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     ST312 

User 

Handbook 

Contents 

Contents 

At A Glance.................................................. 2 
Quick Start Guide......................................... 3 
Contents........................................................ 4 
Features ........................................................ 4 
Turning On ................................................... 5 
Programming ................................................ 6 
Firing ............................................................ 9 
Cooling ....................................................... 13 
Adjusting While Firing............................... 14 
Error Messages ........................................... 16 
Other Features ............................................ 18 
Sample Programs........................................ 19 

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Single program 

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2 controlled heating / cooling ramps + soak 

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Soak time up to 99 hours 59 mins 

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Ramp rates from 1 to 999°C/hour + full 

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Suitable for ceramics and glass use 

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Program can be altered while firing 

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Program pause/un-pause + segment advance facilities 

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Keyboard lockable 

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Delayed start facility - up to 99 hours 59 mins 

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Power failure recovery 

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Energy used display 

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Alarm buzzer & optional alarm output 

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ST312 User Handbook 

 

 

 

 

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These error messages cause the ST312 to terminate the firing with all the 
keys locked.  

An alarm buzzer sounds once per second. 

 

SWITCH KILN OFF! 

 
To reset the ST312 turn off the power to the instrument and have the fault 
investigated by your installer or kiln service engineer to rectify the fault. 

Technical note: any error message will cause the auxiliary alarm relay 
(if fitted) to open—see installation handbook for details.    

Note: these error messages are provided to detect kiln faults and so offer 
some protection to the kiln.  For increased protection the use of a heat fuse 
or other independent over-temperature trip is recommended—such as the 
Stafford Instruments ST101. 

Error 7. Maximum room temperature 
exceeded. The internal temperature of the 
ST312 has exceeded an installer 
selectable (30—70°C) limit. 

Err7

 

°C 
°C/hr 
hr.min 

Possible causes are: room vent fan failure, ventilation grills blocked, kiln room 
too small, damper or bung left open 

Summary of Contents for ST312

Page 1: ...ser Handbook Page 1 ST312 User Handbook STAFFOR D INSTRUMENTS Stafford Instruments Ltd Tel 44 0 1785 255588 Fax 44 0 1785 255589 www stafford inst co uk email support stafford inst co uk Issue 1 002 D...

Page 2: ...Low Temperature Glaze 90 C hr 600 C 00 30 Earthenware Mid Temperature Glaze 90 C hr 600 C 00 30 Earthenware High Temperature Glaze 90 C hr 600 C 00 30 Stoneware Glaze 90 C hr 600 C 00 30 On Glaze Enam...

Page 3: ...not locked Press and hold in both the keys for 5 seconds to lock the ST312 Power Failure Recovery If power fails during firing then the ST312 recovers as follows For power failure during start delay t...

Page 4: ...312 to terminate the firing with all the keys locked An alarm buzzer sounds once per second SWITCH KILN OFF To reset the ST312 turn off the power to the instrument and have the fault investigated by y...

Page 5: ...99 hours limit Err6 C C hr hr min Possible causes are contactor failure or thermocouple connection intermittent or high resistance ST312 User Handbook Page 5 Turning On F1 04 tC r tC S tC n tC K 8 8 8...

Page 6: ...am Pause Facility While firing press and hold down the key for about 4 seconds The ST312 will pause the executing program To un pause the program press and hold down the the key again for about 4 seco...

Page 7: ...rature If currently soaking then the ST312 will end the firing Changes made to the operation of the ST312 in this way are temporary and are not stored Adjusting While Firing ST312 User Handbook Page 7...

Page 8: ...through the programming steps to correct errors or to exit programming mode Note available ramp rate displays are End 1 999 FULL If End is shown but another segment is required then push the key to ob...

Page 9: ...ture can be disabled see in stallation handbook Firing Delayed Start The delayed start time period is set to 00 00 when the ST312 is turned on ST312 User Handbook Page 9 Firing To start a firing press...

Page 10: ...Page ST312 User Handbook 10 Program Record Sheet Ramp 1 C hr t1 C Ramp 2 C hr Soak Temp C Soak Time hr min Please photocopy me ST312 User Handbook Page 11 Program Description Please photocopy me...

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