UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROLLER
Display Messages
The GlassMaster LT has a 7 segment LED display. This sometimes requires creative ways for representing letters. For example the number “5” is also used to represent the letter “S”. Below is a list of all the display messages along with a descrip- tion of their meaning.
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°F
This represents degrees Fahrenheit. When it appears the controller is asking you to enter a Temperature or select a temperature scale.
°c
This represents degrees Celsius. When it appears the controller is asking you to enter a Temperature or select a temperature scale.
Auto
Pro LoAd, OPt
The controller is asking you to select a programming mode. Use the Up or Down arrow to cycle to the mode you want and press ENTER to select it. If you are in AUTO mode it will be necessary to press the Up arrow for 4 seconds from IDLE to ac- cess the other 3 modes.
CHG°
This is displayed when the controller is in OPTIONS Mode and it is asking you to select this feature if you want to “Change” the temperature scale which is currently selected.
CPLt
This indicates that the program is “Complete”. The kiln may still be hot. Wait until the kiln has cooled before opening the lid.
EdIt
The controller is asking if you would like to access the Edit Mode features. (See pg. 21)
HLd
This represents HOLD. When it appears the controller is asking you to enter a Hold time in Hours and Minutes.
IdLE
The controller is in Idle Mode. The display will flash “IdLE” alternately with the current temperature of the kiln. This should be the starting point for programming the kiln.
MGF
This message represents Modify Glass Fire Mode. (See “OPTIONS MODE” pg. 22)
ON
This indicates that the program has been started and the kiln is ON
PF
This message indicates that a Power Failure has occurred. Press 
to clear it.
rA
This represents Ramp or Rate. The controller is asking you to enter a temperature rate for a Ramp & Hold segment.
rEdI
The controller is in Ready Mode. The controller will display this after a program has been loaded and the kiln is “ready” to start firing.
rSEt
This is a feature found in the OPTIONS Mode that allows you to RESET the controller to factory settings.
SLo, MEd, FASt
The controller is in the process of programming a GlassFire program and is asking for a firing speed: Slow Medium, or Fast
SLP, tAC, FULL
The controller is in the process of programming a GlassFire program and is asking for a Process: Slump Tack Fuse, or Full
Fuse
