Operating Instructions

AUSTROMAT® 624 / 644

Version 10/2012
DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen GmbH
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Copyright © DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen GmbH 2012. All rights reserved.

This document may not be passed on and copied and its contents may not be used or disclosed
without the express permission of DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen 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
complete agreement. The information in this document is regularly reviewed. The necessary
corrections appear in subsequent editions.

We reserve the right to make changes

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Table Of Contents

1.  Usage, data ............................................................... 8 

1.1.  Introduction ..................................................................................................... 8 

1.2.  Proper use ....................................................................................................... 9 

1.3.  Scope of delivery .......................................................................................... 10 

1.4.  Name plate ..................................................................................................... 11 

1.5.  Technical data ............................................................................................... 12 

1.6.  Ambient conditions....................................................................................... 14 

2.  Safety ....................................................................... 15 

2.1.  This section must be read!........................................................................... 15 

2.2.  Organization of the safety instructions ...................................................... 16 

2.3.  General safety regulations ........................................................................... 17 

2.3.1.  Operating instructions................................................................................................... 17 
2.3.2.  Operation ...................................................................................................................... 18 
2.3.3.  Maintenance and Service ............................................................................................. 19 
2.3.4.  Disposal ........................................................................................................................ 19 

2.4.  Risks .............................................................................................................. 20 

2.5.  Access rights ................................................................................................ 22 

3.  Design and functionality ........................................... 23 

3.1.  Front of system ............................................................................................. 23 

3.2.  Touchscreen and function keys .................................................................. 24 

3.2.1.  Touchscreen ................................................................................................................. 24 
3.2.2.  Function keys ............................................................................................................... 25 

3.3.  Rear of device ............................................................................................... 26 

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4.  Start-up .................................................................... 27 

4.1.  Unpacking and setting up ............................................................................ 27 

4.2.  Requirements at the setup site .................................................................... 28 

4.3.  First Startup ................................................................................................... 29 

4.3.1.  Procedure .................................................................................................................... 29 
4.3.2.  Installation assistant (optional) .................................................................................... 30 

4.4.  Connect the firing oven to the network (optional) ..................................... 31 
4.4.1.  Determine the IP address ............................................................................................ 31 
4.4.2.  Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a browser .................................... 32 
4.4.3.  Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a VNC program ........................... 33 
4.4.4.  Set up a permanent IP address for the firing furnace .................................................. 34 
4.4.5.  Specify authorizations .................................................................................................. 35 
4.4.6.  Specifying access through a browser or a VNC program............................................ 35 

4.5.  Connect the firing furnace to an individual PC (optional)......................... 36 

4.5.1.  Setting up the operation of the firing furnace using a browser .................................... 36 
4.5.2.  Operating the firing furnace using a VNC program ..................................................... 37 
4.5.3.  Selecting access through a browser or a VNC program ............................................. 38 

5.  User interface .......................................................... 39 

5.1.  Basic information .......................................................................................... 39 
5.1.1.  Terms ........................................................................................................................... 39 
5.1.2.  Screen elements .......................................................................................................... 40 
5.1.3.  Numeric screen keyboard ............................................................................................ 41 
5.1.4.  Alphanumeric keyboard window .................................................................................. 42 
5.1.5.  Keyboard window for the classic editor ....................................................................... 43 

5.2.  Screen display ............................................................................................... 44 

5.3.  Program Manager ......................................................................................... 45 

5.4.  Program display ............................................................................................ 48 

5.4.1.  Easy programs ............................................................................................................. 48 
5.4.2.  Professional programs ................................................................................................. 50 
5.4.3.  Classic programs ......................................................................................................... 51 
5.4.4.  Pressing programs (only 644) ...................................................................................... 53 
5.4.5.  Graphic program displays ............................................................................................ 55 
5.4.6.  Pictures ........................................................................................................................ 56 

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5.5.  Program sequence ........................................................................................ 58 

5.5.1.  Easy programs ............................................................................................................. 60 
5.5.2.  Professional programs.................................................................................................. 61 
5.5.3.  Classic programs .......................................................................................................... 62 
5.5.4.  Pressing programs (only 644) ...................................................................................... 62 
5.5.5.  Sleep mode (long-term ready mode)............................................................................ 63 

5.6.  Program editor .............................................................................................. 64 

5.6.1.  Editing easy programs .................................................................................................. 65 
5.6.2.  Editing professional programs ...................................................................................... 67 
5.6.3.  Editing classic programs............................................................................................... 69 
5.6.4.  Editing pressing programs (only 644)........................................................................... 72 
5.6.5.  Creating a new program ............................................................................................... 74 
5.6.6.  Programming Suggestions ........................................................................................... 75 

5.7.  Setup menu ................................................................................................... 76 

5.7.1.  System control functions .............................................................................................. 79 
5.7.1.1.  Units.............................................................................................................................. 79 
5.7.1.2.  Language ...................................................................................................................... 80 
5.7.1.3.  Date/time ...................................................................................................................... 81 
5.7.1.4.  Screen settings ............................................................................................................. 82 
5.7.1.5.  Network (optional) ........................................................................................................ 83 
5.7.1.6.  General code ................................................................................................................ 84 
5.7.2.  System setting functions............................................................................................... 86 
5.7.2.1.  Furnace ID .................................................................................................................... 86 
5.7.2.2.  Acoustic signal .............................................................................................................. 88 
5.7.2.3.  Drying temperature ....................................................................................................... 89 
5.7.2.4.  Long-term readiness..................................................................................................... 89 
5.7.2.5.  Lift settings ................................................................................................................... 90 
5.7.3.  Maintenance programs ................................................................................................. 91 
5.7.3.1.  Drying ........................................................................................................................... 91 
5.7.3.2.  Check program ............................................................................................................. 92 
5.7.3.3.  Cleaning firing ............................................................................................................... 93 
5.7.3.4.  Temperature calibration................................................................................................ 94 
5.7.3.5.  Seal test ........................................................................................................................ 95 
5.7.3.6.  Transport safety lock .................................................................................................... 96 
5.7.4.  Data recording and transfer .......................................................................................... 97 
5.7.4.1.  Printer ........................................................................................................................... 97 
5.7.4.2.  Quality management (optional) .................................................................................... 98 
5.7.4.3.  Diagnostic data ............................................................................................................. 99 

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5.7.4.4.  Login data (optional) .................................................................................................. 100 

5.7.4.5.  Backup / Recovery ..................................................................................................... 101 
5.7.4.6.  FTP Server Login (optional) ....................................................................................... 103 

6.  Operation ............................................................... 105 

6.1.  Turning on and off ...................................................................................... 105 

6.2.  Mounting and removing a firing object ..................................................... 106 

6.3.  Select programs and start them ................................................................ 107 

6.3.1.  With the touchscreen ................................................................................................. 107 
6.3.2.  With web interface (optional) ..................................................................................... 107 
6.3.3.  With VNC program (optional) .................................................................................... 108 
6.3.4.  Operating layout for the menu control ....................................................................... 109 

6.4.  Program end ................................................................................................ 110 

6.5.  Some practical tips ..................................................................................... 111 

6.5.1.  General operation of the furnace ............................................................................... 111 
6.5.2.  Heating element ......................................................................................................... 111 
6.5.3.  Thermocouple temperature calibration ...................................................................... 111 
6.5.4.  Programming and program steps .............................................................................. 112 
6.5.5.  Firing programs .......................................................................................................... 112 

6.6.  Backing up and restoring firing programs ............................................... 113 

6.6.1.  Backup with a USB stick ............................................................................................ 113 
6.6.2.  Restore data with a USB stick ................................................................................... 115 

6.7.  Backing up and restoring data .................................................................. 118 

6.8.  Loading and saving sets ............................................................................ 119 

6.8.1.  Download set from the internal memory .................................................................... 119 
6.8.2.  Load set from a USB stick ......................................................................................... 119 
6.8.3.  Load a set from an FTP server (optional) .................................................................. 120 
6.8.4.  Download set from the Internet (optional).................................................................. 120 
6.8.5.  Internally save set ...................................................................................................... 122 
6.8.6.  Saving a set on a USB stick ...................................................................................... 122 
6.8.7.  Save a set on an FTP server (optional) ..................................................................... 122 

6.9.  Access the firing furnace via FTP (optional) ............................................ 123 

6.10.  Quality assurance (optional) ...................................................................... 126 

6.10.1.  QM logs ...................................................................................................................... 126 

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6.10.2.  X-Dream (optional) ..................................................................................................... 127 

6.10.3.  OPC (optional) ............................................................................................................ 127 

7.  Maintenance and Service ...................................... 128 

7.1.  Care .............................................................................................................. 128 

7.2.  Calibrate temperature ................................................................................. 129 

7.3.  Check program ............................................................................................ 131 

7.4.  Change the heating element ...................................................................... 132 

7.5.  Enable software options............................................................................. 133 

7.6.  Software update .......................................................................................... 136 

7.7.  Service and Transport ................................................................................ 137 

8.  Storage and disposal ............................................. 138 

8.1.  Storage ......................................................................................................... 138 

8.2.  Disposal ....................................................................................................... 139 

8.2.1.  Personnel qualifications.............................................................................................. 139 
8.2.2.  Legal guidelines.......................................................................................................... 139 
8.2.3.  Disposal: Electrical and electronic materials .............................................................. 140 
8.2.4.  Disposal: Other assemblies and components ............................................................ 140 

9.  Appendix ................................................................ 141 

9.1.  Pressures (only 644) ................................................................................... 141 

9.2.  Vacuum Table .............................................................................................. 142 

9.3.  Heating speed ............................................................................................. 143 

9.4.  Safety data sheets ...................................................................................... 143 

9.4.1.  "Kerform" safety data sheet ........................................................................................ 144 

10.  Index ...................................................................... 152 

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1. Usage, data

1.1. Introduction
Dear customer,

You are in possession of a new, exceptional AUSTROMAT® firing furnace.

DEKEMA’s many years of experience in the field of firing furnace construction have gone into
this equipment ensuring a very high level of quality, and exceptional performance and reliability.
In order to take full advantage of the possibilities that your firing furnace offers and obtain
superior results, we would like to ask you to spend a little time studying these operating
instructions.

• The technical data and description of the usage of the firing oven can be found in section 1
Usage, data.
• Before you start using the firing 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 described in detail in section 5 User interface.
• The operation of the firing furnace is explained in section 6 Operation, from the first steps in
to the creation of firing programs. Practical examples and tips will help you identify the
sources of troubles and assist you in eliminating them.
• Follow the suggestions for the service and maintenance of the device in section 7
Maintenance and Service.
• Finally, the index enables you to quickly find specific functions or commands.

®
Fig. 1-1 AUSTROMAT 644 (left) and 624 (right)

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1.2. Proper use

The AUSTROMAT® firing furnace was designed for firing and pressing (only the press) dental
ceramic objects with and without a vacuum. In every task that you perform with the firing
furnace, observe the safety instructions in the section Safety.

Every use that goes beyond these instructions 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 includes the following:

• Read and following these instructions for use,

• Observe the technical data (see section 1.5),

• Perform service tasks in a timely manner. (see section 7).

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1.3. Scope of delivery

The following components are included in the delivery of the firing furnace:

• AUSTROMAT® firing furnace with power cable,

• Vacuum pump with a vacuum hose and connecting 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 packaging in case you need to ship the equipment at a later date.

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1.4. Name plate

The information 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

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1.5. Technical data

The technical data of the firing furnace are summarized in the following table. The cited
connection values and tolerances must be maintained for the firing furnace to operate properly
and for the warranty to take effect.

Dimensions and weight

• Dimensions: 383 x 757 x 343 mm (width x height x depth) for 644

383 x 653 x 343 (width x height x depth) for 624
see Fig. 1-3

• Firing chamber useful Firing function: 52 mm x 36 mm (diameter x height)

dimensions: Press function: 80 mm x 65 mm (diameter x height) (only 644)

• Weight: 17.5 kg for 624

18.5 kg for 644

• Pump weight: 7.5 kg

757 mm

653 mm

262,5 mm 383 mm

28 mm

343 mm

Fig. 1-3 Dimensions

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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

• Fuses: depending on the type (rating plate on the rear):

• ~230 V: 2 x 6.3 A T 250 V
• ~120 V: 2 x 16 A T 250 V
• ~100 V: 2 x 16 A T 250 V

• Delivered vacuum depending on the type (rating plate on the rear):

pump:
• ~ 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

Service data
The indicated values are only valid when the 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 max. 1,200°C
644):

Only for the 644 firing furnace

• Pressing path: max. 26 mm

• Pressure: Approx. 30 … 280 N

Interfaces

• USB interface

• Network interface (optional)

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1.6. Ambient conditions

NOTE:
The firing furnace should not be operated for some time after sudden change of ambient
temperature as 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-condensing

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2. Safety

2.1. This section must be read!

Read 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.

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2.2. Organization of the safety instructions

The following safety instructions Safety instructions refer to various hazard levels.

DANGER
DANGER identifies a direct, high risk 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 information that, however, does not
concern safety.

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2.3. General safety regulations

2.3.1. Operating instructions

Read and learn
Anyone who works on or with the AUSTROMAT® firing furnace in any phase of the product life
must read these operating instructions and understand them. This concerns in particular
chapter 2: Safety.

Retention
The operating instructions are delivered along with the firing furnace and are considered an
essential component of the product. They must be stored with the firing furnace in a highly
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 not provide all the necessary
information of the operating instructions.

WARNING
Incomplete operating instructions.
A lack of safety instructions due to incomplete operating
instructions can cause serious injury and property damage.
Always perform work with a complete copy of the operating
instructions. Do not copy individual pages.

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2.3.2. Operation
Use
The AUSTROMAT® firing furnace may only be used for its intended purpose (see section 1.2).
All instructions and procedures that can affect the safety of persons or the firing furnace are
forbidden. The branch-specific and local regulations concerning accident prevention must be
observed.

Please keep the lift closed. Due to increasing surface temperatures the furnace shall not
operate for more than one hour with an open lift above 800 °C.

Condition
The firing furnace may only be operated when it is functioning properly. Observe the technical
data in section 1.5.
If the firing furnace 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 stickers are affixed to the firing furnace and provide notification of residual danger. The
safety stickers may not be removed. They must be replaced if they are lost or are no longer
clearly legible.

Workplace
The operator must provide corresponding instructions and inspections to ensure order and
cleanliness of the workplace and the surroundings of the AUSTROMAT® firing furnace.

Waste
If polluting waste arises from use, the operator is responsible for the proper disposal.

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2.3.3. Maintenance and Service

Spare parts

WARNING
Non-original replacement parts.
Malfunctions can arise if third-party parts are used. In certain
circumstances, this can cause serious 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 recycle it or dispose of it himself (see
section 8.2).

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2.4. Risks
Observe the following hazard instructions in all of your jobs with the firing furnace.

DANGER
Electrical shock from voltage-conducting parts.
The firing furnace is operated using mains voltage. Death may
result due to electrical shock from touching voltage-conducting
parts.
Observe the following instructions:
• Never contact voltage-conducting parts,
• Do not use your hands or any objects to grasp things in the
firing chamber,
• Maintenance and service jobs may only be performed when a
device is not powered. Turn off the firing furnace, and pull
the power plug,
• The protective conductor (inside and outside 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 materials close to the firing
furnace can easily ignite and cause a fire.
Observe the following instructions:
• Never operate the firing furnace without the insulation table
being mounted,
• The vent holes in the cover of the firing chamber must be
unobstructed,
• Make sure that flammable materials (such as cleaning
alcohol, wiping cloths, etc.) or objects that can be damaged
by heat are sufficiently distance from the firing furnace.
• Never operate the firing furnace without supervision.

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WARNING
Hot surfaces.
The firing chamber can reach temperatures above 1,000°C
during operation. There is an extreme burning hazard from
touching hot surfaces after the firing chamber is opened.
Never directly contact hot parts of the firing furnace. The firing
furnace requires several hours to cool after it is turned off.
Observe the following instructions:
• Do not use your hands or any objects to grasp things in the
firing chamber,
• Do not 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 from insulation materials.
The firing chamber and insulation table consist of ceramic
insulating material. Inhaling ceramic dust can be hazardous to
your health.
Do not inhale the dust. To remove ceramic dust, use a suitable
vacuum cleaner. Read the safety data sheets for the insulation
materials in section 9.4.

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2.5. Access rights

Three levels are defined for accessing the user interface of the AUSTROMAT® firing furnace.
Access levels 1 and 2 (see following table) are password-protected. The passwords are defined
in the "Service" menu using the "Password" function.

The access rights should be issued to the users 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 (level 1) • Select all programs and start them

• Edit and create all programs
• Access to the "Setup" menu

Service (level 2) • Access to the "Service" menu

Tab. 2-1 Access levels

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3. Design and functionality

3.1. Front of system

The following figure shows the front of the AUSTROMAT® firing furnace and identifies the most
important components.

Fig. 3-1 Front view of the firing furnace; left: 624, right: 644

1 Firing chamber cover 6 Bottom cover plate

2 Top of furnace with firing chamber 7 Bottom oven part with electronics
3 Back column 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
components. used to move the lift system comprising the lift rod, lift seat with sealing ring (O-
ring), and the insulation table on which the objects to be fired are placed. The firing furnace is
operated using a touchscreen and function keys.

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3.2. Touchscreen and function keys

Fig. 3-2 Touchscreen and function keys

1 Touchscreen 2 Function keys

3.2.1. Touchscreen
NOTE:
Never use hard or sharp objects (such as screwdrivers, tweezers, 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 touchscreen appear.

The description of the user interface is found in section 5.

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3.2.2. Function keys

You can use the function keys next to the touchscreen to move the lift up or down, scroll
through the program memory, terminate the current program or go to standby mode. When the
firing furnace is connected to a network or an individual computer and is correspondingly set up
(see section 4.4), you can execute these functions using the computer keyboard.

Computer Description
Key Name
keyboard*)

[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 switch in standby mode: Press
the key and hold it for about 5
seconds.
• For the first startup (see section 4.3)
without any function.

Tab. 3-1 Function keys

*) The function keys on the computer keyboard must be released to be used; see section 5.7.4.4

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3.3. Rear of device

The following figure shows the back of the bottom part of the AUSTROMAT® firing furnace and
identifies the most important components.

Fig. 3-3 Rear view of the firing furnace (example)

1 Rating plate with serial number 5 Connection socket for the power cable
2 Main switch 6 Connection for vacuum hose
3 Unit safety switch 7 USB interface
4 Electrical 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 connecting a USB device such as a USB stick, USB keyboard or
USB mouse,
• Optional network interface for connecting an Ethernet cable (connecting the firing
furnace to a network), or a crossed network cable (connecting the firing furnace to an
individual computer).

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4. Start-up

4.1. Unpacking and setting up

WARNING
The firing furnace is heavy.
When the firing furnace is transported, there exists the danger
of crushing, and the device may become damaged.
Two persons must transport the firing furnace. Wear safety
gloves.

Packaging symbols.
The packaging can be identified with the packaging symbols shown below. The symbols must
be followed.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Fig. 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 transportation damage. Notify immediately of any complaints.

4. Transport the firing furnace to the provided setup site (see section 4.2).

NOTE:
It is possible that the firing furnace may not be safe to use when there is visible damage
to the housing or power cable.

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4.2. Requirements at the setup site

NOTE:
The following instructions must be followed each time the firing furnace is moved and
repaired.

Firing furnace
The setup site of the firing furnace must meet the following requirements:

• Set up the furnace on a dry, flat, solid surface.

• The surface must be able to bear the weight of the firing furnace (see section 1.5).

• Materials and objects that can be damaged by heat 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 the vacuum pump at a well-ventilated site protected from dust and dirt.

• Easily flammable and temperature-sensitive materials and objects must be sufficiently

distant from the vacuum pump.

• The vents in the vacuum pump must not be obstructed to enable the circulation of cooling
air.

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4.3. First Startup

4.3.1. Procedure
NOTE:
When connecting the firing furnace and vacuum pump:
• The firing furnace is operated using mains voltage.
• Ensure that the connected loads of the vacuum pump (rating plate) correspond to
supply data for the firing furnace.
• Use only suitable power sockets with ground contacts, and never use adapter plugs.
• Do not run the connection lines past places of the firing furnace that are hot, and
especially avoid direct contact.

1. Make sure that the firing furnace is turned off. The ON/OFF switch is on the back of the
furnace (see section 3.3).

2. Connect the vacuum pump to the firing furnace:

• Push the vacuum hose about 2 cm over the hose nozzle at the rear of the firing
furnace,
• Connect the pump plug to the vacuum pump and the corresponding connection socket
on the rear of the firing furnace.

3. If you want to operate the firing furnace through a network (Ethernet): Connect a network
cable to the interface on the back of the furnace (see section 3.3).

4. If you want to operate the firing furnace with a computer (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 automatically.

7. Make sure that the insulating table is mounted on the lift seat. If not: Turn the firing furnace
off, and mount the insulating table.

8. If necessary: Remove any ceramic dust from the lift seat and the sealing ring. Brush the
dust into a receptacle. Do not blow away the dust, and do not inhale it.

9. Approximately 3 minutes after the Program Manager appears, the firing furnace
automatically heats up to the starting temperature for the preheating program.

10. The following ways exist to operate the firing furnace (control software):
• Operation using the touchscreen and function keys, see section 3.2,
• Operation using the touchscreen with the USB mouse and USB keyboard (via a USB
hub), see section 3.2,
• Optional operation using a network computer: Connect the firing furnace to the
network (see section 4.4).
• Optional operation using an individual computer: Connect the firing furnace to the
computer (see section 4.5).

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4.3.2. Installation assistant (optional)

The (optional) Installation Assistant program is also activated in the factory before the delivery.

The installation assistant asks you to mount the insulation table, and runs an installation routine
after you confirm by pressing the [CONTINUE] key: The firing chamber is dried, and 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 prevent wear. This message always appears
when the firing chamber is opened for more than 15 minutes and the chamber
temperature is above 200°C.
• Acknowledge the message.
• Close the firing chamber.

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4.4. Connect the firing oven to the network (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.
• The unit shall not be connected directly to TNV networks.

Overview of the procedure

1. Determine the IP address of the firing furnace (see section 4.4.1).

2. Set up remote access to the firing furnace (operation):

• Access through a browser. To do this, Java must be installed on a computer 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 4.4.6).

4.4.1. Determine the IP address

NOTE:
Consult your network administrator if you are uncertain.

1. Make sure that the firing furnace is connected to the Ethernet (interface for the network
cable on the back of the unit),

2. Turn on the firing furnace and confirm any error messages. After the furnace is turned on,
the Program Manager automatically appears.

3. Click on [Setup] > [Network] in the Program Manager. The window “Network settings”
opens.

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Fig. 4-2 Setup > Network

4. Click the button [DHCP]. Use the button to assign an IP address to the firing furnace from
you network server. An LED within the button indicates that the DHCP function is active.

5. Click on [OK]. A warning appears: "Changes active after restart". Confirm the message by
pressing [OK]. The message and "Network settings" window close.

6. Turn the furnace off and on. The control accepts the changed network 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 Java-capable browser on a computer network (such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla

Firefox).

2. In the address line of the browser, enter the recorded IP address ( "http://192.168.002.109"
in the following example), and press the Enter key.

Fig. 4-3 Enter the IP address in the browser (example)

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3. The login window appears.

a. Enter the password in the “Password” entry line.

b. Select the desired data compression for transmitting data between the firing oven and
the computer. We recommend using the default setting, "RL encoding".

c. Click on [OK].

Fig. 4-4 Login window

4. The Program Manager appears in the browser (see section 5.3).

Set up a permanent IP address for the firing furnace (see section 4.4.4).

Recommendation: Define bookmarks in the browser

You can define a bookmark in the browser 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 network (such as RealVNC or UltraVNC).

2. The start window appears.

a. Enter the noted IP address in the "Server" entry line ("192.168.115.200" in the
following example).

b. Click on [OK].

Fig. 4-5 Enter the IP address in the VNC start window (example)

3. The logon window appears.

a. Enter the password in the “Password” entry line. The standard password is "DEKEMA".

b. Click on [OK].

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Fig. 4-6 Login window

4. The Program Manager appears in the VNC window (see section 5.3).

Set up a permanent IP address for the firing furnace (see section 4.4.4).

4.4.4. Set up a permanent IP address for the firing furnace

You can now operate the firing furnace using the VNC program. Depending on the network
settings, a different IP address can be used each time the unit is started. So that you do not
have to repeatedly find and enter the IP address, the firing furnace should be assigned a fixed
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", enter the subnet mask that was assigned to the firing
furnace by the network administrator.

5. Under "Gateway", enter the gateway address that was assigned to the firing furnace by the
network administrator.

6. Deactivate the DHCP function.

7. Click on [OK].

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The firing furnace now has a fixed IP address and can be accessed using a browser or the VNC
program at this address.

NOTE:
The new IP address is only activated after the firing furnace is restarted.

Now set up the authorizations for accessing the firing furnace (see section 4.4.5).

4.4.5. Specify authorizations

After connecting the firing furnace to a network or individual computer, each network participant
or computer user can access the firing furnace control. You can restrict the access the firing
furnace to authorized persons by providing a user ID consisting of a user name and password.

1. In the "Setup" menu, open the "Login data" function (see section 5.7.4.4).

2. Define the password: In the "Password" field, enter the password,

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, contact your service partner or directly contact DEKEMA
(see page 2).

4.4.6. Specifying 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 is only activated after the firing furnace is restarted.

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4.5. Connect the firing furnace to an individual PC (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.

NOTE:
Consult your network administrator if you are uncertain.

1. Make sure that the firing furnace is connected to a computer with a network cable (interface
on the back of the device). Note that older computers may require a crossover network
cable.

2. In the plant, the firing furnace was assigned the default IP address "192.168.115.200" by
DEKEMA. If 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. Open a Java-capable browser on your computer (such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla

Firefox).

2. In the address line of the browser, enter the default IP address "http://192.168.115.200”
provided by DEKEMA, and press the Enter key.

Fig. 4-8 Enter the IP address in the browser (example)

3. The login window appears.

a. Enter the password in the “Password” entry line.

b. Select the desired data compression for transmitting data between the firing oven and
the computer. We recommend using the default setting, "RL encoding".

c. Click on [OK].

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Fig. 4-9 Login window

4. The Program Manager appears in the browser (see section 5.3). You may have to release
this IP address in the firewall of the computer (see the operating instructions of the
operating system).

5. In the "Setup" menu, open the "Login data" function (> Setup > Network > Login data) (see
section 5.7.4.4).

6. Activate the functions "Start/stop functionality" and "Function keys via the Web server" (see
also section 5.7.4.4).

Recommendation: Define bookmarks in the browser

You can define a bookmark in the browser 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.

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 program needs to be installed on the
computer.

1. Open a VNC program on a computer network (such as RealVNC or UltraVNC).

2. The start window appears.

a. Enter the noted IP address in the "Server" entry line ("192.168.115.200" in the
following example).

b. Click on [OK].

Fig. 4-10 Enter the IP address in the VNC start window (example)

3. The logon window appears.

a. Enter the password in the “Password” entry line. The standard password is "DEKEMA".

b. Click on [OK].

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Fig. 4-11 Login window

4. The Program Manager appears in the VNC window (see section 5.3).

You can now operate the firing furnace using the VNC program. Now set up the authorizations
for accessing 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 is only activated after the firing furnace is restarted.

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5. User interface

5.1. Basic information

5.1.1. Terms
The following table explains some of the basic terms that will make it easier to operate the
AUSTROMAT®.

Term Explanation

Program XE "Firing Firing programs or other programs contain the individual control
program" commands for the AUSTROMAT®. A typical example of a program
is the preheating program that is the first program memory for
most firing furnaces.

Program parameter The individual values within a program are termed the program
XE "Firing parameters" 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
firing program, the flexibility of programming and the degree to
which the firing parameters can be changed differ depending on
the type of program.

Set Compilation of all programs (program list) in the Program

Manager.

Tab. 5-1 Definition of terms

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5.1.2. Screen elements

The following table contains screen elements that are used in the user interface of the
AUSTROMAT®.

Name Example Description

Button A button is associated with a function. Run the

function by clicking the button.

On/off button An on/off button is associated with a function.

Fields in the button show the 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 selected list
entry is displayed.

Numeric keyboard window (see section 5.1.3).

Alphanumeric keyboard window (see section 5.1.4).

Keyboard window for the classic editor (see section 5.1.5).

Tab. 5-2 Screen elements

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5.1.3. Numeric screen keyboard

The numeric screen keyboard is for entering text such as the firing programs. The keyboard
automatically appears when the firing window control expects a number to be entered.

Fig. 5-1 Numeric keyboard window

Valid values
When entering parameters, 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 entry

• Click [ESC] to terminate the entry,

• An entered value is not accepted, the momentary value ("ActValue") is retained,

• The numeric keyboard window is closed.

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5.1.4. Alphanumeric keyboard window

The alphanumeric screen keyboard is for entering text such as the names of 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.

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5.1.5. Keyboard window for the classic editor

The keyboard window for the classic editor automatically appears when you click a command
line of a classic program in the program editor.

Fig. 5-3 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 entered command line is not accepted,

• The classic keyboard window is closed.

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5.2. Screen display

The screen display for operating the AUSTROMAT® is divided into different areas.

Fig. 5-4 Screen display (example of the Program Manager)

1 Information bar 3 Display area
2 Function bar

Information bar Shows all of the important parameters:

• The Temperature in the firing chamber: "Tc",
• Vacuum in the firing chamber: "Vc",
• The firing number "#", that is, how many firings have been
properly concluded,
• The time and date when the firing 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": The firing furnace has malfunctioned.

Display area The display area shows the current menu of the firing furnace control
such as the Program Manager in Fig. 5-4.

Function bar The function bar contains the buttons for controlling and operating
the firing furnace. The names of the buttons depend on the selected
menu.

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5.3. Program Manager

Use the Program Manager menu to select the firing programs or sets and administer the
assignment of the individual program memories (such as copy or delete firing programs).

Fig. 5-5 Program Manager (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. 5-22),
• The right column "Type" shows the program type,

• Scroll bar. This allows you to scroll through the table (as with conventional Windows
applications).

Select program

• Scroll through the program list and click the desired program to select it. The corresponding
table line appears with a gray background.
Or

• Click [GO TO]. The numeric keyboard window is opened. Enter the desired program
number, and click [Enter].

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Left function bar

The buttons in the left function bar refer to sets of firing programs.

[Load set]: Opens the window "Select manufacturer" to load the programs of the
set into the Program Manager.

{Save set]: Saves the loaded set. After it is saved, the message appears:
"Successfully saved". Click [OK] to close the message.

[Transfer set]: Transfers a set to the Program Manager. Note that existing
programs are overwritten.

[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 the number of the program to which the program should
be copied (target);
• Click on [Insert].

[Paste] Inserts a program. This function is only relevant along with the
commands [Copy] or [Cut].

[Cut] Moves the selected program. Procedure:

• Select the desired program (source).
• Click on [Cut].
• Select the number of the program where the program should be
moved (target);
• Click on [Insert].

[Delete] Deletes the selected program. Procedure:

• Select the desired program.
• Click on [Delete].
• A confirmation message is displayed. Click [OK] if you want to
delete the program.

[Shift] For selecting several programs. Procedure:

• Select the first desired program.
• Click on [Shift].
• Select the last desired program.

The entire block between the first and last program is selected and
can be copied, inserted or deleted.

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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
scroll bar.

[Setup] Opens the "Setup" menu (see section 5.7).

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5.4. Program display

The program display with the firing parameters appears when you select a program in the
Program Manager and click on [Selected program]. The display depends on the type of program
that has been selected:

• Program display for easy programs (see 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 parts: The information line, the table with the firing parameters
and the function bar.

Information line Displays the program number and name.

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Entry mask with firing The table contains the entry fields for the respective program steps
parameters with the firing parameters. An empty entry box means that the
respective value is automatically specified by the program step or is
not required.
• 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 which the
program step is executed.
• The third column indicates the heating rate at which the
temperature in column 2 is activated and the vacuum for firing.
• The fourth column indicates the holding period for the program
step.

Buttons in the
function bar:

• [GO TO]: Opens the numeric keyboard window so that you can select a
program by its number.

• [Pictures] 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 firing furnace under supervision.

• [Start Program] Starts the program See also section5.5. 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.

• [ESC] Terminates the program display and opens the Program Manager
(see section 5.3).

• [Graphic] Graphically represents the program (see section 5.4.5).

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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).

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5.4.3. Classic programs

The following illustration shows a typical program display for classic programs.

Fig. 5-8 Program display for classic programs (example)

The display is divided into four parts: The information line, the graphic display of the program
progress, the command line with the firing parameters, and the function bar.

Information line Displays the program number and name.

Graphic Graphically represents the program progress. You can find a

Representation 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 program
editor to change the firing parameters (see section 5.6.3).

Buttons in the
function bar:

• [GO TO] Opens the numeric keyboard window so that you can select a
program by its number.

• [Pictures] Opens a window for selecting a picture (see section 5.4.6).

• [Save] Saves the program.

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• [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).
Note that the firing furnace may only be operated under supervision.

• [Start Program] Starts the program (see also the 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.

• [ESC] Terminates the program display and opens the Program Manager
(see section 5.3).

[=> Sequence] The two sequence keys move the cursor through the individual
[=> Sequence] program steps. The intervals have a colored background in the
graphic.

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5.4.4. Pressing programs (only 644)

NOTE:
This section only applies to the AUSTROMAT® 644 pressing furnace.

The following illustration shows a typical program display for pressing programs.

Fig. 5-9 Program display for press programs (example)

The display is divided into three parts: The information line, the table with the firing and pressing
parameters, and the function bar.

Information line Displays the program number and name.

Entry mask with firing The table contains the entry fields for the respective program steps
parameters 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 which the
program step is executed.
• The third column indicates the heating rate at which the
temperature in column 2 is activated and the pressing
parameters for firing.
• The fourth column indicates the holding period for the program
step.

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Buttons in the
function bar:

• [GO TO] Opens the numeric keyboard window so that you can select a
program by its number.

• [Pictures] 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
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 a program is canceled, the heating system turns off, and the
firing furnace cools down. The firing number is not increased during
firing.

• [ESC] Terminates the program display and opens the Program Manager
(see section 5.3).

• [Graphic] Graphically represents the program (see section 5.4.5).

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5.4.5. Graphic program displays

NOTE:
You can only start and edit Classic programs in the graphic program display.

In the graphic display, the program progress is graphically displayed instead of the entry fields.
The cursor shows the position of a program step.

Fig.5-10 Graphic program display (example of 644)

The display is divided into a diagram field (graphic) and a function bar.

Graphic The graphic display shows the progress of the program and contains
Representation 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 the fired
object is portrayed.

Buttons in the
function bar:

• [Save] Saves the program.

• [=> Sequence] The sequence keys move the cursor through the individual program
• [=> Sequence] steps. The intervals have a colored background in the graphic.

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• [ESC] Ends the graphic display and switches to the normal program display
(see sections 5.4.1, 5.4.2 and 5.4.4).

5.4.6. Pictures
NOTE:
The screen of your AUSTROMAT® firing furnace is not color calibrated. It is therefore not
suitable for accepting color.

You can save pictures in the memory of the firing furnace electronics, for example to compare
the firing results with photographs 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 following information:

• Title line: Name of the current directory,
• Left column: Name of pictures:
• Second column: File extension,
• Third column: File size,
• Fourth column: Date and time of the pictures.

Note that only pictures and no other files are listed.

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View picture Double-click the line of the desired picture.

Buttons in the
function bar:

• [FTP Server Optional functionality.

Login] 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).

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5.5. Program sequence

A firing program is started from the Program Display by pressing [Program Start]. Please note:

• The preheating of the firing furnace depends on the last selected program type.
• Easy, professional and pressing programs (only 644):
The firing furnace automatically heats to the required preheating temperature (drying or
start temperature). You can terminate this process by pressing the [ON/OFF] key,
• Classic programs:
The firing furnace automatically heats to the preheating temperature of the last
selected easy, professional, or pressing program (i.e., before the classic program was
selected) (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 section
5.4),

• Select [Cancel program] to prematurely terminate a running program. In this case, all the
commands are stopped and the heat system is turned off. The firing furnace cools down.
The firing number is not increased during firing.

Fig. 5-12 Example of the sequence of a pressing program (644 as an example)

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The example of Fig. 5-12 (644 pressing furnace) generates the following firing program:

Step 0: Program started with an open firing chamber (mounted muffle).

[Start Program]

Step 1 Heat up to the starting temperature

The lift travels upward and closes the firing chamber. The starting
temperature (700°C) is assumed, and the maximum vacuum is
generated.

Step 2 Heat up to the end temperature (960°C) with a rate of 60°C/min

(700°C to 960°C)
Holding time 32:00 min (holding period for the end temperature)

Step 3 The pressure 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 following section:

• For the easy programs, see section 5.5.1,

• For the professional programs, see section 5.5.2,

• For the classic programs, see section 5.5.3,

• Only the 644 pressing furnace: For pressing programs, see section 5.5.4.

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5.5.1. Easy programs

Specifically, the program steps execute the following functions:

Program step Definition

Drying The firing object is dried over the entered holding time. The drying
temperature can be set in the "Setup" menu (see section 5.7.2.3).
In the "Drying" program step, the lift is automatically moved to the
right position, and the position strongly depends on the
temperature of the firing chamber. The lift may therefore move up
and down several times in small steps.

Close The firing chamber is completely closed in the specified time, and
the firing object is heated to preheating temperature.

Preheat The firing object is subjected to the preheating temperature in the

closed firing chamber for the specified holding time.

Firing temperature 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 temperature is approx. 90 % of the firing
temperature.

Relaxation Starting from the cooling temperature, the relaxation temperature

is approached and held for the holding time. The firing chamber
may be open. The relaxation temperature is approx. 65% of the
firing temperature.

VAC (level/hold) After preheating and before heating up to the firing temperature,
the specified vacuum (level in %) is generated. When the firing
temperature is reached, the vacuum is held for the holding period.
Then the firing chamber is ventilated.
The appendix contains a table with the vacuum values.

Tab. 5-3 Meaning of the program steps for easy programs

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5.5.2. Professional programs

Specifically, the program steps execute the following functions:

Program step Definition

Drying The firing object is dried for the specified holding time. The drying
temperature can be set in the "Setup" menu (see section 5.7.2.3).
In the "Drying" program step, the lift is automatically moved to the
right position, and the position strongly depends on the
temperature of the firing chamber. The lift may therefore move up
and down several times in small steps.

Close The firing chamber is completely closed in the specified time, and
the firing object is heated to preheating temperature.

Preheat The firing object is subjected to the preheating temperature in the

closed firing chamber for the specified 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
chamber may be open (e.g. cooling, relaxation).

Temperature 3 Starting from temperature 2, temperature 3 is activated at the

specified heat-up rate 3 and held for holding time 3. The firing
chamber may be open (e.g. cooling, relaxation).

VAC (off/level/hold) After preheating and before heating up to the firing temperature,
the specified vacuum (level in %) is generated. When the set "off"
temperature is reached, the vacuum is held for the holding period.
Then the firing chamber is ventilated.
The appendix contains a table with the vacuum values.

Tab. 5-4 Meaning of the program steps for professional programs

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5.5.3. Classic programs

The individual program steps are displayed in the "CVTL" syntax and processed from left to
right in the given sequence.

You can find a description of the "CVTL" syntax in section 5.6.3.

5.5.4. Pressing programs (only 644)

NOTE:
This section only applies to the AUSTROMAT® 644 pressing furnace.

Specifically, the program steps execute the following functions:

Program step Definition

Starting temperature The firing object is heated very quickly to the start temperature
when the firing 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 shortening of the
pressing time. The pressing time is automatically shortened when
the pressure does not have to be adjusted, i.e., it remains
constant. Each change in force interrupts the shortening of the
pressing time.

Pressure level The pressure is built up to the set value.

The appendix contains a table with the pressures.

Tab. 5-5 Meaning of the program steps for pressing programs

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5.5.5. Sleep mode (long-term ready mode)

NOTE:
Sleep mode is only available when it is activated in the "Setup" menu (see section
5.7.2.4).

The power consumption of the firing furnace in "Sleep mode" is approximately 10 W.

Sleep mode procedure:

• After the program ends (lift moves up), an acoustic signal sounds,

• Long-term readiness is displayed in the Program Manager by an LED within the [SLEEP]
button. The [Cancel program] button remains available,

• The heating is 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 "Long-term readiness aborted"
also appears. Remove the fired object. The firing chamber is set to the start temperature.”

• Confirm the entry by pressing [OK]. The firing furnace normally returns to the last program.
After a power failure or restarting, it returns to the start window.

NOTE:
Only operate the firing furnace under supervision.

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5.6. Program editor

NOTE:
Programs that are protected by the general code cannot be edited (see also the section
5.7.1.6).

With the program editor, you can change existing programs or create new firing programs.

Editing while the program is running

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 values cannot be entered. The original value is retained. The permissible value
range is displayed in the keyboard window.

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5.6.1. Editing easy programs

Easy programs are characterized by:

• fast and easy programming,

• specified firing with an entry mask that provides the basic program steps,

• only certain firing parameters can be changed. The corresponding entry fields are identified
in the program display (see Fig. 5-6) by their yellow background.

Opening the program editor

• In the Program Manager, select the desired firing program, 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] to save the changes.

• Click on [Edit program]. A green field within the button goes dark to indicate that the
program editor is inactive. In addition, the "Edit" status in the information bar disappears.

The following table gives an overview of the permissible values for the individual program steps.
The buttons in the function bar correspond to the program display (see section 5.4.1).

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Temperature rise in Holding time in

Program step Temperature in °C °C/min or vacuum min:sec
level in %

Drying 00:00 ... 99:59

Close 00:00 ... 99:59

Preheat 100 … 700 00:00 … 99:59

1)
Firing temperature 100 … 1200 0 … MAX 00:00 … 99:59

2) 4)
Cooling 00:00 … 99:59

3) 4)
Relaxation 00:00 … 99:59

5)
VAC (level/hold) 0 … 100 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 contains a table with the vacuum values

For programming examples, go to the download area of the DEKEMA website:

http://www.dekema.com

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5.6.2. Editing professional programs

Professional programs are characterized by:

• fast and easy programming,

• specified firing with an entry mask that provides the basic program steps,

• All individual firing parameters can be changed. The corresponding entry fields are
identified in the program display (see Fig. 5-7) by their yellow background.

Opening the program editor

• In the Program Manager, select the desired firing program, 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] to save the changes.

• Click on [Edit program]. A green field within the button goes dark to indicate that the
program editor is inactive. In addition, the "Edit" status in the information bar disappears.

The following table gives an overview of the permissible values for the individual program steps.
The buttons in the function bar correspond to the program display (see section 5.4.2).

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Temperature rise in Holding time in

Program step Temperature in °C °C/min or vacuum min:sec
level in %

Drying 00:00 … 99:59

Close 00:00 … 99:59

Preheat 100 … 700 00:00 … 99:59

1) 4) 5)
Temperature 1 100 … 1200 0 … MAX 00:00 … 99:59

2) 5)
Temperature 2 100 … 1200 0 … MAX 00:00 … 99:59

3) 5)
Temperature 3 100 … 1200 0 … MAX 00:00 … 99:59

6)
VAC (off/level/hold) 100 … 1200 0 … 100 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 than appreciating temperature
5) maximum rise for input 0°C/min
6) The appendix contains a table with the vacuum values

For programming examples, go to the download area of the DEKEMA website:

http://www.dekema.com

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5.6.3. Editing classic programs

Classic programs are characterized by:

• variable and flexible programming,

• unrestricted firing control,

• all individual firing parameters can be changed as desired,

• all individual firing parameters can be combined as desired.

Opening the program editor

• In the Program Manager, select the desired firing program, and click [Selected program].
The program display appears (see section 5.4.3).

• Click on [Edit program]. An LED within the button indicates that the program editor is active.
The command line is green. In addition, the "Edit" status is displayed in the information bar.

• Click on the command line below the parameter display to edit it. The keyboard window for
the Classic editor appears.

• The command line is reentered by default.

• In the keyboard 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

• Click [Save] to save the changes.

• Click on [Edit program]. A green field within the button goes dark to indicate that the
program editor is inactive. In addition, the "Edit" status in the information bar disappears.

CVTL commands
In particular, the CVTL commands execute the following functions:

Temperature "C" defines the temperature in °C in the firing chamber

(degrees Celsius)

Vacuum "V" defines the vacuum (vacuum). The appendix contains a

table with the vacuum values.
• V0 = no vacuum or ventilate the firing chamber,
• V9 = maximum vacuum.

Lift "L" and a single-digit number define the lift position (Lift):
• L0 = bottom-most lift position, to
• L9 = top lift position.

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Time "T" and at least a double-digit number define the time (Time)
in seconds.

Autodry "A" defines the temperature in °C on the insulation table

(Autodry),

Pressure "L9" and a single-digit number define the pressure. The

Only the 644 pressing appendix contains a table with the pressures.
furnace:
• L90 = contact pressure,
• L97 = maximum pressure.

Audible signals "T" and a single-digit number define the number of audible
signals,

Jump command " /x(x) "- causes a direct jump to a different memory with
automatic continuation of the program. The program is
continued without interruption.
• xx defines the memory number of the program that is to
continue,
• Number of characters: 1 to 2-character (0…99). No
space may be inserted between the jump command "/"
command and the program memory number.

Command connector " . " connects two commands. Temperature rises, lift rises,
press time shortening and active cooling are possible
("V.Cxxxx").

Temperature rise "T0xx.Cxxxx" defines a temperature ramp in the firing

(temperature, firing chamber) 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 "T(x)xx.Cxxxx", (x) <> 0 defines a temperature ramp in the
chamber) firing chamber by means of time.
• T defines the time in s,
• C defines the end temperature in °C in the firing
chamber.

Temperature rise "T0xx.Axxxx" defines a temperature ramp of the firing object

(temperature, object) by means of a temperature gradient.
• T defines the ramp in °C/min,
• A defines the end temperature in °C on the insulation
table (firing object).

Temperature rise (time, "T(x)xx.Axxxx", (x) <> 0 defines a temperature ramp of the
object) firing object by means of time.
• T defines the time in s,
• A defines the end temperature in °C on the insulation
table (firing object).

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Lift ramp "T(x)xx.Lx" defines a lift ramp.

• T defines the time in s,
• L defines the lift end position.

Press time shortening PTA "TxxxxX.PTA" defines the press time shortening (Press Time
Automatic). They must be entered directly after a press
command.
• T defines the press time in s,
• The PTA is a single-digit number and defines the press
time shortening in PTA × 10%.

The remaining time shown in the PTA command is

automatically shortened when the force adjustment has come
to a rest.
The first time shortening occurs after the pressure has not
changed for 35 s. As long the pressure remains constant and
the pressing time is not over, the remaining pressing time is
shortened after 5 seconds. Each change in force interrupts
the process. The current press time continues. The time
shortening then restarts after 35 s constant pressure, etc.
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 opened. Outside air is conducted through the firing
chamber by means of the vacuum pump.
Please note: To create a vacuum, firing chamber needs to be
closed (command L9).
• V defines the cooling air stream through the opening of
an additionally integrated flooding valve,
• C defines the temperature in °C in the firing chamber.

Two sequential commands can be separated by a space for clarity.

The syntax is checked when you confirm your entry. If the entered command line contains an
error, then a warning appears. In this case, correct for the command line.

Examples
Examples of programming are found in the download area of the DEKEMA website
(http://www.dekema.com) or in the separate instructions for classic programming.

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5.6.4. Editing pressing programs (only 644)

NOTE:
This section only applies to the AUSTROMAT® 644 pressing furnace.

Press programs are characterized by:

• fast and easy programming,

• specified firing with an entry mask that provides the basic program steps,

• only individual firing and pressing parameters can be changed. The corresponding entry
fields are identified in the program display (see Fig. 5-9) by their yellow background.

Opening the program editor

• In the Program Manager, select the desired firing program, 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] to save the changes.

• Click on [Edit program]. A green field within the button goes dark to indicate that the
program editor is inactive. In addition, the "Edit" status in the information bar disappears.

The following table gives an overview of the permissible values for the individual program steps.
The buttons in the function bar correspond to the program display (see section 5.4.1).

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Temperature rise in
Holding time
Program step Temperature in °C °C/min or pressing
in min:sec
parameters

Starting temperature 100 … 700

1)
End temperature 700 … 1200 0 … MAX 00:00 … 99:59

2)
Pressing time [Auto] 00:00 … 99:59

3)
Pressure level 0…7

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

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5.6.5. Creating a new program

Follow the procedure below to create a new program:

1. Double-click an empty memory in the Program Manager.

2. The "Program selection" window appears and offers a drop-down list:

Fig. 5-13 "Program selection" window

• Select "Easy" when you want to create an easy program (see section 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 keyboard window opens. Enter a
program name.

5. Edit the new program. You can find programming suggestions in section 5.6.6.

6. In the program display, click [Save] to save the changes.

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5.6.6. Programming Suggestions

You can find non-binding programming suggestions for conventional ceramic materials at
http://www.dekema.com. The programs are firing programs converted according to
manufacturer’s instructions for DEKEMA dental ceramic furnaces of the AUSTROMAT® series.
You can load these programs into your firing furnace (see section 6.8.4).

The parameters such as heating rates, temperatures and hold times indicated 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 sample firing before
the first ceramic firing. If different firing material is fired in your AUSTROMAT®, regular cleaning
firings are recommended. This reduces contamination and foreign impurities on the fired
material and thermocouple to an acceptable level. Never use additives during the cleaning
firing!

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5.7. Setup menu

The "Setup" menu is used for system control, to change less frequently used settings of the
firing furnace, to launch maintenance 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 section 5.3).

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The following table lists the available functions in the "Setup" menu and provides a short
description. A detailed explanation can be found in the indicated section in the column "See
section".

Function Description See section

System control functions

[Units] Select the units for temperature, pressure 5.7.1.1

and compression (only 644 pressing
furnaces).

[Language] Select a language for the user interface. 5.7.1.2

[Date/time] Current date and time in the firing furnace 5.7.1.3

control.

[Screen setting] Determines how long to wait until the 5.7.1.4

screensaver is activated after an entry is
made.

[Network] Option 5.7.1.5

Network settings for the firing furnace.

[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 5.7.2.2
program.

[Drying temperature] Setting the temperature for drying. 5.7.2.3

[Long-term readiness] Specifies if “Sleep mode” is active after the 5.7.2.4

end of a program.

[Lift settings] Specifies if a warning is displayed before 5.7.2.5

opening the lift when the firing chamber is
hot.
Only the 644: After the pressing program is
over, the safe lift position is assumed to
prevent broken or tipped muffles from falling
over.

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Function Description See section

Maintenance programs

[Drying] Runs a program for drying the firing 5.7.3.1

furnace.

[Check program] Executes the check program to check the 5.7.3.2

function of the most important components.

[Cleaning firing] Runs a cleaning firing. 5.7.3.3

[Temperature calibration] Calibrates the temperature and sets the 5.7.3.4

CCF value (calibration factor).

[Seal test] Runs a seal test of all components in the 5.7.3.5

vacuum system.

[Transport bracing] Protects sensitive components in the firing 5.7.3.6

chamber during transportation.

Data recording and transfer

[Printer] Specifies a printer for the firing furnace. 5.7.4.1

[Quality management] Option 5.7.4.2

Determines if a QM report is displayed after
a program.

[Diagnostic data] Shows the diagnostic data that is created 5.7.4.3

by the check program.

[Login data] Option 5.7.4.4

Defines the authorizations to use the firing
furnace via the web interface.

[Backup / Recovery] Backs up and restores the data in the firing 5.7.4.5
furnace control.

[FTP Server Login] Option 5.7.4.6

Defines the access to the firing furnace on
an FTP server.

Tab. 5-9 Functions in the "Setup" menu

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5.7.1. System control functions

5.7.1.1. Units
In the "Setup" menu, click the [Units] button. The following window for selecting the units for
temperature, pressure and compression appears (only 644) pressing furnaces. The set 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 644 pressing furnace: Pressure: Select either N or
kg; 1 kg approximately corresponds to 9.81 N

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5.7.1.2. Language
In the "Setup" menu, click the [Language] button. The following window 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.

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5.7.1.3. Date/time
In the "Setup" menu, click the [Date/time] button. The following window opens for setting a date
and time of the firing furnace control. The current date and time are displayed.

Fig. 5-17 Setup > Date/time

Buttons • [OK]:
Accepts the 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, such as "14:29:12“, and "15.5.2005" for May
15, 2005
• American format, such as "02:29:12 pm" and 5/15/2005 for May
15, 2005.

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5.7.1.4. Screen settings

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Screen settings] button. The following window appears for setting
the screen saver.

Fig. 5-18 Setup > Screensaver settings

Buttons • [Calibration]:
Starts a process for calibrating the screen. Crosshairs are
displayed on a black background. Click the white dot in the
middle of the crosshairs. The crosshairs change position. Again
click the white dot and continue until calibration is finished (a
total of six crosshair positions).
• [Contrast setup]:
Opens a window where you can set the screen contrast. See
Fig. 5-19. Higher value = stronger contrast, lower value =
weaker contrast. The standard setting is 180.
• [OK]:
Accepts the settings and switches back to the "Setup" menu.

Screensaver The screen saver makes the screen go dark after the device has not
after…min 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.

Activate screen saver You can activate and deactivate the screensaver with the button. An
LED within the button indicates that the screensaver is active.

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Contrast setup

Fig. 5-19 Setup > Screensaver settings > Contrast setup

5.7.1.5. Network (optional)

NOTE:
This functionality is optional.
• 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.

NOTE:
Consult section 4.4 about connecting the firing furnace with a network.

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Network] button. The following window appears with the network
settings for the firing furnace. The current addresses in the network are displayed.

Fig. 5-20 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.

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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 [Edit].
• Enter the desired program number.

DHCP active Use the button to assign an IP address to the firing furnace from you
network server. An LED within the button indicates that the DHCP
function is active.

DHCP renew Use the button to automatically assign a new IP address to the firing
furnace from you network server.

VNC active Use the button to configure the firing furnace to be controlled via a
VNC program. An LED within the button indicates that the VNC
function is active.

5.7.1.6. General code

You can use this function to protect firing programs from changes (block) (see also section 2.5).
Note the following usage restrictions before activating the general code.

• Programs protected by the general code cannot be edited or changed. The program editor
cannot be opened for these programs,

• Programs protected by the general code cannot be deleted.

• Program numbers 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. 5-21 " General code" window

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Buttons • [OK]:
Accepts the settings and switches back to the "Setup" menu.

Protect program Select the protected program memories as follows:

memories
• Click on the corresponding program numbers "from" and "to".
The numeric keyboard window appears.
• Enter the desired program numbers.
• Click on [OK].

Programs protected by the general code are marked in the Program Manager with a lock and
have a colored background. In the program display, a lock in the information bar indicates that a
program is protected.

Fig. 5-22 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 the general code, and change the protected program range as desired.

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5.7.2. System setting functions

5.7.2.1. Furnace ID
In the "Setup" menu, click the [Furnace ID] button. The following window appears for entering
the furnace ID. The current furnace ID is displayed together with the current, furnace-specific
hardware and software versions.

Fig. 5-23 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. 5-24.

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.
• Click the entry field for the furnace ID. The alphanumeric
keyboard window appears.
• Enter your individual furnace ID.
• Click on [OK].

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Options
An LED within the button indicates that the option is active.

Fig. 5-24 Setup > Furnace ID

• DB Internet interface for connecting to networks and the Internet. Direct

access via the Internet to firing programs in the online database of
DEKEMA. (see also the section 6.8.4).

• QM Quality management All of the relevant parameters are recorded in

ASCII format (text file) and can be printed and saved (on a thumb
drive 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 server. Data transfer via an IP network to the firing furnace such
as *.dfl files (see also the section 6.8).
Requirement: The "DB" option is activated.

• FTP-C FTP client Data transfer via an IP network from the firing furnace to
an FTP server such as pictures.
Requirement: The "DB" option is activated.

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• X-Dream Accessing QM data. Using the computer to request the status of the
firing furnace and to automatically indicated by e-mail (see section
6.10).
Requirement: The options "DB" and "FTP-S" are activated.

5.7.2.2. Acoustic signal

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Acoustic signal] button. The following window appears for
selecting and testing the acoustic signal at the end of the program. The current signal is
displayed.

Fig. 5-25 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 desired signal. An LED
within the button indicates that the function is active

Activate Touchclick When touchclick is activated, the firing furnace emits a confirmation
signal each time a key is pressed. An LED within the button
indicates that the function is active

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5.7.2.3. Drying temperature

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Dry temperature] button. The following window appears for
setting the drying temperature of the firing furnace. The current drying temperature is displayed.

Fig. 5-26 Setup > Dry temperature

Buttons • [OK]:
Accepts the settings and switches back to the "Setup" menu.

Change drying The approximate drying temperature near the firing object applies to
temperature 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 keyboard window
appears.
• Enter the desired drying temperature.

5.7.2.4. 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. 5-27 Setup > Long-term readiness

Click on the button to activate and deactivate the "Long-term readiness" function. An LED within
the button indicates that the function is active

The power consumption of the firing furnace in "Sleep mode" is approximately 10 W.

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5.7.2.5. Lift settings

NOTE:
For safety reasons, we recommend not deactivating the warning.

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Lift settings] button. The following window to specify the behavior
of the firing furnace in critical lift positions is displayed.

Fig. 5-28 Setup > Lift settings

Buttons • [OK]:
Accepts the settings and switches back to the "Setup" menu.

Safe lift position (only After a pressing procedure, the developed heat can in rare instances
644) (for example when the plunger is not completely 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 active

Warning When the "Warning" function is turned on, a warning appears before
you open a hot firing chamber (temperature higher than 200°C). You
are asked, "OPEN LIFT?". Confirm the query when you want to
move the lift down and open the hot firing chamber.
Click the button to activate the warning display. An LED within the
button indicates that the function is active

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5.7.3. Maintenance programs

5.7.3.1. Drying
Use the drying program to dry the firing chamber, for example when the firing furnace has been
exposed to a high-level of humidity for a long time.

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Drying] button. The following window appears for starting the
drying program.

Fig. 5-29 Setup > Drying

Buttons • [Start]:
Starts the drying program (duration: approximately 90 minutes).
• [ESC]:
Closes the window and switches back to the "Setup" menu.

Start the program Mount the firing table and click [Start]. The "Dry" window is displayed
as long as the program is running. You can terminate the program at
any time when you click the [Stop] button. A safety query opens and
asks you whether you really want to end the program:
• [OK]: Confirm your decision and in the program,
• [ESC]: Change your decision and continue the program.

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5.7.3.2. Check program

NOTE:
Start the check program only after running several firing programs, or after a cleaning
firing so that the firing oven is warmed up.

The AUSTROMAT® has an internal program, the check program, that checks the function of the
major components. Regularly using this non-editable program makes it easier for you and the
responsible service personnel to identify aged components (such as heating element wear) and
troubleshoot malfunctions. After approximately 2000 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. 5-30 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]. The "Check program" window is displayed as long
as the program is running. 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 end the program:
• [OK]: Confirm your decision and in the program,
• [ESC]: Change your decision and continue the program.

Check program You can find instructions on the check program in section 7.3.

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5.7.3.3. Cleaning firing

Use the cleaning firing to clean the firing chamber and the thermocouple.

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Cleaning firings] button. The following window appears to start
the cleaning firing. The set end temperature is displayed.

Fig. 5-31 Setup > Cleaning firing

Buttons • [Start]:
Starts the cleaning firing (duration: approximately 20 minutes
depending on the end temperature).
• [ESC]:
Closes the window and switches back to the "Setup" menu.

Change end • Click the temperature field. The numeric keyboard window
temperature 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 you click the [Stop] button. A safety query appears and asks if
you really want to end the program:
• [OK]: Confirm your decision and in the program,
• [ESC]: Change your decision and continue the program.

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5.7.3.4. Temperature calibration

NOTE:
When calibrating the temperature, observe the following:
• Only use the DEKEMA calibration set for this type of unit,
• Preheat the firing oven well,
• Always use the fiber firing table.

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Temperature calibration] button. The following temperature
calibration window appears. The set CCF value is shown.

Fig. 5-32 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 end the
program:
• [OK]: Confirm your decision and end the program.
• [ESC]: Change your decision and continue the program.

Change CCF value • Click on the CCF value. The numeric keyboard window
appears.
• Enter the desired CCF value.

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5.7.3.5. Seal test

The tightness test checks all the components of the vacuum system and the firing chamber for a
sufficient seal and provides an error analysis. Run this program occasionally to prevent
improper firing. We recommend cleaning the seals and lift seat before starting the tightness test
(see section 7.1).

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Seal test] button. The following window appears to perform the
tightness test.

Fig. 5-33 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] button. A safety query appears and asks if
you really want to end the program:
• [OK]: Confirm your decision and in the program,
• [ESC]: Change your decision and continue the program.

Pressure display Shows the pressure in the firing chamber.

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Perform the tightness test

After the program starts, the firing chamber is closed, heated and evacuated. When the
maximum vacuum is achieved, the prompt "Flood chamber?" appears. Monitor the pressure
display over approximately two minutes. A rise in pressure of about 20 mbar over two minutes
(10 mbar/min) is normal and means that the firing furnace is vacuum-tight. You can now click
[OK] in the "Flood chamber?" window. The firing chamber is ventilated and then opened.

When you observe a much higher rise in pressure: Clean 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.

5.7.3.6. Transport safety lock

NOTE:
Before transporting:
• Let the firing furnace and insulation table cool off,
• Remove the insulation table,
• Close the firing chamber.

Toe "Transport bracing" function protects the components inside the firing furnace during
transportation. The following message appears.

Fig. 5-34 Setup > Transport bracing

Run the function before transporting the firing furnace. Sensitive components are held in the
firing furnace and protected from damage to a greater degree during transportation.

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5.7.4. Data recording and transfer

5.7.4.1. Printer
In the "Setup" menu, click the [Printer] button. The following printer settings window appears.

Fig. 5-35 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.

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5.7.4.2. Quality management (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.

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Quality management] button. The following quality management
window appears.

Fig. 5-36 Setup > Quality management

The firing furnace logs the ten last firing programs that have run. If more than ten firing
programs have run, these QM files are overwritten 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 firing
program is over. An LED within the button indicates that the function
is active
• Not active: QM information is logged but not displayed.
• Active: After a firing program is over, the related detailed firing
information appears on the display.

Buttons • [Delete]: Deletes the selected QM file.

• [Delete all]: Deletes all QM files.
• [Display QM info]: Displays the selected QM file.
• [OK]: Accepts the settings and switches back to the "Setup"
menu.

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5.7.4.3. Diagnostic data

In the "Setup" menu, click the [Diagnosis data] button. The following diagnostic data window
appears.

Fig. 5-37 Setup > Diagnosis data

Buttons • [Print]:
Prints the diagnostic data. Note that a printer must be
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 5.7.3.2). 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). The data have little significance for the user. They are therefore
not detailed here.check program

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5.7.4.4. Login data (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.

NOTE:
As long as no HTML access is defined (that is, the fields "Username" and "Password" are
empty, each user of the computer can access the firing furnace.

NOTE:
If the username or password becomes lost, contact your service partner or directly
contact DEKEMA (see page 2).

HTML access authorizes you to remotely access (through a web interface or a VNC program)
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. 5-38 Setup > Login data

Buttons • [OK]:
Accepts the settings and switches back to the "Setup" menu.

Password Specify the password as follows:

• Click on the “Password” entry field. The alphanumeric keyboard
window appears.
• Enter the password.

Release the start/stop In order for you to use the firing furnace via the user interface on the
function via the Web computer (start firing programs, move lift, etc.), the start/stop
server function must be released.
Click the button to release or block the start/stop function via the
Webserver. An LED within the button indicates that the function is
active

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Release the function In order for you to execute touchscreen functions (see section 3.2)
keys for furnace via the Webserver, the function keys of the computer keyboard must
commands via the be released.
Webserver
Click the button to release or block the function keys 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. 5-39 Setup > Backup / Recovery

Buttons • [Backup Start]:

Starts backing up the data.
• [ESC]:
Closes the window and switches back to the "Setup" menu.
• [Recovery Start]:
Starts recovering the data.

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Backup data
Follow the instructions under "Backup" in the "Backup / Recovery" window.

NOTE:
All data on the thumb drive are deleted at the start of the backup.

1. Insert a USB stick (make sure there is enough free memory) into the USB port in the back
of the firing furnace.

2. Click on [Backup Start]. All the data of the firing furnace (operating system, software, set
parameters and firing programs) are written to the USB stick.

3. Wait until an acknowledgment beep sounds. It signals the conclusion of the backup
process.

4. Remove the USB stick.

You have successfully backed up the firing furnace data. If data is lost, you can restore the data
with the USB stick. Be sure to carefully store the USB stick and do 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 sounds. It signals the conclusion of the recovery
process.

4. Remove the USB stick.

You have successfully restored up the firing furnace data.

NOTE:
You can restore the data in the same manner as when updating a program (see section
7.6).

Observe the following procedure:

1. Turn off the firing furnace,

2. Plug the thumb drive with the backup data into the USB port.

3. Turn on the firing furnace. While booting up, the firing furnace restores the backup.

4. Withdraw the thumb drive once a corresponding message appears on the screen.

The firing furnace then reboots and is ready to use.

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5.7.4.6. FTP Server Login (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.

NOTE:
There are many DEKEMA-independent programs available to set up an external FTP
server. For further information, please contact your network administrator.

With the FTP functionality, you can access an externally-linked FTP server. You can for
example link picture folders and files to the firing furnace and view 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. 5-40 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 Password with which you have access to the FTP server.
• Click on the “Password” entry field. The alphanumeric keyboard
window appears.
• Enter your password.

IP address IP address of the FTP server.

• Click on the corresponding "IP address" entry field. The numeric
keyboard window appears.
• Enter the IP address of the FTP server.

Login Click the button to connect the firing furnace to the indicated FTP
server. An LED within the button indicates that the connection is
active.

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Establish a connection to the FTP server

The connection with an FTP server is only established if all access 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].

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6. Operation

NOTE:
When using the firing furnace, observe section 2, Safety.

6.1. Turning on and off

NOTE:
Never operate the firing furnace without supervision.

Preparations
Check if

• the AUSTROMAT® is connected by a power cable to a socket with a protected contact (see
section 4.3),

• the vacuum pump is correctly connected to the firing furnace (see section 4.3).

• the firing furnace is connected via a Web interface to an individual computer or network
(see section 4.4).

Switching on

• Turn on the firing furnace:

• Main switch on 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 mounted on the lift seat. If not: Turn the firing furnace
off, and mount the insulating table. Then turn on the firing furnace again.

Switching off

• Close the firing chamber before switching off the firing furnace to avoid any condensation in
the ceramic furnace.

• Turn off the firing furnace:

• Main switch on the back of the firing furnace, or
• On/off switch in standby mode next to the touchscreen.

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6.2. Mounting and removing a firing object

WARNING
Hot surfaces.
The firing chamber can reach temperatures above 1,000°C
during operation. There is an extreme burning hazard from
touching hot surfaces after the firing chamber is opened.
Never directly contact hot parts of the firing furnace. The firing
furnace requires several hours to cool after it is turned off.
Observe the following instructions:
• Do not use your hands or any objects to grasp things in the
firing chamber,
• Do not 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.

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 closing the firing furnace.

Fig. 6-1 Mounting the firing object

• The height of the firing tray including the firing object may not exceed the following
dimensions. Otherwise, the thermocouple would be damaged in the firing chamber when
the chamber is closed:
• Firing function: 36 mm height,
• Only the 644 pressing furnace: Pressing function: 65 mm high.

Removing the firing object

• Use suitable tools (tweezers) to remove the firing objects, or wear safety gloves.

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6.3. Select programs and start them

6.3.1. With the touchscreen

1. After turning on the firing furnace, the Program Manager automatically appears on the
touchscreen. Select the desired program (see section 5.3). The firing furnace heats to a
preheating temperature that depends on the selected program type (see section 5.5).

2. Click on [Selected program] in the Program Manager. The firing of the selected program is
displayed (program display, see section 5.4).

3. Click the program display [Program start]. The program is processed automatically (see
section 5.5).

4. While the program is running, the lift automatically moves up and down. Make sure that no
objects are in the way that could 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 information on enabling options in section 7.5.

NOTE:
To operate the firing furnace using the web interface, your browser must be Java-
capable, and the Java application must be activated.

Start Web interface

1. Start the browser on the computer.

2. Click on the bookmark for the firing furnace (if available), or enter the IP address for the
firing furnace in the address line of the browser (see section 4.4).

3. Enter your login data, that is, the password. The Program Manager opens (see section 5.3).

The remaining procedure is the same as that in section 6.3.1.

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6.3.3. With VNC program (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.

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 opens (see section 5.3).

The remaining procedure is the same as that in section 6.3.1.

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6.3.4. Operating layout for the menu control

The basic operating layout for the menu control is shown in the following illustration. It can help
you 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.

Switch on
furnace

Information

Program
manager

Managing
programs

Selecting Editing programs

programs

Starting programs

Setup System control

Furnace settings

Maintenance programs

Service
Data log

Fig. 6-2 Operating layout for the menu control

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6.4. Program end

While the program is running, you can stop the program by clicking [Cancel program]. In this
case, all the commands are stopped and the heat system is turned off. The firing furnace cools
down. The firing number is not increased during firing.

The behavior of the firing furnace after a regular program end depends on the type of program
that was run:

• Easy, professional and pressing programs (only the 644 pressing furnace) have a specific
fixed program structure.
• An acoustic signal sounds after a regular 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 created and printed (if a printer is configured).

You can remove the firing object after the program is over (see section 6.2).

NOTE:
If, after the firing program is over, the firing chamber is opened longer than 15 minutes
while the chamber temperature is above 200°C, a message appears and asks you to
close the firing chamber to prevent wear.
• Acknowledge the message.
• Close the firing chamber.

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6.5. Some practical tips

6.5.1. General operation of the furnace

Lift noise
After switching on the firing furnace, the lift moves down and performs automatic lift calibration.
The brief buzzing noise is due to technical reasons and is completely normal. Please note that
the firing furnace does not react to any commands during this calibration time.

Automatic heating
The firing furnace automatically heats to the temperature required to start the program when
standard and professional and pressing programs (only the 644 pressing furnace) are selected.
In general, it occurs when the firing chamber is open.

Save energy
Close the firing chamber in the event of prolonged breaks between firings. This will save energy
and avoid unnecessary wear on the heating element and unnecessary warming of the lid.

Condensation
Close the firing chamber before 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 open firing chamber from below while the firing furnace is switched off and cold. If
the heating strips are deformed or there is strong glass formation, the heating element should
be replaced.

6.5.3. Thermocouple temperature calibration

Visually inspect the thermocouple regularly - particularly before temperature calibration - while
the firing furnace is cold and switched off and the firing chamber is open. A mirror held at an
angle under the firing chamber can be very helpful. The thermocouples are attached to the
middle of the back within the firing chamber and jut out horizontally into the firing chamber.
Ensure that they are not bent since this influences temperature measurement and hence the
firing results.

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6.5.4. Programming and program steps

Drying the firing object
The insulation table is still very hot immediately after firing. The temperature near the firing
object may thus be too high for drying. Wait a few minutes until the insulation table has cooled
down before placing the new firing object on the insulation table for drying.

Standby temperature
Do not worry if the firing furnace sets a stand-by temperature in the firing chamber that is lower
than the preheating temperature. If a drying time has been programmed, the furnace
automatically sets a temperature in the firing chamber that is necessary for the drying.

Cooling and relaxing

In the program steps "Cooling" and "Relaxing" (easy programs), the respective temperature is
approached as fast as possible. The firing chamber is opened in order to move 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 closed again. This ensures that the fired materials are always approximately
subjected to cooling temperature during the cooling time.

6.5.5. Firing programs

Firing tray
Every type of firing tray has an effect on the temperature of the firing object due to its color and
composition. Using a standardized firing tray can thus ensure constant firing results.

Firing parameters and test firings

Care in creating firing programs and editing firing parameters has a significant effect on the
quality of firing results. The recommended firing parameters are thus to be seen only as
guidelines. Perform test firings to identify your individual firing parameters based upon these
guidelines.

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6.6. Backing up and restoring firing programs

For reasons of data security and to prevent the loss of firing programs, it is recommendable to
regularly back up your firing programs:

• With a conventional USB stick (USB interface on the back of the firing furnace):
• Backup (see section 6.6.1),
• Restoring data (see section 6.6.2),

• You should at least note down your firing program parameters on paper or print it out.

6.6.1. Backup with a USB stick

Use the following procedure 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 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 stick,
• “Save to USB stick” saves a set on the inserted USB stick.

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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.

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6.6.2. Restore data with a USB stick

Use the following procedure to restore a set on a USB stick.

1. Insert the USB stick with the sets 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. 6-5 Program Manager > Transfer 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 stick,
• “Save to USB stick” saves a set on the inserted USB stick.

5. Click on [OK]. The “Set Manager” window appears.

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

Fig. 6-6 "Set Manager" window

6. Select the desired set.

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7. Click on [Load].
(Press [ESC] to return to the Program Manager without loading the set.)

8. The Program Manager displays the "Load set" window.

• The left table “External sets” shows the firing programs of the selected sets,
• The right table (“Current set”) shows the firing programs of the set that is being loaded
to the control of the firing furnace (active).
• Double-click on a firing program in the current set to go directly to the firing 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 of the programs in the block are selected.

[Transfer] Copies the selected firing program of the external set to the same
program numbers of the current set. A query appears and asks if
you want to overwrite the existing programs in the current set.
Confirm the query to accept the firing programs.

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[Paste] Copies the selected firing program of the external set to the current
set. The firing programs are inserted into the 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.

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6.7. Backing up and restoring data

You can back up 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.

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6.8. Loading and saving sets

A “set” is a group of all manufacturer-related firing programs (program list).

6.8.1. Download set from the internal memory

Use the following procedure to load individual firing programs or a complete set from the
internal memory of the firing 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 return
to the Program Manager.

6.8.2. Load set from a USB stick

The procedure for loading a set from a USB stick is described in section 6.6.2.

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6.8.3. Load a set from 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 enabling options in section 7.5.

NOTE:
To load a set from an FTP server, the firing furnace must be connected to the FTP server
(see section 5.7.4.6).

The procedure for loading a set from an FTP server is basically the same as loading a set from
a USB stick (see section 6.6.2).

Difference:
In the "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 from the DEKEMA website.

1. Make sure that your internet connection is active.

2. Open the Program Manager.

3. Click the button [Transfer set]. The “Select type of transmission” window opens.

Fig. 6-9 Program Manager > Transfer set

4. Select the transmission type “Download from Internet”.

5. Click [OK] (press [ESC] to return to the Program Manager). You are automatically
connected to the DEKEMA website. The “Select set” window appears.

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Fig. 6-10 Program Manager > Select set (example of 644 press furnace)

6. Select the desired program type Click [OK] (press [ESC] to return to the Program
Manager).

7. The "Set 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] to return
to the Program Manager.

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6.8.5. Internally save set

Use the following procedure to save a set to the internal firing furnace database.

1. Open the Program Manager.

2. Click the button [Save set]. The window “Save as” opens.

Fig. 6-12 "Save as" window

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

4. Enter the name for the set.

5. 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.

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 enabling options in section 7.5.

NOTE:
To save a set on an FTP server, the firing furnace must be connected to the FTP server
(see section 5.7.4.6).

The procedure for saving a set on an FTP server is basically the same as saving a set on a
USB stick (see section 6.6.1).

Difference:
In the "Choose transmission method" window, select the option "Save to FTP server".

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6.9. Access the firing furnace via FTP (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.

NOTE:
Consult your network administrator if you are uncertain.

NOTE:
Several programs can be used to access an FTP site including a web browser like
Internet Explorer. The following procedure describes how to create an FTP link between
a computer and the firing furnace.

The computer and firing furnace have to be connected via an Ethernet connection.

1. 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 composed of the
following elements (observe the separators between the individual elements):
• The network protocol "ftp",
• the username "ftp_username" and password "ftp_PWD" for FTP access to the firing
furnace,
• the IP address "IP_address" of the firing furnace and the network (see section 4.4.1).

3. An error message appears (FTP folder error) because the firing furnace is password-
protected. Click [OK] to confirm the error message.

4. Open the context menu (right click) in the empty window of Windows Explorer. Select
“Login as...".

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Fig. 6-14 Logging into the firing oven

5. The window “Login as” appears.

• Enter 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

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8. You can move, delete, etc. files in Windows Explorer as usual.

Close Windows Explorer when you no longer need FTP access to the firing furnace.

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6.10. Quality assurance (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.

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 chamber
is closed).

A precise description of quality management can be found in section 5.7.4.2.

Example of a log:

Fig. 6-17 QM log

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6.10.2. X-Dream (optional)

NOTE:
The requirements for using X-DREAM® are:
• X-DREAM® is installed on the computer,
• the firing furnace is configured for a network connection,
• the firing furnace is configured for access via an FTP server.

The optional X-DREAM® program ("Extended DEKEMA Remote Access Management") offers
an additional level of quality management for firing furnaces:

• handling dfl files,

• querying the status of the firing furnace via a computer using QM information
• Automatically sending QM logs by e-mail:

Start 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 via an FTP server.

OPC ("OLE for Process Control") is a standardized software interface that allows you to
exchange data between applications by different manufacturers.

By using the optional OPC program by DEKEMA, you can integrate quality management for the
firing furnace into an ERP system ("enterprise resource planning").

For additional information, please contact DEKEMA (see section 7.7).

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7. Maintenance and Service

WARNING
Non-original replacement parts.
Malfunctions can arise if third-party parts are used. In certain
circumstances, this can cause serious injury and substantial
property damage.
Always use original replacement parts from DEKEMA

NOTE:
When performing all maintenance and service tasks, maintenance and service tasks
observe section 2, Safety.

If technical servicing or repairs are necessary, they 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 control elements with a soft cloth moistened with a mild cleanser.
Do not use scouring agents, scouring pads or solvents such as alcohol, gasoline or
acetone.

• Always keep the sealing ring of the lift seat free of dust to ensure a reliable seal. Use a
brush with a receptacle (for ceramic dust), or a moist cloth.

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7.2. Calibrate temperature

NOTE:
Before each maintenance and service task: Read section 2, Safety. In particular, be aware
of the hazards listed in section 2.4.

A number of factors influence the temperature of the firing object. These can include: The color
and shape of the firing tray, or the number and type of firing objects. Other major influences can
be age-related effects such as heating element wear and changes to the thermoelectric
properties of the temperature sensor. We therefore recommend calibrating the temperature of
the firing furnace to adapt these factors and achieve the desired firing results. Calibrate the
temperature whenever the firing results are inconsistent and at least once annually. Calibration
is carried out by means of the calibration factor (CCF) . Observe the following instructions:

• For new furnaces, we recommend that you calibrate the temperature for the first 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 with the 644 pressing furnace!

• Make sure that the temperatures of all the firing programs are adjusted when the CCF
value changes. The firing temperatures of individual programs may have to be corrected.

Calibrating the temperature with the calibration set:

1. The firing furnace must be thoroughly preheated before calibrating. The thermocouple must
be preconditioned. Therefore perform a cleaning firing before calibrating the temperature.
• In the "Setup" menu, select the program "Cleaning firing", and press [Start] (see
section 5.7.3.3).
• Rule of thumb: The side walls of the top oven housing must be warm to the touch.

2. Insert the bent silver wire (silver sample) from the calibration set in the middle of the firing
tray (see the following illustration). Place the firing tray on the insulation table.

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ca. 25 mm 15 mm

1 2 3 4
Fig. 7-1 Evaluating the silver wire

1 Silver wire
2 Silver sample (bent silver wire)
3 Silver wire inserted into the middle of one-half of a DUCERA tray: Side view
4 Silver wire inserted into the middle of one-half of a DUCERA tray: Top view

3. Start the Temperature calibration program:

In the "Setup" menu, select the program "Temperature calibration", and press [Start] (see
section 5.7.3.4).

4. Evaluate the silver wire after the program using the following illustration.

1 2 3 4
Fig. 7-2 Evaluating the silver 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 temperature,
• By reducing the CCF, you lower the firing temperature.

Change the CCF

Observe the following procedure to change the CCF:
In the "Setup" menu, select the program "Temperature calibration", and enter a new CCF (see
section 5.7.3.4).

Minor corrections of the CCF can be made instinctively. If there are very large or sudden
deviations fro the original CCF, check for technical faults, and inform your service partner.

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7.3. Check program

NOTE:
Start the check program only after running several firing programs, or after a cleaning
firing so that the firing oven is warmed up.

The AUSTROMAT® has an internal program, the check program, that checks the function of the
major components: the check program. Regularly running in this unchangeable program makes
it easier on you and the responsible service personnel

• to identify old components such as heating element wear,

• and eliminates malfunctions.

Start check program

After approximately 2000 firings, the device displays a recommendation on the screen to start
the self check program (duration: approx. 45 min).
In the "Setup" menu, select the program "Check program", and press [Start] (see section
5.7.3.2).

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
quickly.

Error messages after running the check program

Error messages Measures

1. “NO ERRORS FOUND” No errors were found.

2. ‘CHANGE HEATING ELEMENT” Contact your service partner (see section

7.7).

Tab. 7-1 Overview of error messages

The error message "CHANGE HEATING ELEMENT" can also arise when the heating element
is technically functional. However, the check program requires a nominal power supply to
operate. When the power supply is below the nominal value, the error diagnosis of the heating
element can be incorrect. This problem generally only occurs in Asian countries. Consult your
local power company.

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7.4. Change the heating element

NOTE:
Before each maintenance and service task: Read section 2, Safety. In particular, be aware
of the hazards listed in section 2.4.

NOTE:
If technical servicing or repairs are necessary, they should only be performed by
authorized 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
safety instructions in section 2 to install the replacement heating element. Heating elements
should only be replaced by trained professionals.

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7.5. Enable software options

A description of the available software options is found in section 5.7.2.1. The "Options" window
(the menu Setup > Furnace ID > [Options], see Fig. 5-24) shows the software options that are
already released for the firing furnace.

Software options and functionalities of the firing furnace

The following table lists the possible functionalities of the AUSTROMAT® firing furnace and
identifies the most required software options.

Required software option

Functionality
DB QM JAVA VNC FTP-S FTP-C
Network connections (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
First level quality management internally in the
firing furnace
• Section 5.7.4.2
• Section 6.10.1
Second level quality management (X-DREAM)
via an external computer 1)
• Section 6.10.2
Third level quality management, incorporation
in an external ERP system 2)
• Section 6.10.3

Tab. 7-2 Functionalities of the firing furnace and the required software options

1) Also requires "X-DREAM" by DEKEMA

2) Also requires OPC by DEKEMA

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Questions regarding software options

Contact your service partner, or contact DEKEMA directly. You will need the serial number of
your firing furnace: Menu path: Setup > Furnace ID (see section 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 received the
enabling code. This opens the input window for the enabling code.

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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.

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7.6. 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).

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7.7. Service and Transport

NOTE:
Before each maintenance and service task: Read section 2, Safety. In particular, be aware
of the hazards listed in section 2.4.

NOTE:
These operating instructions are part of the documentation for the AUSTROMAT® firing
furnace. Read the service instructions before servicing.

Service partners
We recommend regular maintenance of the firing furnace by your service partner. This will
ensure superior 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 Dental-Keramiköfen GmbH

Industriestrasse 22
D-83395 Freilassing
Tel. +49-8654-4639-0
Fax +49-8654-66195
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.dekema.com

Transport

• Turn off to the firing furnace as described in section 8.1.

• To transport the firing furnace, only use the original box and the supplied packaging
material.

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8. Storage and disposal

8.1. Storage
Turn off the firing furnace

WARNING
Fire hazard.
A fire hazard exists when the firing furnace is hot when
packaged.
Let the firing furnace cool for several hours to room
temperature with the 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 original packaging. Observe the packaging symbols
(see Fig. 4-1), and maintain the storage conditions in section 1.6.

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8.2. Disposal

8.2.1. Personnel qualifications

The operator can recycle or dispose the AUSTROMAT® in accordance with legal provisions. A
good knowledge of mechanics and how to differentiate between waste materials is required to
properly disassemble the AUSTROMAT® and separate the materials.

8.2.2. Legal guidelines

Responsibilities
The operator is responsible for proper disposal of the AUSTROMAT®. The operator can give
the firing furnace to a licensed private or public collection facility, or the operator can recycle or
dispose of the firing furnace himself.

NOTE:
If the operator gives the AUSTROMAT® to a recycling facility, he must also provide the
instructions for use. The operating instructions contain all the important instructions for
disposal of the firing furnace.

Obligation to report
Companies that dispose 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 requirements

Wastes must be recycled or disposed of in such a manner that it does not pose a hazard to
human health. Only those procedures or methods may be used that do not harm the
environment. In particular, care must be taken that:

• The air, water and earth are not contaminated,

• Animals and vegetable life are not endangered,

• No excessive noise or odor arises,

• The surroundings and the landscape are not impaired.

Sort
After the firing furnace has been disassembled, the individual parts must be sorted into waste
groups. This is done according to the list in the current European Waste Catalog (EWC) or
comparable documents. The EWC catalog applies for waste independent of whether it is
disposed or recycled.

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8.2.3. Disposal: Electrical and electronic materials

WEEE
The European Commission has issued a directive on the disposal of electrical and electronic
materials (WEEE; 2002/96/EC). According to this directive, manufacturers have been
responsible since August 2005 for returning and recycling electronic and electrical devices if no
exception has been granted. As a manufacturer of laboratory equipment, DEKEMA Dental-
Keramiköfen GmbH Is freed from this requirement. Dental ceramic furnaces do not have to be
returned to DEKEMA Dental-Keramiköfen GmbH.

CAUTION
Electrical and electronic 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 plates, electrical lines)
• Steel (sections, fastening materials such as screws, etc.)
• High-grade steel

• Glass and ceramic materials

• Glass (screens and displays)
• Ceramic insulation material (insulation table, firing chamber)

• Plastics and rubber

• Plastics (hoses, covers, wheels, etc.)
• Rubber (seals, silicone hoses)

• Composites
• Electrical materials (cables, motors, components)
• Electronic materials (printed circuit boards, computer, predator)

• Packaging
• Styrofoam (cushion material)
• Plastic (films)

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9. Appendix

9.1. Pressures (only 644)

NOTE:
This section only 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

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9.2. Vacuum Table

The values in the following table were measured at a surrounding pressure of 969 hPa.

1 hPa = 1 mbar = 0.015 psi

1 psi = 69 mbar = 69 hPa

Entry for
Relative pressure 1) Absolute pressure
2)
Easy/professional/p hPa/psi hPa/psi
Classic programs
ressing 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

V9 minimum (=
90 % 866 12.5 103 1.5
switching point)

V9 maximum (=45 s
100 % > 934 13.5 < 35 0.51
after V9 minimum)

Tab. 9-2 Pressures of the different vacuum levels

1) Difference between surrounding pressure and absolute pressure

2) Pressure in the firing chamber

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9.3. Heating speed

Maximum temperature rise

Temperature range
rate

400…500°C approx. 180°C/min

500…600°C approx. 160°C/min

600…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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10. Index

Access levels ..................................................... 22 Entering the value .............................................. 41

Acoustic signal ................................................... 88 Environmental protection requirements ........... 139
Ambient conditions............................................. 14 ERP system ..................................................... 127
Ambient temperature ......................................... 14 Error messages ................................................ 131
Automatic heating ............................................ 111 Ethernet........................................................ 26, 31
Backup ............................................................. 101 Fire hazard ......................................................... 20
Block firing programs ......................................... 84 Firing parameters ................................. 49, 53, 112
Bookmark ..................................................... 33, 37 Firing temperature .............................................. 60
Browser ................................................ 32, 36, 107 Firing tray ......................................................... 112
Button ................................................................. 40 FTP access ...................................................... 123
Calibrating the screen ........................................ 82 FTP address..................................................... 123
Calibration .......................................................... 82 FTP link ............................................................ 123
Calibration set .................................................. 129 FTP Server ....................................................... 103
Cancel Program ..................................... 49, 52, 54 FTP-C ................................................................. 87
Care ................................................................. 128 FTP-S ................................................................. 87
CCF ............................................................ 94, 130 Function bar ....................................................... 44
Ceramic dust ...................................................... 21 Function keys ................................................... 101
Change IP address ............................................ 84 Furnace ID ......................................................... 86
Change the heating element ............................ 132 fuse holders........................................................ 26
Check program .......................................... 92, 131 General code...................................................... 84
Classic programs ............................................... 51 GO TO ................................................................ 46
Clean ................................................................ 128 Graphic ......................................................... 49, 54
Cleaning firing .................................................... 93 Graphic Representation ..................................... 55
Close ............................................................ 60, 61 Heating element wear ........................................ 92
Command line .................................................... 51 Heavy firing furnace ........................................... 21
Condensation ................................................... 111 Hot surfaces ....................................................... 21
Contrast ............................................................. 82 HTML access ................................................... 100
Cooling ............................................................... 60 Humidity ............................................................. 14
Cooling and relaxing ........................................ 112 Information bar ................................................... 44
Copy ................................................................... 46 Information line....................................... 48, 51, 53
Create program .................................................. 74 Installation assistant ........................................... 30
Crossed network cable ...................................... 26 Interfaces ........................................................... 26
Cut...................................................................... 46 IP address .................................................... 31, 36
CVTL commands ............................................... 69 JAVA .................................................................. 87
Data backup ..................................................... 113 Kerform ............................................................ 144
Date.................................................................... 81 Safety data sheet.......................................... 144
Date format ........................................................ 81 Keyboard window
DB ...................................................................... 87 alphanumeric .................................................. 42
Delete ................................................................. 46 Classic ............................................................ 43
Diagnostic data .................................................. 99 numeric ........................................................... 41
Dimensions ........................................................ 12 Language ........................................................... 80
Display area ....................................................... 44 Lift noise ........................................................... 111
Disposal ........................................................... 139 Lift settings ......................................................... 90
Drying ..................................................... 60, 61, 91 Load set ............................................................. 46
Drying temperature ............................................ 89 Log printout ...................................................... 126
Drying the firing object ..................................... 112 Login data ........................................................ 100
Easy programs ................................................... 48 Long-term readiness .................................... 63, 89
Edit program .......................................... 49, 52, 54 Main switch ........................................................ 26
Electrical shock .................................................. 20 maintenance and service tasks........................ 128
Enabling code .................................................. 135 Malfunctions ....................................................... 92
End temperature ................................................ 62 Manufacturer address ...................................... 137
Entering text ....................................................... 42 Mounting the firing object ................................. 106

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MSDS ............................... See Safety data sheets Screen contrast................................................... 82

Name plate ......................................................... 11 Screen setting ..................................................... 82
Network .............................................................. 83 Screensaver........................................................ 82
OPC program ................................................... 127 Scroll bar ............................................................. 45
Open lift .............................................................. 90 SDS .................................. See Safety data sheets
Operating instructions......................................... 17 Seal test .............................................................. 95
Operating layout ............................................... 109 Sealing ring .......................................................128
Option field ......................................................... 40 Select all ...........................................................117
Options ....................................................... 87, 133 Select program ................................................... 45
DB ................................................................... 87 Self-check program............................................. 92
enable ........................................................... 134 Sequence......................................................52, 55
FTP-C ............................................................. 87 Service partners................................................137
FTP-S .............................................................. 87 Set....................................................................... 39
JAVA ............................................................... 87 Setup .................................................................. 76
QM .................................................................. 87 Setup site ............................................................ 28
Questions ...................................................... 134 Shift .............................................................46, 116
VNC ................................................................ 87 Silver wire .........................................................130
X-DREAM ....................................................... 88 Sleep mode......................................................... 63
Packaging symbols............................................. 27 Software options ................................. See Options
Page Down ......................................................... 47 Software program .............................................136
Password .......................................................... 100 Software update................................................136
Paste........................................................... 46, 117 Spare parts .......................................................137
Pictures ................................................... 49, 51, 54 Standby temperature ........................................112
Power consumption ............................................ 13 Start Program .........................................49, 52, 54
Preheat ......................................................... 60, 61 Start the program ..............................................107
Pressing program ............................................... 53 Start/stop function .............................................100
Pressing time ...................................................... 62 Starting temperature ........................................... 62
Presstime shortening .......................................... 62 Start-up ............................................................... 29
Pressure level ..................................................... 62 Storage .............................................................138
Printer ................................................................. 97 Supply voltage .................................................... 13
Professional program ......................................... 50 Switching off .....................................................105
Program .............................................................. 39 Switching on .....................................................105
Program display.................................................. 48 TCP/IP settings ................................................... 97
Program editor .................................................... 64 Temperature 1 .................................................... 61
Program end ..................................................... 110 Temperature 2 .................................................... 61
Program list ........................................................ 45 Temperature 3 .................................................... 61
Program Manager............................................... 45 Temperature calibration ......................94, 111, 129
Program parameters........................................... 39 Test firings ........................................................112
Program selection............................................... 47 Time .................................................................... 81
Program sequence ............................................. 59 Touchscreen ....................................................... 24
Program steps ........................................ 60, 61, 62 Transfer ............................................................116
Program type ...................................................... 39 Transfer sets ....................................................... 46
Proper use ............................................................ 9 Transport ..........................................................137
Protect program memories ................................. 85 Units .................................................................... 79
QM ...................................................................... 87 USB stick ..........................................................113
Quality assurance ............................................. 126 Use........................................................................ 9
Quality Management .......................................... 98 User ID ................................................................ 35
Range ..................................................... 66, 68, 73 VAC (level/hold) .................................................. 60
Recovery .......................................................... 101 VAC (off/level/hold) ............................................. 61
Relaxation ........................................................... 60 Vacuum pump..................................................... 13
Removing the firing object ................................ 106 Valid values ........................................................ 41
Repairs ............................................................. 128 VNC ..............................................................33, 87
Retrofitting .......................................................... 19 VNC program ........................................33, 37, 108
Safety data sheets ...................................... 21, 143 Warning .............................................................. 90
Safety information............................................... 16 Wear-sensitive parts .........................................111
Save........................................................ 49, 51, 54 Web interface........................................32, 36, 107
Save energy ..................................................... 111 Weight ................................................................. 12
Save set .............................................................. 46 Workplace ........................................................... 18
Scope of delivery ................................................ 10 X-DREAM ...................................................88, 127

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