VITA - Vacumat 2500

Service - Manual
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Table of Contents
1 Technical specifications ....................................................................................................................2
2 Safety advice .......................................................................................................................................3
3 Installation and starting-up................................................................................................................4
4 Control panel .......................................................................................................................................4
4.1 Description (Block A) ........................................................................................................................4
4.2 Description (Block B) ........................................................................................................................5
4.3 Description pre-drying (Block C).......................................................................................................5
4.4 Description heating-up (Block D) ......................................................................................................6
4.5 Description firing temperature & end temperature (Block E) ............................................................6
4.6 Description vacuum parameters (Block F) .......................................................................................7
4.7 Description slow cooling (Block G) ...................................................................................................7
4.8 Description of keyboard & lift position keys (Block H) ......................................................................8
4.9 Operating Block C - pre-drying temperature & pre-drying time ........................................................9
4.10 Operating Block D- heating-up .......................................................................................................10
4.11 Operating Block E - firing temperature & end temperature ............................................................11
4.12 Operating Block F - vacuum parameters........................................................................................12
4.13 Operating Block G - slow cooling....................................................................................................14
4.14 Initial vacuum programing...............................................................................................................15
5 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................................16
6 Adjusting the firing chamber temperature .....................................................................................17
7 Protection against power failure .....................................................................................................17
8 Error messages .................................................................................................................................18
8.1 Error in the vacuum system ............................................................................................................19
9 Additional service advice .................................................................................................................19
10 Changing the eprom .........................................................................................................................20
11 Changing the muffle .........................................................................................................................21
12 Changing the liftmotor .....................................................................................................................22
13 Installation microswitch for lift-motor ............................................................................................24

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1 Technical specifications

Dimensions: Height: 560 mm

Width: 360 mm
Depth: 335 mm

Firing chamber (interior space): Diameter: 96 mm

Height: 70 mm

Weight: 19,0 kg

Power Supply: 110/230 Volts A.C., 50/60 Hz

Max. power consumption: 1,5 KW

Classification: Safety Class 1

Fuse: 230V / 8 amp, 110V / 2 amp

Max. firing chamber temperature: 1200°C

Power supply for vacuum pump: 110/230 Volts A.C., 50/60Hz, max. 0.2KW

Vacuum pump (optional): Type PJ 9080-023.3, 110/230 Volts A.C., 50/60Hz, IP 20

Weight: approx. 6,4 kg

Supply schedule:

Special shipping carton, containing:

1 VITA VACUMAT 2500 furnace

1 control panel
1 firing tray
1 mains power lead
1 pair of furnace tweezers
1 set of firing stands A+B, grey
1 set of firing stands G, grey
1 Operating Manual
1 vacuum pump (only supplied on special order)

supplied with painted casing:

1 glass platform for depositing hot firing trays

If any items are missing, contact your supplie immediately. Save the carton and packaging materials,
in case you ever need to relocate the furnace.

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2 Safety advice

This furnace may only be operated with the supplied mains power lead!

Prior to making the electrical connection, make sure that

- the furnace power switch is OFF.

- the furnace voltage matches your power supply. Confirm the line voltage for your furnace by checking the
line voltage designation on the rating plate on the back of furnace.
- the protection fuse and the wiring system in your laboratory are suitable to carry the total electric load of
the furnace (see rating plate and/or technical specifications).
- the wiring system in your laboratory has an efficient earth connection in compliance with rules and laws in
force.
- the plug is inserted into a suitable wall socket which can easily be reached.
- the mains power lead is laid out in such way as to ensure that it does not come into contact with any hot
surfaces or objects and that it does not obstruct any passage way.

! The manufacturer disclaims any liability in case these accident-preventing rules are not observed !

This is a warning symbol about dangerous electrical current. Disconnect

furnace from the mains power supply before opening it for maintenance or
repair work. Contact your VITA dealer or a qualified service technician if
your furnace needs to be repaired or serviced.

Typ PJ 9080-023.3
or This label gives information on the power connection of the vacuum pump.
Typ PM 9081-023.3

It is not necessary to clean the inside of the firing chamber but only to wipe
the surface of the insulation at the low edge of the firing chamber regularly
with a damp cloth. This applies also to the O-ring on the lift support plate.
The casing can likewise be cleaned using a damp cloth. In order to ensure
smooth gliding of the firing tray lift at all times, the lift guide rails should be
wiped regularly with a dry cloth.

Never use cleaning agents or flammable liquids for cleaning the furnace

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3 Installation and starting-up

(see also Safety Advice)

1. When positioning the furnace, the minimum distance between all sides of the furnace and any wall should
be at least 25 cm.
2. Make sure the furnace power switch is OFF. Connect the furnace to the mains outlet, using the supplied
mains power lead.
3. Connect the plug of the vacuum pump to the socket at the rear of the furnace and then slide the vacuum
hose onto the nozzle.
4. Attach the operating panel to the front of the casing and connect the spiral cable to the right or left side.
5. Press the Power ON/OFF switch at the left to switch on the fuirnace. The firing tray lift will descendto its
lower position. The LCD indicators in Block A display the current firing chamber temperature and the time
of day.
6. Place the firing tray onto the lift support plate.
Notice: Never operate the VITA VACUMAT 500 without the firing tray on the lift support plate. It may
cause damage to the furnace.
7. Press the "Start" key. The firing tray ascends into the firing chamber, and the temperature starts rising
until it has reached the factory-set starting temperature of 500 °C.

Once the starting temperature has been reached, the furnace is ready for use with any firing program.

For further operating information, see the appropriate section of the Operating Manual.

4 Control panel

4.1 Description (Block A)

Display shows: Firing chamber temperarture 20°C - 1200°C

Display shows:
1. Time of day (while no firing program has been selected)
2. Time remaining of running firirng program
3. Date (call via key when no program is actve)
4. Utility values
5. Error messages
6. Millivolt display in adjustment program

Calls vaues utility programms

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4.2 Description (Block B)

Display shows: Program No.: 1 – 499 (Firing programs 1 – 300)

Display shows:
1. Values for utility programms
2. Status for additional control panel ( showa „OFF“ for disabled panel)
3. Programm phase in which power failure ocurred

Calls values for utility programs

Block B

4.3 Description pre-drying (Block C)

PRE-Drying LED
1. „ON“ when PRE-Drying is a phase of the selected program
2. flashes in Input-Mode
3. flashes when PRE-Drying is active
4. flashes when STAND-BY program is actic

Display shows:
1. STAND-BY temperature 200°C - 800°C
2. PRE-Drying temperature 200°C - 800°C

Display shows:
1. PRE-Drying time 00:00 min - 40:00 min
2. Time remaining of running program
3. Set-Point during running program (when pressing Input-Mode key)

Activates Input-Mode
1. Changes PRE-Drying temperature
2. Changes PRE-Drying time
3. Calls set-points during running program

To select lift positions for PRE-Drying, see Block H - Keyboard &Lift Positions Keys
To edit values, see Operating Block C - PRE-Drying Temperature&Temperature Hold.

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4.4 Description heating-up (Block D)

HEATING-UP LED
1. „ON“ indicates a firing program has been selected
2. flashes in Input-Mode
3. flashes whwn HEATING-Up is in Process

Display showes: Temperatur rising rate in °C/min

Valid entries 20°C/min 120°C/min

Temperatur rising time in min:sec

Valid entries 3:00min - 20:00min

Activates Input-Mode
1. Temperature rising rate in °C/min
2. Temperature rising time min:sec
3. Call set-points during running programm

To edit values, see „Operating Block D - HEATING-UP“

4.5 Description firing temperature & end temperature (Block E)

END temperatur LED

1. „ON“ indicates a firing program has been selected
2. flashes in Input-Mode
3. flashes whwn END temperatur „HOLD“ is active

Display shows END temperature 200°C - 1200°C

Dispaly shows:
1. Time for firing at END temperature
2. Remaining time of running program
3. Set-Point during running program (when pressing Input-Mode key)

Acitvates Input-Mode
1. END temperature 200°C - 1200°C
2. Temperature rising time min:sec
3. Call set-points during running programm

To edit values, see „Operating Block E - Firing temperature & Temperature HOLD“

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4.6 Description vacuum parameters (Block F)

MAX.Vacuum and reduced VACUUM LED

Display shows:
1. VACUUM pump START either:
a) at the beginning of the heating-up phase
(display shows PRE-Drying temp.)
b) at a selectable temperature during HEATING-Up
2. Vacuum in millibar during active vacuum program

Display shows:
1. Vacuum „STOP“ controlled by temperature
(max value = end temperature)
2. Vacuum „STOP“ controlled by time (1:00 - 60:00 min)

Activates Input-Mode
1. Vacuum pump „START“ controlled by temperatue
2. Vacum pump „STOP“ controlled by time
3. Vacuum pump „STOP“ cotrolled by tempertature
4. Calls set-points during running program

To edit values, see Operating Block F- Vacuum Parameters

4.7 Description slow cooling (Block G)

COOLING LED
1. flashes when COOLING is a phase of the selected program
2. flashes in Input-Pode
3. flashes when COOLING is the active phase in the running programm
4. flashes in FAST COOLING phase of firing chamber

COOLING „HOLD“ LED

1. flashes when COOLING „HOLD“ is a phase of the selected program
2. flashes in Input-Pode
3. flashes in COOLING „HOLD“ phase

Flashes in Input-Mod
1. flashes when COOLNG with closed or open firing chamber has been
selected
2. flashes in Input-Mod
3. flashes in COOLING phae

Display shows:
1. COOLING teperature 300°C - 1000°C
2. Fas COOLING of firing chamber to 50 °C below STAND-BY
temperature

Display COOLING phase „HOLD“ 00:00 min - 40:00 min

Activates Input-Mode
1. COOLING temperature 300°C - 1000°C
2. Time for COOLING „HOLD“ 0:00 min - 40:00 min
3. Select lift tray position
4. Select programm FAST COOLING of firing chamber to 50°C below
STAND-BY temperature

To edit values, see Operating Block G - SLOW COOLING

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4.8 Description of keyboard & lift position keys (Block H)

INPUT Keyboard

Lift „ASCEND“

PRE-DRYING lift position LED´s:

In Input-Mode three pre-drying lift positins may be selected.
LED´s show selected lift position. When pre-dryingis less than
two minutes, the lift position in the middle will be selected.

Lift „DESCEND“

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4.9 Operating Block C - pre-drying temperature & pre-drying time

Select program using

keyboard and press
Enter-Key "#"

Activate Input-Mode with

PRE-DRYING Key

When Input-Mode is active,

flashing PRE-DRYING LED
PRE-DRYING key will switch
upper LCD 'PRE-DRYING temp.' shows ?? ??
between input of
lower LCD 'PRE-DRYING time' shows value min:sec
PRE-DRYING time and
PRE-DRYING temperature

NO
Change PRE-DRYING Press
temperature? Enter-Key '#'

YES

enter value using keyboard

Valid Input: 200°C - 800°C
and press Enter-Key '#'

flashing PRE-DRYING LED

upper LCD shows 'PRE-DRYING temp.' °C
lower LCD 'PRE-DRYING time' shows ?? ??

Invalid Entries will result

in error message 'Err' NO
Change PRE-DRYING Press
time? Enter-Key '#'

YES

Valid Input: 0 min- 40:00 min enter value using keyboard

and press Enter-Key '#'
Input-Mode may be interrupted
at any time by pressing
the 'STOP'-Key

PRE-DRYING LED 'ON'

upper LCD shows 'PRE-DRYING temp.' °C
lower LCD shows 'PRE-DRYING time'

Lift positions for PRE-DRYING,

see Page 10

END

After program start PRE-DRYING values may be changed until PRE-DRYING LED is flashing.
Thereafter program sequence is active and changes are no longer possible.

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4.10 Operating Block D- heating-up

Select program using

keyboard and press
Enter-Key '#'

Activate Input-Mode with

HEATING-UP Key

flashing HEATING-UP LED

upper LCD shows ???
lower LCD shows value min:sec

NO Press
Change HEATING-UP Enter-Key '#'
parameter ?

YES

Activate Input-Mode using

HEATING-UP Key
selected parameter shows ?? ??

Valid Input: 20°C - 130°C Input-Mode may be interrupted

or enter value using keyboard
and press Enter-Key '#' at any time by pressing
3:00 min - 20:00 min the 'STOP'-Key
Invalid Entries will result
in error message 'Err'

HEATING-UP LED 'ON'

upper LCD shows value °C/min
lower LCD shows value min:sec

END

Notice: Changes of PRE-DRYING temperature or END temperature after this input sequence
will result in a change of the HEATING-UP time (min:sec). The HEATING-UP rate (°C/min)
is not affected.

After program start HEATING-UP values may be changed until HEATING-UP LED is flashing.
Thereafter program sequence is active and changes are no longer possible.

To call the set-points display during the running program, press the HEATING-UP Key.
Display-Reset is done automatically.

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4.11 Operating Block E - firing temperature & end temperature

Select program using

keyboard and press
Enter-Key '#'

Activate Input-Mode with

END temperature key

flashing END temperature LED When Input-Mode is active,

upper LCD shows END temperature ?? ?? END temperature key will switch
lower LCD shows End temp. HOLD time between input of
END temperature and
End temperature HOLD time.

NO
Change Press
END temperature? Enter-Key '#'

YES

Valid Input: 200°C - 1200°C enter value using keyboard

and press Enter-Key '#'

flashing END temperature LED

upper LCD shows END temperature °C
lower LCD 'Temp. HOLD time' shows ?? ??

Invalid entries will result

in error message 'Err' NO
Change END temperature Press
HOLD time? Enter-Key '#'

YES

Valid Input: 0 min- 40:00 min enter value using keyboard

and press Enter-Key '#'
Input-Mode may be interrupted
at any time by pressing
the 'STOP' key

END temperature LED 'ON'

upper LCD shows END temperature °C
lower LCD shows Temperature HOLD time

END

After program start END temperature and END temperature HOLD time may be changed
until END temperature LED is flashing.
Thereafter program sequence is active and changes are no longer possible.

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4.12 Operating Block F - vacuum parameters

Select program using

keyboard and press
Enter-Key '#'

YES NO
vacuum programmed?

START LED 'ON'

upper LCD shows pump START at °C LCD-Displays 'OFF'
lower LCD shows pump STOP at °C or min:sec LED Start/Stop 'OFF'

Input-Mode may be interrupted

Activate Input-Mode with
at any time by pressing
VACUUM Key
the 'STOP' key

flashing START LED

upper LCD shows START value °C
(presetted to PRE-DRYING temperature)

YES

Program NO Press
VACUUM? '*'-Key

NO
Change Press
START value? Enter-Key '#' END

YES

Valid Input: 200°C - 1200°C enter value using keyboard

and press Enter-Key '#'
Invalid entries will result
in error message 'Err'

START LED 'ON'

upper LCD shows START value °C
flashing STOP LED
lower LCD shows STOP value °C or min:sec

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NO
Press
Change STOP value ? Enter-Key '#'

YES

Activate Input-Mode with VACUUM Key :

'STOP' by time, Display shows ?? ??
'STOP' by temp., Display shows 00 00

Valid Input time : 1:00 min - 40:00 min enter value using keyboard
Valid Input temp.: 200°C - 1200°C and press Enter-Key '#'

Invalid entries will result

in error message 'Err'

START LED 'ON'

upper LCD shows START value °C
STOP LED 'ON'
lower LCD shows STOP value °C or min:sec.

flashing LED 50% or 80 % or 100%

select value with VACUUM Key

and press Enter '#'

START LED 'ON'

upper LCD shows START value °C
STOP LED 'ON'
lower LCD shows STOP value °C or min:sec

LED 50% or 80% or 100% 'ON'

END

After program start changes of VACUUM values are no longer possible.

After start of vacuum-pump the LCD 'START value' shows the vacuum 0 to -bar.

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4.13 Operating Block G - slow cooling

Select program using

keyboard and press
Enter-Key '#'

YES NO
cooling programmed ?

COOLING LED 'ON'

upper LCD shows COOLING temperature in °C LCD-Displays 'OFF'
COOLING 'HOLD' LED 'ON' when programmed COOLING LED´s 'OFF'
lower LCD shows COOLING 'HOLD' in min:sec

Activate Input-Mode with

COOLING Key

NO
Input-Mode may be interrupted cooling Press
at any time by pressing programmed ? '*'-Key
the 'STOP' key
YES
flashing COOLING LED
upper LED shows COOLING temperature ?? ??
COOLING 'HOLD' LED 'ON' when programmed END
lower LCD shows 'HOLD' min:sec

NO
Change Press
COOLING temperature? Enter-Key '#'

YES

Valid Input: 300°C - 1000°C enter value using keyboard

and press Enter-Key '#'

Invalid entries will result COOLING LED 'ON'

in error messages "Err' upper LCD show COOLING temperature °C
flashing COOLING 'HOLD' LED
lower LCD COOLING 'HOLD`' shows ?? ??

NO
Change Press
COOLING 'HOLD' time? Enter-Key '#'

YES

Valid Input: 0 min - 40:00 min enter valve using keyboard

and pressEenter-Key #

COOLING LED 'ON'

upper LCD shows COOLING temperature °C
'HOLD' LED 'ON' when programmed
lower LCD show 'HOLD' min:sec
flashing lift position 'open' LED

Select lift position 'open' or 'closed' using

COOLING Key and press ENTER-Key '#'

END

After program start COOLING values may be changed until COOLING LED's are flashing.
Thereafter program sequence is active and changes are no longer possible.

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4.14 Initial vacuum programing

Firing Program with Vacuum

when initial vacuum is programmed when initial vacuum isn't programmed

LCD display block A/B* shows LCD display block A/B* shows
°C Prog. Nr. °C Prog. Nr.
total firing time total firing time
min:sec +V min:sec

no
initial vacuum? initial vacuum?
Press Key yes yes
Info
checking Press Key
time for initial vacuum Info

LCD shows: LCD shows:

Press Key
+ vac + vac
Info
min:sec on min:sec off

Press Key LCD shows:

+ vac Press Key
Info
min:sec on Info

LCD shows: change time no

+ vac initial vacuum? * please consult
min:sec off picture Vacumat 2500 control - panel page 16
yes

Press Key enter value using keyboard

Stop and Press Enter-Key #
( 0 - 5:00 min)
By using the above initila vacuum-program,
LCD shows: the programs 497/498 mentioned in the
LCD shows:
operating istructions, become redundant.
°C Prog.Nr. + vac
min:sec (total firing time) min:sec on

Press Key
Stop

°C Prog. Nr.
total firing time
min:sec +V

END

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5 Utilities

All programs listed may be selected by entering the respective program number using the keyboard (Block
H). The selection must be confirmed by pressing the "#"-Key. The programs may only be selected if no firing
program is active. To stop or cancel a program, press the "Stop"-Key

Operating
Number Program Description Display
Keys
470 + # Enter time time-format 12 or 24 hours∂ lower LCD Block A Keys
select with program 473 Block H + #
471 + # Enter date format MM:DD or ,,DD:MM∂ lower LCD Block A Keys
select with program 474 Block H + #
472 + # Enter year 4-digit entry lower LCD Block B Keys
2 digits Block H + #
473 + # Enter time format Selection 1 = time-format 12hours lower LCD Block B Keys
Selection 2 = time-format 24hours∂ Info + #
474 + # Enter date format Selection 1 = Format MM:TT lower LCD Block B Keys
Selection 2 = Format TT:MM∂ Info + #
475 + # Display off furnace 6 digits maximum lower LCD Block A+B
serial - number
476 + # show operating hours display in hours and minutes lower LCD Block A+B
477 + # show software version displays software version lower LCD Block A
481 + # stand-by temperature Entry: 200°C - 800°C lower LCD Block B Keys
500°C∂ Block H + #
482 + # signal on program end Selection 1 = signals once lower LCD Block B Keys
Selection 2 = permanent signal∂ Info + #
483 + # program termination Selection 1 = press "Stop" 2x lower LCD Block B Keys
with "Stop"-Key Selection 2 = press "Stop" 1x∂ Info + #
484 + # start firing program Selection 1 = start when temperature is lower LCD Block B Keys
when temperature of higher than stand-by temperature ∂ Info + #
firing chamber is Selection 2 = start at stand-by
higher than stand-by temperature
temperature
485 + # set volume select "0" - "9" lower LCD Block B Keys
Block H + #
486 + # brightness of control select "1" - "4" lower LCD Block B Keys
panel display Block H + #
487 + # brightness of remotel select "1" - "4" lower LCD Block B Keys
display Block H + #
488 + # remote display control Selection 1 = OFF lower LCD Block B Keys
Selection 2 = ON Info + #
489 + # Initialization all factory-set time/date values are read lower LCD Block B
into memory (standard settings)
491+ # Liftpositions: Pos.1, 1st pre-drying step lower LCD Block A+B Keys
Pre-Drying and Value 0 - 100 Block H
Cool-Down Pos.2, 2nd pre-drying step Save:Key #
Value 10 - 180
Pos.3, 3rd pre-drying step
Value 20 - 250
Pos.4, cool-down step
Value 30 - 200
Inv. = intervall time
Value 10 - 250 sec
492 + # Lift speed select S up 0 - 99 lower LCD Block B Keys
select S down 0 - 99 Block H + #
493 + # Lift stop select L up 50 - 250 lower LCD Block B Keys
select L down 50 - 250 Block H + #
494 + # Temperature- see description "Adjusting the firing
Adjustment chamber temperature"
495 + # Vacuum-Adjustment automatic program run Keys Block H
(approx. 4 min)
0 close firing chamber
without heating
∂ Factory settings

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6 Adjusting the firing chamber temperature

The VITA VACUMAT 2500 furnace is supplied with a digitally controlled potentiometer for automatic
adjustment of the firing chamber temperature. The factory-set temperature test circuit is adjusted as follows:
At 1000°C a voltage of 9.25 millivolt may be measured at the built-in thermocouple (PtRhPt). Should the
measurements differ during the life of the furnace, the adjustment may be checked and corrected using the
supplied program. The adjustment program is selected as follows:

Select program No: 494 and press the "#"-Key

The program displays the following settings:

Pre-drying temperature: 600°C

Pre-drying time: 6:00 min
Heating-up time: 6:00 min
Final temperature: 1000°C
Hold-time for final temperature: 5:00 min

Press the "Start"-Key

The program starts, parameters may not be changed, the program must be stopped by pressing the "Stop"-
Key. The upper LCD-Display in Block A indicates the temperature of the firing chamber in °C (degrees
Celsius). The lower LCD-Display in Block A indicates the value in millivolt. After two minutes in the hold-
phase at a temperature of 1000°C, a short signal sounds which indicates the lift-keys "UP/DOWN" may now
be used for adjustment. Using the "UP/DOWN" keys (UP = Increase, DOWN = Decrease), the voltage value
may now be adjusted to 9.25 millivolt. At a temperature range of 1000°C a change of 0.01 millivolt causes a
change in the firing chamber temperature of 1°C.

7 Protection against power failure

The VITA VACUMAT 2500 is protected against power failure. This backup device is activated immediately in
the event of a mains power failure during a firing or stand-by program. If the power failure lasts for less than
20 seconds the program continues. In case of power failure for more than 20 seconds the program is aborted
and the following is displayed:

The upper LCD-Display of Block A indicates program time remaining, min:sec.

The lower LCD-Display of Block A indicates phase where program was aborted:

Phase 0 = Stand by
Phase 1 = Pre-drying phase
Phase 2 = Heating-up phase
Phase 3 = Hold-temperature phase
Phase 4 = Cooling phase

Pressing of the "STOP"-key deletes all messages and the furnace is once more ready for use.

Notice: In case of the mains power supply in the laboratory being turned off accidentally with the furnace in
operation or on stand-by, the same symptoms as those of a power failure will be indicated after the
power resumes.

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8 Error messages

The VITA VACUMAT 2500 furnace is equipped with a self-checking system which detects and indicates
possible errors. The following error messages may occur:

Err 1 the required i.e. the preselected temperature has been exceeded by 80 °C.
1. Hardware failure, change CPU-board
Err 2 Rupture of thermocouple
1. Defective temperature sensor, change thermocouple
Err 3 Error in vacuum system (see Errors in the vacuum system)
1. Check and clean lift plate seal and lower edge of firing chamber
2. Check/change seals at firing chamber connections.
3. Check vacuum pump, change of membran and/or valve flap may be required.
Err 4 Furnace does not heat
1. Check/change fuse back of furnace
2. Check/change firing muffle (see Page 21)
Err M Should the lift not have reached ist upperor lower within a certain time, the error message „errM“ will
appear in flash mode in the temperature indicator °C. At the same time, this monitors the micro-
switches for the upper lift positions.
The error message „errM“ will also appear if the microswitch contact is defect. To delete the error
message „errM“, press „STOP“ key. The time lapse until this error message appears can be set
using programm 901 and key #. The time value can be selected in the range 10 - 20 seconds; the
factorystored value is 15 seconds.The time selected must be longer than the time the lift drie takes to
move from the lower to the upper position. If the time is too short, the motor will switch off too early
and the lift will be unable to reach ist nd position. In case of incorrect input of program parameters, a
short signal indicates the error and the last valid input is assumed. In order to recognize the reliable
closing contact of the mocroswitches, the debounce-time is set via program no. 902 and key #. The
range for the setting is 2 - 10 ( number x 15 msec. = debounce time ). The factory-set value is 3. This
setting should not be altered.

In case of recurring "Err"-Messages after Power OFF/ON, please contact the VACUMAT service Department
of your local VITA distributor.

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8.1 Error in the vacuum system

The error message Error 03 is activated if the vacuum value of - 0.3 bar is not reached within 30 seconds.
The cause of this error may be found in the vacuum pump or the furnace.

Testing the vacuum pump

The vacuum pump type 9080 or 9081 supplied with the furnace is an oil-free and hence also practically
maintenance-free pump. For smooth and efficient operation of the vacuum pump, attention should be paid to
the following:

1. Maximum ambient temperature = + 45°C

When fitting in closed casings or cupboards make sure of adaquate ventilation.
2. Minimum ambient temperature = + 5°C
3. Install only in a dry place.

The performance of the vacuum pump can be tested with a corresponding vacuum guage. A drop in
performance can result from the formation of condensation and dirt in the area of the pump head. Unscrew
the pump heads and clean, if necessary replace membrane and valve plates.

The type no. of the vacuum pump should be given when ordering replacement parts.

Checking the furnace

A leak in the vacuum system of the furnace may be found in the lift support plate seal, the firing chamber
seals, solenoid valve or in the solenoid valve/firing chamber connections. The vacuum system of the furnace
can be checked by starting a vacuum programme and disconnecting the plug of the vacuum pump from the
furnace after the maximum vacuum value is reached on the vacuum indicator. The vacuum value displayed
on the indicator must not drop - then the system is in order. A noticeable drop in the displayed value means
there is a leak in the system.

In case of leakage, check in the following order:

1. Lift support plate seal
2. Firing chamber seals
3. Seals in vacuum system

9 Additional service advice

Daily usage of the VITA VACUMAT 2500 is highly demanding. Due to external influence, such as very fine
dust, the lift drive system needs to be cleaned regularly with a dry cloth.

The following problems/changes may be solved using the supplied utilities:

1. Lift drive too slow: Program 492 increases/decreases the lift speed.
2. Change lift position "Pre-Drying" and "Cooling": Program 491 will change the respective positions.

For servicing, the VITA VACUMAT 2500 may only be shipped in special packing cases. If the original packing
case is unavailable, special packing cases may be ordered frrom your local VITA distributor.

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10 Changing the eprom

Before changing the eprom, the programs listed in the table below must be selected and the corresponding
values called up and taken note of:

Code-No. for Code-No. for

Program No. Software No. Software No Value
lower 2. higher 2.
477 # ( Software No.)
453 # 8719 # 9224 #
454 # 8719 # 9224 #

* see Operating Manual

„# “ = key on keyboard (confirm key)

After noting the values, switch off the furnace and dsconnect it from the mains power supply
(see Operating Manual, Safety advice).

Remove the lower casing of the furnace and exchange the eprom.

Attention!

Pay attention to the fitting position

(labelling faces the direction of the motor).

Replace the lower casing

Attach the operating panel to the front of the casing and connect the spiral cable to the right hand side.
Reconnect the furnace to the mains power supply and switch it on again.

Select program no. 451 # 8719 # (independent program sequence, duration approx. 25 sec.)

Switch furnace off at the mains and on again after ten sec.

Select program no. 933 # 8719 # (independent program sequence, duration approx.)

Select program no.489 # (independent program sequence, duration approx.)

Call up all programs (except no. 477) as indicated in the table. Check or reenter values as required and
confirm with key #

Select program no 495 # (independent progam sequence for vacuum adjustment,duration approx. 4 min.)

After completion of this progam the furnace is once again ready for operation.

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11 Changing the muffle

Before opening the furnance disconnect from the mains.

Exchange the muffle while the firing chamber is cold.

1. Remove the rear panel of the furnance

2. Unscrew the screws on the top cover of the furnance and lift cover off.
3. Unsrew the 6 srews (22254) on the top cover of the firing chamber and then lift this off also.
4. Remove the insulating disc and insulating slab (22258 + 22259)
5. Disconnect wires from the thermocouple, disconnect insulation stone connection (28264). Liftm out
insulation stone (22260) complete with Thermocouple.
6. Disconnect wires from the muffle (22261), and then lift it out.
7. Place the new muffle into position, then reassemble the furnace in reverse order to that given above.

When replacing the top cover of the firing chamber (22256), make sure the o-ring seal (22257) is positioned
correctly in the groove.

Replace and tigthen all the screws (22254) to the same torque, moving from one screw to the next diagonally
across the cover plate.

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12 Changing the liftmotor

1. Take the lift to the top position. If it is not possible, due

to an electrical failure, the lift can be lowered by
removing the toothed belt at rear.
See Diag. C.:
- Remove backing plate
- Loosen screw holding top cog.
- slide the bracket downwards
- adjust the lift by hand
2. Turn off the mainswitch
3. Remove the plug for the control panel and remove the
control panel.
4. Remove plug.

B
1. Remove holding screws for the lower cover.
2. Pull the control panel forward.
3. Remove the lower by lifting forward and up.
1. 1. CAUTION: The earth cable must be removed
from the cover.
2.
1. 1.
1. 3. 1.

1. Remove the screws (4 x M3) that hold the CPU- 3.

Board. Lift the board slightly and bring 4-6 cm
forwards. (Not necessary to disconnect the cable
attachements).
2. Remove holding screws for rear cover and lift away
rear cover.
3. Loosen screws hoding top cog, hold the lift fest and
1.
push the bracket downwards, to release the toothed
belt, then lower the lift.
5.
4. Remove the black plastic screw covers and release
the screws holding the motor. 2.
5. Unplug the motor and remove the motor.
4.

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1. Place the motor in position and secure with
the screws. Repleace the black plasic screw
covers.
2. Reseat the CPU - board and secure with 4 x
M 3 screws. Plug in the electrical connector
from the motor.
3. Push the top bracket up by hand and secure
the right screw.
4. 4.Using a screwdriver, push the bracket up
and secure the lift screw.
5. 5.Replace the rear panel secure.
6. 6.Repleace the lower cover and refasten the
screws. Do not forget to attach the Earth
connection.
7. Place the control panel on the swing arm
and plug in the attachement, and secure with
the two screws.

The oven is now for use

Adjustments to the lift speed can now be carried

out using Prog. 492

The toothed belt should have

lateral movement of 5 - 6 mm
in either direction.

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13 Installation microswitch for lift-motor

E-Prom Vacumat 2500 31307

31299
30320

violett Anschluß/connection
CPU-Board
Black 22234
Yellow 22234
XT-2

25370
30318 31242

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