Introduction
880 Operation Manual Issue 7 EMC INDUSTRIAL GROUP LTD Page 5 of 25
Introduction
About this manual
This manual is divided into several main sections to help find specific information
quickly. For example, to find detailed information about the different methods of
starting a firing see Start a Firing, page 9.
A good way to know the EMC 880 once the controller has been installed, as de-
tailed in section Installation, page 19, is simply to try it.
Turn on power and follow the simple step by step procedure in the section called
Quick Firing Guide, page 6.
As questions arise about the controllers operation refer to the appropriate section
in this manual.
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Before the kiln is fired for the first time it is very important to check the input of the
controller matches the thermocouple used.
If these do not match the kiln may over fire and cause a melt down. For instance
the kiln will over fire if the controller is set for a type K thermocouple but a type R
thermocouple is used.
To check controller:
Watch the display for the input sensor type when power is turned on as de-
tailed in Power Up Test, page 13. To change the controller to another input
sensor type refer to Field Settings, page 22.
To check thermocouple:
See if the type code is written on the probe, i.e. look under the terminal cover,
otherwise consult kiln supplier.
Check ambient temperature:
After the power up test sequence check controller is showing ambient air tem-
perature, which normally is about 20°C to25°C.
As a precautionary measure the first firing should be observed to ensure firing pro-
gresses as expected.
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