Rohde TC 304, Instruction Manual

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Entering/Changing a Firing Curve/Program
The TC 304 control unit allows precise, reproducible control of your kiln.
You will find a schematic firing curve on the front of the controller. It comprises
different program sections i.e. segments. Each program section is marked with an
abbreviation (t0, Rmp1, Tmp1, Rmp2, Tmp2, t2 and Rmp3) and has a respective
LED indicator.
Use the
X
and
W
arrow key to change
between the different program sec-
tions. A flashing LED indicator shows
the program section you have entered.
First decide the location where you
want to save a new program or change
an existing program.
Press the
prog key until the required
storage location (1 to 5) appears on
the display. The display changes after a few seconds showing the respective end
temperature (Tmp2) of the selected program. The respective LED flashes in program
section “Tmp2”.
Program delay or program start delay: t0
The controller delays the start of the firing process for the time set.
Push the
X
or
W
key until the “t0” LED indicator in the program delay section
flashes. The display shows the value that has been stored. Use the
S
or
T
key to enter a value between 0.00 (no delay) and 9.59 (hours.minutes).
Heating rate to 1st switching point: Rmp1
The kiln heats up at the rate set. By default, the rate is entered in degrees Celsius
per hour.
Push the
X
or
W
key until the “Rmp1” LED indicator in the 1st heating ramp
program section flashes. The display shows the value that has been stored.
Use the
S
or
T
key to enter a value between 1 and 999°C/h or SKIP (heating
at full power).