Page
ST316B User Handbook
12
Operating Notes
If the ST316B is programmed to heat the kiln at a faster rate than the kiln
is capable of then the ST316B will turn on full power then wait until the
kiln temperature has risen to the correct temperature before proceeding to
the next ramp or soak segment.
Likewise if the ST316B is programmed to cool the kiln at a faster rate
than the kiln is capable of then the ST316B will apply zero power then
wait until the kiln has cooled to the correct temperature before proceeding
to the next ramp or soak segment.
Kiln too slow
Heating & Cooling Ramps
The ST316B is capable of controlled ramps for both heating and cooling.
If the soak temperature is set lower than t1 for example then ramp 2 will
automatically become a
negative
(cooling) ramp.
STOP key operation
If the START/STOP key is pressed during a firing then the firing will be
halted (not paused). Pressing the START/STOP key again will cause the
ST316 to restart the firing from the beginning. The ST316B will look at
the current kiln temperature and if this is greater than temperature t1 then
the ST316B will automatically
cool
from current temperature to t1 at ramp
rate 1. This may not be what is desired so the STOP key should only be
used to halt the firing in an emergency.
The program can be paused or program data can be changed while the
controller is firing (see page 14). This is a better option than using the
STOP key. The segment advance feature (see page 14) is however availa-
ble to recover quickly from STOP key operation if required.
Memory
All programs & necessary data are remembered when the ST316B is turned
off. In the event of power failure during firing the ST316B will automati-
cally resume firing when power is returned (this feature can be disabled: see
installation handbook).
Firi
ng
Delayed Start
The delayed start time period is remembered while the ST316B is turned off.
