The microprocessor-controlled ramp regulator offers a comprehensive time/temperature regulation for the high temp. hot plate. Pressing the START key activates a program of up to 5 ramps. Max. 5 ramps (consisting of ramp time, constant temperature and time of constant temperature) can be programmed. Three program sets can be loaded into the non-volatile memory. A programmed lead time enables the activation of the start up to 99 hours in advance