Operation manual for Model 3K with Cone fire
RAMPCONEA 9-18-08
GETTING TO IDLE
When power is applied, the display will show
the controller’s
firmware version
and then ErrP, an error code, or IdLE or StOP, flashing with the current temperature.
If ErrP is displayed press any key to clear this error message.
If StOP or IdLE is alternating with the current temperature, you are ready to begin
programming.
CONE FIRE PROGRAMMING
STEP
DESCRIPTION
1.
Start with the display reading IdLE,
Press “enter”.
2.
Select cone fire.
If “C
-
Fr” is displayed, press “enter”, else press
an arrow key
to display “C
-
Fr” and then press “enter”.
3.
Set delay start
–
The beginning of the firing can be delayed from the time
you press “start”. This allows the firing to start later and end when you can
supervise the end. Use the arrow keys to adjust the amount of delay and press
enter. **
Caution should be taken to make sure that no one can place
anything around or on the kiln during the delay start. Treat the kiln as
firing during the delay start. **
4.
Enter the preheat time.
The first segment of a cone fire program ramps to
200 F. The preheat time is the length of time you will hold at 200 F. Thin, dry
clay may not need any preheat time and thick hand-built items may require
several hours of preheat. Use the arrow key to adjust the preheat time and
then press “enter” to store the value. REMEMBER the time is displayed in
the form HH.mm. H= hours, m=minutes
5.
Enter Cone #.
Use the arrow keys to display the desired cone number. The
up arrow moves toward a hotter c
one number. Press “enter” to store the
displayed cone #.
6.
Enter Heating rate.
Use the arrow keys to display Slow, Medium or Fast.
7.
Enter hold time.
A hold at the top temperature adds heat work and can help
produce a more even firing from top to bottom. Typical hold times are in the
10-15 minute range (00.15). Use the arrow keys to display the desired hold
time and then press “enter” to store the value.
8.
READY “rEdi”
You are now at ready. Press “enter” to start the firing.
The cone fire profiles are listed at the end of the manual
