The microprocessor controller TC505 allows an exact
and reproduceable control of your kiln. The sketch
below shows a firing curve of the TC505. Each firing
curve consists of the segments (a) to (f). Example:
programme delay (a):
The controller waits for the time set before the actual
firing is started. This can be used to take advantage of
off peak electricity. In the example no programme
delay is entered.
heating up to 1st dwell (b):
The kiln heats up at the set rate. The rate is entered as
degrees centigrade per hour (you can confi-gure to
enter as time of you prefer, see appendix C).
1st dwell at set time and temperature (c):
After reaching the temperature the kiln remains for set
time. The time is entered as hours / minutes.
heating up to 2nd dwell (d):
The kiln heats up at the set rate to the firing
temperature. The example shows SKIP which stands
for heating at maximum power (ie. uncontrolled).
dwell at final temperature (e):
The kiln temperature remains at the final temperature
for the set time this may be that all fired goods are
entirely heated through.
cooling or programme end (f):
After completing the dwell the kiln is cooled either
controlled (e.g. 200°C/h) or uncontrolled (SKIP) as
shown in the example. The TC505 finishes control in
this cooling ramp at 150°C showing „End“ in display
(14) for successful completion.
4
1050
Temp
(
°
C)
400
f
200
°
C/h
SKIP
SKIP
0.00h
0:10h
0:15h
Segment
0:00h
2:00h
e
d
a
b
c
150
t0
rmp1
t1
rmp2
t2
rmp3
