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RampMaster II Operating Manual 

 RMII – Aug. 2015 

 

 

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RampMaster II Key Layout 

 

The RampMaster II key layout and key functions are designed to provide easy and uncomplicated use. Check out the RampMaster Key Descriptions on the 

next page, along with a Key Function Table on page 19, for detailed key information. 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

 

 

  

  

 

  

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Display  

 

Large, bright LED display 

can be seen from a distance. The 

display terms are understandable. 

 

START/STOP

  -  Starts and stops 

the actual firing.

 

ENTER PROG 

-  Begins the Ramp 

Mode programming process. 

RECALL PROG

 – Retrieves Ramp 

Mode programs 1 thru 6. 

DELAY 

-  Allows you direct access 

to the Delay Start feature.  

 

ALARM 

-  Allows you direct 

access to the alarm feature. 

OTHER 

-  Menu area of the 

RampMaster II for various set-up 

and configuration options.

 

CONE TABLE 

-  Allows you to look up 

equivalent temperatures used for cone 

numbers. 

F or °C  

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The RampMaster II can be set 

to display in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

 

RAMPMASTER II  -  Model RM2 

The RampMaster II is the original 

multi-segment ceramic control and 

continues to set the standard.

 

13 Hr. – Slow Bisque

 – Used for Slow 

Bisque Firing. Approximate firing time 

is 13 hours. 

10 Hr. – Fast Bisque

  - Designed for 

Fast Bisque Firing. Approximate 

firing time is 10 hours.

 

7 Hr. – Slow Glaze 

– Designed for 

Slow Glaze Firing. Approximate firing 

time is 7 hours.

 

4 Hr. – Fast Glaze 

– Designed for Fast 

Glaze Firing. Approximate firing time 

is 4 hours. 

VIEW SEGMENT 

-  Allows you to view current 

running segment data.

 

REVIEW PROGRAM 

-  Used to review your 

programmed firing data before committing to 

the firing. 

Summary of Contents for RampMaster II

Page 1: ...RampMaster II Operating Manual RMII Aug 2015 Page 1 of 26 Use your Smart phone to scan this QR code to watch RampMaster II how to Programming Videos RampMaster II Control Operating Manual...

Page 2: ...ontrol panel to the OFF position O when not in use Table of Contents Quick Cone Fire Mode Programming 3 Quick Ramp Mode Programming 4 RampMaster II Key Layout 5 RampMaster II Key Descriptions 6 Detail...

Page 3: ...finish the initiation process and then display IdLE along with chamber temperature 4 Press one of the Cone Fire Mode keys based on your desired total firing time Times are approximate 5 Press the Ente...

Page 4: ...one time USER is displayed along with some number 5 Use the Numerical keys to choose You re choosing which of the 6 user programs to use Your choices are 1 thru 6 6 Press the Enter key SEGS is displa...

Page 5: ...ture ALARM Allows you direct access to the alarm feature OTHER Menu area of the RampMaster II for various set up and configuration options CONE TABLE Allows you to look up equivalent temperatures used...

Page 6: ...reen firing Firing time is approximate 10 Hr FAST BISQUE Pre set Cone Fire Mode choice Provides a multi segment program specifically designed for a general green firing Firing time is approximate 7 Hr...

Page 7: ...our Cone Fire Mode keys one time The approximate firing time will be displayed 2 Press the Enter key CONE is displayed along with the previously selected cone number 3 Use the Numerical keys to choose...

Page 8: ...the 6 available locations you would like to store your program In other words a program number You re choices are 1 thru 6 Use the numerical keys to choose 2 Press the Enter key SEGS is displayed alon...

Page 9: ...is complete the display alternates between CPLT current chamber temperature and total firing time Pressing the Start Stop key at this point will return the display to the IdLE Idle position On the Fl...

Page 10: ...II allows you to add time to a previously programmed hold period This feature comes in handy when you desire to hold at temperature longer than what you initially programmed Using the Adding Time to...

Page 11: ...ter firing data that gives a temperature along with how long it should take to get there In these cases you must convert to degrees per hour The RampMaster II does allow for a rate of As Fast As Possi...

Page 12: ...t are minutes When the firing is started you will see the delay start amount displayed This time will count down to 0 00 at which time the firing will begin to run Writing over Previously Stored Data...

Page 13: ...y will read a particular zone You will know which zone is being displayed as tC X X being 1 2 or 3 will be displayed For example if the display reads tC 2 during firing the temperature being displayed...

Page 14: ...aster II s may be connected The ID feature is used to identify the particular RampMaster II kiln To Use the ID Feature Press the OTHER key until Id is displayed Press the Enter key Use the numerical k...

Page 15: ...nd normal 6 program 8 segment operation is active Cone Offset The RampMaster II allows you to adjust offset the equivalent temperature used for the cone numbers This feature comes in handy when you wo...

Page 16: ...ror 2 Chamber temperature too far above hold temperature 50 F above hold temperature Error 3 Chamber temperature too far below hold temperature 50 F below hold temperature Error 4 Chamber temperature...

Page 17: ...ower thermocouple temperature 12 Your 4 digits would be 9012 Percent 4 When cycling through the OTHER menu selections you will see a prompt labeled as PCT4 The RampMaster II does not use this feature...

Page 18: ...long with the time value counting down remaining hold time Display Reading a Decreasing Time Value Program is running with a delay start the time value counting down is the remaining delay start time...

Page 19: ...13 CHG Change page 15 RA x Rate page 8 CNOS Cone Offset page 15 RSET Reset page 13 CONE Cone page 7 SEGS Segments page 8 CPL Complete page 9 SKIP Skip to Next Segment page 10 CPLT Firing Complete pag...

Page 20: ...IdLE While Running a Program At Any Other Position Pressing once begins the Ramp Mode Programming Process No Function No Function RECALL PROG While at the Idle Position IdLE While Running a Program A...

Page 21: ...ogram At Any Other Position Initiates the Cone Fire Mode Programming Process and Selects the 13 hour Preset Cone Fire Mode Program No Function No Function 10 HR While at the Idle Position IdLE While R...

Page 22: ...ly loaded firing program data Pressing once displays the currently loaded firing program data No Function CONE TABLE While at the Idle Position IdLE While Running a Program At Any Other Position Initi...

Page 23: ...nt Temperature Reserved Reserved 250 F 1000 F 1100 F Final Temp minus 250 F Final Temp Cool Down User Defined Hold Time Reserved Reserved 0 Min 0 Min 0 Min 0 Min 0 Min Not Used 7 Hour Generally Used f...

Page 24: ...displays a corresponding Error Code describing the fault Pressing any key at this point displays the elapsed time and temperature at which the error occurred Make note of these values before clearing...

Page 25: ...nter key one time during this condition removes the ERRP error code PF Extended Power Failure has occurred PF is displayed when the controller is powered up after an extended period of non use press E...

Page 26: ...Short circuits occur when line voltage finds it s way to another line or ground They are usually violent occurrences with lots of noise flashes of light and maybe a bit of smoke During a short circui...

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