ST215C User Handbook
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Programming
A firing segment
An ST215C firing segment comprises a ramp followed by a soak period. Two segments
can be used for simple firing (biscuit firing for example) or several segments can be used
per program for complex firing (crystal glazing or glass
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making for example).
The ST215C ramps the kiln temperature at the required ramp rate until the kiln reaches
the soak / target temperature. It then soaks (dwells) at the soak temperature for the soak
period. It then runs the next segment until the end of the program is reached.
The ST215C is capable of both positive (heating) ramps and negative (cooling) ramps
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as used in glassmaking for annealing. The type of ramp is clearly shown on the mimic
display during firing.
The ramp rate is settable in the range 1°/hour to 999°/hour or FULL (full power) or End
(end of program).
The soak / target temperature is settable over the range 0 to 1400°C (2552°F).
The soak period is settable over the range 00.00 (no soak) to 99 hours 59 mins.
Note: during soaking the ST215C display alternates every 15 seconds between
kiln temperature and soak period remaining.
Cooling Ramp
Heating Ramp
Soak Period
Soak Temperature
(target temperature)