KILN OPERATION SUPPORT

KILN OPERATION SUPPORT

GENESIS VIDEOS

DYNATROL VIDEOS

In this video, we will explain our recommended program for your kiln's first firing using an L&L kiln Dynatrol.

This is our new recommended program and supersedes our old program, which may still be present in your manual.

How to change cycle time for the contactors/relays on a DynaTrol. We typically recommend 25 second cycle time for most kilns firing ceramics that have mechanical relays or contactors.

OTHER CONTROL VIDEOS

These three videos show you how to use and program the One-Touch Intuitive Kiln Control. There are three segments - basic operation, basic programming of options and advanced ramp/hold programming.

OPERATION PDFS

OPERATION KNOWLEDGEBASE

The type of thermocouple on a Genesis can be either Type K or Type S.

Problem: You have a room ventilation system that is external to your kiln, and you want to turn

A customer asks if he can interlock his automatic kiln so that it will not fire unless his

Step-by-step instructions on how to create a custom program with an added delay on the Genesis
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a custom program with an added delay on the Genesis

In the Dynatrol reference manual under SOAK, it states “The control will soak at Final Set Point

There are some differences between the 600 series DynaTrol board and the 700 series DynaTrol

  • Go to "Menu"
  • Scroll down to "7-Factory Config"
  • Enter Code "443"<
  • Go to "Menu"
  • Scroll down to "7-Factory Config"
  • Enter Code "443"<
  • For your first firing, just do the following: You are going to split the first firing into two

  • Very Important! Be sure that the adjustments on the kiln-sitter have been properly set. See
  • Very Important: Be sure that the adjustments on the kiln-sitter have been properly set. See
  • Automatic kilns and even manual kilns shut off by the use of cones are never as accurate as the

    Occasionally some of the buttons on the keypad of the DynaTrol stop working.

    This is

  • Err2 can only happen in a hold segment.
  • One of the 3 temps has to be 50°F higher
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    Although the steps below are comprehensive, in most cases,

     

     

    Although the steps below are comprehensive, in most cases,

    E-22 is the same as E-6. It means one of the thermocouple wires is connected backward.

    Possible Reasons for E-5

    E- 5 errors read as "Err5" on controls manufactured before 2006

    Note: E- d errors read as "Errd" on controls manufactured before 2006

    Basic Problem
  • The ErrP (PF, E- P, E-P in some older models) comes from a reset of the processor during
  • In some places, the electrical power is very inconsistent with power outages, interruptions,
  • In some places, the electrical power is very inconsistent with power outages, interruptions,
  • It is possible random segments could be lit on the screen but if that happens (and it is very
  • The ultimate in precision firing is achieved by using the DynaTrol to control the ramping of the

    This program is fine for slumping, tack fusing, or full fusing.  Just substitute

  • Turn on the kiln switch.
  • Wait to see IDLE, or press ENTER.
  • Choose a
  • Safety Warnings

    NOTE: If you are unsure about some part or procedure in creating or testing a

    Preheat Button
  • The Preheat feature can be used with the EASY-FIRE mode only.
  • Kiln Sitters in general
  • First, download the appropriate kiln-sitter manual from L&L’s
  • If you have a two-section kiln your control should be programmed for two zone instead of three

    Error codes for the DynaTrol

    Note: Many of these error codes have an ‘Err’ prefix rather

  • Start by pressing 1,2,3 (or 1,2 on a two-ring kiln). Look for which thermocouple is lagging
  • Question: On the thermocouple terminal block of our Type S thermocouple, one screw is clearly

    Under normal circumstances, relays will last many years even when the kiln is fired every day. It

  • You can download an Excel spreadsheet that will generate any program (with graph and
  • LOOK IN THE HIDDEN OTHER MENU ON YOUR DYNATROL

    This menu contains the programmable settings

  • When in doubt it is almost always better to fire slower than faster.
  • A slower
  • EASY-FIRE TEMPERATURE PROFILES

    These charts tell what the EASY-FIRE programs do to your kiln

    For DynaTrols, Set PID at 65 (normally)

    Assuming that the loading is even and the TC offsets

  • The first and easiest thing to do is to change the cycle time of the contactors.
  • Question: I do a controlled cooling to get even cooling rates. I've been using the User 6 program

  • You may have been programming the cone number by pressing 000 first, then the 5 (or 1, 2, 3,
  • HIDDEN “Other” MENU

    This menu contains the programmable settings for the rest of the features

    Electrical Noise External
  • Sometimes there is electrical "noise" in your incoming line.
  • Electrical Noise External
  • Sometimes there is electrical "noise" in your incoming line.
  • THERMOCOUPLE OFFSET

    A thermocouple offset adjusts the kiln’s perceived temperature to achieve

    What they are, how to find them, and when to use which setting.
  • Thermocouple Offset and