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3. When power is restored, the temperature drop during the power
interruption must be less than 72ºF (40ºC). If not, the display will show the
alarm code
PF 3
and terminate the firing.
Status Display Codes
Below is a list of normal display codes which indicate the controller mode of
operation.
IdLE
- This is ready mode; No firing in process. This message will alternate with
the temperature display and/or any alarm messages that may occur.
dELA
- This is the delay start mode. This message will alternate with the delay
time count-down if programmed.
Strt
- This is a final prompt before starting a new firing. The Delay start and
thermocouple offset features are accessed from this prompt.
-On-
- This is a short (5 second) display that indicates a new firing has been
started.
StOP
- This is an Abort message; the firing was stopped early. This message
will alternate with the temperature display and/or any alarm messages that may
occur.
CPLt
- This is a firing complete message; the firing ended successfully. This
message will alternate with the temperature display and the total firing time from
start to finish.
-90-, -96-, bEAd, CLA, USr
-
This is a short (5 second) display of the Program
Mode which appears every time the controller is turned on.
Alarm Display Codes
In addition to Power failure alarms, these messages may be displayed if the
controller detects a problem during the firing.
tC
- This alarm will appear when the kiln is idle and indicates that the
thermocouple sensor is no longer detected. The controller can not operate
without a thermocouple signal. In most cases, the thermocouple has failed and
will need replacement, or the electrical connections for the thermocouple may be
loose or damaged. Check the wiring for the thermocouple and the physical
condition of the probe inside the firing chamber.
tCr
- This alarm indicates that the thermocouple sensor is detected but the
signal is reversed. The firing was terminated. The thermocouple signal is a low
voltage direct current with +/- polarity. The controller will sense that the
temperature is traveling backwards from what is expected. In most cases, this
indicates that the thermocouple needs to be reconnected properly. Check the
wiring for the thermocouple.