Section 6. GRADIENT FORMING - STATION
1.1
LEVELLING THE PLATE: A CRITICAL FIRST STEP
1. When you power up the device, the display reads:
GRADIENT STATION v1.03
FRAC GMST
X
Press GMST. After the Gradient Master software has loaded, the display will read:
Reset KNOB to 0 position
Position = 29
Turning the knob until the indicator line is up center (12 o’clock) changes the display to read:
LEVELLING, TURN KNOB
DONE
Find the bubble level in the accessory kit and place it on the center of the plate. Level the unit in two
stages. First, place the level so it runs front-to-back as shown in (A). Adjust the feet under the
corners of the instrument until the level is centered. Next, turn the level so it runs side-to-side as
shown (B).
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Turn the knob clockwise or counter clockwise to level the plate. For slight adjustments, use slight turns
of the knob; for course adjustments, turn further. There is no harm to the motor if the round plate
contacts the top plate. When the round plate is level, press DONE. This is an essential step in
forming gradients because the device uses the levelled plate (0°) to calculate all the tilt angles.
2. Levelling the plate during use. Press the EXIT key until the display shows the Main Menu;
GRADIENT MASTER ver5.3
GRAD SYST
X
Refer to the Gradient Master Manual that follows for the complete directions on gradient forming:
A
B
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