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Menu Features
VOLT (Voltage)
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This feature is used to test the voltage supply to your kiln. It tests the voltage first with the elements off,
“No Load” and then again with the kiln on, or “Full Load”. Select “VOLT” under the “dIAG” menu and press
ENTER
. After the “NOLd” number reading is displayed, press
ENTER
to receive the “FLLd” number reading.
The power to the kiln will be switched on for a brief moment when the full load voltage is checked.
Our technicians can use this information to help you troubleshoot voltage related problems over the
phone. When the voltage readings appear on your display, write them down. Often times voltage related
problems can happen only at certain times of day, so try to obtain the readings at the same general time
your kiln would be firing.
AMPS (Amperes)
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This is probably the most useful diagnostic tool available to you. All KilnMaster kilns produced after
3/20/2006 are equipped with a current sensor in the control box. This allows us to test the current of each
output to the kiln. This is very helpful in determining if a relay or element needs replacing.
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When you select “AMPS” under the “dIAG” menu and press
ENTER
, it will give you an ampere reading for
each output of the kiln (except the accessory and safety output). Which elements these outputs control
will vary by kiln model. If your kiln uses only one or two outputs, it will still give you three readings but the
unused outputs will give a reading of zero.
LEd (LED Display)
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This feature, when activated, lights up all of the segments in the LED display. This is helpful in locating any
segments in the display that may have gone bad and may explain why some indicated readings are not
correct. Select “LEd” under the “dIAG” menu and press
ENTER
to activate.
bd T (Board Temperature)
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The electronics on the controller’s circuit board may be damaged if the board exceeds 160˚F (71˚C). This
should not occur under normal conditions. However, if the kiln is located in a small enclosure with poor
ventilation or in areas where the temperatures are unusually hot, it is possible. Using this feature will tell
you if your controller temperature is approaching potentially harmful levels.
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If you find that your board temperature is consistently over 150˚F (66˚C), you may want to consider
improving air circulation to the kiln room. A box fan blowing on the controller can help considerably.
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Select “bd T” under the “dIAG” menu and press
ENTER
to see the current board temperature. you can also
see the current “bd T” temperature during a firing by pressing the
VIEW
key.
SW V Software Version
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At Skutt, we are continually working on ways of improving our products. This feature will indicate the
software version your controller is using. Select “SW V” under the “dIAG” menu and press
ENTER
to see
software version.
OUTS (Output Test)
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There are four outputs that can be used on the controller. There are three designated for elements and
one designated to run an accessory. This feature allows you to test each output individually to see if it is
operating correctly. Select “OUTS” under the “dIAG” menu and press
ENTER
to activate.
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When activated this feature will test each output beginning with Output 1 and ending with Output 4. It
will cycle each output on for approximately two minutes. You can advance to the next output at any time
by pressing
ENTER
. To see if the elements are cycling ON, you can place a small piece of paper on each
element (before doing the Output Test and with the kiln unplugged or circuit breaker turned off). If the
paper is burned after doing the Output Test, then the element came on.
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Be sure that the control box and kiln lid are closed before you use this feature in order to
avoid electrical
shock.
