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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

    If you have a two-section kiln your control should be programmed for two zone instead of three

  • We don't offer any coatings for elements. There is an ITC coating that some people claim to
  • This is fine to do if you are careful.
  • The only concern would be if you put the
  • 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

    Firebrick cracks as it is heated and cooled- it is to be expected. When the kiln is hot, all the

  • Normally it is best to have elements that are all the same age. That way it is easier for the
  • 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
  • The power supply cord originally supplied with K18 kilns is only a three-wire cord. The third
  • The special tool we used to make for assembling Easy-Fire spring-loaded hinges is no longer
  • Change Elements
  • All the elements will need to be replaced.
  • For example, the
  • All the elements will need to be replaced. For example, the ohms on the J230 208-volt element

    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,
  • L&L element holders require no pins so the elements can expand over time on their own without

  • The hinge piece that attaches to the lid has two "ears".
  • These must go on the
  • The hinge piece that attaches to the lid has two "ears".
  • These must go on the
  • Electrical Noise External
  • Sometimes there is electrical "noise" in your incoming line.
  • Electrical Noise External
  • Sometimes there is electrical "noise" in your incoming line.
  • The discs are placed in the element holders to keep the elements from coming out during
  • The discs are placed in the element holders to keep the elements from coming out during
  • 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
  • What they are, how to find them, and when to use which setting.
  • Thermocouple Offset and
  • What they are, how to find them, and when to use which setting.
  • Thermocouple Offset and
  • All weights are shown in pounds and are estimates.

    General Information on Thermocouples
  • The pyrometers and all of the electronic kiln
  • Control
  • Our DynaTrol or Genesis control with Dynamic Zone Control is the state-of-the-art
  • Control
  • Our DynaTrol or Genesis control with Dynamic Zone Control is the state-of-the-art
  • This is a rare error in the DynaTrol that indicates a problem with the memory chip.

    A

  • Overfires are not covered under the warranty.
  • It's best to extract all of the clay
  • On/Off Switch
  • Make sure the On/Off Switch is turned on. Turn it on and off.
  • Programming
  • Make sure you have programmed the kiln properly and it is supposed to be
  • Programming
  • Make sure you have programmed the kiln properly and it is supposed to be
  • Check many of the same things in the above section on Automatic kilns - power supply, branch
  • Voltage
  • Check your voltage. Some people may have high voltage like 245 volts where you
  • If for some reason the thermocouple wires touch the hot kiln case, they may melt and fail.
  • The only way to figure this out accurately is to have a kilowatt meter installed in the power

  • If the power goes off during the Delay countdown, the controller will remember where it was
  • A thermocouple (TC) is a temperature sensor. It reads the temperature in the kiln and gives
  • Similarity of Automatic Control Box with Manual Control Box
  • The similarities between the
  • Facing is meant to penetrate into the brick 1/2" or so. When it is fired, it makes that part of

    380 volts, 3 phase wye (220 volts line to neutral)
  • If you have 380/220 volts and 3-phase
  • Getting glaze on the element can cause that to happen.
  • It can also happen
  • Getting glaze on the element can cause that to happen.
  • It can also happen