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Programming the Ramp/Hold Mode
Step 1
From Idle Mode, press RAMP/HOLD.
Display will show PROG alternating with a number between 1 and 12.
Step 2
Input the PROG Number of the Program you wish to create or run.
(This is a number
between 1 and 12 that you assign to a program which will be stored in permanent memory until it is
replaced)
Press ENTER.
Display will show SEGS
Step 3
Input the total number of segments for your program (up to 32 segments). Press
ENTER.
Display will show RA 1
Step 4
Input the first heating rate in degrees per hour. Press ENTER
.
Display will show ˚F 1 (or ˚C 1 if using Celsius)
Step 5
Input the first temperature to reach. Press ENTER.
Display will show HLD 1.
Step 6
Input the amount of Hold Time in hours and minutes. Press ENTER.
Display will show ALRM if this is the last segment you are entering, otherwise it will show RA 2.
Step 7
Repeat steps 4 through 6 until all segments have been completed.
The display will then flash ALRM (Alarm) alternately with the current Alarm temperature. The default
setting for no alarm is 9999. Enter the desired alarm setting. Press ENTER.
Display will briefly flash CPL and then return to Idle Mode.
At this point the program is loaded and ready to start. Before pressing START it is a good idea to
press REVIEW to make sure the program was input correctly.
Step 8
Prepare Venting.
See description on Page 17 under Step 6 of the Programing Cone Fire Mode instructions.
Step 9
Press START.
Display will read -ON- briefly and then display the current temperature of the kiln and begin firing. If
a delay start has been entered, the display will begin counting down the delay time entered until it
reaches 0.00 and then begin firing.
Programming
NOTE - You can now use the
REVIEW KEY to step back in the
program if you make a mistake.
Programming
