The next menu selection in the FLASHES menu is
Delay. The Delay menu is used to control the
preheat time for the M&R standard Quartz flash
units. During normal operation, the quartz flash
heating elements are energized as the pallets
begin their index cycle. This index cycle time is
used to preheat the heating elements before the
index table begins its upward cycle.
If the Delay time is set to 0, the quartz flash
heating elements will energize as soon as the
index table begins its cycle. If set for 5.0 seconds,
the quartz heating elements will wait (delay) for
5.0 seconds before energizing after the start of the
index cycle.
Should the Delay time be set for a greater time
value than the time it takes the index table and
flood cycles to complete, the quartz heating
elements will energize as the index table begins
its upward cycle.
To adjust the Delay Time, press the data entry
cell to the right of Delay; a numeric keypad is
displayed. Enter the Delay Time in seconds and
then press Enter. The maximum Delay Time is 5
seconds and the minimum is 0 seconds.
A button to the right of the Delay Time serves as a
countdown indicator, displaying the remaining
Delay time.