Evenheat Set-Pro User manual

Set-Pro Control Operating Manual
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For Use with Set-Pro controlled Ceramic Kilns with a serial number greater than 107718.
SET-PRO
w/ Express Mode
CERAMIC FIRING
Control Operating Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Set-Pro w/ Express Mode equipped kiln from Evenheat. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, the Set-Pro with Express
Mode offers the ease and performance you expect from Evenheat.
The Set-Pro w/ Express Mode offers five programming modes: Ceramic Express, Glass Express, Glass Bead Load-n-Go, Metal Clay Express and Custom.
Ceramic Express Mode is designed exclusively for ceramic firing. Choose your cone number and firing speed and the Set-Pro does the rest
automatically.
Glass Express Mode is designed exclusively for glass firing. It’s quick, easy and accurate using preset firing parameters. Simply answer a few
questions and you’re ready to fire.
“Load-n-Go” Glass Bead Annealing is designed exclusively for glass bead annealing. Preset firing programs for Borosilicate, Morreti/ Effetre, COE
90, COE 96 and COE 82 glass give perfect results every time.
Metal Clay Express Mode is designed exclusively for firing Art Clay and PMC brands of metal clay. Preset firing programs for each brand make
programming easy and accurate.
Custom Mode is designed for the creation of individual, custom firing programs.
This manual describes the use of the Set-Pro w/ Express Mode as it relates to using the Ceramic Express Mode and Custom Mode. For Set-Pro w/ Express
Mode manuals relating to using the Glass Express Mode, Bead Annealing “Load-n-Go” and Metal Clay Express Mode please refer to the manuals disc
included with your kiln, visit our web site at www.evenheat-kiln.com or contact us at [e-mail].
CAUTION: The Set-Pro is used to control temperature, it is not a safety devise. Never leave the kiln unattended while firing. Check on the kiln at the end
of the firing to ensure firing program has completed as planned.
CAUTION: Throw control power switch, located on kiln control panel, to the OFF position (O) when not in use.
Table of Contents
Quick Step Programming
Quick Steps for Ceramic Express Mode Programming ...................3
Quick Steps for Custom Mode Programming.................................4
Detailed Programming
Set-Pro Key Descriptions ................................................................5
Ceramic Express Mode Programming (Detailed)............................6
Custom Mode Programming (Detailed) .........................................8
On-the-Fly Features
Adding Time to a Hold..................................................................10
Adding Temperature to a Hold..................................................... 10
Skipping Ahead to the next Segment ...........................................10
View Segment Feature .................................................................10
Programming & Use Features
Initialization .................................................................................11
Idle ...............................................................................................11
Beginning and End Process Alarms ..............................................11
Pre-Heat.......................................................................................12
Selecting the Proper Cone Number..............................................12
Program Review...........................................................................12
Start Now .....................................................................................12
Storing a Custom Mode Program.................................................12
Selecting and Running a Custom Mode Program......................... 13
Stopping the Program.................................................................. 13
4 User Programs in Custom Mode............................................... 13
8 Segments per Custom Mode Program ...................................... 13
Programming a Time Value.......................................................... 13
Temperature Rate Options .......................................................... 13
Using UP & Down Arrow Keys...................................................... 13
Number of Segments................................................................... 13
Writing Over Data........................................................................ 14
Clearing Function......................................................................... 14
Fahrenheit or Celsius ................................................................... 14
Maximum Programmable Temperature ...................................... 14
Firing Down to Room Temperature ............................................. 14
Delay Start Feature ...................................................................... 14
Display & Preset Information
Set-Pro Display Conditions........................................................... 15
Set-Pro Display Messages ............................................................ 15
Key Function Table....................................................................... 16
Set-Pro Error Messages................................................................ 16
Preset Ceramic Express Mode Data ............................................. 17
Cone Table................................................................................... 18
Kiln Trouble Shooting................................................................... 19

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Use this Quick Guide to Immediately Begin the Ceramic Express Mode Programming Process (Ceramic Firing Only)
Ceramic Express Mode programming allows you to fire your ceramic by simply choosing your desired cone number and firing speed. It’s quick and easy to
program and gives accurate and repeatable results time after time.
Quick Steps for Ceramic Express Mode Programming
1. Throw the power switch on the kiln control panel to the On position.
2. The Set-Pro begins its initialization process and the display will illuminate.
3. The Set-Pro will finish its initialization process and then display IdLE (Idle).
4. Press the Enter key one time to begin the programming process. The display will read GLAS,ALAr, bEAD, M-C, CEr or CUSt.
5. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to make the display read CEr (Ceramic Express Mode) if it does not already.
6. Press the Enter key. The display will read PrHt. The Set-Pro is asking for any Pre-heat time. See page 11 for details.
7. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select your desired pre-heat time. If no pre-heat is desired select 00.00.
8. Press the Enter key. The display will read COnE. You may choose any cone number between 022 and 10.
9. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to choose the desired cone number. See pages 11 and 17 for details.
10. Press the Enter key. The display will read FASt, MEd or SLO. These represent firing speed choices: FASt is Fast, MEd is Medium and , SLO is Slow.
11. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to choose the desired firing speed.
12. Press the Enter key. The display will read HLd. HLd stands for Hold and this setting allows you to hold the final temperature for a period of time. If no
Hold at final temperature is no desired select 00.00.
13. Use the Up and Down arrows to choose the desired hold time.
14. Press the Enter key. The display will read rEdI which stands for Ready.
13. Press the Enter key to begin the firing. The Set-Pro is now running your Ceramic Express Mode program.
When the firing is complete the display alternates between CPLt and total firing time. Press the Start/Stop key at this point will cause the display to briefly
read StOP and then IdLE.
You may stop the firing at any time by pressing the Enter key. Doing so will cause the firing to stop and StOP will briefly be displayed.

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Use this Quick Guide to Immediately Begin the Custom Mode Programming Process
The Custom Mode allows the creation of your own, individual firing programs. You choose the rate of temperature increase or decrease, the temperature
you want to achieve and any hold time once you’re there. These 3 items, taken together create what’s known as a segment. Segments are basically
chained together to create a multi-segment program. Enjoy full artistic control with Custom Mode Programming.
Quick Steps for Custom Mode Programming
1. Throw the power switch on the kiln control panel to the On position.
2. The Set-Pro begins its initialization process and the display will illuminate.
3. The Set-Pro will finish its initialization process and then display IdLE (Idle).
4. Press the Enter key one time to begin the programming process. The display will read GLAS,ALAr, bEAd, M-C, CEr or CUSt.
5. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to make the display read CUSt (Custom Mode) if it does not already.
6. Press the Enter key. USr is displayed along with some number.
7. Use the Up arrow key to choose. You’re choosing which of the 4User program numbers will be used to store your program. Your choices are 1 thru 4.
8. Press the Enter key. SEG is displayed along with some number.
9. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to choose. You’re choosing the total number of segments used in the program. Your choices are 1 thru 8.
10. Press the Enter key. rA 1 is displayed along with some number.
11. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to choose. You’re programming the temperature rate (°/hr.) for this segment.
12. Press the Enter key. °F 1 is displayed along with some number.
13. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to choose. You’re programming the temperature set point for this segment.
14. Press the Enter key. HLd 1 is displayed along with some number.
15. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to choose. You’re programming the hold time for this segment.
16. Press the Enter key. rA 2 is displayed. Repeat steps 11 thru 14 for all remaining segments.
17. Once all remaining segments have been programmed the display will read rEdI (Ready).
18. Press the Enter key to begin the firing. The Set-Pro is now running your Custom Mode program.
When the firing is complete the display alternates between CPLt and total firing time. Press the Start/Stop key at this point will cause the display to briefly
read StOP and then IdLE.
You may stop the firing at any time by pressing the Enter key. Doing so will cause the firing to stop and StOP will briefly be displayed.

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Set-Pro Key Layout & Key Descriptions
Start/Stop - Enter
The Start/Stop key starts and stops the firing process. It’s also used to enter or store firing program information during the programming process.
UP Arrow –VIEW SEG –SKIP SEG
Used to select values when programming and allows for Viewing the current running segment as well as performing the Skip Ahead feature.
Down Arrow –REVIEW
Used to select values when programming and allows for the Review program feature.
See the Set-Pro Key Function Table on page 16, for more detailed key information.
Display -Large, bright LED display
can be seen from a distance.
F or °C -The Set-Pro can be set to display
in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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Ceramic Express Mode Programming (Detailed)
Ceramic Express Mode features easy programming that automatically develops your firing program based on your desired cone number and firing speed.
Simply tell the Set-Pro what cone you want to go to and how fast to get there and you’re ready to fire. It’s quick, it’s easy and gives reliable, repeatable
results fire after fire.
1. Throw the power switch on the kiln control panel to the On position.
2. The Set-Pro begins its initialization process and the display will illuminate.
3. The Set-Pro will finish its initialization process and then display IdLE (Idle).
Idle simply means the Set-Pro is at rest and is not running any programs.
4. Press the Enter key one time to begin the Ceramic Express Mode programming process. The display will read GLAS,ALAr, bEAd, M-C, CEr or CUSt.
The Set-Pro includes preset programs designed to fire glass, metal clays, ceramic as well as offering custom programs.
These choices are displayed as:
GLAS –Glass Express Mode
ALAr –Beginning and End Process Alarms
bEAd - Load-n-Go Bead Annealing Process
M-C –Metal Clay Express Mode
CEr –Ceramic Express Mode
CUSt –Custom Mode
5. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to make the display read CEr (Ceramic Express Mode) if it does not already.
6. Press the Enter key. The display will read PrHt.
The Set-Pro allows you to pre-heat your ceramic for a period of time to dry it. The pre-heat feature will take the kiln temperature to 200°F
(93°C) and hold this temperature for a period of time chosen by you.
You may choose a pre-heat hold time up to 100 hours. It is not necessary to use the pre-heat feature if you choose not to. In this case choose
00.00 as your pre-heat hold time.
When selecting pre-heat hold time please note that all values to the left of the decimal point are in hours and all values to the right of the
decimal point are in minutes.
7. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select your pre-heat hold time (if any).
8. Press the Enter key. The display will read COnE.
The Set-Pro is asking for the cone number you would like to fire to. You may choose any cone number between 022 and 10. See the included
cone chart on page 18 for cone number descriptions.
Be careful when selecting your cone number. Cones use a numbering system that’s not particularly clear or obvious, especially to the casual and
beginning user. Some cone numbers have a “0” in front of them and some do not. This “0” is very important. If the cone number has a “0”in
front of it, it has a “0” in front of it. If the cone number doesn’t have a “0” in front of it, it doesn’t have a “0” in front of it.
Here’s a cautionary example to alert you to the importance of using the proper cone number. In ceramic firing there is a cone 06 and a cone 6.
A cone 06 will fire up to 1828°F. A cone 6 will fire up to 2232°F. That’s a difference of more than 400°F!!!! If you want to fire using a cone 06 and
you select cone 6 instead you will have a severe overfire. It won’t be pretty and expect some kiln damage along with it. We will note at this
point that Evenheat does not warrant or cover overfire damage, regardless of cause.
Always know the cone number you wish to fire to and always pay attention to the entire cone number.

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Ceramic Express Mode Programming (Detailed) –continued from previous page
9. Press the Enter key. The display will read FASt, MEd or SLO.
The Set-Pro is asking for the desired firing speed.
You are free to use any speed for any firing as you wish. However, Evenheat does recommend using Fast for glaze firings, Medium for both
glaze and bisque firings and Slow for bisque firings.
For a detailed explanation of the preset Ceramic Express Mode firing data please see the tables on page 17. These tables describe the various
temperature rates, temperature set points and hold times used in each of the firing speed selections.
Firing Speed choices are displayed as:
FASt -Fast (Use for Glaze firings)
MEd -Medium (Use for Both Glaze and Bisque Firings)
SLO –Slow (Use for Bisque Firings)
10. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select your desired firing speed.
11. Press the Enter key. The display will read HLd.
The Set-Pro is asking if you would like to hold or soak your ceramic at final temperature for a period of time.
You may find benefit in adding a bit of hold time to the final temperature. Perhaps you’re finding that your ceramic ware is almost, but not
quite mature. Adding a few minutes of hold to the final temperature is valid way increasing the heatwork, and thus maturity to your ceramic
ware. Keep in mind that values to the left of the decimal point are in hours and values to the right of the decimal point are in minutes.
If you choose to not add any hold time at final temperature simply select 00.00 as your hold time.
12. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to choose your desired hold time.
13. Press the Enter key. The display will display rEDI (Ready). You have successfully programmed your Ceramic Express Mode Program.
14. Press the Enter key to begin the firing. The Set-Pro Ceramic Express Mode program you created is now running and firing the kiln.
When the firing is complete the display alternates between CPLt and total firing time. Pressing the Start/Stop key at this point will cause the display to
briefly read StOP and then IdLE.
The Set-Pro automatically stops running the firing program once complete. However, you may always stop a firing in progress, at any time, by pressing the
Start/Stop key. StOP is displayed briefly and then IdLE.
Ceramic Express Mode Firing Data Tables
The Ceramic Express Mode uses preset firing data to fire your ceramic. You will find the actual, preset firing data used in the Ceramic Express Mode
programs on page 17 of this manual.
Ceramic Express Mode Cone Chart
Cones, or more precisely, pyrometric cones, measure “heatwork”. Heatwork is a combination of temperature and time. As the Set-Pro controls the speed
of the firing along with the final temperature it will create the conditions needed to achieve proper ceramic maturity.
We have included a cone chart, found on page 18, which identifies each cone along with its final firing temperature used by the Set-Pro. This chart is based
on a temperature rate (used at the end of the firing) of 108°F per hour.

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Custom Mode Programming (Detailed)
The Custom Mode is a method of programming that allows the artist to precisely define every aspect of the firing. You’re creating a custom firing program
designed for the work at hand. Creating a custom program is not difficult. It does, however, require some knowledge and forethought about what you
want to do and how to go about it.
1. Throw the power switch on the kiln control panel to the On position.
2. The Set-Pro begins its initialization process and the display will illuminate.
3. The Set-Pro will finish its initialization process and then display IdLE (Idle).
Idle simply means the Set-Pro is at rest and is not running any programs.
4. Press the Enter key one time to begin the Custom Mode programming process. The display will read GLAS,ALAr, bEAd, M-C, CEr or CUSt.
The Set-Pro includes preset programs designed to fire glass, metal clays, ceramic as well as offering custom programs.
These choices are displayed as:
GLAS –Glass Express Mode
ALAr –Beginning and End Process Alarms
bEAd - Load-n-Go Bead Annealing Process
M-C –Metal Clay Express Mode
CEr –Ceramic Express Mode
CUSt –Custom Mode
5. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to make the display read CUSt (Custom Mode) if it does not already.
6. Press the Enter key. The display will read USr along with some number.
The Set-Pro needs to know which of the 4 available locations you would like to store your Custom Mode program. In other words: a program
number. Your choices are 1 thru 4.
7. Use the Up arrow key only to select the desired program number.
8. Press the Enter key. The display will read SEG along with some number.
The Set-Pro needs to know the total number of segments you would like to use for the Custom Mode program.
Most ceramic firing programs require the kiln to go to multiple temperatures and to use multiple heating rates throughout the firing. In order
for the Set-Pro to perform all these changes, it breaks the entire program down into smaller bits called “Segments”. Your program will consist of
many segments, chained together, one after another, to create the finished program. During firing, the Set-Pro works from one segment to the
next until all segments have been completed.
A Segment consists of these 3 questions: Rate: how fast am I supposed to get to temperature? Set Point: what temperature am I going to? Hold
Time: the amount of time to hold at my Set Point temperature?
You can use up to 8 segments for your program. Your choices are 1 thru 8.
9. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select desired number of segments to be used in the Custom program.
10. Press the Enter key. The display will read rA-1 along with some number.
The Set-Pro is asking for the desired temperature rate to be used in segment 1. rA stands for Rate and the 1 means you’re programming the
rate of temperature change for segment 1.
Rate means speed and you need to tell the Set-Pro how fast you want the temperature to change. Rate for the Set-Pro is programmed in
degrees per hour (°/hr.). The choice is yours.

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Custom Mode Programming (Detailed) –continued from previous page
11. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select your desired rate.
12. Press the Enter key. The display will read °F 1 (°C 1 if using Celsius).
The Set-Pro is asking for the temperature set point you wish to reach in segment 1. °F stands for the temperature set point (°C is displayed if
you’re using the Celsius scale) and the 1 means you’re programming the temperature you would like to reach in segment 1.
The choice is yours.
13. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your set point temperature.
14. Press the Enter key. The display will read HLd1 along with some number.
The Set-Pro is asking for the amount of time you wish to hold at the set point temperature. HLd stands for Hold (a.k.a. soak or dwell) and the 1
means you’re programming the amount of time you want the temperature to stay at the segment 1 temperature once you reach it.
Hold time is programmed in hours and minutes. Values to the left of the decimal point are hours and values to the right of the decimal are
minutes. You do not have to hold at temperature if you don’t want to, in which case hold time would be 0.
15. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your desired hold time.
16. Press the Enter key. If you have chosen to use more than 1 segment for your firing the display will read rA 2 along with some number. If you have
chosen to use only 1 segment for this firing skip ahead to line #21 for further instruction.
The Set-Pro is asking for temperature rate, this time for segment 2.
17. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your desired rate.
18. Press the Enter key. The display will read °F 2 along with some number.
The Set-Pro is asking for the temperature set point, this time for segment 2.
19. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your desired temperature set point.
20. Press the Enter key. The display will read HLd2 along with some number.
The Set-Pro is asking for the amount of hold time at your temperature set point, this time for segment 2.
As you can see from the emerging pattern, the Set-Pro will continue to ask the same three questions: rate, temperature and time for all remaining
segments. Just keep answering the questions. Doing so creates that beautiful chain of events called a firing program!
21. Once all your segments are programmed the Set-Pro will display rEdI which means it’s ready to fire your Custom Mode program.
22. Press the Enter key to begin the firing. The Set-Pro Custom Mode program you created is now running and firing the kiln.
When the firing is complete the display alternates between CPLt and total firing time. Pressing the Start/Stop key at this point will cause the display to
briefly read StOP and then IdLE.
The Set-Pro automatically stops running the firing program once complete. However, you may always stop a firing in progress, at any time, by pressing the
Start/Stop key. StOP is displayed briefly and then IdLE.

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On-The-Fly Features
The Set-Pro contains a set of features that allow you to adjust and tweak the firing while it’s actually running! We’ve dubbed these features as “On-the-
Fly”. With these features it’s possible to add a little bit of time to a hold if needed, add a little bit of temp to a hold or just leave the segment entirely and
move to the next segment (like anneal).
Admittedly, most ceramic firing does not require much intervention and tweaking so these On-the-Fly features may be of little use. However, at some
point you may find yourself interested in other particular fired arts that do. Glass firing immediately comes to mind. Knowing that these features are
available will positively affect your firing skills and allow you to create the art you desire.
Adding Time to a Hold
During a hold period it’s sometimes necessary to add just a little more time to the programmed hold time. The Set-Pro allows you to add time to a hold in
5 minute increments. It’s a handy little feature that you should really get to know.
To Use the Add Time Feature
While holding at a temperature (display reads temperature along with remaining hold time), repeatedly press the UP arrow key until the display
reads tME (stands for time). Press the ENTER key one time. You have now added 5 minutes to the hold time. The display will go back to reading
temperature and remaining hold time and you will notice that 5 minutes has been added to the hold. You may use this procedure as often as
necessary during a hold to get the hold time you desire. It should be noted that the Adding Time to a Hold feature is a temporary adjustment
only. That is, it does not change the program stored in memory.
Adding Temperature to a Hold
During a hold period it’s sometimes necessary to add just a little extra temperature to the programmed set point temperature. The Set-Pro allows you to
add more temperature in °5 increments.
To Use the Add Temperature Feature
While holding at a temperature (display reads temperature along with remaining hold time), repeatedly press the UP arrow key until the display
reads tMP (stands for temperature). Press the ENTER key one time. You have now added 5 degrees to the set point temperature. Once set, the
display will go back to reading temperature and remaining hold time. You may use this procedure as often as necessary during a hold to get the
hold temperature you desire. It should be noted that the Adding Temperature to a Hold feature is a temporary adjustment only. That is, it does
not change the program stored in memory.
Skipping Ahead to the Next Segment
During firing it’s often desired to stop what you’re currently doing and skip ahead to another segment in the program. For instance, when firing glass you
may have the perfect result before your hold time completes. Allowing the hold time to complete would further change the glass and lead to
disappointment. In such a case the Set-Pro allows you to skip ahead to the next segment in the program for the annealing or cooling portion of the
program. It’s a handy little feature that you should really get to know.
To Use the Skip Ahead Feature
At any time during the firing press the UP arrow key one time. The display will eventually read SStP (stands for Skip Step). When it does, press
the ENTER key one time. You have now skipped to the next programmed segment. If you need to continue to skip ahead even further feel free
to do so. Once you skip the display will go back to reading temperature.
View Segment Feature
At any point during the firing you may press the UP arrow one time to display the current action (ramping or holding) and current segment. This will tell
you if you’re ramping or holding and which segment you’re doing this in. After a moment or two the display will go back to normal operation.