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5. Operation and configuration
5.1 Introduction to the operation
The Programat CS is equipped with a graphical display with back-
lighting. By means of the enter keys and the command keys (B), the
furnace may be programmed and controlled.
5.2 Explanation of key functions
– Settings key (78)
After pressing the ‚Settings‘ key, the settings of the furnace can
be displayed and/or changed one after the other.
– Information key (81)
After pressing the ‚Information‘ key, the information about the
furnace can be displayed one after the other.
– Cursor keys (79, 80)
By pressing the cursor keys in the stand-by mode, the program
can be changed.
The cursor keys can be used to browse through the settings and/
or information. In the list of parameters, the current cursor posi-
tion is indicated by an illuminated (non-blinking) frame around
the numerical value.
– – / + keys (76, 77)
Changing the settings or entry of a numerical value are carried
out using the –/+ keys. Each individual entry by means of the ‚–‘
or ‚+‘ key is immediately accepted, provided the corresponding
value range is observed. Once the limit of the value range is
reached, the value is no longer adjusted.
– ESC key (71)
This key is used to close an error indication. Moreover, any screen
can be left by pressing this key.
– ENTER key (72)
This key is used to select settings or confirm entries.
– START key (73)
Pressing this key starts the selected program. Starting a program
is only possible with the furnace head open.
– Start LED (74)
Illuminated if a program has been started. The LED is blinking
while a program is paused.
– STOP key (75)
Pressing this key once (program paused)
Pressing this key twice (program will be interrupted and vacuum
flooded). With the STOP key the movement of furnace head and
the beeper will be interrupted, too.
– Open furnace head key (87)
The furnace head is opened (not possible during a program in
progress).
– Close furnace head key (88)
The furnace head is closed (not possible during a program in
progress).
– Program 1 key (82)
Used to select Program 1 (P1) (not possible during a program in
progress).
– Program 2 key (83)
Used to select Program 2 (P2) (not possible during a program in
progress).
– Program 3 key (84)
Used to select Program 3 (P3) (not possible during a program in
progress).
– Program 4 key (85)
Used to select Program 4 (P4) (not possible during a program in
progress).
– Next program key (86)
Used to select the next program (P5, P6, …) (not possible during a
program in progress).
5.3 Basic meaning of the display information
– Stand-by mode
– Firing curve display
Status area
Recommendation
area
The most likely action to
follow is indicated
(keystroke).
Furnace and/or
program status
Current temperature
of the furnace
Main area
In the main area, the most
important information
(e.g. the currently selected
program) is shown.
Status area
Status bar
Remaining time
Furnace and/or
program status
Current temperature
of the furnace
Main area
Currently selected
program
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81
79
80
77
82
83
84
85
86
72 71
76
B
87
88
75
73
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