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Note: the Conefire Programs can be removed from the controller selections. To disable a program set, see the
configuration appendix of this manual.
Cone-Fire Programs
During programming, default values may appear in the display. If the controller was previously programmed, the
last settings will appear.
11. Press the Program/Start key. A program group will show on the display.
12. Press the Increase/Option key until the display shows CONE, then press the Program/Start key.
13. Using the Increase or Decrease key, select the desired Cone number then press the Program/Start key.
14. SPD shows in the display indicating the Speed setting, use the Increase or Decrease key to select Fast,
Standard or Slow then press the Program/Start key.
HOLD shows in the display indicating the optional Hold time at the end of the firing, HOLD will be
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alternating with a Time value. use the Increase or Decrease key to set a time for the kiln to hold at the top
cone temperature. Time is shown as (Hours.Minutes). If no Hold is needed, set zero hours and zero minutes
(00.00). Then press the Program/Start key.
COOL shows in the display indicating the optional Cooling ramp at the end of the firing, COOL will be
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alternating with a rate value. use the Increase or Decrease key to set a cooling rate for the kiln to cool to
392ºF(200ºC). The maximum cooling rate is limited to 180ºF(100ºC)/hour. If no controlled cooling is needed,
set the rate value as zero. Then press the Program/Start key.
The controller will advance to STRT. The programmed firing schedule is automatically stored and ready to
START the firing.
If the Delay Start feature is active, the display will show DELA alternating with a Time value. use the
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Increase or Decrease key to set a time for the kiln firing to begin. Time is shown as (Hours.Minutes). If no
Delay is needed, set zero hours and zero minutes (00.00). Then press the Program/Start key.
Press the Program/Start key to begin the firing.
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Cone Fire Advanced Options
There is one Advanced Option available for Cone Fire programs only. It is Cone Offset. For information on this
option, see the Options Section.
Cone Fire Example
To fire to Cone 06, Fast firing speed (20% faster), 15 minute hold at cone temperature, No controlled cooling
Follow these steps: starting with the controller displaying
Press
................................................. A program group
AF4X Kiln Controller
IDLE
Display Shows
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