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$/KWHR
Allows the operator to set a cost value for Kilowatt Hour usage. This value is used to calculate a firing cost for
review on the UNITS screen. The value must be entered by the user, it can usually be found on your electric bill.
Cost calculations require a second value entry in the KW option. Cost calculations are only as accurate as the
programmed variables. Touch the field to see a pop-up keypad. Key in the cost value and SAVE.
KW
Allows the operator to set a value for the Kilowatt rating of the kiln. This value is used to calculate a
Kilowatt/Hour usage for review on the controller display. The wattage rating must be entered by the user, it can
usually be found on the kiln's manufacturer identification label. Cost calculations require a second value entry in
the $/KWHR option. Cost calculations are only as accurate as the programmed variables. Touch the field to see a
pop-up keypad. Key in the wattage and SAVE.
Last Cost
allows the operator to view the calculated cost or calculated power consumption of a kiln firing. Calculations begin
at the start of each new firing and are saved in memory until the start of the next firing. The operator can view the
calculated value during the active kiln firing or after the kiln firing has completed while the controller is Standby.
Cost calculations require programmed variables for KW and $/KWHR options on the UNITS screen. If the known
Kilowatt rating for the kiln is programmed into the KW option, the controller will calculate KWHR (kilowatt
hours) and display the result. If a second variable of Cost per kilowatt hour is programmed into $/KWHR option,
the controller will calculate the firing cost and display it in place of the kilowatt hours. If no values are
programmed for both $/KWHR and KW, the controller will display nothing.
Cone Table
This lookup table displays the final firing temperature for a Cone number. Select the cone numbers and the
equivalent target temperature will be displayed below. Values are based on self-supporting cones fired at the rate
of 108°F (60°C) per hour during the final ramp step of the firing.
Alarms
Alarms are used to notify the operator of problems with the kiln performance or controller performance. Some
alarms will terminate the kiln firing while others allow the firing to continue with the alarm condition on the
display. Some alarms have no effect on the outcome of the kiln firing.
Thermocouple Failed
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TC Polarity -
Thermocouple Response
High Temp Limit
Firing Stalled
Zone Temp Warning
AutoFire Slide Kiln Controller
Thermocouple Alarms
Thermocouple signal was lost during a firing, firing aborts
Thermocouple failed while in Standby mode. Firing cannot start
Thermocouple polarity reversed, firing aborts
Thermocouple is not heating, firing aborts
High Limit detected, firing aborts (check Program Selection screen High Limit)
Temperature is no longer increasing, firing aborts
Kiln is not firing evenly, firing aborts
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