Bartlett 700 Series, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Manual Model V6 CF Series 700 Controller 1404 Avenue M Fort Madison IA 52627 319 372 8366 www bartinst com...

Page 2: ...NG A FIRING 12 END OF FIRING CPLT 14 REVIEW THE RESULTS 14 VIEW INFORMATION SECTION 15 CONE TABLE 15 REVIEW PROGRAM 15 VIEW SEGMENT 16 ONE TOUCH INFORMATION HOT KEYS 16 OPTIONS SECTION 17 DELAY THIS K...

Page 3: ...of the manual will answer questions about what to expect during a firing Precautions The controller is used to control temperature it is not a safety device Do not operate the controller in temperatu...

Page 4: ...ALL PROG p 11 OPTIONS Delay p 17 Alarm p 17 Menu p 18 In Menu RSET p 18 PRHT p 18 19 Id p 18 16 S p 18 19 CNOS p 18 20 CHGo p 18 ERCd p 18 21 TCOS p 18 20 21 bd T p 18 NUMBER KEYS for entering tempera...

Page 5: ...shing IdLE alternating with the current temperature you are ready to proceed with programming The CONE FIRE mode uses a patented method to achieve correct heat work so it is ideal for firing ceramics...

Page 6: ...e 04 firing but if your kiln is supplied with different cones substitute that cone number in the programming The first firing should be done according to the kiln manufacture s specifications if they...

Page 7: ...ed fast glaze PRHT 0 00 Shows zero preheat time CONE 04 Programmed for cone 04 F 1945 Top temperature for cone 04 CNOS 0 Shows 0 F cone adjustment HOLD 0 00 Indicates zero hold at the top temperature...

Page 8: ...display will now flash IdLE kiln temperature You may open the kiln when the temperature has cooled to 150 F Review the Results A properly bent cone indicates that the kiln is functioning properly and...

Page 9: ...laze is the fastest speed and is used for glaze firing on thin ware china paint firings and decal firings Firing times range from 4 to 5 hours Press ENTER Display shows CONE xxx The displayed firing s...

Page 10: ...d temperatures range from 1 F thru MAX kiln temperature 6 Enter the hold time for segment 1 Type hold time then press ENTER Displayed time is in the format hr min Left of decimal are hours to the righ...

Page 11: ...g your firing programs Photo copy as needed Calculating ramp rates for VARY Fire If you want to go from room temperature to 750o F in 3 hours here is how to calculate the ramp rate Take the temperatur...

Page 12: ...cone fire program It is a great way to get custom heating and cooling rates and still have the controller do the heat work calculation to get the correct cone bend regardless of firing rate The steps...

Page 13: ...should understand how the controller operates and monitor the firing to ensure proper operation The block diagram and flow chart show the basic components of a kiln s control system KILN RELAY SWITCH...

Page 14: ...g chamber Next START is pressed the controller reads the kiln temperature and uses that temperature as a starting point for a traveling set point also called the local set point The displayed temperat...

Page 15: ...bending that took place A properly bent cone indicates that the kiln is functioning properly and accurately The tip of the cone will be level with the top of the cone s base when fired properly The d...

Page 16: ...displayed when Review Program is pressed varies depending on whether you are using Cone Fire or Vary Fire When Review Program is pressed each of the steps in the current firing profile is displayed o...

Page 17: ...t then within second press ENTER and ENTER a second time If you press View Segment and do not press ENTER within second the current segment e g rA 1 will continue to be displayed Simply wait until the...

Page 18: ...and safe throughout the delay time and firing time Alarm This key is used to set the high or low temperature alarm The alarm may be set before or during a firing When the alarm temperature is reached...

Page 19: ...if a preheat stage is desired it must be reprogrammed for each firing and be the last item programmed before START is pressed SEE PREHEAT EXAMPLE ON NEXT PAGE Id Identification number for KISS comput...

Page 20: ...into a 16 segment program To combine User 5 and 6 first program user 5 then program user 6 each program can have from 1 to 8 segments Next recall user 5 then activate the 16 segment option in the men...

Page 21: ...e cone offset will remain for that specific cone number until it is changed again Typing just the offset amount will raise the final temperature and INCREASE the amount of heat work Typing 90 before t...

Page 22: ...t of heat work Typing 90 before the desired offset temperature will lower the indicated temperature but it will increase the actual temperature in the kiln and INCREASE the amount of heat work The max...

Page 23: ...es the temperature at the center of the kiln and gives all sections the same amount of power 3 AUTOMATIC LAG FUNCTION Lag refers to when the temperature of a kiln s section lags behind the traveling s...

Page 24: ...S Besides better measuring of the temperature the zone control also offers security through its three thermocouples With a single zone controller a firing will be stopped if the thermocouple t c fails...

Page 25: ...F hr Temperature Stage Time 3 120 250 1 50 6 570 1982 3 35 4 300 1000 2 50 7 200 2232 1 25 5 150 1100 0 67 6 225 1982 3 92 7 108 2232 2 31 10 hrs 54 mins Total Time 10 90 4 hrs 36 mins Total Time 4 60...

Page 26: ...if the kiln lid is opened for rapid cooling then closed it can possibly cause this E 3 During a hold segment the temperature is more than 50 o below the hold temperature which was set The temperature...

Page 27: ...lashing with FAIL then t c one in top section has failed TC 2 flashing with FAIL then t c 2 middle section has failed TC 3 flashing with FAIL then t c 3 bottom section has failed Check board temperatu...

Page 28: ...n type K thermocouples the RED wire is always negative and the YELLOW wire is positive On type S thermocouples the RED wire is negative and the BLACK wire is positive Q How can I find out the final te...

Page 29: ...k Keep this page as a Master and photocopy as needed Firing Program Number ____________ Segment Rate per Hour Temperature Hold 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Firing Program Number ____________ Segment Rate per Hour...

Page 30: ...pe K No jumper Type S Jumper connecting pins 2 Pin header for connecting computer Socket for communications chip Label with software number and serial number is wrapped around this capacitor For 1 zon...