Your bentrup TC507 is the top model of the bentrup
controller family TC500. This controller family uses
the latest technology available and incorporates many
features which haven´t been available on kiln controls
before. Appearing as a controller easy to use, it is a
highly sophisticated instrument with a totally
configurable control design allowing adaption to
almost all applications (for details see Appendix C).
Reading through this manual quickly familiarizes you
with the numerous features of the TC507.
Please also refer to the safety advise of your kiln
manufacturer. Make sure that the control is placed at a
proper distance from the kiln and is not exposed to
direct heat or radiation from the kiln.
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General Information.............................................3
Entering a Programme ..........................................5
Special Notes on Entering Programmes............6
Programmes
Saving Programmes .........................................7
Calling up Programmes ...................................8
Starting a Programme ...........................................8
Displays
Display of setpoint and remaining time ...........9
Checking the Current Programme ....................9
Displaying the Kiln Temperature ....................10
Locking the Controller........................................12
Completion of the Firing Process........................12
Manual Process Control.................................13
Appendix A: Error Messages of the TC507..........14
Appendix B: Data- and Error Log........................17
Calling up the Data Log.................................18
Calling up the Error Log.................................19
Appendix C: Configuration .................................20
Explanation of the Parameters ........................21
Calling up the Configuration..........................23
Appendix D: Weekly Switching Clock ................24
Appendix E: Communication Link ......................25
Appendix F: Checking Installed Options.............25
Appendix G: Electrical Connections ...................26
General Information
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