Menus

 

There are four levels of menus in the Series 9210. 

  • The first level is the operator level.  These are functions or operations that are typically handled by the furnace operator.  This menu is accessed without the need for a pass code. 

  • The second level is to be used by a supervisor.  This level requires entry of the level 1 or level 2 pass code.

  • The third level is the Administrator level. This requires the level 2 pass code ONLY.

  • The fourth level is the SSi level.  This requires a special passcode that can only by obtained by calling SSi at 513-772-0060.  These menus are used for configuration setups prior to the instrument being shipped.

 

As shipped, the level 1 and level 2 codes are set as 1 and 2 respectively.   The pass codes can be changed under the Passcode and Alarm menu option.

The Menu screen has five operating buttons located on the right side of the screen. The Up arrow moves the cursor from bottom to top. The Enter button activates the highlighted selection that the operator has chosen, the Down arrow key moves the cursor from top to bottom, the Login key activates another screen that allows access to the user to enter a passcode to set the user level, and the Esc key takes you back to the previous screen without any action being taken.

 

The selections on the menu that are generally used by the furnace operator are:

  • Program Run

  • client Communications Status.

  • Manual Event Control. 

  • Zone/Load TC Setup. 

  • Shutdown

 

The Program Run screen allows the operator to start/stop/hold/continue recipes, as well as adjust soak time values.

The client Communications Status  allows the operator to view the communications status with client instruments.

The Manual Event Control page allows the operator to turn on Output events in place of running a recipe to turn the Event on.

The Zone/Load TC Setup page allows the operator to select the thermocouples to use in the recipe for guaranteeing the Furnace temperature.

The Shutdown selection allows for the Advantech display to be turned off.  The “Do you want to Shutdown the Model 9210 ” screen pops up when you press the “shutdown” key.  Two responses are possible “Yes” or “No”. When you shut-down the ADVANTECH interface, the SERIES 9210 controller is still functioning. You can monitor it by connecting the ETHERNET connection to a laptop computer, using Internet Explorer, and assigning a legitimate IP address.

NOTE: Shutting down the ADVANTECH (Operator Interface) does not “turn-off” the Series 9210. The “shut-down” procedure must be done to remove the “flashcard”.

“Yes” shows you a typical computer screen with the “start” button in the bottom left-hand corner. You can now turn the power off to the operator interface without upsetting any of the settings.  The “No” response returns you to the initial status screen.