CONTENTS SECTION 1 - Getting to know your Controller ..............3 SECTION 2 – Programming your Controller ..............3 2.0 Turning the Kiln On ..................... 3 2.1 Setting the Firing temperature..................3 2.2 Setting the ramp rate (or Heating rate) ............... 3 2.3 Setting the Soak Period (soak time setting) ..............
SECTION 1 - Getting to know your Controller The Caho Digital Temperature controller is designed to allow automatic firing to a set temperature at a set rate of rise. Once the Kiln has reached that temperature the Kiln can then Soak (dwell) at the set temperature for a set number of minutes.
Now press the Scroll Button in the bottom left corner of the controller again to advance to the rAnP rAnP “ ” Ramp Rate setting. This is indicated when the controller displays “ ” in the top display. This is the rate at which the kiln heats to the desired firing temperature. This mean that for every hour the kiln is running the temperature should increase by the rate set.
2.4 CONVERSION TABLE DegC/Hr to DegC/Min Deg C/min Deg C/min Deg C/min Deg C/hr Deg C/hr Deg C/hr If this is your first firing we would recommend you begin learning you kiln in the 1-1.5 Deg/min range. Green indicates recommended range for Bisque and Earthenware Firings Page 5 of 7...
SECTION 3 - Running the Kiln 3.1 To Start the Firing It is advised that you always turn the Kiln OFF and then back ON between or after each firing. This resets the controller so it knows to begin a new firing and ensures it does not become confused. To begin Firing Press the square Start Button.
SECTION 4 - Firing Time 4.1 Influences on Firing Time For kilns & kilns fitted with Non Indicating Control firing time depends upon many use factors including the type of ware, the mass of the ware and the temperature which the furnace is required Once the operator has learned the heating time taken for the particular process for to operate at.
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