Paragon DTC 1000 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual page 2

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the DTC 1000 controller, our latest generation of digital
controllers.
The DTC 1000 operates in Cone-Fire and Ramp-Hold the same as the earlier DTC
600 and 800 series. If you are already familiar with the earlier controllers, you can follow
most of the same operating procedures with the DTC 1000.
The DTC 1000 includes new features not found in earlier controllers. These features
are accessed through the Options key. If you do not need them, they will remain hidden
until you press Options. Thus, the DTC 1000 remains as simple to operate as earlier
controllers.
The Cone-Fire mode applies to ceramics only. If you purchased a heat treating, glass
fusing, enameling or jewelry furnace, your version of the DTC 1000 will include only the
Ramp-Hold mode, not the Cone-Fire. In this case, please disregard "FAST," "MED,"
"SLOW," "Cone Fire" and "Cone #s" on your keypad.
If you purchased the TnF II portable controller, you should find a TnF II installation
instruction sheet in addition to these instructions.
Though you should read this entire manual to fully enjoy your DTC 1000, you can
begin firing after reading these sections: "Safety Rules" page 4, "Getting Started" pages
4-6, and the basics section of "Cone-Fire" pages 6-8 or "Ramp-Hold" pages 9-10. Though
the DTC 1000 is simple to operate, using it without reading instructions could ruin your
kiln or the ware inside. This is not covered by warranty. The time you spend reading now
could save you untold hours of wasted effort later when you begin firing.
Once you learn the basic features of the DTC 1000, you will be able to control every
stage of firing. This offers learning opportunities and convenience difficult to imagine with
a manual-controlled kiln.
We thank those who helped produce this manual, especially Amy Parker and Steven
Drollinger, who offered many suggestions.
©1999, by Paragon Industries, Inc. IM-167/7-00
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