UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROLLER
Five Programming Modes
The GlassMaster LT now has Five programming modes. Each controller is shipped from the factory in “AUTO” mode. When your skills improve you can access the advanced modes simply by pressing the Up Arrow key for 4 seconds. Press the Down Arrow key while in Idle state for 4 seconds to return to the Beginner Level.
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AUTO MODE
Auto Mode, more commonly referred to as GlassFire Mode, is an easy and convenient programming mode that allows you to successfully fuse and slump glass as a beginner. These factory set firing programs were designed by professional glass artists to fire the majority of the projects that will fit in your HotStart Pro kiln. To access and run one of the 9 programs available, simply select a process (Fuse, Slump or Tack Fuse) and a firing speed (Fast, Medium, or Slow ) based on the size of your piece.
PRO MODE
PRO Mode, commonly referred to as Ramp and Hold Mode, allows you to input, store and run your own fir- ing programs. Each program can be up to 8 segments and there is room to store up to 5 programs. Program # 5 comes programed with a casting program already installed
LOAD MODE
The Load Mode allows you to access, review and start your stored Ramp and Hold (PRO) programs.
OPTIONS MODE
The OPTIONS Mode gives you access to change certain factory settings such as Temperature Scale and Modify Glass Fire Mode. It also lets you completely RESET the controller back to original factory settings.
EDIT MODE
The EDIT Mode can be considered a “Live Mode”. It is accessed through the Up Arrow key only when the kiln is firing. It allows you to Skip a Segment during any point in a firing or Add Time or Add Temperature in the process segment of a GlassFire Mode or Ramp and Hold Program.
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