7.4 Manual Mode
In manual mode, the following grinding parameters can be edited directly:
Speed
Process time
Direction of rotation
Interval
A detailed description of the parameter settings can be found in Chapter "Grinding Parameters".
Quick Start (B3.2):
Depending on the sample material, different grinding parameters are necessary in order to
achieve the optimum grinding. By means of the Quick Start function, the set speed can be
tested on the sample and adjusted if necessary.
Press the button (B3.2). The button changes to and the grinding process starts
immediately with the set speed. The grinding process stops automatically after five seconds.
Press the button to terminate the Quick Start grinding prematurely.
7.4.1 Start Process
After switching on the device, the button (B3.3) is hidden, until the hood is once opened
and closed again.
Press the button (B3.3) to start the grinding process.
In the control panel area of the navigation (B1), all buttons are hidden. Depending on the
direction of rotation, different buttons appear in the control panel area of the device control (B3):
If the sample is ground by hit and impact effect (the icon is displayed as direction of
rotation), only the button appears.
If the grinding process is performed by cutting (the icon is displayed as direction of
rotation), the button appears in addition to the button.
During manual grinding, the speed can be changed and/or the interval function be activated or
deactivated. All other parameters cannot be changed during operation.
Boost function:
Press the button to increase the speed for a short time to approx. 14 000 rpm during
the grinding by cutting.
By pressing the button, the boost function can be performed for a maximum of 3 seconds.
NOTICE The boost function can only be used once during one grinding process and is again
available at the next process start, only. Furthermore, the boost function must not be performed
with an empty grinding container!