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Appendix A: Error Codes
If you get an error code, it is important to note the error letter or number. It will help you in
diagnosing any problem with the kiln. When an error code is displayed, it will give a short description of
the error. Press “Clear” to clear an error code.
The list of error codes follows:
NOTE: THESE ERRORS WILL ONLY BE DETECTED IF THE ERROR CODES ARE TURNED ON:
NOTE: THE ERROR CODE SETTING DOES NOT AFFECT THESE ERRORS:
Error
Code
Description Possible Causes and/or Corrections
ERROR 0
Software error
Check the selected program and reprogram, if necessary.
If error persists or program does not hold in memory,
controller may need to be returned to factory for service.
ERROR 6
Problem with thermocouple
leads
This generally indicates the thermocouple is connected
incorrectly, possibly reversed. Ensure the thermocouple
extension wires are connected correctly to the controller
and at all connection blocks back to the thermocouple.
ERROR 8
In cone fire mode, temperature
decreasing in last segment
If the kiln has a kiln-sitter, it may have turned the kiln off
before the controller did. Other possible causes are
broken element or relay failure.
ERROR 9
Software thermocouple selection
does not match the hardware
thermocouple jumper selection
The jumper on the circuit board and the setting for
thermocouple TYPE in the software do not match.
E--
Power loss during EEprom write
Turn the controller off and back on. Recheck the selected
program and reprogram, if necessary.
Error
Code
Description Possible Causes
ERROR 1
Kiln temperature increasing slower
than 12
o
F per hour when ramping up
This is a kiln heating problem, not a controller problem.
Do the Full Power Test to check elements and relays. Low
or dropping voltage to the kiln could also be the cause. A
thermocouple reading incorrectly or improperly placed
may also be the cause.
ERROR 2
Kiln temperature 50
o
F above hold
temperature
A relay latched in the “on” position may cause this error.
Another possible cause is if the kiln lid is opened for rapid
cooling, then closed, such as for glass firings.
ERROR 3
Kiln temperature 50
o
F below hold
temperature
Relay failure.
ERROR 4
Kiln temperature 50
o
F above
previous hold when ramping down
Same causes as for E-2.
ERROR 5
Kiln temperature 50
o
F below
traveling set point when ramping
down.
Relay failure.
ERROR D
Kiln temperature 50
o
F above
traveling set point
Stuck relay or stuck output. If using zone control, then the
outputs or t/c’s may be in the wrong zones.