Skutt GlassMaster Kiln - Manual (Page 13)

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Step 1
From Idle Mode, press RAMP/HOLD.
Step 2
Enter the PROG Number of the program you wish
to create or run. (This is a number between 1 and 6
that you assign to a program which will be stored in
permanent memory until it is replaced.)
Press ENTER
Step 3
Enter the number of segments in your program.
Press ENTER.
Step 4
Enter the first heating rate in degrees per hour.
Press ENTER.
Step 5
Enter the first temperature to reach.
Press ENTER.
Step 6
Enter the amount of hold time in hours and minutes.
Press ENTER.
Step 7
Repeat steps 4 through 6 until all segments have
been completed. The display will then flash ALRM
(Alarm) . The default setting for no alarm is 9999.
See section on programming alarm for more details.
Press ENTER
Step 8
The display then returns to Idle mode. At this point
the program is loaded and ready to start. Before
pressing START it is a good idea to press REVIEW to
make sure the program was input correctly. If you
are satisfied with the review, press START and the
program will began firing.
After the program is running you may wish to use the ANNEAL, ADD TIME, or ADD TEMP keys to alter when
the kiln begins it’s annealing cycle based on the look of the glass during the final hold of the heating cycle. For
instructions on using these features consult the Additional Programming Features section of the manual.
Please read the Kiln Safety and General Firing Guidelines before programming your kiln.
The controller must be in IDLE Mode before you can enter a program. When the kiln is in idle mode it will
flash IDLE alternately with the current temperature of the kiln chamber. Press STOP if the kiln is not in IDLE Mode
Ramp and Hold Mode Programming Steps
Display will read “PROG” (Program)
Display will read “SEGS” (Segments)
Display will read “RA” 1 (Rate #)
Display will read “°F” (Degrees Fahr-
enheit)
Display will read “HLd1” (Hold #)
Display will read “RA2” (Rate #) unless
it is a 1 segment program then it will
read ALRM (Alarm)
Display will return to Idle Mode
The display will read the internal tem-
perature of the kiln chamber unless a
DELAY START has been programmed
in which case it will begin counting
down minutes from the designated
Delay time.
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