Night Mode
Change Idle Temp
Set Vacuum Level

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Set Vacuum Level
The factory setting for vacuum is 71 cm of mercury. The
acceptable range is from 22 cm to 74–75 cm of mercury
or 11.0 inches to 30.0 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 vacuum setting by 100
seconds, the program will be aborted and a warning
screen will be displayed, indicating a vacuum error. (see
page 31 for error codes)
If Continuous VAC Pump has been selected by using
the Special Functions menu, the vacuum pump will run
throughout the vacuum cycle at full vacuum. If Continuous
VAC 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 Vacuum setting value.
The furnace uses an absolute vacuum sensor. With an
absolute sensor, vacuum adjustments are not necessary
at high altitudes.
To set the vacuum level for all programs do the following:
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Select Special Functions, push Selector Knob OR
press Next button.
3. Turn the Selector Knob until SET VACUUM LEVEL
is displayed.
4. Push Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
look at or change the vacuum level.
5. The current setting will be displayed. Turn the
Selector Knob to change this value.
6. Push Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
accept the new value. You will be returned to the
Main Menu automatically when the Selector Knob
or Next button is pushed. 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.
Select Constant Vacuum
Selecting constant vacuum will cause the vacuum pump
to run continuously during the vacuum cycle of a program.
1. Press the Main Menu button.
2. Select Special Functions, push the Selector Knob
OR press the Next button.
3. Turn the Selector Knob until the display reads
CONSTANT VAC PUMP.
4. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
5. Turn the Selector 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.
Set Displayed Temperature Units
(Celsius or Fahrenheit)
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Select Special Functions, push the Selector Knob
OR press the Next button.
3. Turn the Selector Knob until TEMP IN C OR F?
is displayed.
4. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
look at or change the measurement system in use.
A selection of no will allow the vacuum pump to turn off
and on to maintain the set vacuum level.
NOTE: IF INTERMITTENT 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 CANNOT REACH THE
FULL SELECTED LEVEL. THIS CAN BE CORRECTED BY
REDUCING THE VACUUM LEVEL.
5. TEMP CENTIGRADE? Will be displayed. Turn the
Selector Knob to select YES for metric Centigrade units,
or if you select NO the furnace will automatically set to
Fahrenheit units (American/English) (standard) units.
6. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to save the selection. You will be returned to the
Main Menu automatically.

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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 Main Menu button.
2. Select Special Functions, push the Selector Knob
OR press the Next button.
3. Turn the Selector Knob until the second line on the
display reads PROG START DELAY.
4. Press the Next button to look at or change the start
delay time.
5. The display will read TIME = 0.00 or any time delay
previously entered. Turn the Selector Knob to
change the time as desired.
6. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to save your selection. You will be returned to the
Main Menu automatically.
NOTE: THE DELAY FEATURE SUBTRACTS FROM 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
FROM THE POINT WHICH YOU ENTERED THE DELAY
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.
Set Music Volume Level
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Selector Knob until display reads
CHANGE MUSIC VOLUME.
3. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next key. Continue
to turn the Selector Knob to the desired volume. The
cursor will appear to the left of the volume selected:
4. Rotate the Selector Knob and a sequence of tones
will begin playing to give you an audible reference
for the corresponding sound level. When the volume
level is set to your liking, push the Selector Knob OR
press the Next button to save your selection. You will
be returned to the Main Menu automatically.
Set to All Capital Text or Mixed
Upper/Lower Case Text Display
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Selector Knob until display reads
CAPITAL LETTER?
3. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
Select Displayed Language
1. Press the Special Functions button.
2. Turn the Selector Knob until the display reads
SELECT LANGUAGE.
3. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
4. Choose from the following list of languages:
> English
Francais
Deutch
Italiano
Espanol
4. If you want all Capital Letters displayed, rotate the
Selector Knob to Yes and push the Selector Knob
OR press the Next button. If you do not want all Capital
letters, rotate to No for mixed upper/lower case letters
and press the Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
5. Rotate the Selector Knob until the cursor points to
the desired language and push the Selector Knob
OR press the Next button to save your selection. You
will be returned to the Main Menu automatically.

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Saving Programs to a Flash Drive
(Exporting)
1. Place the Flash Drive in the USB slot on the left side of
the furnace with the shiny metal contact facing upward.
2. Select the Special Functions item from the Main Menu.
3. Turn the Selector Knob until the display reads
EXPORT PROGRAM, then press the Next button.
4. The display will show Check USB Driver, then
Exporting >>>>>>>
5. The furnace will signal the end of the transfer with
an audible tone.
Transferring User Firing Programs
to Other Furnaces (Importing)
Once you have exported programs to the Flash Drive,
either via the furnace EXPORT PROGRAM function OR
via the PC Software, you can load these programs on a
different furnace or return them to the same furnace.
1. Place the Flash Drive in the USB slot on the left side of
the furnace with the shiny metal contact facing upward.
2. Select the Special Functions item from the Main Menu.
3. Turn the Selector Knob until the display reads IMPORT
PROGRAM, then press the Next button.
4. The display will show Check USB Driver, then
Importing >>>>>>>
5. The furnace will signal the end of the transfer with an
audible tone.

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Low Fusing Adjust
Calibration (800° C/1470° F or below)
1. Select the Special Functions item from the Main Menu.
2. Turn the Selector Knob until display reads
CAL LOW FUSING.
Example: If your porcelain appears to be overfired by 25°,
you would enter a negative (-25) twenty-five degree value to
lower the effective firing temperature of ALL the Low Fusing
program.
4. Turn the Selector Knob to enter the number of
degrees you would like to adjust the temperature.
3. Press the Next button.
The display will show the current Low Fusing porcelain
calibration offset. For new furnaces this should be “0”. If
the Selector Knob is rotated clockwise note that the “0”
value changes to a positive value, and if rotated counter-
clockwise it changes to a negative value. If you need to
raise ALL your Low Fusing program firing temperatures by
the same amount you can dial in a positive value then press
the Next button to accept the offset value. Conversely,
if you want to lower ALL your Low Fusing program firing
temperatures by the same amount, dial in a negative value
and press the Next button to accept the offset value.
5. Press the Next button. The adjustment will be stored
and you will be returned to the main menu.
Example:
If porcelain looks under-fired, increase temperature.
If porcelain looks over-fired, decrease temperature
High Fusing Adjustment
Calibration (801° C/1471° F or above)
1. Select the Special Functions item from the Main Menu.
2. Turn Selector Knob until display reads
CAL HIGH FUSING.
Example: If your porcelain appears to be overfired by 25°,
you would enter a negative (-25) twenty-five degree value
to lower the effective firing temperature of ALL the Low
Fusing programs.
4. Turn the Selector Knob to enter the number of
degrees you would like to adjust the temperature.
3. Press the Next button.
The display will show the current High Fusing porcelain
calibration offset. For new furnaces this should be “0”. If
the Selector Knob is rotated clockwise note that the “0”
value changes to a positive value, and if rotated counter-
clockwise it changes to a negative value. If you need to raise
ALL of your High Fusing program firing temperatures by
the same amount you can dial in a positive value then press
the Next button to accept the offset value. Conversely, if
you want to lower ALL of your High Fusing program firing
temperatures by the same amount, dial in a negative value
and press the Next button to accept the offset value.
5. Press the Next button. The adjustment will be stored
and you will be returned to the main menu.
Example:
If porcelain looks under-fired, increase temperature.
If porcelain looks over-fired, decrease temperature
*Special Functions
Select Language
> Cal Low Fusing
Cal High Fusing
*Special Functions
Select Language
> Cal Low Fusing
Cal High Fusing
Low Temp Adj
0C
(-50C - +50C)
High Temp Adj
0C
(-50C - +50C)

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Testing Your Furnace
The Pro Series Furnaces are capable of performing
several tests to aid in diagnosing the furnace should a
problem occur. A TOPS technician or Technical Support
technician may ask you to run one or more of these tests
to aid in diagnosing the problem. The tests include:
• Vacuum test
• Muffle test
• Motor Up test
• Motor down test
• Muffle hour reading. (The muffle hour reading
is incremented by 1 for each hour the muffle
temperature is above 605° C.)
• Press test (in ProPress 200)
To Begin Test:
1. Select the Special Functions item from the Main Menu.
2. Turn the Selector Knob until the display reads
TEST FURNACE.
3. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
4. Turn the Selector Knob until the test you require is
displayed.
5. Push the Selector Knob. (The individual test, which
was selected, will now begin.)
6. Pressing the Next button will pause the test. Pressing
the Next button again will restart.
7. Pressing the Menu button will end the test and return
you to the Main Menu.
Calibrate Oven
CAUTION: THIS ITEM OF THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MENU
IS TYPICALLY RESERVED FOR WHIP MIX CERTIFIED
TECHNICIANS. ENTERING NUMBERS OTHER THAN THE
FOUR 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 muffle
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.
• Enable Program Password Protection (Call Whip
Mix TOPS Technicians.)
• On Pro Press 200; use Timed Press; Yes/No
Changes preference between Re-Press and Timed
Press, press programs are factory set and include
vacuum.
• Load Code from “Flash Drive” Enables you to order
and upgrade software.
To access one of the four functions, do the following:
1. Select the Special Functions item from the Main Menu.
2. Turn the Selector Knob to CALIBRATE OVEN.
3. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
4. Turn the Selector Knob to select the numerical
password needed.
Password Function Numbers
1. Fast Cool with Vacuum On Password 315
2. Enable Program Password Protection
Protects all programs from alteration
(Call Whip Mix
TOPS Technician)
3. Select Timed Press or Re-press Time
If Yes is selected, then you will be
prompted to enter the Repress Time.
In this program 4 minutes will automatically
be added to the time you enter.
The default program is timed press which
does not add and additional 4 minutes.
Password 315
4. Load code from Flash Drive (Call Whip Mix
TOPS Technician)
Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button. Enter
the password and access the selected function.

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Chapter Three — Change Program Menu
Look at a Program
The Look at a Program feature allows the operator to view
a program without changing any values:
1. Select the Change Program from the Main Menu.
2. Turn the Selector Knob until LOOK AT PROGRAM
is displayed.
3. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to select this feature.
4. Turn the Selector Knob to find the program you
wish to view.
5. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
continue viewing each step through the program.
This firing parameter cannot be changed while looking at
a program.
Pushing the Selector Knob OR pressing the Next
button will let you look at the next parameter in a
program. Pressing the Last button will let you look at the
preceding item in a program.
When the last item in a program has been viewed the
display will return to the Main Menu.
The first line displays a parameter in the firing cycle
program and its value.
The Master Suite DVD provided with the furnace is an
alternate means of adding or editing programs using a
PC application. A memory stick is then used to transfer
the programs from the PC to the furnace. Refer to the
separate instructions provided in pdf format on the DVD.
The Change/Edit Program menu item allows you to add,
change, move, copy, print, or erase programmed firing
cycles. This mode is reached by selecting the Change/
Edit Program Item from the Main Menu.
All of the features described here may be performed while
a program is running. Both the Pro 200 and Pro Press 200
furnaces use a unique method of numbering and naming
programs to help the operator select the correct program
to run.
The Program Number is shown first (0-199), followed by
the Program Name.
In the example, the user has entered BODY ADD to
indicate that this is a body add-on program. The following
examples show how a user could make program
identification easy:
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]
The following is an example of a program descriptor. The
Program Number is displayed first, then a “-” character.
The next fifteen characters contain the name entered to
describe this program.
*Look At Program *
Dry Time 10:00
Entry Temp 450C
Press Knob = Continue
*Look At Program *
Rate Rise 45C/M
Hold Temp 940C
Hold Time 00:01:00
12 STNS- Body Add

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Add/Edit a Program
Add/Edit a Program is used
to enter a new program or
Edit a pre-existing program.
This selection will describe
how to enter either a 1-Stage
or a 2-Stage 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 Main Menu button.
2. Select the CHANGE PROGRAM item and push the
Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
3. Turn the Selector Knob until ADD/EDIT PROGRAM
is displayed.
4. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
A cursor pointing to the current program number will
be displayed. If there is a name displayed after the
program number this is a pre-existing program which
you may edit by selecting it.
5. To Add a program, rotate the Selector Knob to find the
program number to which you want to add your new
program. If you select a program number that already
has a program entered, you will overwrite the existing
program with the new one by entering new values.
6. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
select a program for Addition or Editing. The display
will present the “stage” type selection as below:
If the program you wish to Add requires only a single
Rate Rise and Hold Temperature, select 1-Stage. If
the program requires an initial Rate Rise and Hold
Temperature, followed by a secondary Rate Rise and
Hold Temperature, select 2-Stage.
Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to select the program type.
7. The display will change as shown below:
The ^ symbol under the line identifies the current
character position being entered. Rotate the Selector
Knob to bring up the desired character, then push the
Selector Knob OR press the Next button to advance to
the next character in the Program Name. You may enter
up to 15 characters. If you do not require all 15 characters
then simply hold down the Next button to space through
the unneeded characters or press the Selector Knob
and jump to the first Parameter entry screen.
8. Dry Time Entry
Dry Time is the time it takes the table to go from the full
down/open position to the table up/closed position.
This will occur with several pauses in up motion during
the travel to allow the work piece to dry gradually.
The range of values is 00 minutes, 00 seconds, to a
maximum of 99 minutes.
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the time value,
then push the Selector Knob OR press the Next
button to store the parameter.
9. Entry Temperature
Entry Temperature is the temperature at which the table
is closed completely and the temperature rise begins.
The range of values is 25° C (77° F) to a maximum of
980° C (1796° F).
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the temperature
value, then push the Selector Knob OR press the
Next button to store the parameter.
10. Rate Rise
Rate Rise or ramp up, is the number of degrees per
minute the temperature will rise after the table has
closed.
The range of values is 0° C/Minute (0° F) to a
maximum of 100° C/Minute (180° F).
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the heat rate
value, then push the Selector Knob OR press the
Next button to store the parameter.
HEAT RISE
HOLD TIME
COOL
TIME
VACUUM
ENTRY
TIME
Normal Porcelain
*Add/Edit Program *
Enter Program Name
001 –
*Add/Edit Program *
Dry Time 00:03:00
(00:00:00–01:39:00)
*Add/Edit Program *
Entry Temp 400C
(25C – 980C)
*Add/Edit Program *
Rate Rise 40C/M
(00C/M – 100C/M)
Select Program
> 001–
Press Knob = Continue
Select Type
> 1–stage
2–stage
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11. Hold Temperature
Hold Temperature or the top temperature is the final,
highest temperature in a 1-Stage Program, and an
intermediate stopover temperature in a 2-Stage
Program.
The range of values is 400° C (752° F) to a maximum
of 1200° C (2192° F).
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the temperature
value, then push the Selector Knob OR press the
Next button to store the parameter.
12. Hold Time
Hold Time is the length of time the furnace stays at
the top Hold Temperature. If the Program is a 2-Stage
Program, there will be separate Hold Times for both
Hold Temperature 1 and Hold Temperature 2.
The range of values is 00 hours, 00 seconds, to a
maximum of 18 hours.
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the time value,
then push the Selector Knob OR press the Next
button to store the parameter.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE ADDING A 2-STAGE PROGRAM, THE
RATE RISE 2, FOLLOWED BY THE HOLD TEMPERATURE 2,
AND THE HOLD TIME 2 PARAMETERS WILL APPEAR HERE.
IF NOT, THE TABLE DOWN TEMPERATURE WILL APPEAR
NEXT.
13. Program Fusing Adjustment Parameter
IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FUSING ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM
PARAMETER IS SIMILAR TO THE HIGH FUSING ADJUST
AND LOW FUSING ADJUST FUNCTIONS FROM THE SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS MENU IN THAT ANY VALUE ENTERED HERE
WILL EITHER ADD TO, OR SUBTRACT FROM, THE HOLD
TEMPERATURE PARAMETER IN THE PROGRAM. THE
PROGRAM LEVEL FUSE ADJUST PARAMETER ADJUSTS
THE HOLD TEMPERATURE ONLY FOR THE PROGRAM IT
IS ENTERED IN, WHERAS THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS/ HIGH
FUSING ADJUST AFFECTS ALL PROGRAMS WITH A HOLD
TEMPERATURE >800 C AND THE SPECIAL FUNCTIONS/LOW
FUSING ADJUST AFFECTS ALL PROGRAMS <800 C.
Why do you need program fusing adjustments?
The Program level Fusing Adjust is useful for making
minor adjustments to a single, specific Program
without altering the original Program design.
16. Use Argon*
Inert Argon gas may be required for firing or
sintering metals like Titanium to prevent oxidation.
If enabled; any time the table is closed and there is
no vacuum present in the muffle, the argon valve will
open to allow inert argon gas to flow into the muffle.
The default value for Use Argon is NO. If you wish
to use Argon select YES.
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the setting, then
push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to store the parameter.
*Argon is only on the Pro 200 and the option will only
show if it is enabled in the Special Function menu.
All furnaces have individual firing characteristics,
even with identical settings. The Special Functions
High/Low Fusing Adjustment features are useful for
matching the firing characteristics of two furnaces
so that they fire identically.
At the initial Program Addition, you will want to
use the original suggested Program parameters,
until your experience suggests a Program specific
adjustment is indicated.
Select either UNDERFIRES OR OVERFIRES by
rotating the Selector Knob, then push the Selector
Knob OR press the Next button and leave the
default value of 0 Degrees, then push the Selector
Knob OR press the Next button again. You can
come back later and Edit the Program level Fusing
Adjust parameter.
14. Table Down Temperature
The Table Down Temperature is the temperature
at which the table will open after the Hold Time
expires.
The range of values is 25° C (77° F) to a maximum of
the final temperature.
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the temperature
value, then push the Selector Knob OR press the
Next button to store the parameter.
15. Cool Time
The Cool Time parameter specifies the length of
time the table takes to go from the full up position
to the full down position, with several intermediate
pauses along the way.
The range of values is 00 minutes, 00 seconds, to a
maximum of 99 minutes.
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the time value,
then push the Selector Knob OR press the Next
button to store the parameter.
*Add/Edit Program *
Cool Time 00:00:00
(00:00:00–99:00)
*Add/Edit Program *
Hold Time 00:00:30
(00:00:00–99:00)
Add/Edit Program
Fuse Adjust
>No
*Add/Edit Program *
Hold Temp 920C
(400C – 1200C)

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Press Firing Cycle Program
(Pro Press 200 only)
The following procedures describe how to enter a
pressing program:
1. Press the Main Menu button:
2. Select the CHANGE PROGRAM Item and push the
Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
3. Turn the Selector Knob until ADD/EDIT PROGRAM
is displayed.
4. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button.
5. A cursor pointing to the current program number will
be displayed. If there is a name displayed after the
program number this is a pre-existing program which
you may Edit by selecting it.
To Add a program, rotate the Selector 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 may overwrite
the existing program with the new one.
6. Push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
select a program for Addition or Editing. The display
will present the stage type selection as below:
If the program you wish to Add requires only a single
Rate Rise and Hold Temperature, select 1-Stage.
If the program requires an initial Rate Rise and
Hold Temperature, followed by a secondary Rate
Rise and Hold Temperature, select 2-Stage. Push
the Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
select the program type.
7. The display will change as shown below:
17. Use Vacuum
The default value for Use Vacuum is YES.
First, enter the Level of Vacuum desired. This is the value
at which the pump will cut off if you are using Intermittent
Vacuum (See Special Functions selections for choosing
Intermittent or Constant Vacuum) If the value drops more
than 2 cm of mercury lower than the value specified here
during Intermittent Vacuum use, the vacuum pump will
automatically start and run until the programmed Level is
once again reached, then automatically cut off. This will
occur as many times as required.
The range of Vacuum Level settings is 28 cm of mercury
to a maximum of 75 cm of mercury, although pumps
weaken over time and usage. 71 cm of mercury is the
default Level.
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the vacuum value,
then push the Selector Knob OR press the Next
button to store the parameter.
18. Start Vacuum
will be different depending on the values already put
into the program.
• Rate Rise (1) Range: 406 C to 900 C
• Hold Time (1) Range: 0 to 30 Seconds
• Rate Rise 2 (2-Stage Program) Range: 900 C to 1025 C
• Hold Time 2 (2-Stage Program) Range: 0 to 4 Minutes
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the setting, then
push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button
to store the parameter.
19. Release Vacuum
This parameter controls when the vacuum is released,
and either air or argon (If Use Argon = Yes) is allowed
to enter the muffle. The selections are made by
rotating the Selector Knob as in the example below.
The range will be different depending on the values
already put into the program.
• Rate Rise (1) Range: 425 C to 900 C
• Hold Time (1) Range: 0 to 30 Seconds
• Rate Rise 2 (2-Stage Program) Range: 900 C to 1025 C
• Hold Time 2 (2-Stage Program) Range: 6 Seconds to 4 Minutes
• When Table Opens
Rotate the Selector Knob to select the setting, then
push the Selector Knob OR press the Next button to
store the parameter. This is the final parameter. You
will automatically be returned to the Main Menu.
The ^ symbol under the position identifies the current
character being entered. Rotate the Selector Knob
to bring up the desired character, then push the
Selector Knob OR press the Next button to advance
to the next character in the Program Name. You may
enter up to 15 characters. If you do not require all
15 characters then simply continue to press the Next
button until the cursor is all the way to the right side
and the display changes to the one below:
This parameter controls when the vacuum pump
comes on. The selections are made by rotating the
Selector Knob as in the example below. The range
Add/Edit Program
Use Vacuum
>Yes
*Add/Edit Program *
Enter Program Name
001 –
*Add/Edit Program *
Enter Program Name
008 –
Select Type
1–stage
2–stage
> Press