ST315B User Handbook
Page
15
Program Pause Facility
While firing press and hold down the
key for about 4 seconds. The
ST315B will pause the executing program. To un
-
pause the program
press and hold down the
key again for about 4 seconds. The effects of
pausing are as follows:
-
If paused during ramping the kiln temperature will be held (soaked)
in-
definitely
at the current kiln temperature. The ramp will continue when
un
-
pause is selected.
If paused during soaking then the soak time will be
extended indefinitely
.
The remainder of the soak period will be resumed when un
-
pause is se-
lected.
Segment advance (
key held down for about 4 seconds) can also be used
to terminate the pause. This will advance the segment and will immedi-
ately terminate a paused soak
-
advancing to the next segment (if any).
Changes made to the operation of the ST315B in this way are temporary
and are not stored.
°C
°C/hr
hr.min
As a warning during pause a double
beep is sounded every 10 seconds,
the display scrolls
for 5
seconds then shows the kiln temper-
ature for 5 seconds.
Ad
just
ing
Whil
e Firing
WARNING
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PROGRAM PAUSE
The program pause facility should be used with care. Program execution is
suspended and the kiln will be held at its current temperature indefinitely.
If left too long at high temperatures kiln damage could result.
