Orton AutoFire Plus, User Manual

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AutoFire® Kiln Controller User’s Guide
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OPTIONS AVAILABLE
There are two levels of options available through the OPTIONS key. These enable the user to access additional
firing features.
Level 1 contains more frequently used options. These can be entered during either the idle mode
(indicated by display flashing ldLE) or during an active firing cycle. Level 2 options are not used as often (these
are described beginning on page 17). Not all options are available during a firing.
Level 1 Options
Display Option Meaning
Spd [Speed] Slows down or speeds up firing for cone programs
ProG [Program Review] Review selected program before or during a firing
oFSt [Cone Offset] Adjusts firing temperature to match witness cones
CtbL [Cone Table] List of cone bending temperatures used in CONE FIRE
ALAr [Kiln Threshold Temperature] Sets an alarm to sound when controller reaches the set
point temperature and displays AlAr
FAn* [Vent Fan] Sets the Vent Fan to on or off
dIFF [Temperature Difference] Displays the temperature difference between top
and
bottom thermocouples (UniTemp™ only)
rEtn [Return] Returns to idle or run mode
SStP [Skip Step] Allows adjustment to next program ramp
* if enabled on controller and kiln wired for vent fan control
To enter the Level 1 Options follow these steps:
Step Press Description Display
1 OPTIONS Enters the Level 1 Options mode. The first SPd
option is displayed.
2 UP ARROW/ Scroll through available Level 1 options xxxx
RIGHT ARROW
3 ENTER Enables editing of currently displayed option xxxx
4 UP ARROW/ View parameter(s) for selected option xxxx
RIGHT ARROW
5 ENTER To exit viewing/editing of current parameters xxxx
Repeat steps 2 – 5 to continue viewing/editing options
Where xxxx, is one of the level 1 options available, or the associated parameters.
Controller will automatically return to IdLE or run mode after 20 seconds of inactivity IdLE