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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Control Unit ST 310 ST 310...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ST 310 Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ..............................4 1.1. Preface ..............................4 1.2. Scope of delivery ..........................4 Control unit description ............................. 4 2.1. Product features ........................... 4 2.2. Technical information ........................... 5 2.3. Wireless network/Wi-Fi specifications to connect to the controller ............5 2.4. - Page 3 Establishing a connection manually with a wireless network router ........30 8.2. ROHDE myKiln app ..........................32 8.2.1. General information ......................32 8.2.2. Registering the controller in the ROHDE myKiln app (access code) ........33 8.3. USB port ............................33 8.3.1. General safety information ....................33 8.3.2.
- Page 4 10. Parameter configuration ..........................39 10.1. General description ..........................39 10.2. Available parameters .......................... 39 10.3. Changing parameters ......................... 40 11. Cleaning the control unit ..........................40 11.1. General safety information ........................40 11.2. Cleaning instructions .......................... 41 12. Disposal of the control unit ..........................41 13.
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Page 5: Introduction
1.1. Preface You have chosen an ST 310 controller, a high-quality product for your kiln. The control system incorporates the latest technological features, is being continuously developed and is the leader in its class. After reading this instruction manual, you will be familiar with the functionality of the ST 310 controller. -
Page 6: Technical Information
IP rating IP50 Supply 100–240 V, AC, 50–60 Hz, 1.0 A Micro-fuse, 0.5 A, 5 mm x 20 mm, slow-blow, ceramic Fuse ROHDE item no. 704850 Ambient temperature -5 °C to +30 °C Weight (kg) 0.5 kg Housing dimensions Width 80/68 mm x height 165 mm x depth 28 mm... -
Page 7: Overview Of The Device
2.4. Overview of the device 2.4.1. Overview of the control unit 3 1 0 . Description USB port “USB flash drive inserted into USB port” indicator light “Kiln heating” indicator light (an orange picture element flashes in the display) Icons: “Temperature (°C)”, “Ramp rate/cooling rate (°C/h)”, “Time (h.min)” “Data transmission”... -
Page 8: Overview Of The Program Sections
2.4.2. Overview of the program sections You will find a schematic firing curve on the front of the controller. It comprises different program sections. A flashing LED indicator shows the program section you have entered. Section Description Illustration Program delay 1st heating rate 1st switch point 2nd heating rate... -
Page 9: Plug Pin Assignment
The coil of each kiln contactor should be suppressed with a varistor. The varistor must be connected directly across the coil terminals on each contactor. ROHDE kilns are delivered this way as standard. For kilns from other manufacturers, suitable products are available as accessories from contactor manufacturers. -
Page 10: General Safety Information
3.2. General safety information DANGER Disregarding this instruction manual can lead to serious personal injury, property damage and even death. ⇒ Please make sure that you fully understand this instruction manual. ⇒ Only use the control unit if it is in technically perfect condition! ⇒... -
Page 11: Assembly
Assembly 4.1. General safety information WARNING An incorrectly placed control unit can lead to serious personal injury or property damage. The control unit should never be placed on the kiln but should only be positioned in the bracket provided for it. The controller must not be exposed to direct heat from exhaust air or thermal radiation from the kiln. -
Page 12: Extension Cable For The Control Unit
4.4. Extension cable for the control unit • If the bracket for the control unit is attached at the operation location (near the kiln or mounted on a wall), the connecting cable can be extended using an extension cable. • The extension cable for the control systems is optionally available in lengths of 2.5, 5 or a maximum of 10 metres. -
Page 13: Keylock
5.1.2. Keylock Step Action Display screen Unlocking the keys If any key is pressed and “LOC” appears in the display, the keys are locked. ULOC Press the keys and hold for 5 seconds until “ULOC” appears on the main display to unlock. Locking the keys Press the keys and hold for 5 seconds until “LOC”... -
Page 14: Setting The Date & Time
5.1.4. Setting the date & time General information • A battery-backed real-time clock for the date and time display is installed in the controller. • It compensates for leap years. • The changeover from summer to winter time must be performed manually. •... -
Page 15: Operation
Step Display Description Remark 07.45 Use the key to select the flashing number. 08.55 Use the keys to change the flashing number. Change from hour to minute and from minute to second with the key. The last numerical value for the second of the current time is alone on the main display after switching on. -
Page 16: Display Screens After Switching On
5.2. Display screens after switching on 5.2.1. Display screens after switching on Step Display screen Indicator Description • After switching on, the controller carries out a display test. 8.8.8.8. • All indicators light up. • The controller will sound a short beep. •... -
Page 17: Firing Programs
5.3. Firing programs 5.3.1. Factory-set programs (ceramics) The 4 preset programs are optional settings and should be checked and adjusted according to the materials you use. A total of up to 32 program locations are available in the controller for individual program assignment. Initial firing 00.00 1050... -
Page 18: Firing Program Sequence
5.3.3. Firing program sequence Description Remarks After the program delay t If no program delay is entered, the firing program starts immediately. elapsed, the firing program starts. ⇒ The ramp rate is settable in the range between 1 °C/h and The temperature rises at the first 999 °C/h or as FULL (full load heating) or END (program end). -
Page 19: Programming The Control Unit
5.4. Programming the control unit 5.4.1. Changing the firing program Display Indicator Meaning Description • If no firing is being performed, no indicators will light up. No program in operation • The main display shows the current firing chamber temperature. Pr. - Page 20 Display Indicator Meaning Description 1. Enter heating rate • Press the keys to select the ramp rate. • The ramp rate appears on the main display “ ” FULL – (°C/h), (maximum ramp rate) or (program end). • Press the key to select the next program step.
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Page 21: Programming The Full & End Ramp Rates
Display Indicator Meaning Description • Press the keys to select the cooling rate. • The cooling rate appears on the main “ FULL display as: – (°C/h), (uncontrolled cooling rate) or Enter cooling rate Rmp (program end). FULL • If you do not enter in the cooling rate, the heating elements are switched off, FULL... -
Page 22: Starting & Stopping The Firing Process
5.5. Starting & stopping the firing process 5.5.1. Starting & stopping with Step Description Starting the firing process Start the firing process by pressing the key. The running firing process is signalled by the lit indicator above the key. Stop the firing process by pressing the key. -
Page 23: Cooling/End Of The Firing Process
5.6. Cooling/end of the firing process After firing, the kiln is switched off below 150°C and starts to cool down on its own. Display screens: Condition Display 1 Display 2 Program section Description 149 HOt ⇒ As long as the kiln temperature is below 150 °C and above 40 °C, the display Below 150°C &... -
Page 24: Operation Using The J Key During Firing
6.1.2. Operation using the key during firing • If the key is pressed during firing, it will be halted (not paused). • Press the key again, and the firing process will start again from the beginning of the firing program. The controller will look at the current kiln temperature, and if this is greater than the required soak temperature, then it will automatically cool from the current temperature to the soak temperature. -
Page 25: Program Pause Function
6.1.5. Program pause function General safety information: WARNING Risk of serious damage to property due to too long a soak time when using the program pause function. ⇒ If left too long at high temperatures, kiln damage could result. ⇒ The program pause function causes the program to pause, but the temperature is still maintained! ⇒... -
Page 26: Kiln Heating/Cooling Too Slowly
6.2.2. Kiln heating/cooling too slowly • If the control unit is programmed to heat the kiln at a faster rate than the kiln is capable of, then the control unit will turn on full power then wait until the kiln temperature has risen to the correct temperature before proceeding to the next ramp or program segment. -
Page 27: Solarready: "Hysteresis" Control For Photovoltaic Systems
SolarReady: “Hysteresis” control for photovoltaic systems The ST 310 control unit is designed in the factory for the control of a kiln supplied with electricity from a central power supply (PID). If the kiln is operated using electrical energy provided by a photovoltaic/PV system at the operating location, the factory-fitted PID controller may not be sufficient. -
Page 28: Error Messages
• Notes on Error 6: exceeded ⇒ The error is disabled at the factory. ⇒ If you want to set a maximum firing time, please contact ROHDE Service. • The internal temperature of the controller has exceeded a factory-set limit value. -
Page 29: Firing Program Errors ("Program Error")
• The kiln operation can be observed and monitored in real time from a smartphone, tablet or computer (ROHDE myKiln app). • Firing program data can be loaded onto the controller using the ROHDE myKiln app. 8.1.2. “Data transfer” indicator... -
Page 30: Wireless Network/Wi-Fi Specifications To Connect To The Controller
The following description explains how to connect the kiln controller to a wireless network (Wi-Fi). This connection is required so that they can see the data of your controller with the smartphone, tablet or computer in the ROHDE myKiln app. -
Page 31: Establishing A Connection Manually With A Wireless Network Router
“Data transmission” indicator near the main display. Check the connection with the wireless network (Wi-Fi) by calling up the ROHDE myKiln app with a smartphone, tablet or computer. If not already done, connect your controller to the app using the controller’s access code (see Section 8.2.2). - Page 32 Step Description Remark A wireless network named “Controller” should appear. Ignore the following warnings from your smartphone, tablet, or computer: The Internet is not available. This wireless network has no Internet access. Connect the device to the wireless Connect anyway.
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Page 33: Rohde Mykiln App
ROHDE myKiln app 8.2.1. General information ROHDE myKiln is an app for visualising and archiving firing curves from the recorded measured values of the control system and for creating, editing or managing firing programs. Create an Create a free account and register the controller there with the account access code. -
Page 34: Registering The Controller In The Rohde Mykiln App (Access Code)
Registering the controller in the ROHDE myKiln app (access code) The access code of the controller is required to register the controller in the ROHDE myKiln app. The access code is located on the back of the controller. Each controller with an integrated module for wireless data transmission has its own unique access code. -
Page 35: Inserting & Removing Usb Flash Drives
8.3.4. Inserting & removing USB flash drives ⇒ The USB port (1) for inserting the USB flash drive is located on the top of the housing, under an easily removable cover (2). ⇒ Keep the USB port cover safe or reinsert it when not using the port. -
Page 36: Logging Interval
The Event column in the log file indicates that the switching output was active at the specified time in the completed firing program. This function is not available on the ST 310 controller and is therefore always displayed as “0”. -
Page 37: Meaning Of The Controller Status Codes In Rohdegraph
Windows/Mac and a current version of Microsoft Excel. requirements For information and to download the software, please visit: www.rohde.eu/graph 8.4.2. Meaning of the controller status codes in ROHDEgraph The values in the Controller Status column in the ROHDEgraph log file have the following meanings. -
Page 38: Faults
Faults 9.1. Safety Information DANGER Disconnect the control unit and kiln from the power supply before troubleshooting and repair work. Risk of serious personal injury, property damage and even death. NOTE In the event of faults that you cannot rectify yourself, contact a qualified electrician, the local specialist or the manufacturer. -
Page 39: Replacing The Control System Fuse
If the control system cannot be switched on and other malfunctions are excluded, check or replace the fuse in the control system housing. 9.3.2. Required spare part Micro-fuse 0.5 A T (slow-blow), ceramic ROHDE item no. 704850 9.3.3. Replacing the fuse Step Action Remark Switch off the control unit. -
Page 40: 10. Parameter Configuration
Step Action Remark Reinstall the fuse and carrier in reverse order. Tool: 7 mm slotted screwdriver Reconnect the connection cable of the control system to the kiln. Set the main switch on the kiln to the Turn on the kiln. “I/ON”... -
Page 41: Changing Parameters
10.3. Changing parameters Step Display Description Remark Switch off the control unit. Switch on the control system and 8.8.8.8. simultaneously press the key. F 1.0 0 Continue to hold down the key. The thermocouple type is only displayed Hold down the key until the type of tC.S and cannot be changed here. -
Page 42: Cleaning Instructions
11.2. Cleaning instructions ⇒ Remove contamination with a clean, dry cloth. ⇒ Do not use detergents. ⇒ Never spray the control systems with a water jet or high-pressure cleaner. ⇒ Do not use compressed air for cleaning. 12. Disposal of the control unit NOTE The product must be properly disposed of at the end of its service life. -
Page 43: 14. Declaration Of Conformity
We also declare that the special technical documents have been created. The technical documentation can be sent to a national authority following a justified request. Prutting, August 16th, 2023 Benjamin Rohde (General Manager) (Place and date) (Signature) 42 / 42 - EN -... - Page 44 20230816-01...
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