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How to check the operation of a control transfomer on an L&L automatic kiln. Applies to all automatic kilns that are not 480 volts. The control transformer reduces the incoming line voltage from 240, 208 or 220 volts to 24 volts for the control and 12 volts for the relays.

Parts
  • See this page for 12 KVA control transformers used on kilns with three sections or less.
  • See this page for 30 KVA control transformers used on kilns with four or more sections.
  • TROUBLESHOOTING PDFS

    TROUBLESHOOTING KNOWLEDGEBASE

    L&L has used a lot of different style thermocouples over the years.

    With

    LOADING A KILN

    Shelf Heights
  • The bottom shelf
  • This program is fine for slumping, tack fusing, or full fusing, just substitute different top

  • Turn on the kiln switch.
  • Press any key to clear ErrP from the display.
  • On most L&L Kilns this is very easy to do. It is a matter of re-distributing the wires

    A customer asks: I would like to program my kiln to heat to Cone 6 then cool normally to 950°F

    The DynaTrol or Genesis control can be programmed to fire to up to 2400° F or 1315° C. No special

    The DynaTrol or Genesis control can be programmed to fire to up to 2400° F or 1315° C. No special

    Relays generally last around 200,000 cycles on average (roughly 18+ months depending on

    That is a difficult question to answer, as the longevity of a kiln is based much more on how it

    That is a difficult question to answer, as the longevity of a kiln is based much more on how it

    To check the number of firings on a DynaTrol control:

    Press REVIEW PROG. The last items that

    REGULAR KILN MAINTENANCE

    To keep your kiln in top operating condition, we recommend the

    Change of Program During Firing: When firing you can alter the program anytime. You must press

    Change of Program During Firing: When firing you can alter the program anytime. You must press

    The type of thermocouple on a DynaTrol (with the Blue face) can be either Type K

    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

    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

    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
  • CAUTION: USE THIS ONLY AS A STARTING POINT IN LEARNING THIS PROCESS

    IMPORTANT NOTE: There are

    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

    Sometimes the heat around a kiln can become too much for the standard DaVinci cord connections.<

  • Remove the stand and the bottom.
  • Put the kiln on a firm surface like a skid with a
  • 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
  • Dig it out of the wall carefully.
  • Use safety glasses and a Dremel to carefully
  • Dig it out of the wall carefully.
  • Use safety glasses and a Dremel to carefully