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11
Start-up and Monitoring Mode
When you first turn on the DES-42, wait about two seconds for it to adjust. After the circuits
settle, the control panel displays the version of CPU software and enters Monitoring mode. In
Monitoring mode, the panel’s numeric display area shows the following values:
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The cycle dwell time setting for cycle time A
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The current top platen temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
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The current bottom left platen temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
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The current bottom right platen temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
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The current air line pressure
The DES-42’s control panel enters Monitoring mode on initial start-up and when the machine is
idle. While in Monitoring mode, the control panel displays the current cycle dwell time setting for
cycle time A, current top platen temperature, current bottom left platen temperature, current
bottom right platen temperature, and current air line pressure, as shown in Figure 4-2. Because
the control panel displays the platens’ actual temperatures, it shows room temperature for them
when they are not on. If the machine’s pressure regulator is off, the control panel displays zero (0)
for air line pressure.
While the control panel is in Monitoring mode, you can immediately see any function displayed by
pressing and releasing either the Cycle Time A, Cycle Time B, Top Temp, Bottom Left Temp,
Bottom Right Temp, Air Line PSI, or Cycle Count button.
Caution: If you press the Control Lockout button while the control panel is in Monitoring mode, it
will enter Set Lockout mode. In Set Lockout mode, you can select a three-button
sequence as a code that prevents unauthorized personnel from changing the
parameters. Press Control Lockout again to exit this mode. See Chapter 11,
Setting a
Control Lockout Sequence , for more information.