Original Operating Manual HT-S Sintering Furnace HT-S Speed Sintering Furnace

Original operating manual

HT-S sintering furnace
HT-S Speed sintering furnace
English
Version 3.1 11/2014

Table of content
General information..................................................................... 4
Limitation of liability........................................................................ 4
Responsibilities of the operating company..................................................... 4
Documentation............................................................................... 5
Contents and structure................................................................................... 5
Labelling scheme for integrated texts and references.................................... 5
Formatting and signs...................................................................... 6
Service address.............................................................................. 6
Safety ............................................................................................ 7
Requirements on the personnel..................................................... 7
Transport, packing and storage.................................................. 9
Transport ...................................................................................... 9
Packaging .................................................................................... 10
Storage .................................................................................... 10
Technical description................................................................. 11
Function .................................................................................... 11
Conformity.................................................................................... 12
Intended use................................................................................. 13
Potential misuse........................................................................... 13
Technical data............................................................................. 14
General specifications.................................................................. 14
Connected electrical load............................................................. 14
Operating conditions.................................................................... 14
Installation................................................................................... 15
Installing .................................................................................... 15
Installation conditions................................................................................... 15
Electrical connection.................................................................... 16
Building installation....................................................................................... 16
Operation..................................................................................... 17
Operating elements and displays................................................. 17
Operating elements...................................................................................... 17
Displays ...................................................................................................... 18
Switching on the Sintering furnace............................................... 18
Initial commissioning................................................................. 19
Installing the door insulation......................................................... 19
Speed sintering operating mode.................................................. 20
Feeding the Sintering furnace...................................................................... 20
Selecting and loading the heating program.................................................. 21
Starting/stopping the heating program......................................................... 21
Removing the sinter bowl from the heating furnace..................................... 22
Programming the heating stages................................................................. 22
Programming stage temperatures, holding times......................................... 23
Storing the heating program......................................................................... 24
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Speed sintering programming...................................................................... 24

Automatically starting a heating program..................................................... 25
Preparation of the sintering aid.................................................... 26
Recommended filling of the Speed sinter bowl............................................ 26
Standard sintering operating mode.............................................. 27
Feeding the Sintering furnace...................................................................... 27
Selecting and loading the heating program.................................................. 27
Starting/stopping the heating program......................................................... 28
Removing the sinter bowl from the heating furnace..................................... 28
Programming the heating stages................................................................. 29
Programming stage temperatures, holding times......................................... 29
Storing the heating program......................................................................... 30
Automatically starting a heating program..................................................... 31
Preparation of the sintering aid.................................................... 32
Recommended filling of the Standard sinter bowl........................................ 32
Sintering with sintered disc........................................................................... 32
Basic settings............................................................................. 33
Service settings............................................................................ 33
Parameter settings....................................................................................... 33
Setting the weekday and time...................................................................... 34
Switching off the Sintering furnace............................................... 35
Care and maintenance............................................................... 36
Cleaning/Regeneration firing........................................................ 36
Faults and error messages........................................................ 37
Safety .................................................................................... 37
Faults .................................................................................... 38
Error messages............................................................................ 38
Decommissioning...................................................................... 39
Disposal...................................................................................... 39
Safety .................................................................................... 39
Disposal .................................................................................... 39
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General information
General information
Limitation of liability
The contents of this operating manual have been generated taking the
applicable laws and standards into account.
The equipment has been developed according to state-of-the-art engineering.
notice
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage resulting from:
hh Disregarding/non-observance of the operating manual
hh Intentional misuse
hh Non-designated use
hh Use of untrained personnel
hh Use of non-specialists (for maintenance work, etc.)
hh Technical modifications to the equipment that have not been agreed
with the manufacturer
hh Use of spare parts that have not been approved by the manufacturer
Responsibilities of the operating company

The equipment is used for commercial purposes. The operating company
of the equipment is therefore subject to the statutory obligations for work
safety.
In addition to the safety instructions in this operating manual, the applicable
safety, accident prevention and environmental regulations must be complied
with for the field of use.
In particular, the following applies:
yy The operating company must be aware of the applicable work
protection provisions.
yy The operating company must ensure that all employees involved with
the equipment have read and understood this operating manual.
yy The operating company must also train the personnel at regular
intervals and inform them of the dangers involved in using the
equipment.
yy The operating company must provide the personnel with the
necessary protective equipment.
yy The operating company must have all safety devices checked
regularly for functionality and completeness.

General information
Documentation
Contents and structure

This operating manual is an integral part of this equipment. It contains
instructions and information for the safe handling of the equipment and
must be available to each user throughout the entire operating life of the
equipment. This operating manual is intended for trained operating personnel.
Labelling scheme for integrated texts and references

The following safety indications are used:
danger
Indicates an immediate threat of danger that can cause serious
physical injury or death.
warning
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can cause serious
physical injury or death.
caution
Indicates a potentially dangerous situation that can cause minor
physical injury.
notice
Indicates a potentially harmful situation in which the product or an
asset in its vicinity can be damaged.
notice
Note/Tip for easier operation.

General information
Formatting and signs

$$ refers to a general safety instruction
;; indicates that a prerequisite must be fulfilled
1. refers to handling steps
ÂÂ refers to a handling outcome
yy refers to a list
refers to a key
Service address
Friedrich-List-Straße 8
D-76297 Stutensee-Blankenloch
Tel.: +49 (0) 7244 70871-0
www.mihm-vogt.de

Safety
Safety
The sintering furnace is a high-temperature furnace for commercial use in
dental laboratories and must only be used for sintering sinterable ceramics.
Requirements on the personnel

Trained specialist who is familiar in handling the equipment and is able
to carry out the assigned tasks due to specialised training, knowledge,
experience, and knowledge of the relevant provisions, and is also able to
independently recognise and avoid potential hazards.
danger
Electrical power!
Danger of fatal injury from electric shock.
hh Do not touch live cables and components with wet hands.
hh Heed the accident prevention instructions when handling electric current.
hh Before any installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair work,
disconnect the power supply of the sintering furnace and secure it
from being switched back on.
danger
Danger of ignition!
Use of inflammable and explosive materials in the furnace area.
hh Do not operate the sintering furnace in the vicinity of highly
inflammable sources.
hh Do not install the sintering furnace on highly inflammable installation
surfaces.

Safety
warning
Danger of burns from hot surfaces!
Operation of the sintering furnace causes surfaces to become hot
where burns are possible if touched.
hh Do not touch the housing or the furnace door during operation.
hh Do not reach into the heating chamber. It can still have high residual
heat from a previous heating process.
hh Ensure the sintering furnace has cooled down before maintenance,
cleaning and repair work.
hh Wear heat-resistant safety gloves when working on hot components.
hh Use suitable removal tongs that are long enough for putting in and
removing sintered goods.
caution
Incorrect operation!
No liability is assumed for any damage due to misuse, incorrect operation,
incorrect connected or improper maintenance/repair by untrained
personnel. All warranty services are also excluded in such cases.
If there is any damage to the equipment or mains cable and it is no longer
functioning properly, the equipment must no longer be used.
In this event, contact the manufacturer immediately.
Only original spare parts must be used for your own safety and the
longevity of your equipment.
For safe operation of the sintering furnace, regional regulations (e.g.
accident prevention regulations) also apply in addition to the instructions
in this operating manual which must be provided by the operating
company of the equipment. The safety signs on the sintering furnace
must be kept in a legible condition.
notice
This operating manual must be read and understood by each operator
before working on and with the equipment.
The operating manual must be safeguarded for the specified lifetime of
the sintering furnace.

Transport, packing and storage

Transport
Caution
Risk of injury due to furnace weight!
Physical strain/back complaints due to high inherent weight.
hh Carry/move the sintering furnace using at least two persons.
notice
Transport damage!
To avoid injury to personnel and material damage:
hh Only transport the equipment in a upright position.
hh Do not stack equipment on top of each other.
hh Do not place any other objects on the equipment.
hh The transport must be as free of shaking and vibration as possible to
prevent damage to the equipment.
hh Make sure that the equipment is secured against slipping and falling
over during transport.
hh Immediately upon receipt, the goods must be inspected for any
damage and losses, which must be documented by the freight carrier
on the letter of consignment in order to lodge claims.
assumes no liability for any damage and losses only determined
subsequently.

Packaging
notice
The packaging protects the sintering furnace against transport damage,
corrosion and other forms of damage. Only remove it shortly before the
initial commissioning and store it under dry conditions for later reuse.
Storage
notice
Temperature damage!
To prevent temperature damage:
hh Only store the equipment at temperatures from +5 °C to +40 °C.
hh Always store the equipment in dry and dust-free conditions.
hh Avoid any direct sunlight.
hh Avoid mechanical vibrations.

Technical description
Function
The sintering furnace is used for processing sinterable ceramics.
The product to be sintered is placed in the sintering bowl and set on the
support pins. After entering the heating parameters and pressing the start
button, the electrically-operated furnace door closes and the heating pro-
cess begins.
After the heating program has run and the sintering furnace has cooled
down, the furnace door opens and the finished product can be removed.
Heating chamber
The product is sintered in the heating chamber. It consists of two different,
ceramic insulation layers and is operated with four heating elements con-
nected in series. The outer insulating layer is designed for temperatures up
to 1200 °C, the inner layer for temperatures up to 1650 °C.
Furnace door
The furnace door consists of a two-part ceramic door panel. A safety switch
disconnects the heating current as soon as the furnace door is opened.
A slip coupling used in the drive mechanism prevents excessive contact
pressure between the furnace door and heating chamber.
Furnace housing
The furnace housing consists of steel plate coated on the inside and outside
with plastic and is cooled by an emergency cooling system.
An integrated battery assures the emergency cooling, even upon failure of
the voltage supply.
Program controller
The program controller is equipped with a finished time setting according to
weekday and time. The switch-on time is calculated automatically so that
the heating process is stopped at the required time and the sintered goods
can be removed.
Operating parameters and heating programs are stored in a non-volatile
memory and are retained even if the current supply fails.
The set target temperature is maintained at an accuracy of ±1 °C.
A temperature sensor integrated in the heating chamber records the
chamber temperature close to the product.
Overheating of the sintering furnace due to a defective temperature sensor
is prevented by means of a thermocouple fail-safe mechanism.

Conformity
EC Declaration of conformity for machinery
MIHM-VOGT GmbH & Co. KG

Friedrich-List-Str. 8
76297 Stutensee – Blankenloch
Germany
We herewith declare that the sintering furnace models
HT, HT-S, HT Speed, and HT-S Speed
are in conformity with all the relevant provisions of the following European directives:
1. Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic equipment (RoHS)
2. Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
3. Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery
4. Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC
5. EMC directive 2004/108/EC
And furthermore, we declare that the following European harmonised standards have been used:
DIN EN 61010-1: 2002-08

DIN EN 61010-2-010: 2004-06
DIN EN 61326-1: 2006-10
Stutensee, 17 July 2013
MIHM-VOGT GmbH & Co. KG

Dietmar Gräbe
(Managing Director)
MIHM-VOGT GmbH & Co.KG Persönlich haftende Gesellschafterin: Geschäftsführer: Dietmar Gräbe
Friedrich-List-Straße 8 Mihm-Vogt Verwaltungs GmbH Hermann Gräbe
76297 StutenseeBlankenloch AG Mannheim HRB 101361
AG Mannheim HRA 101782

Intended use
The sintering furnace is a high temperature furnace for commercial use in
dental laboratories and must only be used for sintering sinterable ceramics.
notice
No liability is assumed for any damage due to misuse, incorrect
operation, incorrect connected or improper maintenance/repair by
untrained personnel. All warranty services are also excluded in such
cases.
Potential misuse
yy Use of non-instructed and insufficiently qualified personnel.
yy Use of products not approved by the manufacturer.
yy Use of spare parts not approved by the manufacturer.
yy Any use not in accordance with the declaration of conformity.
yy Technical modifications and conversions to/of the equipment not
approved by the manufacturer.

Technical data
Technical data
General specifications
Dimensions (W x H x D) 385 x 720 x 500 mm
Combustion chamber volume 1 bowl Ø 100 x 35 mm
Max. temperature 1650 °C
Weight 58 kg
Minimum distance around the 50 mm
Sintering furnace
Connected electrical load

Voltage supply 200 - 240 V (± 10 % deviation)
Frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Max. power consumption
HT-S 1.72 kW
HT-S Speed 2.00 kW
Energy consumption/cycle approx. 4.1 kWh
Fusing (on site) Connect to a separate power circuit
with 10 A fuse, type K,Z (other fuse
types according to the country of use)
Protection class IP 20 (protection against penetration
of foreign bodies, but not against
the penetration of water)
Operating conditions
Installation area: Indoor area only (in dry rooms)
Temperature range +5 - +40 °C
Relative air humidity Up to 31 °C: 80 %
Maximum air humidity Up to 40 °C: 50 %
No condensation
Height Max. 2000 m
Degree of soiling 2

Installation
Installation
Installing
The sintering furnace is designed as a table-top unit. A level surface of at
least 50 cm x 60 cm that supports a load up to 60 kg is recommended for
stability.
Installation conditions
►► Always install the sintering furnace in dry rooms that are as dust-
free as possible and make sure liquids cannot get into the equipment.
►► No highly inflammable and combustible gases and liquids must be
stored in the installation rooms.
►► Do not place any combustible and inflammable objects in the vicinity
of the sintering furnace.
caution
Tilting loads!
Insufficient load-bearing capacity of the supporting surface.
hh When installing the sintering furnace, ensure sufficient load-bearing
capacity of the supporting surface.
caution
Risk of injury due to furnace weight!
Physical strain/back complaints due to high inherent weight.
hh Carry/move the sintering furnace using at least two persons.
caution
Danger of overheating!
The electronics system shuts down in case of overheating.
hh Make sure that the air vents remain clear on all sides.
1. Align the supporting surface horizontally.
2. Place the sintering furnace on the supporting surface.
$$ Make sure the surface is non-slip.

Installation
Electrical connection
Building installation
;; The sintering furnace requires its own power circuit.
;; The power circuit must installed on the building side via an automatic
circuit-breaker with at least 10 A type K,Z (other circuit-breaker types
according to the country of use).
;; If an additional residual-current circuit-breaker is used, it must be

designed for a maximum triggering current of 30 mA.
;; For electrically-safe operation, the sintering furnace requires a pro-

tective earth connected to the power socket.
;; When selecting the installation location, ensure that the accompany-

ing mains cable has a length of 2.5 m and note that cable extensions
are not permitted. The voltage supply must lie in the nominal voltage
range of 200 - 240 Volt.
danger
Electrical power!
hh Only connect the equipment to a voltage supply that conforms with the
specifications on the rating plate.
2 -S 3
4 5 6
1720
7 8
Fig. 1: Rating plate (example illustration)
1 Manufacturer's information 5 Mains frequency

2 Machine type/designation 6 Capacity
3 Serial number 7 Year of manufacture
4 Operating voltage 8 CE label

Operation
Operation
Operating elements and displays

The microprocessor-controlled program controller enables a wide range of
heating curves to be run through with high precision. The operation is menu-
controlled which is realised using a membrane keyboard and displayed on
an LCD display.
The program controller contains the following operating elements:
1 5 6
2
7
3 4 8
1 Function display 5 Program stage

2 Date/Time 6 Current program
3 Finished time 7 Navigation keys
4 Start/Stop 8 Main switch on/off
Operating elements
Function
Mains switch, lights when switched on (at bottom switch position)
Changing the display mode
Increasing the value
Decreasing the value
Activating programming mode
Starting/stopping the program
Starting/stopping the finishing time function

Operation
Displays
Function
In heating mode: Display of furnace temperature/holding time.

In program mode: Display of increase rate/holding temperature/holding time.
Display of the current program stage.
Display of the current program number.
In standby mode: Display of the day (1 = Mon, 2 = Tues, 3 = Wed, etc.) and
time (hh:mm).
In heating mode: Display of the finishing time.
LED lights green with activated finishing time mode.
LED lights green with activated heating mode.
Switching on the Sintering furnace
1. Connect the voltage supply.
2. Switch on the sintering furnace at the mains switch.
ÂÂ The mains switch pilot lamp lights.
ÂÂ The current furnace temperature is displayed after approx. 3 s.
ÂÂ The furnace door opens automatically.

Initial commissioning
notice
Check the basic settings of the Sintering furnace (see “Basic settings” on
page 33).
Installing the door insulation
1. Insert the connecting pins (pos. 2) in the base support

(pos. 1).
2. Set the support pins (pos. 3) into the support (pos. 4).
3. Set the support (pos. 4) onto the connecting pins (pos. 2).
4. Install the complete door panel in the furnace door.

Speed sintering operating mode

Speed
Feeding the Sintering furnace
$$ The ceramic door panel is highly porous and sensitive to scratches

and impacts.
$$ Do not grasp the door panel with the removal tongs.
1. Switch on the sintering furnace.
2. Fill the Speed sinter bowl included in the scope of delivery with sinter
beads (see “Preparation of the sintering aid” on page 26).
3. Lay the sinter goods in the Speed sinter bowl.
4. Place the fitted Speed sinter bowl on the support pins with the aid of
suitable removal tongs.
5. Start a firing program using the Start/Stop key.
ÂÂ The furnace door closes automatically.
caution
Danger of crushed limbs!
The furnace door closes automatically.
hh Press the Start/Stop key only after the sinter goods have been posi-
tioned.
hh Make sure that no one reaches between the furnace door and the
heating chamber while the furnace door closes.

Selecting and loading the heating program
1. Press the Right arrow key until the LED under the "Prog." display lights.
Speed
2. Select a program (1 – 9) with the and keys.
Starting/stopping the heating program

Requirements
;; Sintering furnace is fed
;; Heating program is loaded
1. Press the Start/Stop key.
ÂÂ The heating program starts.
While the program is running:
ÂÂ the function display shows the furnace temperature or the remaining

holding time
ÂÂ the day/time display shows the finishing time of the program
ÂÂ the respective target temperature/holding time can be displayed using

the Right arrow key
$$ The program can be aborted at any time using the Start/Stop key.
$$ After pressing the Start/Stop key again, the program starts from the
beginning.

Removing the sinter bowl from the heating furnace
Requirements
Speed
;; The furnace door is open
1. Guide suitable removal tongs under the Speed sinter bowl and lift it
from the support.
2. Set the Speed sinter bowl on a suitable, heat-resistant support surface.
Programming the heating stages
notice
Up to 9 different heating programs can be specified in the program controller.
3. Keep the Program key pressed until the function display shows
readiness for input.
ÂÂ The LED flashes.
notice
If a selection is not made within 10 s using the Program key, the program
controller reverts to single display mode.

Programming stage temperatures, holding times
notice
Speed
Up to 4 stages of individual heating curves can be specified in program-
ming mode.
Entering the heating parameters for stage 1:
1. Select the heating speed with the and keys.

The minimum heating speed is 1 °C/min (2 °F/min),
the maximum heating speed is 70 °C/min (126 °F/min).
2. Select the temperature by pressing the Right arrow key.
notice
The max. heating speed depends on the mains voltage and the furnace
temperature.
3. Set the temperature with the and keys.
notice
The maximum temperature is 1650 °C (3002 °F).
4. Select the holding time by pressing the Right arrow key.
5. Set the holding time with the and keys.
notice
The maximum holding time is 240 min.
If longer holding times are required, another stage must be inserted.
6. If necessary, select another stage using the Right arrow key.
7. Carry out steps 1 for 5 for further stages.

Storing the heating program
After the heating parameters for a stage have been programmed, the pro-
Speed
gramming mode can be exited.
1. To exit the programming mode, keep the Program key pressed until
the LED under the function display lights permanently.
ÂÂ The program is permanently saved.
Speed sintering programming

It is possible to carry out a fast sintering process with the sintering furnace.
To do this, the cooling speed must be set to more than 30 °C/min (54 °F/min)
in stage S3. To reach the higher speed, the furnace door opens in steps.
Programming example
Heating speed Temperature Holding time

(°C/min) (°C) (min)
Stage 4 70 750 0
Stage 3 70 1100 0
Stage 2 70 1540 30
Stage 1 12 0 0
Heating at 70 °C/min. up to 1540 °C. This temperature is maintained for

30 min. The sintering furnace then cools down at 70 °C/min.
The furnace door remains closed up to 1100 °C. From 1100 °C, the fur-
nace door opens in steps up to max. half of the opening path.
At 750 °C, the furnace door opens completely.
notice
For an unused stage, it is enough to set the temperature to "0".
If the temperature in stage 3 is higher than the temperature in stage 4
and the cooling rate in stage 4 is greater than 30 °C/min (54 °F/min),
cooling is generated from 1100 °C (2012 °F) by stepped opening of the
furnace door.
The furnace door is fully open only at 750 °C (1382 °F).

Automatically starting a heating program
The sintering furnace can be programmed via an integrated timer so that it
Speed
ends the currently loaded heating program at a specified finishing point.
The finishing point is specified by weekday and time using the integrated timer.
1. Select a program.
2. Activate the timer by pressing the Finishing time function key.
ÂÂ The green LED under the Finishing time function key lights.
ÂÂ The yellow "Weekday" LED flashes.
3. Select a weekday with the and keys

(1 = Mon, 2 = Tues, 3 = Wed, etc.).
4. Press the Right arrow key.
ÂÂ The yellow "Time" LED flashes.

5. Select the hours with the and keys.

Speed
7. Select the minutes with the and keys.
8. Press the Right arrow key to complete entry of the finishing time.
notice
Pressing the Finishing time function key again will deactivate the inte-
grated time again.
This allows the selected program to be immediately started manually.
Preparation of the sintering aid
Recommended filling of the Speed sinter bowl
1. Fill the Speed sinter bowl with a layer of sinter beads.
2. Place the parts to be sintered in the Speed sinter bowl.
$$ Make sure that the bottom of the bowl is covered by a layer of sinter
beads and the sinter beads can move freely.
$$ Manufacturer's information of the material manufacturer can vary and

must be heeded.

Standard sintering operating mode
Standard
Feeding the Sintering furnace
$$ The ceramic door panel is highly porous and sensitive to scratches

and impacts.
$$ Do not grasp the door panel with the removal tongs.
2. Fill the standard sinter bowl included in the scope of delivery.
3. Lay the sinter goods in the Standard sinter bowl.
4. Place the fitted Standard sinter bowl on the support pins with the aid
of suitable removal tongs.
5. Start a firing program using the Start/Stop key.
ÂÂ The door closes automatically.
caution
Danger of crushed limbs!
The furnace door closes automatically.
hh Press the Start/Stop key only after the sinter goods have been
positioned.
hh Make sure that no one reaches between the furnace door and the
heating chamber while the furnace door closes.
Selecting and loading the heating program

Starting/stopping the heating program
Requirements
Standard
;; Sintering furnace is fed
;; Heating program is loaded
1. Press the Start/Stop key.
ÂÂ The heating program starts.
While the program is running:
ÂÂ The function display shows the furnace temperature or the remaining

holding time.
ÂÂ The day/time display shows the finishing time of the program.
ÂÂ The respective target temperature/holding time can be displayed

using the Right arrow key.
$$ The program can be aborted at any time using the Start/Stop key.
$$ After pressing the Start/Stop key again, the program starts from the
beginning.
Removing the sinter bowl from the heating furnace

Requirements
;; The furnace door is open
1. Guide suitable removal tongs under the sinter bowl and lift it from the
support.
2. Set the sinter bowl on a suitable, heat-resistant support surface.

Programming the heating stages
Standard
notice
Up to 9 different heating programs can be specified in the program controller.
1. Press the Right arrow key until the LED under the "Prog." display
lights.
3. Keep the Program key pressed until the function display shows
readiness for input.
ÂÂ The LED flashes.
notice
If a selection is not made within 10 seconds using the Program key, the
program controller reverts to the single display mode.
Programming stage temperatures, holding times
notice
Up to 4 stages of individual heating curves can be specified in
programming mode.
Entering the heating parameters for stage 1:
1. Select the heating speed with the and keys.

The minimum heating speed is 1 °C/min (2 °F/min),
the maximum heating speed is 30 °C/min (54 °F/min).
2. Select the temperature by pressing the Right arrow key.

3. Set the temperature with the and keys.

Standard
notice
The maximum temperature is 1650 °C (3002 °F).
4. Select the holding time by pressing the Right arrow key.
5. Set the holding time with the and keys.
notice
The maximum holding time is 240 min.
If longer holding times are required, another stage must be inserted.
6. If necessary, select another stage using the Right arrow key.
7. Carry out steps 1 for 5 for further stages.
Storing the heating program

After the heating parameters for a stage have been programmed, the pro-
gramming mode can be exited.
1. To exit the programming mode, keep the Program key pressed until
the LED under the function display lights permanently.
ÂÂ The program is permanently saved.

Automatically starting a heating program
The sintering furnace can be programmed via an integrated timer so that it
Standard
ends the currently loaded heating program at a specified finishing point.
The finishing point is specified by weekday and time using the integrated
timer.
1. Select a program.
2. Activate the timer by pressing the Finishing time function key.
ÂÂ The green LED under the Finishing time function key lights.
ÂÂ The yellow "Weekday" LED flashes.
3. Select a weekday with the and keys

(1 = Mon, 2 = Tues, 3 = Wed, etc.).
ÂÂ The yellow "Time" LED flashes.
5. Select the hours with the and keys.

7. Select the minutes with the and keys.

Standard
8. Press the Right arrow key to complete entry of the finishing time.
notice
Pressing the Finishing time function key again will deactivate the inte-
grated time again.
This allows the selected program to be immediately started manually.
Preparation of the sintering aid
Recommended filling of the Standard sinter bowl
1. Fill the Standard sinter bowl with a layer of sinter beads.
2. Place the parts to be sintered in the Standard sinter bowl.
$$ Make sure that the bottom of the bowl is covered by a layer of sinter
beads and the sinter beads can move freely.
$$ Manufacturer's information of the material manufacturer can vary and

must be heeded.
Sintering with sintered disc
1. Check the sintered disc (pos. A) for roughness.

A
2. If necessary, rub the sintered disc (pos. A) using a suitable diamond

grinding stone (pos. B).

Basic settings
Basic settings
Service settings
Parameter settings
notice
The sintering furnace is supplied with preset time and default
parameters ex-works.
The sintering furnace does not carry out automatic summer/winter time
changeover.
1. Press and hold the Program key.
3. Release the Program key.
ÂÂ Parameter mode is active.
4. Select the parameters using the Right arrow key.
5. Change the parameter values with the and keys.
ÂÂ This brings you to the next parameter menu.
ÂÂ The parameter changes are automatically saved when exiting the

parameter mode.

Basic settings
Parameter-Menü
Uhrzeitanzeige:
24/12h-Modus P1
Uhrzeit: Tag P2
(1: Montag, 2: Dienstag, …)
Uhrzeit: Stunde P4
Uhrzeit: Minute P5
Signalton: P6
1: Standard, 0: Aus
Temperatureinheit: °C/°F P7
Max. P8
Ofentüröffnungstemperatur
Setting the weekday and time

Requirements
;; You are in the "Parameter settings" menu (see “Service settings” on
page 33).
1. Set the time display by pressing the and keys.
ÂÂ The weekday display is active (LED lights yellow).
ÂÂ The weekday display flashes.
3. Set the weekday by pressing the and keys

(1 = Mon, 2 = Tues, 3 = Wed, etc.).

Basic settings
ÂÂ The time display is active (LED lights yellow).
ÂÂ The hours display flashes.
5. Set the hours by pressing the and keys.
ÂÂ The minutes display flashes.
7. Set the minutes by pressing the and keys.
notice
The weekday and time display alternately shows the weekday and the time.
Switching off the Sintering furnace
1. Switch off the sintering furnace at the mains switch.
ÂÂ The mains pilot lamp in the main switch goes out.
caution
Danger of burns from residual heat of the high-temperature furnace!
Even with the furnace switched off, the heating chamber can still have
considerable residual heat. There is a danger of burns on the heating
chamber walls and the furnace door.
Therefore:
hh Before working on the sintering furnace, make sure it has cooled
down sufficiently. The sintering furnace needs at least 4 hours to
cool down from maximum temperature to roughly room temperature.

Care and maintenance
Care and maintenance

Clean the housing of the sintering furnace now and again with a mild
cleaning agent.
notice
Damage to the heater!
hh Make sure the heating chamber does not become contaminated.
The heater can be damaged.
notice
Impairment of service life from colouring liquids!
During the sintering process, colouring liquids can significantly shorten
the service life of the heating elements.
Cleaning/Regeneration firing
Depending on the frequency of use, a cleaning firing process should be
carried out. This is used to regenerate the heating elements and to remove
residues from the porous insulation.
Heating speed (°C/min) Temperature Holding time

(°C) (min)
Stage 4 30 300 0
Stage 3 25 1550 480
Stage 2 0 0 0
Stage 1 0 0 0

Faults and error messages
Safety
danger
Electrical power!
hh Work on electrical power systems must only be performed by electricians.
hh Before any installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair work, discon-
nect the power supply of the sintering furnace and secure it from
being switched back on.
warning
Hot surfaces!
Serious burns to the limbs.
hh Do not touch the housing or the furnace door during operation.
hh Ensure the sintering furnace has fully cooled down before mainte-
nance, cleaning and repair work.
hh Wear heat-resistant, thermally-insulated safety gloves when working
on hot components.
notice
Material damage due to improper repairs of electrical cables!
Malfunctions and defective components possible.
hh Never repair any defective cables and connectors.

Faults
Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Responsibility

Incorrect time Time in controller stored Set the time correctly
incorrectly (see “Setting the weekday and
time” on page 34).
No display, mains pilot Defective protective fusing Switch off the furnace, wait for
lamp lights 10 s, switch back on.
If the malfunction reappears, have
the controller replaced. Operator
No display, mains pilot No voltage supply present Check building-side fuses, check
lamp does not light connection cable.
Notify an electrician if necessary.
Heating programs Memory battery discharged Replace memory battery.

and time are not service
permanently saved department
Error messages
Fault Possible cause Troubleshooting Responsibility
"Er01" display Overtemperature Replace thermocouple.
"Er02" display Broken sensor, measuring Retighten thermocouple
circuit connections.
"Er03" display Broken sensor Replace thermocouple. service

department
"Er05" display Thermocouple short-circuited Check heater/thermocouple and
or defective heater have them replaced if necessary.
"Er06" display Defective electronics Check electronics and have them
replaced if necessary.
"Er08" display Replace battery Call Customer Service
"Er09" display Mains failure In the event of singular power
failures and temperatures below
1000 °C in a heating or cooling
phase, the process continues
when the power is restored. Above
1000 °C, the process is aborted
after a power failure lasting more
than 10 s and the display flashes.

Decommissioning
Decommissioning
Decommissioning can be carried out for two reasons:
yy For the purpose of reinstalling at another location.

yy For the purpose of final disposal.
If the sintering furnace is to be reinstalled at another location,
decommissioning must be well prepared. All mounting and attachment parts
must be carefully dismantled, labelled and packed for transport if necessary.
This ensures that all parts are assigned correctly and can be fitted again at the
right position when reinstalling.
1. Switch off the sintering furnace.
2. Disconnect the sintering furnace from the voltage supply.
3. Disconnect all connections (e.g. PC interface cable, etc.) from the

sintering furnace.
Disposal
Safety
warning
Contamination of the environment and groundwater from
improper disposal!
hh The regulations and guidelines of the legislator in the country of
operation must be adhered to when disposing of system parts and
operating materials.
Disposal
1. Sort the component parts of the sintering furnace according to

recyclable materials, hazardous substances and operating materials.
2. Dispose of the component parts of the sintering furnace or take

them for recycling.

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Original operating manual

Version 3.1 11/2014

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Responsibilities of the operating company

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Contents and structure

Labelling scheme for integrated texts and references

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Formatting and signs

;; indicates that a prerequisite must be fulfilled

1. refers to handling steps

ÂÂ refers to a handling outcome

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Requirements on the personnel

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Transport, packing and storage

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EC Declaration of conformity for machinery

MIHM-VOGT GmbH & Co. KG

We herewith declare that the sintering furnace models

HT, HT-S, HT Speed, and HT-S Speed

DIN EN 61010-1: 2002-08

Stutensee, 17 July 2013

MIHM-VOGT GmbH & Co. KG

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Connected electrical load

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1. Align the supporting surface horizontally.

2. Place the sintering furnace on the supporting surface.

$$ Make sure the surface is non-slip.

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;; The sintering furnace requires its own power circuit.

;; If an additional residual-current circuit-breaker is used, it must be

;; For electrically-safe operation, the sintering furnace requires a pro-

;; When selecting the installation location, ensure that the accompany-

Fig. 1: Rating plate (example illustration)

1 Manufacturer's information 5 Mains frequency

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Operating elements and displays

1 Function display 5 Program stage

Mains switch, lights when switched on (at bottom switch position)

Changing the display mode

Increasing the value

Decreasing the value

Activating programming mode

Starting/stopping the program

Starting/stopping the finishing time function

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In heating mode: Display of furnace temperature/holding time.

Display of the current program stage.

Display of the current program number.

LED lights green with activated finishing time mode.