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AF-3 PMC Controller

oPROGRAM

STARTISTOP

Left button; Select a Program orStart a firing orStop a firing.

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INCREASESKIP

Middle button; Increase values in the display orSkip Step during a firing.

,DECREASEREVIEW

Right button; Decrease values in the display orReview the program being used.

When using the increase and decrease buttons to change numbervalues, the values will changerapidly if the button is held in.

ProgrammingTemperatureValues:Temperature values can be displayed and programmedindegrees Fahrenheitor Celsius. If the bottom right decimal point is lit on the display, temperaturevalues are °C, if the decimal point is not lit, temperaturevalues are of.

Changingthe Temperature Display:The temperature display can be changedfrom of to °C byremoving the jumper (JPRl) on the back of the controller. Refer to the wiring diagram includedwiththese instructionsto locate the jumper position.

Temperature Measurement: The controller measures and controls temperature from a singleType K thermocouple probe. Thermocouple probes extend into the firing chamber to measure the

temperature. Use caution to avoid damage to the thermocouple. If the probe is damaged, thecontroller will not function.

Programming HoldTime Values: Time is entered in Hours.Minutes format. The decimal pointbetween the 2 left display segments and the two right display segments separate hours andminutes. 1hr and 20 minutes = 01.20 on the display.

Status Indicator Lights: 3 lights are located to the right of the display.

9 Program9 Review9 Run

lit during programming.lit during Program Review.blinks when the controller is in firing mode.

PID Control8 Step Ramp/HoldMaximum TemperaturePreset ProgramsTemperature Units4 Digit Display3 Status LED'sProgram ReviewDelay StartSkip StepSet-Point ControlRapid Heat/CoolPower RecoveryDiagnosticsThermocouple Type

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CONTROLLER FEATURES

Accurate control with minimum temperature cyclingFour Ramp/Hold programsFactory set up to 1300°C / 2372°F5 PMC programsFahrenheit or CelsiusFront panel displayFront panel displayDisplays current programProgrammable in Hours.MinutesSkips to the next ramp when firing Ramp/Hold programProgram to hold indefinitelyFull power heating or cooling ratesResumes firing when power is restored.Audible Alarm and display codesK

Display alarms indicate why a firing was terminated.

Firing To Long [FTL] - kiln is not increasing in temperature by more than27°F/Hr (15 °C/hr) and the firing time is 4 hours longer than programmed

Electronics Too Hot [ETH] -electronics temperature exceeds 185°F (85°C)

ThermoCouple Open [TCO] -Thermocouple not detected I controller idle.

ThermoCouple Reversal [TCR] -Thermocouple connected incorrectly.

Power Failure #1 [PF1] - Temperature dropped more than 212°F (100°C)

Power Failure #2 [PF2] -Temperature is below 212°F (100°C)

Thermocouple FAIL [FAIL] -Thermocouple not detected I controller running.

Power Fail Recovery: A firing will resume when power is restored if the temperature is above100°C (212°F) and the temperature drop is less than 100°C (212°F). If these conditions are notmet, one of the two Power failure alarms will terminate the firing.

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[COMPLETE]-Firing is complete. Alternates with final temperature, currenttemperature and firing time. Controllerbeeps for 30 seconds to indicate firingis complete.

[DELAY]- Delay start mode. Alternates withremaining delay time during a firing.

[FULL]Full ON or Full OFF- Rate programmed at 9999°C/hour or 1799°Flhour

[IDLE]-Controller Idle Mode. Not running a program. Not in programming mode.

[ON] -Firing program is running.

[User Program]- 8 segment Ramp/hold Program.

[SkipStep] - Advance to the next ramp segment

[STOP] -Firingwas stopped - Alternates withcurrent temperature and firingtime.

[START]- Controlleris ready to be started.

[DEGREEF #1] - Ramp/Holdprogram temperature. of 1 thru of 8

[DEGREE C #1] -Ramp/Hold program temperature. °C 1 thru °C 8

[HOLD]-Ramp/Holdprogramdwelltime.Hld1 thruHld8

[RAMP]- Ramp/Holdprogram heating/coolingrate. rA 1 thru rA8

Programming for Set-Point Control: The controller can be programmed to hold at a set-pointtemperature indefinitely. This is achieved by setting the Hold time value to 99 hours and 59minutes [99.59]. The controller will remain at the set-point temperature until the STOP button ispressed.

Program Review:To check the current program in active memory, press OEC!ASE at any timeduring the kiln firing or when the desired program label is displayed in the REVIEW controllerwindow from Idle. The complete program will be displayed temporarily one step at a time.

Skip Step: During a Ramp/Hold program, press INC!ASEin the display alternating with the current ramp SKIPbutton again.

to skip to the next ramp. [SStP] showssegment. To skip, press the skip

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RAMPIIIOLD PROGRAMMING

You can enter a Ramp/Hold program with up to 8 Segments or Steps. Each Segment contains aHeating/Cooling rate, Target temperature and a Hold Time.

oPROGRAM

STARTISTOP

2. Press IHC!ASE until [USEr] is displayed. Press PR2M to select [USEr]SKIP STARTISTOP

1. Press to enter programming mode from IdLE.

3. [rA 1]alternateswith the programmedramprate. Use INC!ASE or DEJASE to change theSKIP REVIEW

heating rate value. Press PR2M to continue.STARTISTOP

4. rF 1]or rC 1]alternatewith the set-pointtemperature. Use ;. or , to changeINCREASE DECREASE

SKIP REVIEW

the set-point temperature - Press 0 to continue.PROGRAM

STARTISTOP . ,5. [HLd 1] alternates with the programmed hold time. Use INCREASEor DECREASE

SKIP REVIEWto enter time

(Hours.Minutes)- Press 0 to continue.PROGRAM

STARTISTOP

6. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 for additional segments 2 thru 8. Entering [0000] for a ramp rate,zeros out the remaining segments and exits the programming.

7. [Strt] is displayed

8. For accessto delaystart,Press , [dELA]is displayedalternatingwith tim~. UseDECREASE

REVIEW

INciSE or D~ASE to enter the delay time (Hours.Minutes).SKIP REVIEW

9. Press 0 to start the firing.PROGRAMSTARTISTOP

PMC PROGRAMMING

You can fire to a preset PMC schedule using one of 5 preset programs

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PMC StandardPMC+ FASTPMC3 FASTPMC3 SLOWPMC GOLD

FULLpowerto 1650FI Hold2 hoursFULL power to 1650F, Hold 10 minutesFULL power to 1290F, Hold 10 minutes1500F/hour to 111OFI Hold 45 minutesFULL power to 1830F, Hold 2 hours

1. Press 0 to enterprogrammingmodefrom IdlE.

2. Press

PROGRAMSTARTISTOP

INC!ASE until the desired PMC program is displayed. Then PressSKIP

oPROGRAM

STARTISTOP

3. [Strt] is displayed

4. For access to delay start, Press , [dELA] is displayed alternating with time. UseDECREASEREVIEW .

A and ,INCREASE DECREASE

SKIP REVIEW

to enter the delay time (Hours.Minutes).

5. Press o to start the firing.PROGRAM

STARTISTOP

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PMC Connection warrants the product to be in good working order for a period of one (1) year from the dateof purchase. If the product fails to work, due to materials or workmanship, at any time during this one yearperiod, PMC Connection will, at ifs option, repair or replace this product as set forth below.

The liability of the PMC Connection or Evenheat Kiln, Inc. is limited to replacement and/or repair of theproduct, at its factory, that does not remain in good working order, under normal operating conditions.Repair parts or replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditionedor new. All replaced parts and products become the property of PMC Connection or Evenheat Kiln, Inc..

Limited warranty service may be obtained by delivering the unit during the one (1) year warranty period toPMC CONNECTION clo EVENHEAT KILN, INC., 6949 LEGION RD., CASEVILLE, MI 48725, USA andproviding written proof of purchase and description of defect or problem. The buyer must insure the unit orassume the risk of loss or damage in transit, prepay shipping charges to the service location, and use theoriginal shipping container or equivalent. The buyer will be invoiced for shipping and handling changesincurred in returning the unit after service.

Service may also be obtained on units no longer under warranty by returning unit prepaid to PMCConnection clo Evenheat with a description of the problem, and the buyer's name, address, and telephonenumber. The buyer will be contacted with an estimate of the service charges before any work is performed.

All express and implied warranties for this product including the warranties of merchantability and fitness fora particular purpose are limited in duration to a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase and no otherwarranty, whether expressed or implied, will apply after this period.

This warranty does not apply to the thermocouple and does not apply to any damage resulting from:

1. Over-firing (melting of materials being fired) regardless of cause.2. Operation beyond electrical rating including overloading or shorts in user equipment.3. External sources including chemicals, heat abuse, and improper use.4. Improper or inadequate maintenance by the user.5. Parts or equipment not supplied by Evenheat Kiln, Inc.6. Unauthorized modification or misuse.7. Operation outside environmental specifications.8. Improper installation.9. Failure due to improperly dewaxed burnout investments.

Units returned for service where no defect is found will be subject to a service fee.

If this product is not in good working order as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair orreplacement as provided above. In no event will PMC Connection or Evenheat Kiln, Inc. be liable for anydamages, including any lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising out ofthe use of or inability to use such a product even if PMC Connection or Evenheat Kiln, Inc. has been advisedof the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party.

The above limitation of liability does not apply in the event that any PMC Connection or Evenheat Kiln, Inc.control product is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be defective and to have directly causedbodily injury, death or property damage; provided, that in no event shall PMC Connection's or Evenheat 'sliability exceed the greater of $1000 or the purchase price of the specific product that caused such damage.

SERVICE

Should your product require service, please contact your kiln dealer or call Evenheat at1-989-856-2281. Do not return any unit to Evenheat without first callina and obtainina an RMA No.When returning, wrap the product in protective packaging, and securely pack in sturdy box. Ship the unitprepaid to Evenheat with a complete description of defect or problem and your name, address, andtelephone number. Upon receipt by Evenheat, the unit will be examined and any defective or damaged partswill be repairedor replaced. For units not underwarrantyan estimatewill be providedbefore repair.