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TCOS (Thermocouple Offset)
- Used to raise or lower the temperature indicated by the thermocouples. This
is generally used to balance the heat-work in a zone controlled kiln. The maximum offset is 50
o
F (28
o
C). A
positive offset displays only the amount and a negative offset is preceded by “90”. A negative offset will lower
the indicated temperature reading and cause more heat-work. When TCOS is displayed, press ENTER and
the current offset for the thermocouple will be displayed. Press ENTER when the correct offset is
displayed.
The following apply to thermocouple (T/C) offsets:
The final temperature is affected for all CONE FIRE and all VARY-FIRE programs.
The thermocouple offset will remain for that T/C until it is changed again.
Typing only the offset amount will raise the indicated temperature but it will lower the actual temperature
in the kiln and LOWER the amount of heat work.
Typing “90” before the desired offset temperature will lower the indicated temperature but it will
increase the actual temperature in the kiln and INCREASE the amount of heat work.
The maximum number of degrees that can be raised or lowered is 50
o
F (28
o
C).
ERCd
- Used to turn on or turn off the error codes. When you receive your controller the error codes are turned on.
In most cases, you want the error codes on to protect your firings. They can be turned off if you are doing special
firings, such as jewelry or glass firing where the kiln is left open. They may also be turned off when
troubleshooting kiln problems.
Example: Turn the error codes off.
Step
Press
Display
Comment
1
Menu, Menu
ERCd
If “ERCd” does not show on the display, press the “Menu” key until
“ERCd” displays.
2
ENTER
ON
Indicates that the error codes are turned on. You can toggle back
and forth between on and off by pressing the “1” key.
3
1
OFF
Displays “OFF” indicating the error codes will be turned off.
4
ENTER
IdLE
Error codes are off. The controller returns to IdLE and the current
temperature.
