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- Page 1 TAFFOR ST216 ST216 Temperature Programmer User Handbook www.staffordinstruments.co.uk See separate handbook for Installation Instructions Issue: 2.00 ST216 User Handbook Page © Copyright 2014 - 2016 Stafford Instruments Ltd. Date: 12 Dec 2016...
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Page 2: At A Glance
At a Glance TEMPERATURE MAIN ICON DISPLAY RAMP RATE ICON TIME ICON KILN HEATING INDICATOR PROGRAM DISPLAY MIMIC DISPLAY FIRING INDICATOR START/STOP KEY CONTROL KEYS FUSE POWER ON/OFF SWITCH Page ST216 User Handbook... -
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
To exit the programming mode either wait 20 seconds or press the ►n key to start firing If the keyboard is locked then press the ▲ & ▼ keys together & hold down for 5 seconds to un- lock ST216 User Handbook Page... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Program pause and advance facilities · Keyboard lockable · Delayed start facility - up to 99 hours 59 mins · Power failure recovery · Energy used display · Setpoint display · Alarm buzzer & alarm output · °C/°F operation Page ST216 User Handbook... -
Page 5: Turning On
LOCKED. To re-lock the keyboard press the ▲ & ▼ keys together & hold down for 5 seconds. If any mimic panel lamps are on then the ST216 is firing. To stop the firing press the ►n key. During firing the right-hand decimal point will light to show when heating power is being applied to the kiln. -
Page 6: Programming
The ST216 ramps the kiln temperature at the required ramp rate 1 until the kiln reaches temperature t1. It then ramps the kiln temperature to the soak temper- ature where it dwells for the required soak period. - Page 7 Note 2: to exit programming without cycling through all of the above steps wait 20 seconds without pressing any keys - the ST216 will revert to the idle display. Alternatively press the ►n key to exit programming and to begin firing immediately.
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Page 8: Program Linking
ST216 will apply heating power to the kiln for 12 seconds every 30 seconds. The kiln heating indicator will light for 12 seconds every 30 seconds. If the kiln has a contactor then a loud click will be heard both when the kiln heating indicator lights up and when it goes out. -
Page 9: Firing
When the kiln has cooled to less than 40°C the display alternates every 5 seconds between the kiln temperature and End. To return the ST216 back to idle condition ready for the next firing press the ►n key (or turn off the power to the instrument). -
Page 10: Operating Notes
Operating Notes Kiln too slow If the ST216 is programmed to heat the kiln at a faster rate than the kiln is capable of then the ST216 will turn on full power then wait until the kiln tem- perature has risen to the correct temperature before proceeding to the next ramp or soak. -
Page 11: Adjusting While Firing
If ramping towards the soak temperature then the ST216 will enter soak at the current temperature. If soaking then the soak will be terminated Changes made to the operation of the ST216 in this way are temporary and are not stored. Program Pause Facility While firing press and hold down the ▼... -
Page 12: Error Messages
Error Messages If the ST216 detects a problem the buzzer will sound and an error message will be displayed. This error message will alternate with a display of kiln temperature. The program number display will show where the error occurred. - Page 13 All these error messages cause the ST216 to terminate the firing. The alarm buzzer will sound once per second. To reset the ST216 turn off the power to the instrument and have the fault investigated and rectified by your installer or kiln service engineer.
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Page 14: Other Features
ST216 is currently trying to achieve). Keyboard Lock Facility The keys on the ST216 can be locked so that pressing them has no effect. This is an anti-tamper feature used to ensure that the operation of the ST216 or the program data cannot be altered by un-authorised people. -
Page 15: Sample Ceramics Programs
Sample Ceramics Programs The ST216 is provided pre-programmed with the ceramic firing programs below. These programs may be modified as required. Program Program Name Ramp 1 Ramp 2 Soak Temp Soak Time Number (hr.min) Slow Bisque 60°C/hr 600°C FULL 1000°C 00.00... - Page 16 Notes Page ST216 User Handbook...
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