CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................................................7
VACUUM AND AIR SYSTEMS ...............................................................................................................................7
PARTS DELIVERED.............................................................................................................................................9
HOW TO INTERPRET DISPLAYS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL................................................................................12
MAIN MENU - OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................13
1MAIN MENU - TEMP & OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................14
2MAIN MENU - PROGRAM ...............................................................................................................................16
2.1MENU PROGRAM - START ..........................................................................................................................17
2.2MENU PROGRAM - NEW.............................................................................................................................18
2.4MENU PROGRAM - DELETE ........................................................................................................................23
2.5MENU PROGRAM - PRINT...........................................................................................................................23
3MAIN MENU - CONFIGURATION......................................................................................................................24
4MENU SERVICE MODE ..................................................................................................................................26
STATUS DISPLAYS ........................................................................................................................................27
CONNECTING A PRINTER .................................................................................................................................30
EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT PRINTER OUTPUTS ....................................................................................................30
HYSTERESIS VALUE FOR THE VACUUM-CONTROL .............................................................................................31
GRAPHS OF TEMPERATURE LIMITS AND GRADIENT AND PROGRAM-RUN..............................................................31
RANGE OF GRADIENT .......................................................................................................................................31
GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION OF A PROGRAM-RUN...............................................................................................32
APPENDIX B ................................................................................................................................................... 33
MENU STRUCTURE & INPUT FIELDS................................................................................................................. 33
APPENDIX C ................................................................................................................................................... 34
APPENDIX D ................................................................................................................................................... 35
WIRING DIAGRAM VC 20 WITH VALVE CONTROL .............................................................................................. 35
APPENDIX E ................................................................................................................................................... 36
WIRING DIAGRAM VC 20 WITH VALVE- / PUMP CONTROL ................................................................................. 36
APPENDIX F ................................................................................................................................................... 37
WIRING DIAGRAM VC 50 WITH VALVE CONTROL .............................................................................................. 38
APPENDIX H ................................................................................................................................................... 39
WIRING DIAGRAM VC 50 WITH VALVE- / PUMP CONTROL ................................................................................. 39
APPENDIX K ................................................................................................................................................... 42
DRAWING SPARE PARTS PANEL ...................................................................................................................... 42
APPENDIX L ................................................................................................................................................... 43
DRAWING SPARE PARTS DOOR....................................................................................................................... 43
DRAWING SPARE PARTS CHAMBER ................................................................................................................. 44
APPENDIX N ................................................................................................................................................... 45
DRAWING SPARE PARTS VALVE / POWER SUPPLY ........................................................................................... 45
SPARE PART NUMBERS .................................................................................................................................. 46
SPARE PART NUMBERS .................................................................................................................................. 47
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Installation: Wall distance from the back mm 50 50
Installation: Wail distance from the side mm 50 50
Inner Dimension
Width mm 250 350
Height mm 250 350
Depth mm 320 420
Internal volume l 20 50
Shelves standard/max 1/3 1/5
Load per shelve kg 20 20
Weight (empty) kg 48 62
Temperature range approx. 5 °C over RT to °C 200 200
Temperature deviation
Temperature deviation
Temperature deviation
Temperature fluctuation
Heating up
3)
1)
at 50°C± °C 1.0 1.0
1)
at 100°C± °C 1.7 1.9
1)
at 150°C± °C 2.4 2.6
2)
at 150°C± °C 0.2 0.2
to 70°C Min 39 42
to 150°CMin 58 106
Power supply (±10%) 50/60 Hz V 230/115 230/115
Nominal wattage W 900 1200
Heat radiation at 100°CW 185 205
at 150°CW 243 286
Equipment
Microprocessor -Temperature Controller with LCD Yes Yes
Timer Hours / Min 0-999h 59m 0-999h 59m
Printer – Communication Interface RS 232 Yes Yes
djustable Print Interval YesYes
Programming Program / Step 50 / 15 50 / 15
Ramp function adjustable in steps of °C 0.1 0.1
1) Measured with 3 temperature probes on horizontal level / divided in 1/3 of the chamber size
2) maximum temperature deviation in time for one temperature probe
3) to 98% of set temperature
All technical specification are specified for units with standard equipment at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) and a
Voltage fluctuation of ±10 %. The temperature data are determinated in accordance to following DIN 12880, part 2 respecting
the recommended wall clearances of 10 % of the height, width and depth of the inner chamber. All indications are average
values, typical for units produced in series. We reserve the right to alter technical specifications at all times without prior notice.
The Vacucenter VC20 / VC50 is a vacuum oven with a Microprocessor-controller with enhanced Fuzzy-Logic
- Allows precise ramping of temperature as well as an excellent reproduction of temperature distribution in
the chamber.
Special Insulation - Less heat loss. Saves energy and costs. Ambient temperature of housing surface
Robust Swiss quality design – Made even for scientific applications
Work Chambers are of stainless steel and are provided with fully adjustable aluminium shelve
The chambers have well radiused corners for easy cleaning.
Exterior is of textured powder coated mild steel.
Applications
The Vacucenter Line is designed for all purposes of vacuum drying in a variety of laboratory fields.
All Systems have a controller with alphanumeric display and programming capabilities. Temperature ranges
up to 200°C.
Construction
Extremely compact construction. Saves valuable space in the lab.
Inner chamber of electro-polished stainless steel Resistant to chemicals and highly durable.
Much more shelf area than other vacuum ovens (for the same inner volume): max. 5 shelves in the VC 50,
max. 3 shelves in the VC 20.
Shelves made of 5 mm thick aluminium conduct heat efficiently.
Aluminium shelves are anodised to resist chemicals.
Door seal can easily be removed for cleaning or replacing. The door seal of other vacuum ovens is
either glued-in place or screwed-in.
VC 2O only: The shelf supports can easily be removed for ease of cleaning.
All corners are rounded.
The big size glass-window allows a full view of the inner chamber.
The window is made of double glazed safety glass. This is a safety feature: should one pane break, there is
still a second one. Tile double-glazing is also an excellent thermal insulator.
All corners are rounded. The door handle is integrated in the door. No hot surfaces. There is no risk of injury
or burn.
The door latch is spring loaded. Should there be an over-pressure caused by accidental oxidation inside the
chamber, the door will open slightly and allow its release.
Vacuum and Air Systems
Electromagnetic valve controls the vacuum connection at rear. In ease of power failure, this valves shuts
automatically, the oven is tight and thus remains under vacuum. When the power comes back, the vacuum
valve opens automatically and normal operation resumes. The timer continues where it left off.
The inlet of fresh air or inert gas is controlled by a needle valve which allows gentle metering of the incoming
air (or gas) and thus prevents turbulence inside the chamber.
A deflector plate at the inlet of the chamber prevents the incoming air from blowing down directly at a powder
sample.
Fuzzy-Logic microprocessor controller with digital alphanumeric LCD-Display, real time clock, variable fan
speed and temperature ramp.
Intelligent Fan-Speed control IntelliFan - Wide range of temperature ramping functions. More user
application. In combination with Fuzzy-logic gives you an excellent stability of temperature distribution and
accuracy of programmed ramp.
Brilliant LCD Display for user-dialog and easy to operate keypad for fast programming and operating.
User dialog with controller is displaying your local language. Up to five languages can be selected.
Easy to operate and programming with EasyMenu
It allows the storage of 50 programs and 15 program steps (a step = a ramp, a temperature, a fan-speed and
a dwell time=Hold Time). The programs remain stored in memory even without external power (battery
buffered).
Holding Time (dwell time) 0 - 999h 59m
The real time clock allows a process to be started at any time – i.e.: on January 6, 2002 at 5 30 in the
morning.
RS-232 interface. All data can be protocol led with a printer or computer. Remote controlling and
programming, Door-Switch - switch-off heater/fan by opening door
Safety
DIN 12880 class 3.1 In case of over-temperature, a built in safety controller as a back-up circuit takes over
the control of the heating and will shutdown the oven.
There is also an additional mechanical over-temperature device which shuts down the oven
High quality accurate PT 100 temperature sensors.
Superior “Swiss Made” manufacturing quality according ISO9001
Door-Switch - switch-off heater/fan by opening door
Optional threshold pressure Switch (no heating until 300 mbar reached)
Your System will be delivered with following Parts:
1 System Unit
1 Shelf
1 Power Cord
1 User Manual
Install requirements
Ensure that following conditions are met before you install the system.
Electric power connection as per type plate on inside of door must meet your power connector.
The ambient temperature is min. +5° C ... max. 35° C (+40° F ... 95° F)
Installing
Place shelf in appropriate position.
Plug cord
Close door.
Switch power on
Display shows current Firmware Version see Power On Sequence
To start oven or program it see Chapter Operating Menus
Cleaning
To clean the System use mild detergents. No Acid or similar detergents should be used.
1 Controller
2 Pressure Gauge
3 Inert Gas / Air Inlet
4 Precision Valve
5 Vacuum Switch
6 Door Handle
7 Shelf
8 Shelf Glider
9 Double Paned Security Glass
10 Spring loaded door lock
11 Spring loaded door hinge
12 Pass through NW 25
13 Serial Interface RS232
14 Power connection
15 Vacuum connection
16 Serial number plate
17 Power connection for vauum pump (only by option
Enter Confirm a menu selection, Confirm a value input or an answer choice
ESC
+
-
Escape Cancel actual operation, Go back in Menu Structure, Quit actual state ….
Plus
Minus
To control the system the controller has few “easy to use” buttons on a foil
keypad. Simply press desired button.
All information is displayed on a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with backlit.
LED Indicators for status of Power, Heating and Program are used to indicate
the main process status.
Buzzer (not visible) is indicating audible Status or Alarm
Increase a value in flashing input fields , Select multiple Choices;
Input Value must flash to make + button operable
Decrease a flashing value, Select multiple Choices;
Input Value must flash to make + button operable
ON/OFF Switch ON or OFF your System. When on LED is lit
LED Indicators
When lit: Heat Power is on
When lit: You are running a program
When flashing: A delayed start for program operation was entered.
How to interpret displays described in this manual...
Power ON Sequence
By pressing the power-on button, the display will show the
Salvis Lab
Revision XX.XX
Input Field
software version. All standard, pre-setted or saved information will
be loaded during this process. After a while display will show first
Main Menu Point
Set Temperature
100.1°C
Multiple Input Fields
Set_Start-Date
DDMMYY__17.08.07
Multiple Choice Fields
Display_Interval
Yes___ No
A input value which is underlayed with yellow(grey) background
means this value is flashing on the real display.
If you reach a multiple input display first time, the first part (… of 3
in this example) of the input field is flashing to indicate input here..
Flashing input fields are changed with +/- keys
In a multiple choice field the last actual setted (pre-set) option will
flash. Change option with + or – and confirm with
Definitions of terms
What is a Set Temperature?
A Set Temperature is the target temperature you want operate the system with.
What is a Gradient?
A Gradient is the slope of the heating up process to the specific set temperature.
It is indicated as ºC / Minute. Negative Gradients are not allowed. The maximal value of a gradient is system
depending and has a range and is pre-defined by factory. A system specific curve of gradient corridors see
What is a Set Vacuum / Hysteresis Vacuum (only with Vacuum Controller Option)?
Set Vacuum is the target vacuum value. Hysteresis Vacuum is the vacuum-value range to the set value.
Within this range the valve or pump is not active. This is a P-control behaviour.
What is a Holding Time?
A timer is used to specify how long a set temperature has to be hold. The timer starts counting back when
the set temperature is reached. The maximal time you can set is: 999 hours and 59 minutes. This equals a
max time of 41 days 15 hours and 59 minutes
What is a Start Date/Time
If you are using a start date or time you will be able to set a future date/time to start a process or a program.
Manual Operation: Define a set temperature and options like
Main Menu
Temp & Options
1.1 Set Temperature
gradient, Vacuum values, Hold-time (dwell-time), programmed
start date/time.
Press to select Ä 1.1 ESC returns to Ä 1
Set_Temperature_
_________100.1°C
1.2 Set Vacuum
Set Vacuum
_____ 120.6mbar
1.3 Set Hysteresis of vacuum (P-type control behaviour)
Hyster. Vacuum
_____ 2.5mbar
1.4 Select Quick Start or Start with Options
Start_?
Now__ Options
1.5 Set Gradient
Gradient
2.0°C/Min
+/- change desired value.
confirms and saves value Ä 1.2
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 1
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
+/- Change value
confirms and saves value Ä 1.3
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 1
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
+/- Change value confirms and saves value Ä 1.4
ESC restores the old value orreturns to 1
+/- Select desired answer
confirms and saves value
If Now selected: System will start immediately Ä 6
If Option
ESC cancels and returns to Ä 1
+/- Change value confirms and saves the value Ä 1.6
ESC restores the old value or returns toÄ 1
Note: A value of 0,0 means maximal possible gradient value!
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM) or
stores the time and go to Ä 1.7 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MMÄHH) or goes back to Ä 1
Note: A value of 0:00 means endless holding time
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (DD Ä MM,
MMÄYY) or stores the date and go to Ä 1.8ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(YYÄMM, MMÄ DD) or goes back to Ä1
Note: The pre-set date is the actual date from the real-time clock.
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM) or
stores the time and go to :
If the Start Date and/or Start Time is in the past, the display will
return back to Ä 1
If your Start Date and/or Start Time is in the future you will see
the operating display Ä 5ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MMÄHH) or goes back to Ä 2.1 Note: The pre-set time is the actual time from the real-time clock.
Programmed Operation: The menu Program is divided in
menus for creating, editing, deleting , starting and printing
programs.
Press to select Ä 2.1 ESC returns to Ä 1
Start an existing program
confirm menu choiceÄ 2.1.1
T/S scroll through the Menu.
ESC return to Ä 2
Create a new program
confirm menu choice Ä 2.2.1
T/S scroll through the Menu.
ESC return to Ä 2
Edit an existing program
confirm menu choice Ä 2.3.1
T/S scroll through the Menu.
ESC return to Ä 2
2.4 Menu Program - Delete
Menu_Program
_Delete
2.5 Menu Program - Print
Menu_Program
_Print
Delete an existing program
to select [Delete Program] Ä 2.4.1
T/S scroll through the Menu.
ESC return to Ä 2
Print a program
to select [Print Program] Ä 2.5.1
T/S to scroll through the Menu.
confirm menu choiceÄ 2.1.1
T/S scroll through the sub-menu.
ESC returns to Ä 2
+/- select desired program number
confirm value Ä 2.1.2
ESC returns to Ä 2.1
Note: Only stored only program numbers with content will
appear in the display. If no program exist a beep-message will
displayed.
+/- select type of program start
accept choice
selected: System starts immediately Ä 6
If Now
If Later
ESC returns to Ä 2.1
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (DD Ä MM,
MMÄYY) or stores the date and go to Ä 2.1.4ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(YYÄMM, MMÄ DD) or goes back to Ä2.1 Note: The pre-set date is the actual date from the real-time
clock.
selected :Ä 2.1.3
2.1.4 Set Start Time
Start Time___P04
HH:MM______13:10
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM) or
stores the time and go to :
If the Start Date and/or Start Time is in the past, the display will
return back to Ä 2.1.2
If your Start Date and/or Start Time is in the future you will see
the operating display Ä 7ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field
(MMÄHH) or goes back to Ä 2.1 Note: The pre-set time is the actual time from the real-time clock.
The storage capacity is 50 Programs with 15 Steps/Program. Each Step contains of a Set-Temperature, a
Gradient, a Hold-Time and a Fan-Speed.
The sample here assumes creating a program #4 with 2 Steps.
Create a new program
Menu_Program
_New_Program__
2.2.1 Create a new program
Program Nr ?
_____________P04
2.2.2 Set Temperature – Step 1
Set_Temperature
04/01_ __100.0°C
confirm menu choice Ä 2.2.1
T/S scroll through the Menu-Program.
ESC returns to Ä 2
+/- select desired program number
confirms the choice Ä 2.2.2
ESC returns to Ä 2.2
Note: Only free program numbers will appear in the display.
+/- change desired value. Pre-set value is the last used value in
manual mode.
confirm and saves Ä 2.2.3
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.2 and the step 1 as
well as selected program number is not stored !
Note: Display 04/01 means actual program/step number.
2.2.3 Set Vacuum – Step 1
Set Vacuum
04/01_ 120.6mbar
2.2.4 Set Hysteresis of vacuum – Step 1
Hyster. Vacuum
04/01_ 2.5mbar
2.2.5 Set Gradient – Step 1
Gradient
04/01__1.5°C/Min
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
+/- Change value
Accept value Ä 2.2.4
ESC returns to Ä 2.2
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
+/- Change value
Accept value Ä 2.2.5
ESC returns to Ä 2.2
+/- change desired value confirms the value Ä 2.2.6
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.2 and the step 1 as
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM) or
stores the time and go to Ä 2.2.7 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field (MÄH)
or goes back to Ä 2.2 and the step 1 as well as selected program
number is not stored !
Note: A value of 0:00 means endless holding time
+/- Select desired answer
accept
If Yes
If No selected: Ä 2.2.14
+/- change desired value
confirm the value Ä 2.2.9
ESC restores the old value or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.2.7 but the actual step will not be saved !
Note: Display 04/02 means actual program/step number
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
+/- Change value Accept value Ä 2.2.10
ESC returns to Ä 1
selected: step number will increment with 1Ä 2.2.8
2.2.10 Set Hysteresis of vacuum – Step 2
Hyster. Vacuum
04/02_ 2.5mbar
2.2.11 Set Gradient – Step 2
Gradient
04/02 2.0°C/Min
2.2.12 Set Holding Time – Step 2
Hold_Time
04/02_H:M_ 1:30
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
+/- Change value Accept value Ä 2.2.11
ESC returns to Ä 1
+/- change desired value confirm the value Ä 2.2.12
ESC restores the old value or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.2.7 but the actual step will not be saved !
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM) or
stores the time and go to Ä 2.2.13 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field (MÄH)
or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.2.7 but the actual step
will not be saved !
Note: A value of 0:00 means endless holding time
+/- Change value
Accept value Ä 2.3.4
ESC returns to Ä 2.3
2.3.4 Set Hysteresis of vacuum – Step 1
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
Hyster. Vacuum
04/01_ 2.5mbar
2.3.5 Set Gradient – Step 1
Gradient
04/01__1.5°C/Min
2.3.6 Set holding time (dwell time) – Step 1
Hold_Time
04/01_H:M_ 12:00
+/- Change value
Accept value Ä 2.3.5
ESC returns to Ä 2.3
+/- change desired value confirms the value Ä 2.3.6
ESC restores the old value or returns to Ä 2.3 and the step 1 as
well as selected program number is not stored !
Note: A value of 0:0 means maximal gradient
+/- Change desired value
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM) or
stores the time and go to Ä 2.3.7 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field (MÄH)
or goes back to Ä 2.3 and the step 1 as well as selected program
number is not stored !
Note: A value of 0:00 means endless holding time
+/- change desired value confirm the value Ä 2.3.8
ESC restores the old value or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.3 but changes to the actual step will not be saved !
Note: Display 04/02 means actual program/step number
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
+/- Change value Accept value Ä 2.3.9
ESC restores the old value or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.3 but changes to the actual step will not be saved !
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
+/- Change value Accept value Ä 2.3.10
ESC restores the old value or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.3 but changes to the actual step will not be saved !
+/- change desired value confirm the value Ä 2.3.11
ESC restores the old value or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.3 but changes to the actual step will not be saved !
2.3.11 Set Holding Time – Step 2
+/- Change desired value
Hold_Time
04/02_H:M_ 11:30
2.3.12 Choose if a additional step is required
New_Step_?
Yes No
2.3.13 End of programming sequence
End_of_Program_?
Yes No
2.3.14 Confirming & Saving the new program
Program______P04
Stored..._______
confirm value and skips to the next input field (HH Ä MM) or
stores the time and go to Ä 2.3.12 ESC restores the old value and skips back one input field (MÄH)
or if in step 2 and higher returns to Ä 2.3 but changes to the
actual step will not be saved !
Note: A value of 0:00 means endless holding time
+/- Select desired answer
accept
If Yes
If No
+/- Select desired answer
accept
If Yes selected: Ä 2.3.14
If No selected: Ä 2.3.12
Displays confirmation that the new program has been stored.
After a few seconds the display will return to Ä 2.3
selected: step number will increment with 1Ä 2.3.7
select menu Ä 2.4.1
T/S scroll through the menu.
ESC returns to Ä 2.4
+/- select desired program number
accept Ä 2.3.2
ESC returns to Ä 2.4
Note: Only used program numbers will appear in the display
+/- Select desired answer
accept
If Yes
If No selected: Ä 2.4
selected: Ä 2.4.3
Program______P04
Deleted..._____
If you delete a program means you delete all steps associated to this program number. After deleting, the
number is now available in the list of free program numbers.
Display confirms that the selected program has been deleted.
After a few seconds it will go to Ä 2.4
2.5 Menu Program - Print
Print a program
Menu_Program
_Print
2.5.1 Choose program # to be printed
Program Nr ?
_____________P04
2.5.2 Displaying print in progress
Program______P04
Printing..._ __
to select [Print Program] Ä 2.5.1
T/S to scroll through the Menu.
ESC return to Ä 2
+/- select desired program number
accept Ä 2.5.2
ESC return to Ä 2
Note: Only used program numbers will appear in the display
Display confirms that the program has been printed. After a few
seconds it will return to Ä 2.5
For an example of printout and printer connection refer section Printer Operation
In this menu point you can define and set system options
Press to select Ä 3.1 T/S scroll through the menu.
+/- Select the desired language
confirm selection Ä 3.2
Attention:
After confirmation the selection all subsequent dialogs are
displayed in the selected language.
+/- change value
accept value and skips to the next input field ((DD Ä MM,
MMÄYY) or saves the date and goes to Ä 3.3
ESC restores the old value and/or skips back one input-field
(YYÄMM, MMÄ DD)
+/- change value
accept value and skips to the next input field ((HH Ä MM) or
saves the time and goes to Ä 3.4
ESC restores the old value and/or skips back one input-field
(MMÄHH)
3.4 Set allowed max Temperature
Max. Temperature
_________200.0°C
3.5 Set Threshold value
Threshold
______ 600.0mbar
Set the maximal possible temperature value for manual operation.
+/- change value
accept valueÄ 3.5
ESC restores value
Option “Vacuum Control” (Valve or Pump) only !
Set the Threshold value between 1 – 1100 mbar
Heating will only start when this value has been reached.
For heating without this safety feature, enter a value
of 1100.0 mbar
+/- change value
3.7 Set print interval for printer log via serial RS232 Interface
Print_Interval__
HHMM_______00:05
3.8 Set automatic interval to scroll status displays
Display_Interval
Yes No
3.9 Select Baud Rate for serial RS232 Interface
Set the waiting time for the Threshold value between
1 Min and 1Hour 59 Min. Should the Threshold value (3.5) not
been reached within the programmed time, the process will not
start and the message “no vacuum” appears in the display.
+/- change value
accept valueÄ3.7 ESC restores value
Set the Print Interval time. A value of 00:00 will disable printout of
operating values.
+/- change value
accept value and skips to the next input field ((HH Ä MM) or
saves the time and goes to Ä 3.8
ESC restores the old value and/or skips back one input-field
(MMÄHH)
Select if operation displays will switch automatically instead of
manually switching by T/S keys
+/- toggle answer
accept Ä 3.9
RS232_Baud_Rate
___________1200
3.10 Set Program End Buzzer
Buzzer_Prog_End
Yes No
3.11 Set Safety Alarm-Buzzer
Buzzer_SafetyBon
Yes No
3.12 Set LCD Display contrast
Display Contrast
75%
Available Baud Rate are1200/2400/4800/9600.
+/- select value
accept Ä 3.10
Buzzer sends a signal if a program has finished
signal.
+/- toggle option
accept Ä 3.11
In any case of an over temperature alarm situation, the Buzzer will
give an audio signal.
+/- toggle option
accept Ä 3.12
Change the display with T/S keys or set Display Interval to yes in Menu Configuration to let change the
display automatically.
The values shown here have only an example character.
The display will differ according the installed option
X Without Options Y Option: Vacuum Display only Z Option: Vacuum Controller
5 Status Display: Manual Mode – Defined Start-Date
If the programmed start-date/time has achieved the systems starts. The display switches to Ä 6
X Y Z
Start Date
31.12.0723:59
Set Temp100.9°C
Gradient 1.9°C/M
SVac 20.0mbar
HVac 2.0mbar
Hold Time 10:59
9 9 9
9 9 9
9 9 9
Display: Start Date and Time.
Press T to get next set of operating-display.
Display: Set Temperature and Gradient.
Press T to get next set of operating-display.
Display: Set Vacuum (SVac) and Hysteresis Vacuum
9
(HVac).
Press T to get next set of operating-display.
Display: Hold Time (Dwell Time).
Press T to get next set of operating-display.
6 Status Display: Manual Mode – Process Running
Set Temp 100.0°C
Act Temp 100.0°C
Gradient 1.9°C/M
X Y Z
9 9 9
9
Display: Set Temperature and Actual Temperature.
Press T to get next set of operating-display.
Display: Actual Gradient
Press T to get next set of operating-display.
In order to connect a printer with the serial RS232 Interface of the System following requirements must be
fulfilled : Serial RS232 Interface, Min. 1200 Baud Transfer Rate.
Pin Layout RS232 DB9 Connector System
Used Pins: 2:TxD , 3:RxD and 5:Signal Ground
Data format: 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity
No specific protocol
Examples of different printer outputs
1 Without Options 2 Option: Vacuum Display only 3 Option: Vacuum Controller
Printout of a stored program
To print the content of stored programs go to Menu “Print Program“ Ä 2.5)
The printout depends on the installed vacuum options.
Printout of a program in memory
Program Nr:: 1
Step:: 1
Set Temperature: 20.0°C
Gradient: 0.2°C /Min
Set Vacuum: 5.5mbar
Hysteresis Vacuum: 2.5mbar
Hold time: 1:00HHH:MM
1 2 3
9 9 9
9 9 9
9 9 9
9 9 9
9 9 9
9
9
9 9 9
Printouts during a run
In order to get printer output for logging active you must set the print interval (see “Print Interval” Ä 3.5) to a
value greater than 0:00, otherwise it is disabled.
Manual Operation
Date: 25.09.02
Time: 07:29
Set Temperature: 20.0 °C
Act Temperature: 20.4 °C
Gradient: 0.2°C /Min
Set Vacuum: 5.5 mbar
Act Vacuum: 5.4 mbar
Hysteresis Vacuum:2.5 mbar
Hold time: 1:00HHH:MM
The Hysteresis value of vacuum allows to influence the behaviour of the vacuum controlling.
The process of drying under vacuum is influenced by the vapour pressure of the fluids in the drying good.
The higher the vapour pressure the lower the vacuum.
In extreme case the vacuum pump will run or the vacuum valve is open all the time because of reducing
vacuum by the vapour. This behaviour can be controlled by system but the pump or the valve is all the time
switching on and off.
To reduce this effect you can set a hysteresis value depending on the set vacuum value. This allows the
controller a range of acting (hysteresis).
This gives a more precise and well controlled drying process
Graphs of temperature limits and gradient and Program-Run
Temperature Limiter & Safety Controlling (Safety Bond)
1. Over-Temperature Limiter by thermomechanical switch
2. Maximal allowed End Temperature
3. Maximal allowed working temperature (Menu
Configuration)
4. Set Temperature
5. Control Range of the Safety Controller
6. Actual Temperature
Range of gradient
1. The gradient can be set in this range
2. This range can not be used. It is system
depending
This example shows a program No. 12 with 3 steps and a pre-setted start date/time.
A Timeframe of the pre-setted start date/time
B Positive Gradient (adjustable)
C Hold-Time, Dwell-Time (Adjustable)
Each of the following 3 steps has the parameter: Set-temperature, gradient, hold-time, set-vacuum,
hysteresis vacuum
1 Step 1 : Start of program
2 Step 2 : New parameter setting where used.
3 Step 3 : New parameter setting where used. After finishing the step 3, the program ends.