Skutt KilnMaster Kilns Manufactured after March 1 2006 User Manual
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ERCd (Error Codes ON/OFF)
Error codes are designed to help protect you, your kiln, and your ware when something goes wrong with
the firing. There are times however, where you may wish to try a new technique which would trigger an
error code under normal conditions. When error codes are turned off, the following codes are disabled:
Error 1 - Terminate firing when kiln temperature increasing at a rate slower than 12˚F (11˚C)/hr.
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Error 2 - Kiln Temperature 50˚F (10˚C) degrees above hold temperature.
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Error 3 - Kiln Temperature 50˚F (10˚C) degrees below hold temperature.
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Error 4 - Kiln Temperature 50˚F (10˚C) degrees above previous hold when ramping down.
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Error 5 - Kiln Temperature 50˚F (10˚C) degrees below traveling set point when ramping down.
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Error D - Kiln Temperature 50˚F (10˚C) degrees above traveling set point
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tcOs (t
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This feature allows you to calibrate the thermocouple when it is reading consistently and predictably
incorrect. It is extremely important to consult with a Skutt technician before making thermocouple offset
adjustments. Incorrect adjustments to the thermocouple offset can cause permanent damage to your kiln.
Adjustments made to the thermocouple offset will affect all RAMP/HOLD and CONE FIRE programs.
If you are experiencing problems with CONE FIRE Mode, check to see if the ending temperature and hold
time of the programs you are running have not been significantly altered from the factory programs before
making thermocouple offset adjustments.
Access the TCOS setting through the CNFG menu. The display will flash °F0S alternately with the current
offset setting. °F0S represents degrees Fahrenheit Offset. If the controller was programed to display in
Celsius, the “F” would be replaced by a “C”. If there is currently an offset input, this could be the problem.
To be safe, make adjustments in small increments and then run a test fire with Self-Supporting Cones.
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Step 1
Input
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00 followed by the number of degrees you wish to offset the thermocouple.
Step 2
Press
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ENTER
Ex: “0010” makes the kiln fire 10 degrees Cooler.
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Step 1
Input
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90 followed by the number of degrees you wish to offset the thermocouple.
Step 2
Press
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ENTER
Ex: “9010” makes the kiln fire 10 degrees Hotter.