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Model | FD1545M |
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Temperature Uniformity | ±5°C |
Atmosphere | Air |
Power Supply | 50/60 Hz |
Temperature Range | 100°C to 1200°C (212°F to 2192°F) |
Explains warning, caution, and note symbols used in the manual.
Lists critical safety warnings regarding electrical shock, burns, and personal injury.
Defines the primary purpose and recommended operating temperatures for the furnace.
Advises against using the product for purposes other than its intended application.
Explains the furnace's heating mechanism and safety features like door switches.
Specifies operating and storage temperature, humidity, and altitude limits.
Lists standards the product conforms to and the EU representative.
Instructions on choosing a suitable location for the furnace installation.
Details on connecting the furnace to the electrical supply and wiring requirements.
Explains the function of the power switch and its effect on the furnace.
Describes the amber cycle light's indication of heating element status.
Explains how door switches cut power to heating elements when the door opens.
States that the digital readout continuously displays chamber temperature.
Introduces the controller's features and basic operation.
Explains initial controller startup and display interpretation.
Details the functions of various buttons and indicator lights on the controller.
Step-by-step guide on modifying the temperature setpoint.
Instructions on how to check and change the temperature units displayed.
Lists and explains various configurable parameters for the controller.
Lists parameters related to Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control.
Explains alarm messages and conditions that trigger them.
Describes the function that protects against thermocouple failure.
Details the OTP feature and how to adjust its value for safety.
Explains the self-tuning feature for optimizing temperature control.
Outlines the ramp and dwell programming capabilities and five modes.
Explains the DWELL mode where dwell time starts after reaching the set threshold.
Explains the DELY mode where the timer starts on power-up or run selection.
Explains the SF.ST mode, a soft-start function that limits power initially.
Details how to set program mode, ramp rate, and dwell time.
Guides on setting ramp rate limits and dwell times for programs.
Instructions on how to start and run a programmed sequence.
How to pause a running program.
How to cancel a running program.
How to clear the end-of-program indicator.
How to check the current status of a program.
Explains controller startup and HOME DISPLAY interpretation for 8-segment models.
Guide to modifying the setpoint on the 8-segment controller.
How to view temperature units on the 8-segment controller.
How to check the percentage of output power on the 8-segment controller.
Details the functions of buttons and indicator lights for the 8-segment controller.
Lists and explains parameters for the 8-segment controller's Home Display and Program Run List.
Details parameters for editing programs, including holdback and units.
Lists autotune parameters like one-shot and adaptive tuning.
Lists PID parameters, including gain scheduling and proportional bands.
Explains alarm messages for the 8-segment controller.
Details sensor break protection for the 8-segment controller.
Explains OTP and how to adjust the 'Deviation High' alarm value.
Instructions on using the 8-segment controller in single setpoint mode.
Overview of creating customized programs using segments.
Explains holdback types (OFF, Lo, Hi, bAnd) and their functions.
Instructions on setting the specific value for holdback.
How to set units (seconds, minutes, hours) for ramp segments.
How to set units (seconds, minutes, hours) for dwell segments.
How to set the number of program repetitions or continuous run.
Details the five types of program segments (rmP.r, rmP.t, dwEll, StEP, End).
Instructions for setting a ramp segment with a specific rate.
Instructions for setting a ramp segment with a specific time.
Instructions for setting a dwell segment to maintain a constant temperature.
Instructions for setting a step segment to climb instantaneously to a temperature.
Instructions for ending or repeating a program segment.
How to start and run an 8-segment program.
How to pause a running 8-segment program.
How to stop an 8-segment program.
Explains the purpose of tuning for controller accuracy.
What to do if a tuning error occurs.
Explains gain scheduling for transfer between PID sets.
How to set the G.SP value for gain scheduling transfer.
Guide to using the autotune feature to set PID values.
Explains adaptive tuning for continuous parameter evaluation.
Guidelines for properly loading the furnace chamber for uniform heating.
Discusses causes of element failure and care for resistance wire.
Emphasizes keeping the furnace clean and periodic burn-off procedures.
Suggests regular thermocouple replacement to ensure accuracy.
Step-by-step instructions for replacing a heating element in the furnace.
Detailed procedure for replacing the thermocouple.
Instructions for replacing the door micro-switch.
Steps to adjust and realign the door safety switches.
Procedure for removing and replacing the controller unit.
Wiring diagram for single setpoint models with OTP.