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EnviroLink Manual
INTRODUCTION
The
EnviroLink
was developed by engineers at Skutt to
provide kiln owners with the ability to automatically control
the Skutt
EnviroVent
and
EnviroVent 2
. The device utilizes
a programmable power output (OUTPUT 4) on Skutt
KilnMaster
and
GlassMaster
Controllers to turn on/off the
EnviroVent
and
EnviroVent
2. The kiln may be programmed
to control the vent during any segment of a
Ramp/Hold
Program or during preset times of a
ConeFire
or
Glass Fire
Mode
program.
The
EnviroLink
may also be used to control competitor’s kiln
vents and other devices such as remote alarms and automatic
dialers. The vent, or other device, plugs into the
EnviroLink
and a control wire is run from the
EnviroLink
to a designated
output (Output 4) on the controller. The
EnviroLink
is then
plugged into a standard 120V outlet. When the controller
signals the device to turn ON, a relay is switched within
the
EnviroLink
which provides power to the device. A red
indicator light signals that there is power to the
EnviroLin
k
and a green indicator light signals that the
EnviroVent
is in
the ON position
The
EnviroLink
will only work with 600 and 700 series
Skutt
GlassMaster
and
KilnMaster
Controllers manufactured
after January 1st of 2001. The
EnviroLink
is rated to cycle
components up to 12 amps. Consult the manufacturer
prior to installing the
EnviroLink
on devices other than the
EnviroVent
or
EnviroVent 2
.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM AN ENVIROLINK?
Teachers
- Even though most vents do not draw a lot of energy, most teachers do not feel comfortable
letting the fan motor run all weekend or even overnight. The EnviroLink will shut the kiln off when
the program is complete or when the kiln reaches a specific temperature. Since it works with ConeFire
Mode, it is very easy to program.
Potters
- Crystal Glazes and Cone 6 Glazes can be very sensitive to cooling rates. Artists can now use
the Ramp/Hold programming mode to control whether the kiln vent is on for each segment of the fir-
ing program.
Glass Artist
- Artists who fire glass want to cool quick and hold steady. With the EnviroLink they can
program the vent to come on when crash cooling and then turn off during annealing when they are try-
ing to hold the temperature steady.
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