July 2, 2024

KILN OPERATION SUPPORT

KILN OPERATION SUPPORT

GENESIS VIDEOS

DYNATROL VIDEOS

Programming DynaTrol for First Test Firing (Video)
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See https://www.youtube.com/video/egreppThLTA

In this video, we will explain our recommended program for your kiln's first firing using an L&L kiln Dynatrol.

This is our new recommended program and supersedes our old program, which may still be present in your manual.

Changing Contactor Cycle Time on a DynaTrol (Video)
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See https://www.youtube.com/video/WOyEjNmcPAA

How to change cycle time for the contactors/relays on a DynaTrol. We typically recommend 25 second cycle time for most kilns firing ceramics that have mechanical relays or contactors.

OTHER CONTROL VIDEOS

One-Touch Control Operation and Programming (Video)
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See https://www.youtube.com/video/tqTXBBQ6LjE?ecver=2

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See https://www.youtube.com/video/5XLQBTvWumE?ecver=2

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See https://www.youtube.com/video/z-a41L5NI_g?ecver=2

These three videos show you how to use and program the One-Touch Intuitive Kiln Control. There are three segments - basic operation, basic programming of options and advanced ramp/hold programming.

OPERATION PDFS

OPERATION KNOWLEDGEBASE

How to control an external ventilation system

Problem: You have a room ventilation system that is external to your kiln, and you want to turn

How to create an interlock that prevents the kiln from firing unless an external ventilation system in on?

A customer asks if he can interlock his automatic kiln so that it will not fire unless his

How to create custom program in the Genesis Control
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a custom program with an added delay on the Genesis
How to create custom program in the Genesis Control
Step-by-step instructions on how to create a custom program with an added delay on the Genesis
How to create very long programs in the DynaTrol?

In the Dynatrol reference manual under SOAK, it states “The control will soak at Final Set Point

How to deal with differences in DynaTrol Boards for installation (600 vs 700 series)

There are some differences between the 600 series DynaTrol board and the 700 series DynaTrol

How to Disable the Alarm Sound on a Genesis Control
  • Go to "Menu"
  • Scroll down to "7-Factory Config"
  • Enter Code "443"<
    • How to Disable the Alarm Sound on a Genesis Control
  • Go to "Menu"
  • Scroll down to "7-Factory Config"
  • Enter Code "443"<
    • How to do a split test fire on a new kiln with a DynaTrol - safest way to test fire.

    For your first firing, just do the following: You are going to split the first firing into two

    How to find the latest Revision for Genesis Software and Update
  • Check your version on your control.
    • How to find the latest Revision for Genesis Software and Update
  • Check your version on your control.
    • How to Fire - General instruction panels for Dura-Fire.
  • Very Important! Be sure that the adjustments on the kiln-sitter have been properly set. See
    • How to fire - general instructions for Manual Kilns
  • Very Important: Be sure that the adjustments on the kiln-sitter have been properly set. See
    • How to fire very precisely using witness cones

    Automatic kilns and even manual kilns shut off by the use of cones are never as accurate as the

    How to fix DynaTrol keypad buttons if they stop working

    Occasionally some of the buttons on the keypad of the DynaTrol stop working.

    This is

    How to fix E- 2 or Err2
  • Err2 can only happen in a hold segment.
  • One of the 3 temps has to be 50°F higher
    • How to fix E-1 or Err1

     

     

    Although the steps below are comprehensive, in most cases,

    How to fix E-1 or Err1

     

     

    Although the steps below are comprehensive, in most cases,

    How to fix E-22 or E- 6 error code

    E-22 is the same as E-6. It means one of the thermocouple wires is connected backward.

    How to fix E-5 or Err 5
    Possible Reasons for E-5

    E- 5 errors read as "Err5" on controls manufactured before 2006

    How to fix E-d or Errd

    Note: E- d errors read as "Errd" on controls manufactured before 2006

    Basic Problem
    How to fix PF, E- P, E-P, ErrP Error
  • The ErrP (PF, E- P, E-P in some older models) comes from a reset of the processor during
    • How to handle power interruptions, blackouts, and bad electrical power grids
  • In some places, the electrical power is very inconsistent with power outages, interruptions,
    • How to handle power interruptions, blackouts, and bad electrical power grids
  • In some places, the electrical power is very inconsistent with power outages, interruptions,
    • How to interpret a garbled message on the DynaTrol
  • It is possible random segments could be lit on the screen but if that happens (and it is very
    • How to Manually Control When Your Vary Fire Program Stops Firing but Still Maintains a Controlled Cooldown

    The ultimate in precision firing is achieved by using the DynaTrol to control the ramping of the

    How to program a slump or tack or full fuse glass program into my 3-Key Bartlett Control or One-Touch Control?

    This program is fine for slumping, tack fusing, or full fusing.  Just substitute

    How to Program Easy-Fire Programs for DynaTrol
  • Turn on the kiln switch.
  • Wait to see IDLE, or press ENTER.
  • Choose a
    • How to size the circuit breaker, fuses, cord and/or power supply of your kiln.
    Safety Warnings

    NOTE: If you are unsure about some part or procedure in creating or testing a

    How to use the PreHeat feature in the DynaTrol
    Preheat Button
  • The Preheat feature can be used with the EASY-FIRE mode only.
    • I am having trouble with my kiln-sitter. What do I do?
    Kiln Sitters in general
  • First, download the appropriate kiln-sitter manual from L&L’s
    • I have a two section kilns and got a FAIL TC 3 message

    If you have a two-section kiln your control should be programmed for two zone instead of three

    Kiln Control Error Codes
    Error codes for the DynaTrol

    Note: Many of these error codes have an ‘Err’ prefix rather

    Kiln stalls or stop heating with lots of clicking (relays) & no error code
  • Start by pressing 1,2,3 (or 1,2 on a two-ring kiln). Look for which thermocouple is lagging
    • Markings on Type S Thermocouples and lead wire colors

    Question: On the thermocouple terminal block of our Type S thermocouple, one screw is clearly

    My contactors / relays are wearing out too quickly - what can I do?

    Under normal circumstances, relays will last many years even when the kiln is fired every day. It

    One-Touch Control Calculator
  • You can download an Excel spreadsheet that will generate any program (with graph and
    • Recall at what temperature an error occurred in a DynaTrol control
    LOOK IN THE HIDDEN OTHER MENU ON YOUR DYNATROL

    This menu contains the programmable settings

    Should I use the Fast Glaze or Slow Glaze or Fast Bisque or Slow Bisque?
  • When in doubt it is almost always better to fire slower than faster.
  • A slower
    • Standard Easy-Fire Program Profiles in the DynaTrol
    EASY-FIRE TEMPERATURE PROFILES

    These charts tell what the EASY-FIRE programs do to your kiln

    The center of my kiln gets too hot compared to the top and bottom.
    For DynaTrols, Set PID at 65 (normally)

    Assuming that the loading is even and the TC offsets

    The contactors on my Easy-Load, or Davinci kiln are loud. What can I do about it?
  • The first and easiest thing to do is to change the cycle time of the contactors.
    • The controlled cooling on an Easy-Fire keeps changing. Why?

    Question: I do a controlled cooling to get even cooling rates. I've been using the User 6 program

    The DynaTrol shows cone 05 after I program it for 5 or 06 after I program it for 6
  • You may have been programming the cone number by pressing 000 first, then the 5 (or 1, 2, 3,
    • The Hidden Menu in the DynaTrol - what it does and how to make changes
    HIDDEN “Other” MENU

    This menu contains the programmable settings for the rest of the features

    The temperature in the control is jumping erratically. How do I fix it?
    Electrical Noise External
  • Sometimes there is electrical "noise" in your incoming line.
    • The temperature in the control is jumping erratically. How do I fix it?
    Electrical Noise External
  • Sometimes there is electrical "noise" in your incoming line.
    • Thermocouple Offset Setting and Cone Offset Setting
    What they are, how to find them, and when to use which setting.
  • Thermocouple Offset and
    • Thermocouple Offset Setting and Cone Offset Setting
    What they are, how to find them, and when to use which setting.
  • Thermocouple Offset and
    • Thermocouple Offset Setting and Cone Offset Setting
    What they are, how to find them, and when to use which setting.
  • Thermocouple Offset and