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5. Click on [OK]. The window “Save as” appears.

(Press [ESC] to return to the Program Manager.)

Fig. 6-4

"Save as" window

6. Click in the entry line. The alphanumeric keyboard window appears.

7. Enter the name for the set, and confirm with [Enter].

8. Click the button [Save].

(Press [ESC] to return to the Program Manager without saving the set.)

The message "Successfully saved" appears after the set has been saved. Click [OK] to return to
the Program Manager.

Summary of Contents for AUSTROMAT 624

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions AUSTROMAT 624 644 Version 01 2012 ...

Page 2: ...ramiköfen GmbH We retain the right to assert damages upon the violation of this provision All rights retained especially when a patent has been granted or a utility model has been registered Exclusion of liability Although we have reviewed the contents of this document to determine its correspondence with the described hardware and software some differences may exist We assume no liability for com...

Page 3: ...ditions 15 2 Safety 16 2 1 This section must be read 16 2 2 Organization of the safety instructions 17 2 3 General safety regulations 18 2 3 1 Operating instructions 18 2 3 2 Operation 19 2 3 3 Maintenance and Service 20 2 3 4 Disposal 20 2 4 Risks 21 2 5 Access rights 23 3 Design and functionality 24 3 1 Front of system 24 3 2 Touchscreen and function keys 25 3 2 1 Touchscreen 25 3 2 2 Function k...

Page 4: ...zations 36 4 4 6 Specifying access through a browser or a VNC program 36 4 5 Connect the firing furnace to an individual PC optional 37 4 5 1 Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a browser 37 4 5 2 Operating the firing furnace using a VNC program 38 4 5 3 Selecting access through a browser or a VNC program 39 5 User interface 40 5 1 Basic information 40 5 1 1 Terms 40 5 1 2 Screen ...

Page 5: ...ions 76 5 7 Setup menu 77 5 7 1 System control functions 80 5 7 1 1 Units 80 5 7 1 2 Language 81 5 7 1 3 Date time 82 5 7 1 4 Screen settings 83 5 7 1 5 Network optional 84 5 7 1 6 General code 85 5 7 2 System setting functions 87 5 7 2 1 Furnace ID 87 5 7 2 2 Acoustic signal 89 5 7 2 3 Drying temperature 90 5 7 2 4 Heating settings 91 5 7 2 5 Long term readiness 91 5 7 2 6 Lift settings 92 5 7 3 ...

Page 6: ...ce 112 6 5 2 Heating element 112 6 5 3 Thermocouple temperature calibration 112 6 5 4 Programming and program steps 113 6 5 5 Firing programs 113 6 6 Backing up and restoring firing programs 114 6 6 1 Backup with a USB stick 114 6 6 2 Restore data with a USB stick 116 6 7 Backing up and restoring data 119 6 8 Loading and saving sets 120 6 8 1 Download set from the internal memory 120 6 8 2 Load se...

Page 7: ...ble software options 134 7 6 Software update 137 7 7 Service and Transport 138 8 Storage and disposal 139 8 1 Storage 139 8 2 Disposal 140 8 2 1 Personnel qualifications 140 8 2 2 Legal guidelines 140 8 2 3 Disposal Electrical and electronic materials 141 8 2 4 Disposal Other assemblies and components 141 9 Appendix 142 9 1 Pressures only 644 142 9 2 Vacuum Table 143 9 3 Heating speed 144 9 4 Safe...

Page 8: ...Table Of Contents AUSTROMAT 624 644 8 Operating Instructions Version 01 2012 ...

Page 9: ...ing furnace it is essential that you read 2 Safety to prevent personal injury and property damage Section 3 Design and functionality provides a short description of the firing furnace How to set up and start the firing furnace is described in section 4 Start up Here you will find how to connect the firing furnace to a network or an individual computer The menu control of the firing furnace is desc...

Page 10: ...nstructions is held to be improper and can cause personal injury or property damage We assume no guarantee when the device is improperly used handled or not used according to instructions DEKEMA assumes no liability for damages that are thereby incurred In particular materials may not be heated that may trigger explosions implosions and hazardous or hazardous or flammable gases Proper use also inc...

Page 11: ...ing cable Insulation table and furnace tweezers Instructions for use Packaging material Cardboard boxes Foam material for protecting against impacts Calibration set for calibrating the temperature Ensure that delivery is complete and that the components have not suffered any visible damage in transport If this is not the case please immediately contact your service partner Please store the packagi...

Page 12: ...ion on the rating plate describes the firing furnace and also offers potential customer specific adaptations In all correspondence with DEKEMA please indicate all of the data that is on the rating plate The rating plate is on the back of the firing furnace Fig 1 2 Example of rating plate Rating plate ...

Page 13: ...ons Firing function 52 mm x 36 mm diameter x height Press function 80 mm x 65 mm diameter x height only 644 Weight 17 2 kg for 624 18 3 kg for 644 Pump weight 7 5 kg Electrical supply data NOTE Only use fuses with the indicated lag and nominal current Supply voltage depending on the type rating plate on the rear 230 V 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 120 V 110 125 V AC 50 60 Hz 100 V 95 105 V AC 50 60 Hz Fus...

Page 14: ... delivered vacuum pump is used Power consumption including vacuum pump max 1500 W for 230 V max 1400 W for 120 V max 1450 W for 100 V Firing temperature and pressing temperature only 644 max 1 200 C Only for the 644 firing furnace Pressing path max 26 mm Pressure Approx 30 280 N Interfaces USB interface Network interface optional ...

Page 15: ... otherwise condensation may occur in the electronic components thus causing damage The data for the ambient temperature and humidity are designed for conditions at sea level During operation Temperature 15 C 35 C Humidity max 60 non condensing When not operating and during storage Temperature 10 C 50 C Humidity max 80 non condensing During Transport Temperature 10 C 55 C Humidity max 80 non conden...

Page 16: ... this entire section before you start working with the firing furnace It contains important instructions for your personal safety This section must be read and understood by all persons who work with this firing furnace in any phase of the product life of the AUSTROMAT to prevent damage to persons and or material ...

Page 17: ...k hazard that can cause death or serious bodily injury if it is not avoided WARNING WARNING identifies a potential medium level hazard that can cause death or serious bodily injury if it is not avoided CAUTION CAUTION identifies a low risk hazard that can cause slight or moderate bodily injury or property damage if it is not avoided NOTE A note such as this refers to particularly important informa...

Page 18: ...ighly visible location and be directly accessible You can order of additional copies of the operating instructions from DEKEMA see page 2 Completeness Always use the complete original version of these operating instructions The instructions in the operating instructions contain cross references to other sections containing important information Incomplete copies or copies of individual pages can n...

Page 19: ...can no longer be operated safely immediately unplug it and prevent it from being unintentionally operated Reasons for assuming that the equipment cannot be used safely The error message TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD EXCEEDED Visible damage to the housing or power cable Malfunctions Frequently required fuse changes Long storage in a problematic environment moisture see section 1 6 Safety stickers Safety st...

Page 20: ...erious injury and substantial property damage Always use original replacement parts from DEKEMA see section 7 7 Retrofitting Independent retrofitting and changes that affect the safety of the firing furnace are forbidden 2 3 4 Disposal The operator must carefully dispose of the firing furnace in accordance with regulations He can give it to a licensed private or public collection facility or recyc...

Page 21: ...utside of the unit must always be safe for operation and may never be disabled The connection may never be intentionally severed NOTE Only personnel with electrotechnical training and experience handling devices that operate on mains voltage may perform work on the electrical components WARNING Fire hazard The firing chamber can reach temperatures above 1 000 C during operation Heat sensitive mate...

Page 22: ...ot grasp the lift seat insulation table or firing objects with your bare hands Use suitable tools tweezers to remove the firing objects or wear safety gloves WARNING The firing furnace is heavy When the firing furnace is transported there exists the danger of crushing and the device may become damaged At least two persons must transport the firing furnace Wear safety gloves CAUTION Ceramic dust fr...

Page 23: ...ers of the firing furnace based on their knowledge experience and responsibility The firing furnace normally starts in the Operation menu When General Code is used it starts one level higher level 0 Access levels Description General code level 0 Restricted access to the Setup menu Selecting blocked programs and starting them Edit and create unblocked programs Unlocking the General Codes Operation ...

Page 24: ...olumn 8 User interface with touchscreen 4 Insulation table 9 Pressing column only 644 5 Lift seat with sealing ring The top of the firing furnace contains the firing chamber The firing chamber cover contains ventilation slots for cooling the firing furnace in addition the pressing column is installed in the 644 The area in the bottom of the housing contains the electronic and mechanical furnace co...

Page 25: ...rs etc to operate the touchscreen This will scratch and damage the screen The touchscreen allows you to operate the firing furnace The buttons on the touchscreen are touch sensitive Lightly touch the desired button with your fingertip to execute the associated function Please note After the firing furnace is turned on the control starts This can take approximately 1 minute Only then does the touch...

Page 26: ... computer keyboard Key Name Computer keyboard Description LIFT Up F1 Press once to move the lift upward Press again to stop the lift MEMORY F2 Advances one position forward in the program memory MEMORY F3 Goes back one position in the program memory LIFT Down F4 Press once to move the lift downward Press again to stop the lift ON OFF F9 Stop function Press this to end all current commands On off s...

Page 27: ...rical connection for the vacuum pump 8 Network interface optional The standard equipment on the back of the device comprises The main switch for turning the device on and off Two fuse holders with integrated fuses see section 1 5 the electrical connection socket for the vacuum pump power cable Connection socket for the power cable Connection for vacuum hose Two interfaces USB interface for connect...

Page 28: ...ig 4 1 Packaging symbols 1 Top 5 Do not use hooks 2 Fragile 6 Center of gravity 3 Protect from moisture 7 Lifting point 4 Keep away from heat Unpacking 1 Remove the packaging and keep the packaging material for storing the firing furnace or for later transport 2 Make sure that all of the parts listed in the scope of delivery are in the delivered package see section 1 3 3 Check the delivery for tra...

Page 29: ...must be sufficiently distant from the firing furnace The vents in the firing furnace must not be obstructed to enable the circulation of cooling air A power socket must be close to the device and easily accessible The conditions in the environment at the setup site must meet the requirements in section 1 6 Vacuum pump The setup site of the vacuum pump must meet the following requirements Set up th...

Page 30: ... Ethernet Connect a crossover network cable to the interface on the back of the furnace see section 3 3 5 Plug in the power cable of the firing furnace into a power socket with a ground contact 6 Turn on the firing furnace The control of the firing furnace starts up over a period of about 1 minute The firing furnace performs an internal software and hardware check and the lift moves down automatic...

Page 31: ... the firing furnace is checked The installation routine takes approximately 45 minutes and can be terminated at any time with the ABORT key The installation assistant is started each time the furnace is turned on until the entire installation routine has run once NOTE After the installation routine is finished a message appears on the USB terminal and asks you to close the firing chamber to preven...

Page 32: ...uter and the browser must be a Java enabled see section 4 4 2 Access via a VNC program A VNC program must be installed on your computer see section 4 4 3 3 Set up a permanent IP address for the firing furnace see section 4 4 4 4 Establish access rights for users of the firing furnace see section 4 4 5 5 If desired establish the type of remote access through a browser or VNC program see section 4 4...

Page 33: ...etwork settings and the firing furnace automatically searches an IP address in the Ethernet network 7 After restarting open the Network settings menu 8 Write down the current IP address 4 4 2 Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a browser NOTE To operate the firing furnace using the web interface your browser must be Java capable and the Java application must be activated 1 Open a ...

Page 34: ...r for easily opening the firing furnace control In the browser enter the permanent IP address and start the Java application Wait until the Program Manager is displayed Define the bookmark 4 4 3 Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a VNC program NOTE To use the firing furnace via a VNC a suitable VNC program needs to be installed on the computer 1 Open a VNC program on a computer n...

Page 35: ... IP address in the network 1 Contact your network administrator and have him assign an IP address and subnet mask and gateway address for the firing furnace 2 In the Setup menu open the Network function Setup Network Fig 4 7 Assign permanent IP address 3 Under Default IP address enter the IP address that was assigned to the firing furnace by the network administrator 4 Under Default Subnet mask en...

Page 36: ... 3 Activate the functions Start stop functionality and Function keys via the Web server When opening the firing furnace control through a browser or VNC program the password has to be entered to obtain access to the firing furnace i e the firing furnace is password protected Communicate the password to the persons who are authorized to access the firing furnace NOTE If the password becomes lost co...

Page 37: ... this IP address is no longer valid you have to identify the present default IP address of the firing furnace see section 4 4 1 3 If necessary enter the correct IP address for your computer 4 5 1 Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a browser NOTE To operate the firing furnace using the web interface your browser must be Java capable and the Java application must be activated 1 Ope...

Page 38: ...owser enter the permanent IP address and start the Java application Wait until the Program Manager is displayed Define the bookmark You can now operate the firing furnace using the browser Now set up the authorizations for accessing the firing furnace by the browser see section 4 4 5 4 5 2 Operating the firing furnace using a VNC program NOTE To use the firing furnace via a VNC a suitable VNC prog...

Page 39: ...cessing the firing furnace see section 4 4 5 4 5 3 Selecting access through a browser or a VNC program You can now operate the firing furnace using either a browser or the VNC program In the Setup menu open the Network function Setup Network see 5 7 1 5 Operation using a browser Deactivate the VNC function Operation using a VNC program Activate the VNC function NOTE The change to the VNC function ...

Page 40: ...irst program memory for most firing furnaces Program parameter XE Firing parameters The individual values within a program are termed the program parameters or firing parameters Program parameters are for example the starting temperature drying time and closing time Program type The AUSTROMAT allows you to use different types of firing programs Easy Professional Classic and Press programs The firi...

Page 41: ... status of the function Green field The function is active Gray field The function is deactivated Option field Option fields allow you a single distinct selection Make a selection by clicking the desired option Drop down list Select the desired list entry as follows Click the entry to open the complete selection list Place the cursor on the desired entry and click on it The list closes and the sel...

Page 42: ...ers the following values are automatically displayed in the numeric keyboard ActValue shows the currently set value Min shows the smallest permissible value minimum Max shows the highest permissible value maximum Entering the value Enter the desired value Click Enter to close your entry The value is accepted when it lies within the valid range The numeric keyboard window is closed Terminating an e...

Page 43: ... firing programs The keyboard automatically appears when the firing window control expects text to be entered Fig 5 2 Alphanumeric keyboard window Entering text Enter the desired text Click Enter to close your entry The alphanumeric keyboard window is closed Terminating an entry Click ESC to terminate the entry An entered text is not accepted The alphanumeric keyboard window is closed ...

Page 44: ... Keyboard window for the classic editor Editing the command line Click Edit to edit the command line The text appears blue Use the cursor keys to edit the command line at the desired place The existing commands are normally overwritten Click Insert to insert commands Click Enter to close your entry The classic keyboard window is closed Terminating an entry Click ESC to terminate the entry An enter...

Page 45: ... furnace was used or if a program has been selected the probable duration or remaining time of the program The current menu in this case the Program Manager A lock indicates that a program is protected by the general code The status of the firing furnace Wait The firing furnace is in wait mode Run A program is being processed program is running Edit A program is being edited program editor Error T...

Page 46: ...ger example Display area The display area of the Program Manager includes the following elements The program list shows all of the firing programs in the loaded set The left column No shows the program number The middle column Program shows the program name A lock indicates that a program is protected by the general code for example see Fig 5 21 The right column Type shows the program type Scroll ...

Page 47: ...rwritten GO TO Opens the numeric keyboard window so that you can select a program by its number Right function bar The buttons in the right function bar refer to individual firing programs NOTE Programs that are protected by the general code cannot be deleted or overwritten see also the section5 7 1 6 Copy Copies the selected program Procedure Select the desired program source Click on copy Select...

Page 48: ...program is selected and can be copied inserted or deleted Bottom function bar The buttons in the bottom function bar refer to individual firing programs Program selection Opens the program display see section 5 4 for the selected program Page Down Scrolls one page down in the Program Manager You can also use the scroll bar Page Up Scrolls one page up in the Program Manager You can also use the scr...

Page 49: ... section 5 4 1 Program display for professional programs see section 5 4 2 Program display for classic programs see section 5 4 3 Only the 644 pressing furnace Program display for pressing programs see section 5 4 4 5 4 1 Easy programs The following illustration shows a typical program display for easy programs Fig 5 6 Program display for easy programs example The display is divided into three par...

Page 50: ...rd window so that you can select a program by its number Images Opens a window for selecting a picture see section 5 4 6 Save Saves the program Edit program Opens the program editor to change the firing parameters see section 5 6 Sleep Click on the button to activate and deactivate sleep mode An LED within the button indicates that the function is active see also the section5 5 5 Only operate the ...

Page 51: ...1 5 4 2 Professional programs The following illustration shows a typical program display for professional programs Fig 5 7 Program display for professional programs example The program display for professional programs corresponds to the one for easy programs see section 5 4 1 ...

Page 52: ...phic Representation Graphically represents the program progress You can find a description of the diagram in section 5 4 5 Note that a table with firing parameters for classic programs is not available The firing parameters are displayed and edited in the command line Command line Shows the individual program steps with the firing program in CVTL syntax Click on the command line to open the progra...

Page 53: ...he section 5 5 The Start program button is automatically replaced by the Abort program button after the program starts Cancel Program Prematurely terminates a running program The Cancel program button is then automatically replaced by the Start program button After a program is canceled the heating system turns off and the firing furnace cools down The firing number is not increased during firing ...

Page 54: ...ction bar Information line Displays the program number and name Entry mask with firing parameters The table contains the entry fields for the respective program steps with the firing parameters Each line corresponds to a program step The program steps are executed sequentially from top to bottom The first column contains the name of the program step The second column indicates the temperature at w...

Page 55: ...unction is active see also the section 5 5 5 Only operate the firing furnace under supervision Start Program Starts the program see also section 5 5 The Start program button is automatically replaced by the Abort program button after the program starts Cancel Program Prematurely terminates a running program The Cancel program button is then automatically replaced by the Start program button After ...

Page 56: ...eld graphic and a function bar Graphic Representation The graphic display shows the progress of the program and contains the following elements The vertical axis shows the temperature and pressure The horizontal axis shows the time The cursor shows the momentary position time in the program The diagram shows the progress of the program as a colored curve The temperature over time and pressure at t...

Page 57: ...ographs of sample firings The screen page offers a simplified functionality for selecting and viewing a picture as in Windows Explorer To overwrite the pictures you can use the FTP functionality see section 5 7 4 6 or a USB stick Fig 5 11 Program Manager Pictures The Screen is divided into tables that list all the pictures in the selected directory and the function bar Table The table provides the...

Page 58: ...sired picture Buttons in the function bar FTP Server Login Optional functionality Open the FTP Server Login to access an externally linked FTP server see section 5 7 4 6 Folder up Moves one level up in the directory structure ESC Ends picture selection and switches to the normal program display see sections 5 4 1 to 5 4 4 ...

Page 59: ...cted only the 644 All the parameters that are still open after the program has ended remain active after the program is over They only loose their validity when the firing furnace is switched to wait mode by pressing the ON OFF key or when they are deactivated or replaced with new parameters such as program procedure The program steps are executed in the specified sequence in the input mask see se...

Page 60: ...sure builds The muffle is pressed with the set pressure level 4 approx 20 kg Step 4 Press 2 00 min holding period for pressure Step 5 End of program The lift moves downward The firing number is automatically increased by one The acoustic signal sounds see section 5 7 2 2 The standby temperature for the next firing is assumed The meaning of the individual program steps will be discussed in the foll...

Page 61: ...ature The closed firing chamber is heated up from the preheating temperature to the firing temperature at the entered rate When the firing temperature is reached the firing object is subjected to the firing temperature for the holding period Cooling Starting from the firing temperature the cooling temperature is approached and held for the holding time The firing chamber may be open The cooling te...

Page 62: ...pecified holding time Temperature 1 The closed firing chamber is heated up to temperature 1 from preheating temperature at the specified heat up rate 1 When temperature 1 is reached the firing object is subjected to temperature 1 for the specified holding time Temperature 2 Starting from temperature 1 temperature 2 is activated at the specified heat up rate 2 and held for holding time 2 The firing...

Page 63: ...g chamber is closed End temperature The closed firing chamber is heated up from the start temperature to the end temperature at the specified increase rate When the end temperature is reached the firing object is subjected to the end temperature for the holding period Pressing time The muffle is pressed at the set pressure over the pressing time Click the Auto button to activate automated shorteni...

Page 64: ...turned off The firing furnace cools to the firing chamber temperature of 100 C and then closes The firing chamber continues to cool The screen saver is activated after a set period see section 5 7 1 4 Ending Sleep mode Sleep mode is ended by pressing any key The following actions automatically occur The lift moves to the bottom position L0 The furnace heats to the start temperature The message Lon...

Page 65: ...ing Furthermore you can edit parameters while a firing program in progress However you can only edit the values of the program steps that have not been processed yet When editing a firing program note the following The keyboard windows are described in sections 5 1 3 5 1 4 and 5 1 5 An entered value must be confirmed by pressing Enter Otherwise the entry or changed value has no effect Incorrect va...

Page 66: ...ay appears see section 5 4 Click on Edit program An LED within the button indicates that the program editor is active The editable parameters are green In addition the Edit status is displayed in the information bar Click on a parameter field to edit it The corresponding keyboard window is automatically opened Closing the program editor Click Save to save the changes Click on Edit program A green ...

Page 67: ...on 3 4 00 00 99 59 VAC level hold 0 100 5 00 00 99 59 Tab 5 6 Permissible value range of the program steps for easy programs 1 maximum rise for input 0 C min 2 cooling temperature predefined as 90 of firing temperature 3 relaxation temperature predefined as 65 of firing temperature 4 cooling relaxation temperature is activated as quickly as possible opening of firing chamber 5 The appendix contain...

Page 68: ...ram display appears see section 5 4 Click on Edit program An LED within the button indicates that the program editor is active The editable parameters are green In addition the Edit status is displayed in the information bar Click on a parameter field to edit it The corresponding keyboard window is automatically opened Closing the program editor Click Save to save the changes Click on Edit program...

Page 69: ...0 100 6 00 00 99 59 Tab 5 7 Permissible value range of the program steps for easy programs 1 Temperature 1 corresponds to the firing temperature in easy programs 2 Temperature 2 corresponds to cooling in easy programs but it can also be higher than temperature 1 3 Temperature 3 corresponds to relaxation in easy programs but it can also be higher than temperatures 1 and 2 4 Temperature 1 is higher ...

Page 70: ...eyboard window click on Edit when you want to change an existing command line Note that the commands are normally overwritten Click Insert to insert commands The command line shows the commands in the sequence in which they are processed However you will need a bit of practice as well as an understanding of ceramics and firing techniques to program with the CVTL commands Closing the program editor...

Page 71: ...am memory number Command connector connects two commands Temperature rises lift rises press time shortening and active cooling are possible V Cxxxx Temperature rise temperature firing chamber T0xx Cxxxx defines a temperature ramp in the firing chamber by means of a temperature gradient T defines the ramp in C min C defines the end temperature in C in the firing chamber Temperature rise time firing...

Page 72: ... Hint You can string several time commands in a sequence for example to ensure a safety press time The pressure remains steady between the time commands and does not drop You can also work with different pressures if you set additional press commands between the times You can also apply pressure without a vacuum Active cooling V Cxxxx defines quick cooling when the firing chamber is slightly opene...

Page 73: ...gram and click Selected program The program display appears see section 5 4 Click on Edit program An LED within the button indicates that the program editor is active The editable parameters are green In addition the Edit status is displayed in the information bar Click on a parameter field to edit it The corresponding keyboard window is automatically opened Closing the program editor Click Save t...

Page 74: ...erature 100 700 End temperature 700 1200 0 MAX 1 00 00 99 59 Pressing time Auto 2 00 00 99 59 Pressure level 0 7 3 Tab 5 8 Permissible value range of the program steps for easy programs 1 maximum rise for input 0 C min 2 Automatic press time shortening 3 The appendix contains a table with the pressures For programming examples go to the download area of the DEKEMA website http www dekema com ...

Page 75: ...ion 5 6 1 Select Professional when you want to create a professional program see section 5 6 2 Select Classic when you want to create a classic program see section 5 6 3 Only the 644 pressing furnace Select Press when you want to create a press program see section 5 6 4 3 Click on OK The program display for the selected program type appears 4 Click the field for the program name The alphanumeric k...

Page 76: ...icated by the respective manufacturer are transferred to the programs These quantities depend on the conditions of use such as the size and material of the firing tray or soft firing cushion the size and weight of the fired object or the firing oven used when the ceramic manufacturer was determining the firing parameters To obtain the best firing results DEKEMA recommends that you carry out a samp...

Page 77: ...enance programs and to record data The Setup menu can be opened by clicking on the Setup function key in the Program Manager It is accessible to laboratory users if not blocked by the supplier for a specific customer Fig 5 14 Setup menu Buttons SERVICE Opens the Service menu The Service menu is only available when you are authorized for level 2 see section 2 5 ESC Return to the Program Manager see...

Page 78: ...ensaver is activated after an entry is made 5 7 1 4 Network Option Network settings for the firing furnace 5 7 1 5 General code Access levels for the firing furnace 5 7 1 6 Settings for the firing furnace Furnace ID Enter the furnace ID 5 7 2 1 Acoustic signal Set the acoustic signal at the end of the program 5 7 2 2 Drying temperature Setting the temperature for drying 5 7 2 3 Heating settings De...

Page 79: ...racing Protects sensitive components in the firing chamber during transportation 5 7 3 5 Data recording and transfer Printer Specifies a printer for the firing furnace 5 7 4 1 Quality management Option Determines if a QM report is displayed after a program 5 7 4 2 Diagnostic data Shows the diagnostic data that is created by the check program 5 7 4 3 Login data Option Defines the authorizations to ...

Page 80: ...t unit is marked Fig 5 15 Setup Units Buttons OK Accepts the settings and switches back to the Setup menu Select unit Click on the relevant unit An LED within the button indicates that the related unit is selected Temperature Choose C or F Fahrenheit Conversion formula TF TC x 1 8 32 or TF 9 5 TC 32 Vacuum optional only for vacuum ovens Select mbar hPa and conversion formula 1 mbar 1 hPa Only the ...

Page 81: ... appears for selecting the language of the user interface The option field identifies the currently set language Fig 5 16 Setup Language Buttons OK Accepts the settings and switches back to the Setup menu ESC Closes the window and switches back to the Setup menu The changes will not be saved Select language Click on the option field for the desired language ...

Page 82: ...e settings and switches back to the Setup menu Change date time You can change the date and time as follows Click on the date or time The numeric keyboard window appears Enter the desired date or time Select the date format With this button you can choose the European or American format for the date and time An LED within the button indicates that the American date format is active European format...

Page 83: ...akes the screen go dark after the device has not been used for a while less power consumption and longer screen life When you press any key or touch the touchscreen the original display appears The screensaver starts after the indicated time without an entry inactivity of the entry device Change this time as follows Click on the time The numeric keyboard window appears Enter the desired time Activ...

Page 84: ... displayed Fig 5 19 Setup Network Buttons OK Accepts the settings and switches back to the Setup menu ESC Closes the window and switches back to the Setup menu The changes will not be saved Change IP address Change an address as follows Click on the corresponding address The alphanumeric keyboard window appears Please note The current IP address cannot be edited In the keyboard window click on Edi...

Page 85: ...umbers protected by the general code are not available as targets for copying Program Manager The functionality in the Setup menu is strongly restricted Activate general code In the Setup menu click the General code button The alphanumeric keyboard window appears Enter the password for the general code The following General code window appears Fig 5 20 General code window Buttons OK Accepts the se...

Page 86: ...rogram is protected Fig 5 21 Lock symbol for protected programs Deactivate general code In the Setup menu click the General code button The alphanumeric keyboard window appears Enter the password for the general code The general code is deactivated Change protected programs Change the protected program memories when the general code is activated as follows Deactivate the general code Reactivate th...

Page 87: ...d software versions Fig 5 22 Setup Furnace ID Buttons OK Accepts the settings and switches back to the Setup menu Options Opens a window and displays the options that are activated deactivated for your firing furnace Refer to Fig 5 23 Change furnace ID To prevent confusing firing furnaces from each other for example when printing records an individual ID can be entered for each firing furnace Clic...

Page 88: ... or a network See also sections 5 7 4 2 and 6 10 Requirement The DB option is activated JAVA Remote access to the firing furnace using a Java enabled browser See also sections 5 7 1 5 and 4 4 Requirement The DB option is activated VNC Remote access to the firing furnace using a a VNC program virtual network client See also sections 5 7 1 5 and 4 4 Requirement The DB option is activated FTP S FTP s...

Page 89: ...current signal is displayed Fig 5 24 Setup Acoustic signal Buttons OK Accepts the settings and switches back to the Setup menu Test The selected signal sounds for a test Select acoustic signal There are six default acoustic signals you can select that each consist of individual tones The duration in seconds and number of tones varies from 1 to 9 Click on the appropriate button to select the desire...

Page 90: ...g temperature is displayed Fig 5 25 Setup Dry temperature Buttons OK Accepts the settings and switches back to the Setup menu Change drying temperature The approximate drying temperature near the firing object applies to all the firing programs Change the drying temperature if your firing tests indicate that the temperature setting seems too low or too high Click the temperature field The numeric ...

Page 91: ...g furnace Change the maximum rise rate as follows Click the temperature field The numeric keyboard window appears Enter the desired value A table with the maximum heating speeds can be found in the appendix see section 9 3 5 7 2 5 Long term readiness When the function Long term readiness is turned on you can turn on the Sleep mode of the firing furnace in the Program Manager see section 5 5 5 Fig ...

Page 92: ...y clean cause the plunger to stick to the ceramic plate The plunger can then fall out of the firing chamber during cooling To prevent burns we recommend moving the lift to the safe position after pressing and checking if the plunger and muffle are on the press table Click the button to move the lift to the save position after pressing is over An LED within the button indicates that the function is...

Page 93: ... firings the firing oven displays a recommendation on the screen to start the self check program In the Setup menu click the Check program button The following window appears for starting the check program Fig 5 29 Setup Check program Buttons Start Starts the check program duration approximately 20 minutes ESC Closes the window and switches back to the Setup menu Start the program Click on Start T...

Page 94: ...ring duration approximately 20 minutes depending on the end temperature ESC Closes the window and switches back to the Setup menu Change end temperature Click the temperature field The numeric keyboard window appears Enter the desired temperature Start the program Click on Start The Cleaning firing window is displayed as long as the program is running You can terminate the program at any time when...

Page 95: ... value is shown Fig 5 31 Setup Temperature calibration Buttons Start Starts temperature calibration ESC Closes the window and switches back to the Setup menu The changes will not be saved Calibrate temperature The procedure for calibrating the temperature is in section 7 2 You can terminate the program at any time when you click the Stop button A safety query appears and asks if you really want to...

Page 96: ... test button The following window appears to perform the tightness test Fig 5 32 Setup Seal test Buttons Start Starts the tightness test ESC Closes the window and switches back to the Setup menu The changes will not be saved Start the program Click on Start The Tightness test window is displayed as long as the program is running You can terminate the program at any time when you click the Stop but...

Page 97: ...an and check all the components of the vacuum system replace the seals and hoses if necessary and repeat the tightness test NOTE Always coat the sealing ring on the lift seat O ring with talcum powder after cleaning so that the lift seat does not hold to the firing furnace housing 5 7 3 5 Transport safety lock NOTE Before transporting Let the firing furnace and insulation table cool off Remove the...

Page 98: ... The following printer settings window appears Fig 5 34 Setup Printer Buttons OK Closes the window and switches back to the Setup menu Communication Specifies the interface for the printer drop down list Printer type In the printer type fields you can specify the printer drop down list for example to print out record data TCP IP settings Settings for a network printer ...

Page 99: ... starting with the last one Last file The name of the QM file of the last run firing program USB record Click this button to activate or deactivate the recording of data to an external USB stick An LED within the button indicates that the function is active The QM files are additionally updated on the USB stick USB record QM information Click on the button to display the QM information after each ...

Page 100: ...e connected and set up see section 5 7 4 1 ESC Closes the window and switches back to the Setup menu The diagnostic data are created by the check program and saved in a diagnostic file see section 5 7 3 1 The values and interpretation of the diagnosis data are important for the service personnel For remote diagnosis you can output the diagnostic file on the screen or send it by e mail see page 2 T...

Page 101: ...rogram the control of the firing furnace The password is defined in the HTML access window This password must be entered in the browser on the computer to obtain access to the firing furnace see also the section 4 4 In the Setup menu click the Login data button The following HTML access window appears Fig 5 37 Setup Login data Buttons OK Accepts the settings and switches back to the Setup menu Pas...

Page 102: ...eys for the furnace commands An LED within the button indicates that the function is active 5 7 4 5 Backup Recovery NOTE For reasons of data safety and to prevent the loss of firing oven data it is recommendable to regularly back up all your data In the Setup menu click the Backup Recovery button The following window for backing up and recovering data appears Fig 5 38 Setup Backup Recovery Buttons...

Page 103: ... not accidentally overwrite the backed up data Restoring data Follow the instructions under Recover in the Backup Recovery window 1 Insert the USB stick with the backed up data into the USB port in the back of the firing furnace 2 Click on Recovery Start All the data of the firing furnace operating system software set parameters and firing programs are restored 3 Wait until an acknowledgment beep ...

Page 104: ... them while the program is running In the Setup menu click the FTP Server Login button The following window for accessing an FTP server appears Fig 5 39 Setup FTP Server Login Buttons ESC Closes the window and switches back to the Setup menu User name User name for your access the FTP server Click on the User name entry field The alphanumeric keyboard window appears Enter your user name Password P...

Page 105: ... data user name password IP address are correct Proceed as follows to connect the firing furnace to an FTP server 1 Enter the user name for your FTP access 2 Enter the password for your FTP access 3 Enter the associated IP address of the FTP server 4 Click Login to establish the connection between the firing furnace and FTP server When you want to terminate the connection reclick Login ...

Page 106: ... the back of the firing furnace The control of the firing furnace starts up over a period of about 1 minute The firing furnace performs an internal software and hardware check and the lift moves down automatically Or On off switch in standby mode next to the touchscreen if the firing furnace is already in standby mode The firing furnace is ready for use Make sure that the insulating table is mount...

Page 107: ...s tweezers to remove the firing objects or wear safety gloves Mounting the firing object Place the firing object on the firing tray and place the firing tray in the middle of the insulation table When positioning the firing object and firing tray ensure that no parts jut out over the edge of the insulation table There is a danger of damaging the firing object and thermal insulation material when c...

Page 108: ...ould hinder the lift movement Also do not attempt to manually stop or accelerate the lift 5 While the program is running you can stop the program by clicking Cancel program 6 3 2 With web interface optional NOTE This functionality is available as an option The options that are enabled for your firing furnace can be found in the menu Setup Furnace ID Options see section 5 7 2 1 You can find informa...

Page 109: ...You can find information on enabling options in section 7 5 NOTE To use the firing furnace via a VNC a suitable VNC program needs to be installed on the computer The VNC function of the firing furnace must be activated section 5 7 1 5 Start the VNC program 1 Start the VNC program on the computer 2 Enter the IP address for the firing furnace and the password see section 4 4 3 The Program Manager op...

Page 110: ... become familiar with the operation of the firing furnace The arrows in the diagram indicate how to get from one menu item to another The individual menus are described in section 5 Service Data log Maintenance programs Furnace settings System control Setup Starting programs Editing programs Selecting programs Managing programs Program manager Information Switch on furnace Fig 6 2 Operating layout...

Page 111: ...ular program end The lift moves down The firing number is automatically increased A log file for the firing is created and printed if a printer is configured Classic programs are freely programmable The firing furnace only executes the commands that are in the program An acoustic signal sounds after a regular program end The firing number is automatically increased A log file for the firing is cre...

Page 112: ...fore switching off the furnace to avoid unnecessary condensation in the firing furnace 6 5 2 Heating element The heating elements are wear sensitive parts whose service life depends on how much it is used Running the check program regularly makes it easier to identify the correct time to replace a heating element Another way of identifying heating element wear is visual inspection Look into the op...

Page 113: ...ve the firing goods out of the hot firing chamber Since the firing chamber then cools the fired materials are subjected to less radiated heat than corresponds to the cooling temperature To offset this effect the lift moves up slightly closer to the hot firing chamber When the firing chamber has reached cooling temperature the lift should be completely at the top and the firing chamber should be cl...

Page 114: ...cedure to back up the current program list set on a USB stick 1 Insert a USB stick into the USB port in the back of the firing furnace 2 Open the Program Manager 3 Click the button Transfer set The Select type of transmission window opens Fig 6 3 Program Manager Transfer set 4 To back up the data select the transmission type Save to USB stick Load from the Internet downloads a set from the Dekema ...

Page 115: ... Manager Fig 6 4 Save as window 6 Click in the entry line The alphanumeric keyboard window appears 7 Enter the name for the set and confirm with Enter 8 Click the button Save Press ESC to return to the Program Manager without saving the set The message Successfully saved appears after the set has been saved Click OK to return to the Program Manager ...

Page 116: ...set 4 To restore the data select the transmission type Load from USB stick Load from the Internet downloads a set from the Dekema website Only available when connected to the FTP server Load from FTP server downloads a set from the FTP server Only available when connected to the FTP server Load to FTP server saves a set on the FTP server Load from USB stick uploads a set from the inserted USB stic...

Page 117: ...ring program input window Fig 6 7 Program Manager Compile firing programs 9 Select the desired firing program in the external set and click one of the following buttons Shift Corresponds to the Shift key on a keyboard This allows you to select associated blocks in the external set Click the first desired program beginning of the block Press Shift Click the last desired program end of the block All...

Page 118: ... current set starting at the selected program number A query appears and asks if you want to overwrite the existing programs in the current set Confirm the query to insert the firing programs Select all Selects the firing programs of the external set ESC Returns to the Program Manager The message Successfully loaded appears after the set has been loaded Click OK to return to the Program Manager ...

Page 119: ... or restore all the data for the firing furnace control saved operating systems software set parameters and firing programs with the backup recovery function the Setup menu see section 5 7 4 5 NOTE For reasons of data safety and to prevent the loss of firing oven data it is recommendable to regularly back up all your data ...

Page 120: ...furnace 1 Open the Program Manager 2 Click the button Load set The Set Manager window appears Fig 6 8 Set Manager window 3 Select the desired set 4 Click on Load Press ESC to return to the Program Manager without loading the set 5 The Program Manager displays the Load set window Continue as described in section 6 6 2 The message Successfully loaded appears after the set has been loaded Click OK to...

Page 121: ... Choose transmission method window select the option Load from FTP server 6 8 4 Download set from the Internet optional NOTE This functionality is available as an option The options that are enabled for your firing furnace can be found in the menu Setup Furnace ID Options see section 5 7 2 1 You can find information on enabling options in section 7 5 Use the following procedure to download a set f...

Page 122: ...et Manager window appears and shows you the manufacturer specific sets for you firing furnace Fig 6 11 Set Manager window 8 Select the desired set 9 Click on Load Press ESC to return to the Program Manager without loading the set 10 The Program Manager displays the Load set window Continue as described in section 6 6 2 The message Successfully loaded appears after the set has been loaded Click OK ...

Page 123: ...ck OK to return to the Program Manager 6 8 6 Saving a set on a USB stick The procedure for saving a set on a USB stick is described in section 6 6 1 6 8 7 Save a set on an FTP server optional NOTE This functionality is available as an option The options that are enabled for your firing furnace can be found in the menu Setup Furnace ID Options see section 5 7 2 1 You can find information on enablin...

Page 124: ... Start Windows Explorer on the computer 2 In the address line of Windows Explorer enter the IP address of the firing furnace http 192 168 2 109 in the following example and press the Enter key Fig 6 13 Enter the IP address in Windows Explorer example NOTE For immediate access you can enter the complete FTP address for the firing furnace An FTP address such as ftp ftp_username ftp_PWD IP_address is...

Page 125: ...ter your user name for FTP access TV firing furnace Enter the corresponding FTP password Fig 6 15 Enter username and password 6 Click on Login 7 After you have logged in Windows Explorer shows the memory of the firing furnace Fig 6 16 Memory of the firing furnace in Windows Explorer 8 You can move delete etc files in Windows Explorer as usual ...

Page 126: ...6 Operation AUSTROMAT 624 644 126 Operating Instructions Version 01 2012 Close Windows Explorer when you no longer need FTP access to the firing furnace ...

Page 127: ... section 7 5 6 10 1 QM logs The AUSTROMAT allows you to log a completed firing program for quality assurance documentation The log is internally fixed and cannot be changed by the user The log monitors and documents the progress of the set program especially the target and actual values of the Firing parameters as well as fluctuations in temperature during the holding periods only when the firing ...

Page 128: ... X DREAM for example by double clicking the program name X DREAM_v20 exe The following window offers an example Fig 6 18 Example of X DREAM For additional information please contact DEKEMA see section 7 7 6 10 3 OPC optional NOTE The requirements for using OPC are OPC is installed on the computer the firing furnace is configured for a network connection the firing furnace is configured for access ...

Page 129: ...ey should only be performed by authorized professionals NOTE After the ceramic furnace has been restored to operation check for safety Federal Republic of Germany VDE 0701 International According to the legal requirements of your own country 7 1 Care NOTE Before each maintenance and service task Read section 2 Safety In particular be aware of the hazards listed in section 2 4 Clean the housing and...

Page 130: ...time after approximately six months An internal monitoring program notifies you when you should calibrate the firing furnace temperature Make sure that the heating element and thermocouple are not damaged Only use the DEKEMA calibration set that is for the specific furnace This consists of a curved silver wire and a white ceramic firing tray For calibration always use the insulation table even wit...

Page 131: ...er wire 1 Effective temperature too low Increase CCF by approximately 5 2 Effective temperature okay 3 Effective temperature a bit too high Lower CCF by approximately 3 4 Effective temperature too high Lower CCF by approximately 5 5 Approach the correct setting of the CCF in small steps of approximately two to three points such as 1004 to 1006 By increasing the CCF you increase the firing temperat...

Page 132: ...5 7 3 1 Results of the check program The results of the self check are saved in a diagnosis file see section 5 7 4 3 If the diagnostic data reveal that a firing program may not be able to be processed correctly then the AUSTROMAT automatically points this out when a firing program is started This is the case for example when the heating element is too old and you want to reach a firing temperature...

Page 133: ...ized professionals see section 7 7 Over time the heating element wears out from use This can have a negative influence on your firing results For this reason change the heating element at the proper time If the self check program is run regularly see section 7 3 a recommendation will be displayed when the heating element wear exceeds the permissible limit Follow the accompanying installation and s...

Page 134: ...nections LAN WLAN Section 4 4 Section 4 5 Section 5 7 1 5 Section 5 7 4 4 Section 6 8 4 Operating the firing furnace via a browser Section 4 4 2 Section 4 5 1 Section 6 3 2 Operating the firing furnace via a VNC program Section 4 4 3 Section 4 5 3 Section 6 3 3 FTP data transfer from the firing furnace Section 6 8 7 FTP data transfer to the firing furnace Section 5 7 4 6 Section 6 8 3 Section 6 9 ...

Page 135: ...tion 5 7 2 1 Enable a software option Requirement The enabling code for the software option To enable the software functions proceed as follows 1 Open the Setup menu 2 Click the Furnace ID button The Furnace ID window opens Fig 7 3 Furnace ID window 3 Click on Options The Options window opens Fig 7 4 Options menu 4 Click on the button for the software option not activated for which you have receiv...

Page 136: ...ructions Version 01 2012 Fig 7 5 Input window for the enabling code example 5 Enter the correct enabling code in the CODE field and click OK The button for the option is activated in the Options window The corresponding function is available for the firing furnace ...

Page 137: ...Software update Contact DEKEMA to update the software program for your firing furnace An update can be obtained in the following ways by mail on a thumb drive by e mail Both means of delivery come with detailed step by step instructions to install the program update on paper or in a PDF file ...

Page 138: ...ior firing results Contact the responsible service partner if you need to replace wearing parts or if the firing furnace needs to further repairs Spare parts Only use original DEKEMA parts for servicing and maintaining the firing furnace Contact your service partner or contact DEKEMA directly Manufacturer address Please direct any questions for the manufacturer to the following address DEKEMA Dent...

Page 139: ... firing chamber open after turning it off Proceed as follows 1 Turn the firing furnace off and let it cool to room temperature Note that the device needs several hours to cool down 2 Turn the firing furnace on and move the insulation table up to close the firing chamber 3 Turn the device off and fold the power cable from the plug Storage Requirements The firing furnace may only be stored in the or...

Page 140: ... of or recycle their own waste are subject to official approval and inspection Under certain circumstances they can be freed from the approval requirement if they take the requirements of environment protection into account These companies are subjected to a reporting requirement You can find out more information at the responsible office for environmental protection Environmental protection requi...

Page 141: ...c materials Electrical and electronic materials can negatively influence the environment Do not treat electrical and electronic trails as unsorted garbage Collect old electrical and electronic devices separately 8 2 4 Disposal Other assemblies and components The components of the AUSTROMAT are composed of the following materials Metals and alloys Aluminum housing cover panels etc Copper cooling pl...

Page 142: ...applies to the AUSTROMAT 644 pressing furnace Entry for Corresponding guide value for Pressing programs Classic programs Pressure Force 0 L90 Contact Pressure 1 L91 108 N 11 kg 2 L92 137 N 14 kg 3 L93 167 N 17 kg 4 L94 196 N 20 kg 5 L95 226 N 23 kg 6 L96 255 N 26 kg 7 L97 280 N 28 kg Tab 9 1 Pressures at different lift positions ...

Page 143: ...rofessional p ressing programs Classic programs 0 V0 0 0 969 14 0 10 V1 52 0 75 917 13 3 20 V2 153 2 2 816 11 8 30 V3 264 3 8 705 10 2 40 V4 365 5 3 604 8 7 50 V5 472 6 8 497 7 2 60 V6 577 8 3 392 5 7 70 V7 685 9 9 284 4 1 80 V8 793 11 5 176 2 5 90 V9 minimum switching point 866 12 5 103 1 5 100 V9 maximum 45 s after V9 minimum 934 13 5 35 0 51 Tab 9 2 Pressures of the different vacuum levels 1 Di...

Page 144: ...700 C approx 140 C min 700 800 C approx 120 C min 800 900 C approx 100 C min 900 1000 C approx 80 C min 1000 1100 C approx 60 C min 1100 1200 C approx 40 C min 600 1200 C ave of approx 100 C min Tab 9 3 Maximum heating speed temperature rise rate 9 4 Safety data sheets The relevant safety data sheets for the AUSTROMAT firing oven are on the following pages For Kerform material see section 9 4 1 ...

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Page 153: ...gram 50 53 55 Electrical shock 21 Enabling code 136 End temperature 63 Entering text 43 Entering the value 42 Environmental protection requirements 140 ERP system 128 Error messages 132 Ethernet 27 32 Fire hazard 21 Firing parameters 50 54 113 Firing temperature 61 Firing tray 113 FTP access 124 FTP address 124 FTP link 124 FTP Server 104 FTP C 88 FTP S 88 Function bar 45 Function keys 102 Furnace...

Page 154: ...rofitting 20 Safety data sheets 22 144 Safety information 17 Save 50 52 55 Save energy 112 Save set 47 Scope of delivery 11 Screen setting 83 Screensaver 83 Scroll bar 46 SDS See Safety data sheets Seal test 96 Sealing ring 129 Select all 118 Select program 47 Self check program 93 Sequence 53 56 Service partners 138 Set 40 Setup 77 Setup site 29 Shift 48 117 Silver wire 131 Sleep mode 64 Software...

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