To Next PageTo Next Page
Need help?Do you have a question about the Sentry Xpress 5.0 and is the answer not in the manual?
General| Brand | Sentry |
|---|---|
| Model | Xpress 5.0 |
| Category | Temperature Controller |
| Language | English |
Schedule a firing for later.
Turn the fan on or off for Ramp-Hold segments.
Passcode-protect individual Ramp-Hold programs.
Enhance certain glazes in Cone-Fire mode.
Essential safety guidelines for kiln operation, maintenance, and environment.
Understanding how the controller displays time and temperature units.
How to start a firing from the idle state and what prompts to expect.
Checking the thermocouple sensor for proper installation and function.
Efficient methods for inputting numerical values into the controller.
How to review active programs and repeat previous firings.
Setting a timer to start a firing at a later scheduled time.
Understanding messages related to the kiln lid or door safety switch.
How the controller handles power interruptions and potential resume behavior.
Information displayed upon successful completion of a firing.
Guidelines for operating and storing the controller in various temperatures.
Precautions to take during thunderstorms and power surge events.
How to cancel a program entry before it starts.
Using witness cones to accurately measure heat work in ceramic firings.
Guidelines for placing witness cones for optimal visibility during firing.
Overview of available firing schedules for Cone-Fire mode.
Understanding cone bending to determine firing results (correct, under, over).
Adjusting firing parameters to achieve desired cone bends.
Understanding how Ramp-Hold mode controls temperature via segments and rates.
Methods for saving and managing custom firing programs.
Selecting the correct thermocouple type for accurate temperature readings.
Setting up audible alarms for specific temperature thresholds.
Using diagnostic tools to check kiln amperage, test relays, and AOP outlet.
Setting a kiln-wide maximum temperature limit to prevent overfiring.
Calibrating the thermocouple for temperature drift compensation.
Adjusting the sensitivity for temperature deviation error codes.
Activating program lock to prevent unauthorized changes to stored programs.
Resetting the controller to factory default settings.
Alerts that do not stop the firing process, indicating programming deviations.
Critical errors that halt firing and require immediate attention.
Error indicating the kiln did not cool as programmed.
Error indicating the kiln did not heat as programmed.
Messages indicating power interruptions and their impact on firing resumption.
Errors related to thermocouple issues, including failure and reversed leads.
Error related to memory access issues on the circuit board.
Error when the firing time exceeds programmed segment duration.
Error for temperatures exceeding set points during heating or hold.
Indicates the kiln lid or door safety switch is open or misadjusted.
