Bartlett Genesis LT3140 User manual

Operation Manual
Genesis
Model LT3140
&
Genesis Mini
Model LT1120
BARTLETT
INSTRUMENT COMPANY
1032 Avenue H
Fort Madison, IA 52627
319-372-8366
www.bartinst.com

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................2
Precautions ...................................................................................................................................................2
Home Screen Overview.................................................................................................................................3
Quick Start.....................................................................................................................................................4
First Firing of the Kiln....................................................................................................................................5
Program the Controller.............................................................................................................................5
Review Program Before the Firing............................................................................................................5
Start The First Test Firing ..........................................................................................................................6
Review the Results....................................................................................................................................6
Ceramics Programming (Bisc or Glaze).........................................................................................................7
Glass Programming.......................................................................................................................................9
Custom Programming .................................................................................................................................10
Calculating Ramp Rates for Custom Firing..............................................................................................12
Custom Ceramics Program......................................................................................................................13
Start A Firing................................................................................................................................................13
Operation of the Controller During A Firing ...........................................................................................13
Adjustments During a Firing....................................................................................................................15
End of Firing –COMPLETE.......................................................................................................................16
Care of Thermocouple ............................................................................................................................17
Menu Screen...............................................................................................................................................17
Data Menu ..............................................................................................................................................17
Diagnostics..............................................................................................................................................18
Adjustments............................................................................................................................................18
Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................19
Restore Presets .......................................................................................................................................22
Customization .........................................................................................................................................22
Factory Configuration .............................................................................................................................22
Appendix A: Error Codes.............................................................................................................................23
Full Power Test........................................................................................................................................24
Appendix B: Cone Fire Temperature Profiles..............................................................................................25
Appendix C: Custom Firing Default Programs.............................................................................................26
Appendix D: Blank Firing Program ..............................................................................................................29
Appendix E: Common Questions and Situations ........................................................................................30
Appendix F: Zone Control ...........................................................................................................................31
1. Features and Enhancements...........................................................................................................31
2. General Description ........................................................................................................................31
3. Automatic Lag Function ..................................................................................................................31
4. Thermocouple Offsets.....................................................................................................................31
5. Three Thermocouples.....................................................................................................................32
Appendix G: Genesis Connection Diagram .................................................................................................33
Appendix H: Genesis Mini Connection Diagram.........................................................................................34

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Introduction
This manual covers the operation of the Genesis 3140 & Genesis 1120 kiln controllers. The Genesis
is a versatile touch screen controller that regulates the temperature in your kiln so you can fire a variety
of products like ceramics, glass, jewelry, and more. The Genesis has preset ceramic programs with cone
fire programming, preset glass firing profiles, and 30 custom programs, along with Wi-Fi capabilities for
software updating, built in diagnostics, and maintenance logging among other new features.
Precautions
The controller is used to control temperature; it is not a safety device.
Do not operate the controller in temperatures above 160ᴼF.
Always supervise your kiln during a firing.
The controller contains electronic components which are sensitive to static electricity.
Before handling the controller dissipate any static charge you may have by touching metal or
a screw on the controller panel, the electrical box, the kiln lid, or some other grounded
object.
Always check the position of the thermocouple probe before starting a firing. The current
temperature displayed on the controller is measured at the end of the thermocouple which
must be in the firing chamber about 1” to 1-1/2”. Seal the opening around the thermocouple
with kaowool or similar material if necessary.
Always review the current program before firing to ensure the correct profile is
programmed.
Ensure the kiln and the areas around the kiln are clear of combustible material. See kiln
manufacturer’s recommendation on required clearances.

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Home Screen Overview
Figure 1: Home Screen Overview
Status
Displays the current
status of the kiln.
Current Program
Displays the program
currently loaded
Start
Press to begin firing
process.
Edit or View Menu
Press to edit or view
(novice mode) the
currently loaded
program
Load
Press to load a new or
saved program
Menu Options
Data Menu
Diagnostics
Adjustments
Configuration
Restore Presets
Customization
Factory Config
Current
Temperature
Displays the current
temperature of the
kiln.
Segment
Displays the segment
the firing currently is in
and the total number
of segments
Fire Time
The firing time in
hours:minutes
Wi-Fi
Indicates the Wi-Fi
signal strength. An
Exclamation mark
by the Wi-Fi symbol
indicates connected
to Wi-Fi but not to
the internet
Set Point
Displays the temperature
the kiln is trying to fire to
Toggle Status
Press anywhere in the square to
toggle status to see each
thermocouples temperature,
percentage of power to each
element, and the set point. The
single temperature is TC2’s
reading

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Quick Start
Step 1: Load A Program (See Pages 7-13)
Press the Load button.
Select the type of program.
oCeramic (Bisc or Glaze)
oGlass
oCustom
Step 2: Review or Edit the Program (See Pages 7-13 )
Press the Edit or View button.
Review and confirm the program selection.
Step 3: Start the Firing (See Page 13)
Press the Start button.
Enter the start code.
Press Start.

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First Firing of the Kiln
The purpose of the first firing is to put a protective oxide layer on the elements and thermocouple.
The first firing is done without ware in the kiln that might give off fumes that contaminate the elements.
This first firing should have shelves and witness cones. The witness cones should be on the middle of the
shelf nearest the center of the kiln. If your kiln is supplied with cones, the programmed cone number
should match the cones provided, or you may use a cone of your own choice for the first firing. The
example below is for a cone 04 firing, but if you use a cone other than 04, substitute that cone number
in the programming. Note: The first firing should be done according to the kiln manufacturer’s
specifications if they are different from these instructions.
Program the Controller
This example is for a Fast Glaze to cone 04 with no hold time at the end of the firing. The example below
is for programming in Novice Mode (See page 19 for more info).
Step
Display Shows
Key Press
What This Selection Means
1
Home Screen
Load
You’re ready to load the Ceramics program
into the controller
2
What Are You
Firing?
Ceramics
Choose from Ceramics, Glass, or Other.
Choose Ceramics for the first firing of the kiln.
3
Cone Number
04
Temperature
1945
Next
Use the scroll bar on the right until Cone 04 is
displayed.
4
What Speed?
Fast - Glaze thin pieces
The firing time for a Fast Glaze firing generally
ranges between 4 to 5 hours.
5
Preheat time?
None - Thin, bone dry
bisc or glaze
No preheat time is needed.
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Program loaded:
CERAMIC GLAZE
CONE 04 FAST
OK
Returns to Home Screen at IDLE.
Review Program Before the Firing
Press the View key to review the loaded program. Check that the settings are correct. If you’d
like to change the alarm, go to Adjustments under Menu (See page 18 for instruction). When ready to
fire, press BACK to return to the Home Screen.
Figure 2: First firing program example. Use the green scroll bar on the right to see more options.

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Start The First Test Firing
Step
Display Shows
Key Press
What This Selection Means
1
Home Screen
Start
The kiln is ready to be fired.
2
Start Firing
CERAMIC BISC
CONE 04 FAST
1-Start
Now
This kiln is ready to be fired and the start code must be
entered.
3
Enter Start Code
1
The controllers default start code is 1. To change the Start
Code, see page 21 for more details.
4
Enter Start Code
Start
Upon pushing Start, the firing will begin. You will hear clicking
when the relays cycle power to the elements to regulate the
temperature. This firing will take around 6 to 7 hours.
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COMPLETE –Clear
returns to idle.
Clear
The firing has gone to complete. The current temperature, fire
time, segment, and set point is displayed.
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Home Screen
Pressing clear returns the controller to IDLE. You may open the
kiln when the temperature has cooled to 150°F.
Review the Results
A properly bent cone indicates that the kiln is functioning properly and accurately. The tip of the
cone will be level with the top of the cone’s base when fired properly. The diagram below will give you
an idea of a properly fired, under fired, and over fired cone. Some variations from a proper bend is
expected and can be compensated for with the cone offset adjustment for each particular cone number
based on test firings.
Figure 3: Sample firing screen. For more information about a firing in progress, see Adjustments During A Firing
on Page 15.
Figure 4: Samples of a properly fired, under fired, and over fired cone.

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Ceramics Programming (Bisc or Glaze)
Programming in Novice mode is the easiest method to program the controller to fire ceramics.
Programming consists of choosing a cone number, firing speed, and a preheat time. The firing speed is
chosen by the type of firing and thickness of the clay used. All 4 speeds below will calculate the firing
rate at the end of a firing and adjust the final temperature for correct heat-work.
Ceramics Programming –Novice Mode ON:
Step
Display Shows
Key Press
What This Selection Means
1
Home Screen
Load
You’re ready to load a different program into the controller
memory.
2
What are you
firing?
Ceramics
Choose from Ceramics, Glass, and Other. Choose Ceramics
for a bisc or glaze firing.
3
Cone Number
XX
Temperature
XXXX
Next
Use the scroll bar to choose the desired cone number for the
firing. Remember, cone numbers starting with a 0 are a
lower temperature than cone numbers not starting with a 0.
For example, don’t mistake a cone 6 for a cone 06!
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What speed?
Choose the firing speed either Fast, Medium, MedSlo, or
Slow.
Fast
Fast is the fastest firing speed and is used for glaze firings on
thin ware, china paint firings, and decal firings. Firing times
range from 4 to 5 hours.
Or
Medium
Medium is used for firing glaze on thicker ware or for bisque
firing very thin ware. Typical firing time is 6-8 hours
depending on the cone number.
Or
MedSlo
MedSlo is used to bisque medium pieces or thinner ware
that requires less time for water smoking and carbon burn-
out. Typical firing time is 9-11 hours, depending on cone
number.
Or
Slow
Slow is used to bisc thicker, hand thrown ware. The slow
speed gives extra time for release of water and carbon burn-
out. Typical firing times range from 13-17 hours depending
on the cone number. Hand built pieces may need a preheat
stage.
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Preheat Time?
Choose the preheat time, either None, 4 Hr, 8 Hr, or 12 Hr.
None
No preheat time is needed when the pieces are a thin, bone
dry bisc or glaze.
Or
4 Hr
Use a 4 hour preheat time for thicker, slightly wet pieces.
Or
8 Hr
Use an 8 hour preheat time for thick, wet pieces.
Or
12 Hr
Use a 12 hour preheat time for hand built, kids pieces.
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Program Loaded:
OK
Return to Home Screen at IDLE.

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Ceramics Programming - Novice Mode Off:
Step
Display Shows
Key Press
What This Selection Means
1
Home Screen
Load
You’re ready to load a different program into the controller
memory.
2
Load Program
Choose between 1-Bisc, 2-Glaze, 3-Glass, or 4-Custom
1-Bisc
The default bisc program will be loaded to the controller.
Any saved changes made to the bisc program will overwrite
the default program.
Or
2-Glaze
The default glaze program will be loaded to the controller.
Any saved changes made to the glaze program will overwrite
the default program.
3
Program Loaded:
OK
Returns to Home Screen. To make changes to the loaded
program, go into the edit menu.
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Home Screen
Edit
Displays the current settings for the firing. To change the
settings, press the setting to be changed and select the new
setting. For example: To change the preheat time, press
Preheat Time, type in the new preheat time, and press str.
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Ceramics Settings
Preheat Time
Cone #
Speed
Hold at Peak
Cooling
Back
Returns to Home Screen at IDLE.
Press Preheat time
to change value.
Min: 0:00
Max: 24:00
Press Cone # to
change the value.
Min: Cone 022
Max: Cone 12
Press Speed to
change the value.
Options: Fast,
Medium, MedSlo,
and Slow
Press Hold at Peak
to change value.
Min: 0:00
Max: 24:00
Press to graph and see a
table of the loaded program.
Includes time, temperature,
and segments.
Press BACK to
return to the
Home Screen
Press Copy to copy the loaded program
to one of the custom user programs.
The list of user programs will appear
when Copy is pressed.
Figure 5: Ceramics programming sample.

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Note: When a preheat is selected, the temperature ramps up at 60°F/hour (33°C/hr) to 200°F (93°C) for
the amount of time programmed.
When the copy function is used and Copy is selected, the controller will return to the IDLE screen. The
loaded program will become the copied program in its new user location.
Notes for Cooling (Not Pictured): Scroll down to select Cooling. Cooling is set to Off unless changed by
the user. With cooling turned on, it adds 2 segments on to the end of the firing. The first segment cools
the kiln from the top temperature down to 1900°F at a rate of 9999 (As fast as possible). The 2nd and
final segment cools the kiln from 1900°F down to 1500°F at a rate of 150°F per hour.
Glass Programming
Programming in Novice mode is the easiest method to program the controller for glass firings.
Programming consists of choosing the type of firing, firing speed, and COE (Coefficient of Expansion).
The firing speed is chosen by the size of the glass being fired.
Glass Programming –Novice Mode ON:
Step
Display Shows
Key Press
What This Selection Means
1
Home Screen
Load
You’re ready to load a different program into the controller
memory.
2
What are you
firing?
Glass
Choose from Ceramics, Glass, and Other. Choose Glass for
slumping, fusing, or casting glass.
3
What type of
firing?
Choose the type of firing, either Slump, Tac Fuse, Full Fuse, or
Cast.
Slump
Slump is used for firing glass pieces that you want to conform
to a mold.
Tac Fuse
Tac Fuse is used for fusing glass that result in softened edges
Full Fuse
Full Fuse is used for fusing glass that result in soft, round edges
Cast
Cast is used for melting glass pieces together.
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What speed?
Choose the firing speed, either Fast, Medium, MedSlo, or Slow.
Fast
Fast is the fastest firing speed and is used for glass pieces that
are either under 2in. x 2in. or very thin
Medium
Medium is used for glass pieces that are under 4in. x 4in. or
very thick.
MedSlo
MedSlo is used for glass pieces that are under 8in. x 8 in. or 2 to
3 layers thick.
Slow
Slow is the slowest firing speed and is used for glass pieces that
are over 8in. x 8in. or multiple sheets thick.
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Program
Loaded:
OK
Return to Home Screen at IDLE.

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Glass Programming –Novice Mode OFF:
Step
Display Shows
Key Press
What This Selection Means
1
Home Screen
Load
You’re ready to load a different program into the controller
memory.
2
Load Program
3-Glass
Choose between 1-Bisc, 2-Glaze, 3-Glass, or 4-Custom
3
Glass
Choose the type of glass firing, either Slump, Tac Fuse, Full
Fuse, or Cast.
Slump
Slump is used for firing glass pieces that you want to conform
to a mold.
Tac Fuse
Tac Fuse is used for fusing glass that result in softened edges
Full Fuse
Full Fuse is used for fusing glass that result in soft, round edges
Cast
Cast is used for melting glass pieces together.
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Program
Loaded:
OK
Returns to Home Screen. To make changes to the loaded
program, go into the edit menu.
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Home Screen
Edit
Displays the current settings for the firing. To change the
settings, press the setting to be changed and select the new
setting. For example: To change the speed, press Speed, select
the desired speed, and press Save.
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Glass Settings
Temperature
Hold Time
Speed
Glass COE
Graph
Press to graph the currently loaded program.
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Graph
Table
Press TABLE to view and edit each individual segment of the
firing. Use the scroll bar at the right side of the screen to view
each segment in the loaded program. Displays the current
settings for each segment of the firing (rate, temperature, and
hold time for each segment). To change the settings, press the
setting to be changed and select the new setting. For example:
To change the rate for Segment 1, press the temperature listed
under Segment 1’s rate, type in the new temperature, and
press Save. Any saved changes made to the Custom user
program will overwrite the default program.
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Back
Returns to Home Screen at IDLE.
Custom Programming
The default custom programs are listed in Appendix C: Custom Firing Default Programs. The
Genesis has 30 Custom user programs to store and reuse. User programs 1-12 have 32 segments each,
while 13-30 have 8 segments each. Each segment has a firing rate, a soak temperature and a hold time.
Custom programs can only be edited with Novice Mode set to OFF. See page 19 for more information.

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Custom Programming –Novice Mode ON:
Step
Display Shows
Key Press
What This Selection Means
1
Home Screen
Load
You’re ready to load a different program into the controller
memory.
2
What are you
Firing?
3 - Other
Choose from Ceramics, Glass, and Other. Choose Other for
custom firings
3
Other
User1-
User2-
User3-
UserX -
Using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen, scroll until
the desired program is displayed. For a complete list of the
default programs, see Appendix C: Custom Firing Default
Programs.
4
Program Loaded:
CUSTOM UserX
OK
The selected custom program has been loaded.
5
Home Screen
View
Use the scroll bar at the right side of the screen to view each
segment in the loaded program. There is specific rate,
temperature, and hold time for each segment. You cannot add,
delete, or change segments when Novice Mode is activated.
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UserX –
#, Rate, Temp,
Hold, F
Back
Returns to Home Screen at IDLE.
Custom Programming –Novice Mode OFF:
Step
Display Shows
Key Press
What This Selection Means
1
Home Screen
Load
You’re ready to load a different program into the controller
memory.
2
Load Program
4-Custom
Choose between 1-Bisc, 2-Glaze, 3-Glass, or 4-Custom
3
Custom
UserX -
Using the scroll bar on the right side of the screen, scroll until
the desired program is displayed. For a complete list of the
default programs, see Appendix C: Custom Firing Default
Programs.
4
Program Loaded:
CUSTOM UserX
OK
The selected custom program has been loaded.
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Home Screen
Edit
To make changes to the loaded program, go into the edit
menu. Use the scroll bar at the right side of the screen to view
each segment in the loaded program. Displays the current
settings for each segment of the firing (rate, temperature, and
hold time for each segment). To change the settings, press the
setting to be changed and select the new setting. For example:
To change the rate for Segment 1, press the temperature listed
under Segment 1’s rate, type in the new temperature, and
press Save. Any saved changes made to the Custom user
program will overwrite the default program.
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UserX-
#, Rate, Temp,
Hold, F
Back
Returns to Home Screen at IDLE.

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Notes For Custom Programming:
1. A firing will start in the earliest segment that has a soak temperature greater than the current
kiln temperature. If the current kiln temperature is above all soak temperatures, the controller
will go directly to complete.
2. To ramp up or down at the maximum rate, enter a rate of 9999.
3. To program a down ramp, enter the rate/hour then a temperature below the previous
segment’s temperature.
4. It is best to write out the firing profile that you plan to program before you begin programming.
A blank form for writing your firing programs can be found in Appendix D: Blank Firing Program.
Photo-copy as needed.
Calculating Ramp Rates for Custom Firing
If you want to go from room temperature to 750°F in 3 hours, use this method to calculate the
ramp rate. Take the temperature that you want to go to (750°F) minus the starting temperature (70°F –
approximate room temperature) to get the number of degrees you want to increase in 3 hours (750 –70
= 680). Divide this number by the time you want to get to 750 to give you the ramp rate (680°F ÷ 3 hrs =
Press the Segment number
for options:
1-Insert Segment (Adds one
above selected segment)
2-Add Segment (Adds one to
the end)
3-Delete Segment
4-Delete To End
Press the Ramp Rate for
the segment to change
values.
Min:1
Max: 9999
Press the Temperature to
change the temperature
for that segment.
Min: 0
Max: 2400
Press the Hold time to
change it for that
segment.
Min: 0:00
Max: 99:00
Press to activate the
fan for that segment.
See Output 4 Options
on page 20 for more
details.
Press to graph the loaded
program. Includes time,
temperature, and
segments.
Press to change the custom
firing name. A 2nd screen will
appear, make the changes,
and press “Save.”
Press Back to return
to the Home Screen
Press “Copy” to copy the
loaded program to a
different custom user
program.
Figure 6: Sample of a Custom Program.

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227°F/hr). If you want to add another segment to go from 750°F to 1000°F in 4 hours, the same
procedure is used. Take the end temperature minus the starting temperature (1000 –750 = 250) and
divide this number by the number of hours to reach 1000°F (250°F ÷ 4 hrs = 63°F/hr).
Custom Ceramics Program
Writing your own ceramics program combines the versatility of the Custom program and the
heat-work calculation of a ceramics firing. It is a great way to get custom heating and cooling rates and
still have the controller do the heat-work calculation to get the correct cone bend regardless of firing
rate. The steps to write your own cone fire are the same as entering a Custom program except when
programming the top temperatures, press the “CONE” button, scroll until the desired cone number is
displayed, and press “SAVE”. The selected cone’s top temperature will be displayed under Temp for that
segment. The cone temperature can be entered into any segment so you can also have cool down
segments in the program.
Start A Firing
Press “Start” to open the Start Firing Screen. There are 3 options as to how you’d like to begin
the firing. To start the kiln immediately, press “1-Start Now”, enter the start code (Default = 1), and
press “Start”. To program the kiln to start in a set amount of time press “2-Start Later”, enter the start
code, press “Start”, enter a delay start time of up to 4 hours, and press “SAVE”. CAUTION: Make sure
the kiln area will stay clear and safe throughout the delay time and firing time. To arm the controller
for a remote start via the KISS program, press “3-Remote Start”, enter the start code, and press “Start”.
The controller will now read “REMOTE” at the top. This means the area around the kiln is clear, it’s
loaded, and it can be fired at any time from the KISS program.
Operation of the Controller During A Firing
The Genesis controller eliminates much of the “babysitting” that is required with a manual kiln.
To ensure the most consistent results from one firing to the next, you should understand how the
controller operates and monitor the firing to ensure proper operation. The following diagram and flow
chart show the basic components of a kiln’s control system.
Figure 7: During a Custom Firing, you can enter the desired temperature or press CONE. Choose the desired
Cone Number and the controller will enter the corresponding temperature.

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Step 1
Read temperature inside kiln
Step 2
Controller compares
temperature to the
Traveling Set Point
If temperature is above the
traveling set point, the
controller turns the relay off
If temperature is below the
traveling set point, the
controller turns the relay on
The controller repeats
the process continually
throughout the firing.
POWER
PLUG
CONTROLLER
Sensor
(thermocouple)
Relay off when
temperature
above traveling
set point
TRAVELING
SET POINT
KILN
RELAY
SWITCH
Relay on when
temperature
below traveling
set point
CONTROL OUTPUT TO RELAY
Heating Element
Figure 9: Shows a flow chart of the control algorithm in its simplest form. Like your home thermostat.
Figure 8: Kiln Operation

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The diagram and flow chart show that the kiln control system, in its simplest form, works like
your thermostat at home –when the temperature is too cool the heater comes on; when the
temperature is too hot the heater turns off. The major components of the control system are the
Genesis controller, thermocouple temperature sensor, relay switch, power source, and heating
elements. The controller is the brain of the operation; the controller adjusts the traveling set point
according to your program, reads the temperature in the kiln, cycles the relay on or off and determines
when to end the program.
The thermocouple (T/C) sensor is the first part to inspect when loading the kiln. The tip of the
T/C should protrude approximately 1- 1/2” into the firing chamber. Next, “START” is pressed, the
controller reads the kiln temperature and uses that temperature as a starting point for a traveling set-
point (also called the local set point). The displayed temperature is the temperature inside the kiln. You
should then hear the relay(s) start cycling on and off to keep the temperature near the traveling set
point. As the firing progresses the controller moves the traveling set-point according to the programmed
firing rate. The displayed temperature should increase with the traveling set-point and the relay will be
“on” longer. This sequence continues until the final temperature is reached and the controller turns off
the kiln. The display reads “COMPLETE”.
Adjustments During a Firing
Once a firing has been started, the screen will change to the Firing Screen, as seen on page 6.
You can still view the program and make adjustments to the firing.
Stop
Press STOP at any point in the firing to immediately stop the firing. The controller will
return to the Home Screen. To start the program again, simply restart the kiln. The controller
will start in the segment with an up-ramp equal to the kilns current temperature. If the kiln does
not restart in the segment it was stopped in, press the Adjust button and skip to the desired
segment.
View (Applies to Novice Mode)
View the setting for the firing. For a ceramic firing, the preheat time, cone #, speed, and
hold time will be displayed. Press the “Graph” button to view the firing as a graph. This includes
time, temperature, and segments. To see each individual segment, press the “TABLE” button.
Figure 10: Sample graph of program during a firing.

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Changes or adjustments to the firing can’t be made here once the firing has started. To make
adjustments, press the Adjust button.
Graphing Key:
Item On Graph
Meaning
Orange Vertical Line W/ Number
Segment of the firing
Green Vertical Line W/ Time
Current firing time. Represents where the firing is
currently, compared to the graph
Gray Vertical Line W/ Time Below
Time at various points throughout the firing
Yellow Graphing Line
Projected path of the firing
Green Graphing Line
Firing’s actual path
Red Graphing Line
Firing’s supposed path (Shown only when actual path
and supposed path are not the same)
Horizontal Gray Line W/ Temperature
Kiln Temperature
Edit (Applies to when Novice Mode is Off)
“Edit-on-the-fly”. Pressing the Edit key while firing a custom program will present the
table view. Gray segments have already been fired and cannot be changed. All edit features
listed on page 12 are available to segments that have not been completed.
Adjust
Press Adjust to make adjustments to the firing while a firing is in progress. Pressing “Add
Time” during a hold segment of the firing will add 5 minutes to the hold. It has no effect if the
firing is not in a hold when pressed. Pressing “Add Temperature” during a hold segment will
increase the hold temperature by 5°F. It has no effect if the firing is not in a hold when pressed.
Pressing “Skip Step” will skip the current segment and move to the next in the firing. This
feature is used when enough heat work has been done at the current segment and you want to
immediately go to the next ramp rate. Pressing “Alarm Temp.” allows you to adjust the alarm
temperature for the firing. A temperature of 9999 shuts the alarm off.
Menu
The firing menu allows for viewing of statistics and mid-firing diagnostics. By pressing
“Diagnostics”, the controller runs a manual diagnostics test during the firing. Pressing “TC
Offsets”allows the user to change the temperature offsets for each thermocouple.
Minimum: -99°F Maximum: 99°F. For more information see TC Offsets under the Adjustment
Menu on page 19.
End of Firing –COMPLETE
When the firing is complete, an alarm will sound and the controller will display COMPLETE with
the current temperature and firing time. To return to IDLE, press “Clear”. You may open the kiln when
the temperature has cooled to 150°F.

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Care of Thermocouple
The small metal rod protruding into the firing chamber is the temperature sensor, or
thermocouple. Do not let shelves, posts, or ware touch the thermocouple; this could affect the
temperature reading.
Bumping the thermocouple during loading can damage it or push it out of the firing chamber. It
should protrude into the firing chamber about 1 -1/2”. Check the kiln manufacturer’s placement
instructions. Also, avoid firing clay with high sulfur content. The sulfur erodes the thermocouple making
it brittle and easy to break.
Menu Screen
By pressing the Menu button on the Home Screen, you’ll be taken to the Menu Screen. The
Menu Screen is a list of various options from checking your last firing status, diagnostics, offsets, and
controller configuration among other things. To navigate through the Menu options, press and hold the
green slider on the right side of the screen and slide up or down for more options. For more information
on each component of the Menu, see the descriptions below:
Data Menu
The Data Menu holds 3 types of lists of information: diagnostic information, status information,
and kiln information.
Last Firing Status
Contains diagnostics information specific to the last firing of the kiln.
Last Error Status
Contains diagnostic information specific to the last error that was encountered by the
controller when firing.
Factory Diagnostics
Contains diagnostic information from factory. This includes amperage readings for each
section, line voltage readings, and board output. This information can be used for comparison
when a manual diagnostic test is run.
Last Element Change
Contains diagnostic information from the last new elements diagnostics. This includes
amperage readings for each section, line voltage readings, and board output.
Last Manual Diagnostics
Contains diagnostic information from the last manual diagnostics test. This includes
amperage readings for each section, line voltage readings, and board output.
Graph Past Firing
Contains the graphs from the last 10 firings. Use the scroll bar to find the desired firing
to graph and select it. If WiFi is connected during the firing, the month and day will be displayed
next to the firing. If WiFi is not connected, it will read 0/0 after the name of the firing.

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Kiln Info
Contains the firmware version plus the serial number and mac address for registering
and viewing your kiln at www.bartinst.com. Updating firmware will NOT affect the firing
programs.
Diagnostics
Board Temperature
Displays the current board temperature. Displaying the board temperature is a
diagnostics function to check the operation of the board. The safe range for board temperature
is between 0°F - 160°F. Any temperatures below or above that range may cause damage to the
controller.
Run Manual Diagnostics
This is used to manually begin a diagnostics test. It turns on each section of elements to
read amperages and voltage. The results are stored under Data Menu –Last Manual
Diagnostics.
New Element Diagnostics
Run New Element Diagnostics when the elements have been changed to record
amperages and voltages for the new element. The results are stored under Data Menu –Last
Element Change.
Relay Health
Keep track of the number of on/off cycles of the relays on your kiln. An on/off cycle will
be counted as one. When a relay is replaced, press the corresponding zone and press the RESET
button to set the number of cycles back to 0.
Adjustments
Adjustments allows you to change the Cone and Thermocouple offsets as well as the Alarm
temperature and Output 4 Percentage On for the controller.
Cone Offset
Cone offset is used to raise or lower the final cone temperature. The final cone
temperature can be raised or lowered a maximum of 99°F (37°C). To correct an under-firing set
a positive cone offset. To correct an over-firing, set a negative (-) cone offset. To change the
Cone Offset, press “Cone Offset”, and use the scroll bar to select the cone offset. When the
correct cone is displayed, press “Edit”, enter the desired offset and press “Save”.
Cone Offset Example
Degrees
Meaning
Effect
20°
Raise the final cone temperature by 20°F
Increases heat work
45°
Raise the final cone temperature by 45°F
Increases heat work
-15°
Lower the final cone temperature by -15°F
Decreases heat work
-35°
Lower the final cone temperature by -35°F
Decreases heat work

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Thermocouple Offset
Thermocouple offset is used to raise or lower the temperature indicated by the
thermocouples. This is generally used to balance the heat-work in a zone controller kiln. The
maximum TC Offset is 99°F (37°C). To correct an under-firing set a negative TC Offset. To
correct an over-firing, set a positive TC Offset. To change the TC Offset for thermocouple 1,
press “TC Offsets”, press “TC1 Offset”, enter the desired number and press “Save”. Repeat for
TC2 Offset and TC3 Offset if needed.
Alarm Temperature
Set the alarm temperature for the kiln. To set the alarm before the firing, press “Set
Alarm”, type the desired alarm temperature, and press “SAVE”. The default alarm temperature
is 9999°F (Off). The alarm setting will change as you change the loaded program. For example,
the USER1 program is loaded and the user sets the alarm to 2400°F. The user then loads the
USER2 program and sets the alarm to 1700°F. If the user loads USER1 again, the alarm
temperature will change back to 2400°F automatically.
Out 4 Percent On
Sets the “on time” Output 4 as a percent of output three’s “on time”. Only used when
enabled by the kiln manufacturer.
End of Hold Alarm
When enabled, the alarm will sound when a hold has come to an end. To stop the alarm,
simply tap anywhere on the screen. To enable the End of Hold Alarm, press “Enable” and press
“SAVE”.
Start of Hold Alarm
When enabled, the alarm will sound when a hold has started. To stop the alarm, simply
tap anywhere on the screen. To enable the End of Hold Alarm, press “Enable” and press “SAVE”.
PID Gain
Check with your kiln manufacturer before making changes to this setting.
Configuration
Novice Mode
The Genesis may come set in Novice Mode depending on the kiln manufacturer’s
preference. Novice Mode is meant for beginner users to make programming easier. For more
advanced programming, Novice Mode can be turned off. To turn Novice Mode off, select “Off”
and press “Save”.
Communications
Set up Wi-Fi for Firmware download and KISS ID for monitoring firings from your PC.
(Additional computer software required for PC monitoring)
Kiss ID –Each controller to be monitored must have a unique KISS ID number ranging
from 1 to 50. See KISS manual for details.