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Bartlett V6-CF - User Manual

Bartlett V6-CF
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Operation Manual
Model V6-CF
Controller
BARTLETT
INSTRUMENT COMPANY
1404 Avenue M
Fort Madison, IA 52627
319-372-8366
WWW.BARTINST.COM
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Summary

Controller Features

Core Firing Methods

Cone Fire, Vary-Fire, Delay Start, Preheat, and Alarm functionalities.

Advanced Firing Options

Cone Offset, Skip Step, Error Codes, and 16 Segment Programs.

Program Information & Navigation

Review Program, View Segment, and Cone Table functions.

Controller Precautions

Safety and Handling Guidelines

General safety, static electricity, probe placement, and program review.

Controller Front Panel

Control Buttons and Sections

Start-Stop, Vary-Fire, Options, Cone Fire, and View sections.

Display and Input Area

LED Display and Number Keys for operations.

Controller Functions Overview

Firing Process and Control

How the controller manages temperature and power using set-points.

Programming Methods

Explains Cone fire and Vary-fire programming modes.

Getting Started

Initial Setup and Notes

Precautions, kiln setup, programming notes, and mode overview.

End of Firing Procedure

How to return to idle and save firing time after completion.

Programming

Cone Fire Mode Usage

Steps to select speed, enter cone number, and set hold time for Cone Fire.

Cone Fire Preheat Option

How to enable and program a preheat stage for Cone Fire modes.

Cone Fire Example

Step-by-step guide for a Slow Bisque Cone Fire with preheat and hold.

Vary-Fire Programming Basics

How to program up to 8 segments for custom firing profiles.

Vary-Fire Example

Example of a two-segment program for Vary-Fire.

Recall Program Function

How to recall a previously programmed firing profile.

View Section Functions

Navigate and view program details like cone temps and segments.

Cone Table Lookup

Used to look up the temperature of various cone numbers.

Review Program Details

Displays firing profile steps for Cone Fire or Vary Fire modes.

View Segment & Skip Step

Monitor current segment or skip to next ramp during firing.

Options Section

Delay Start Function

Used to delay the start of a firing.

Alarm Setting

Used to set the high or low temperature alarm.

Other Options Menu

Accesses functions like reset, preheat, cone offset, etc.

Preheat Example

Example of setting a 2-hour preheat time.

Identification and Segment Programs

ID for KISS software and 16-S segment program setup.

Cone Offset Function

Used to raise or lower the final cone temperature.

Thermocouple Offset (tCoS)

Used to raise or lower the temperature indicated by thermocouples.

Change Temperature Scale (CHG)

Selects between Fahrenheit (°F) and Celsius (°C).

Error Codes On;Off (ErCd)

Used to turn on or turn off error codes for protection.

Circuit Board Temperature (bd t)

Displays circuit board temperature for diagnostics.

Zone Control

Features and Description

3 zones, offsets, lag, continuing with failed t/cs, general description.

Adjustable Lag and Thermocouple Offsets

Setting lag and adjusting thermocouple readings for zone control.

Three Thermocouple Security

Allows firing to continue if one or two thermocouples fail.

Error Codes and Other Menu

Zone error checking, turning errors off, and accessing Other menu options.

Cone Fire Temperature Profiles

Profile Details

Specifics for Slow Bisque, Slow Glaze, Fast Bisque, Fast Glaze profiles.

Error Codes

Code Descriptions and Quick View

Details error codes Err0 to Err4 and their meanings.

Additional Error Codes

Details error codes Err5 through FAIL and their causes.

Common Questions and Situations

Programming and Display Issues

Correcting errors, clearing display messages, and finding final temp.

Firing Program Blank

Program Template

A blank form for recording firing programs.

Connection Diagram

Wiring and Connections

Diagram showing thermocouple, output, power, and transformer connections.

Bartlett V6-CF Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBartlett
ModelV6-CF
CategoryControl Panel
LanguageEnglish