Ramp Rate Units - RATE
The RATE Option sets the units for programming and review of heating and cooling rates. The factory default setting is for
Degrees per Hour.
Settings
HOUR
MIN
TIME
Press the Increase/Option key until OPT3 appears, then press Program/Start key, Press Increase/Option until RATE appears.
Press Program/Start to see the setting. Use the Increase or Decrease key to edit the setting, then press Program/Start to exit
the option menu.
Kilowatt Hour Cost - CENT
The CENT Option allows the operator to set a value for the Kilowatt Hour usage of the electric service. This value is used to
calculate a firing cost for review on the controller display. The value must be entered by the user, it can usually be found on
your electric bill. Cost calculations first require a second value entry in the KW option. Cost calculations are only as accurate as
the programmed variables. To view the cost calculations, see the COST option.
Press the Increase/Option key until OPT3 appears, then press Program/Start key, Press Increase/Option until CENT appears.
Press Program/Start to see the setting. Use the Increase or Decrease key to edit the setting, then press Program/Start to exit
the option menu.
Kilowatt rating - KW
The KW Option 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 manufacturer label. KWHR and COST calculations are only as accurate as the programmed KW value. To
view the KWHR or COST calculations, see the COST option.
Press the Increase/Option key until OPT3 appears, then press Program/Start key, Press Increase/Option until KW appears.
Press Program/Start to see the setting. Use the Increase or Decrease key to edit the setting, then press Program/Start to exit
the option menu.
Safety Temperature - SFTY
This option displays the maximum programmable temperature allowed by the controller.
Press the Increase/Option key until OPT3 appears, then press Program/Start key. Press Increase/Option until SFTY appears.
Press Program/Start to view the setting. Then press Program/Start again to exit the option menu.
Software Version - SOFT
SOFT displays the factory software version of the controller.
Press the Increase/Option key until OPT3 appears, then press Program/Start key. Press Increase/Option until SOFT appears.
Press Program/Start to view the version number. Then press Program/Start again to exit the option menu.
Configuration Number - CFG
CFG displays the factory configuration number. this identifies the controller model.
Press the Increase/Option key until OPT3 appears, then press Program/Start key. Press Increase/Option until CFG appears.
Press Program/Start to view the configuration number. Then press Program/Start again to exit the option menu.
AF4X Kiln Controller
Meaning
Degrees per Hour
Degrees per Minute
Time to Temperature (Hours.Minutes)
18
MAX 'FULL' rate
999°C (1799°F)/Hour
16.65°C (29.97°F)/Minute
00.00 Hours.minutes