PC based kiln temperature controller
*50 amp Power switch built in Solid State Relay based means it can switch rapidly and maintain a smooth even heating..... ( Single Phase, add $80 for 3 phase )
*Recommended for use with kilns that use 40 amps or less. Larger current handling models available. Tested extensively with Duncan 1029 kiln.
*PID based controller external to PC means if PC locks up kiln stays at same temperature...warm reboot recall of all parameters makes restart easy
*Email alerts via phone text page or PC based email to inform you of out of tolerance error conditions, requires MS Outlook running
*Friendly user interface via PC.
*Profile is a text file that you save/load to/from disk meaning unlimited numbers of profiles may be stored and used at any time and is the familiar controller format
of Segment, StartTime, EndTemperature
- Up to 256 segments per profile
-Profiles have easy to remember English language names !
*Temperature logging function lets you look at a record of temperature if required
*PC required is minimal. Uses Windows 95 or 98 on a 100Mhz pentium CPU with serial port 1,2 or 3 available and display resolution of 800 X 600 or better
( Recommended that the PC and the Thermal controller peripheral run on a UPS )
Costs less than most stand alone controllers and easier to use !
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These are fully packaged kits. The pictures show how you can package your kit of electronics.
Controller peripheral hardware ( MiniKilns available separately )
The system includes PID thermal controller, SCR switch, serial cable and kiln control software.
In addition to the above you will need:
1. Low end PC system. ( Very inexpensive now on the used market if you don't have already )
2. K type thermocouple. Available from ceramics supplies. ( can be provided for $10 )
3. Uninterruptible Power Supply recommended for long runs.
4. Power connectors for kilns. If specified can be included for an additional $20.
Ordering information required :
1. Thermocouple required ?
2. Power connectors needed ? If so which type