Operation - Schaeffler SMART Series User Manual

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9. Operation

There are 4 heating methods:
Temperature mode
■ For controlled heating up to the desired temperature
and if you want to make use of the thermostat
feature. This feature maintains the heated workpiece
at the pre-set temperature for a maximum period
of 5 minutes.
Time mode
■ Suitable for series production. If the time needed to
reach a certain temperature is known, the workpiece
can be heated in series with the time mode.
■ In the event of an emergency. If the sensor is faulty, as
a contingency measure, the workpiece can be heated
with the time mode. The temperature may be measured
with an external thermometer.
With the temperature or time mode
■ For controlled heating up to the desired temperature
or duration. Depending on which of these is reached
or elapsed first, the heater switches off.
With the temperature & speed mode
■ In the case of controlled heating to the desired
temperature, whereby a maximum temperature
gradient per time unit can be entered, so the
workpiece is heated according to a certain curve.
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