7. Altering a program
When not firing there are no indicators lit on the mimic panel, the run
20°C
indicator is off, and the display shows the current kiln temperature.
Program location: The controller settings can be reviewed by pres-
PROG: 1
sing the
number display. The required firing program can now be selected
with the
Heating rate / Cooling rate: The next push of the
150°C/HR
the ramp rate in the range END, 1– 999°C/h or FULL. This can be
altered with the
ramp indicator on the mimic panel will flash. END marks the end of
the program. FULL means uncontrolled heating or cooling in the
fastest time possible.*
Target temperature: The next push of the
600°C
temperature. This can be altered with the
temperature indicator on the mimic panel will flash.
Soak time: The next push of the
00:15
hours:minutes. This can be altered in the range 00:00 to 99:59 with
the
will flash.
Segment
The next push of the
2
and firing data for the next segment can be entered.
Program data entry is terminated if END is selected for a ramp rate
END
with the
if the maximum number of segments have been entered.
*
Holding down the d and f keys causes rapid change of the displayed value.
Note 1: To exit programming without cycling through all the above steps, wait 20 seconds without
pressing any keys - the controller will revert to the idle display. Alternatively press the j key to exit
programming and to begin firing immediately.
Note 2: The h or g keys can be used to reverse through the programming steps to correct errors or
to exit programming mode.
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g
key. The first push of the
d
and
f
keys.
d
and
d
and
f
keys. The soak period indicator on the mimic panel
key. Program data entry is also automatically terminated
f
f
keys. The heating ramp or the cooling
key displays the soak period in
g
key increments the segment number digit
g
g
key flashes the program
key displays
g
g
key displays the soak
d
and
f
keys. The soak