Skutt Kiln Controllers

Skutt features customized Bartlett Controller on their kilns.  In many cases they provide direct access to handy features, and provide excellent kiln firing control.

KM- KilnMaster    GM - GlassMaster     GlassMaster LT (3-Key)  
KilnMaster LT (3-Key)  SK - Kilnsitter

Skutt KilnMaster Controller

The KilnMaster Controller provides the user with a much more convenient and precise way of firing their kiln. It is available as a wall mount unit for upgrading existing manual kilns or factory installed on a wide range of Skutt kiln sizes.  

KILNMASTER FEATURES

CONE FIRE MODE
The Cone Fire Mode runs preprogrammed firing schedules that were designed to optimally fire ceramics at the speed, cone number and hold time you input.  They automatically slow down at critical phases such as the quartz inversion phase.

RAMP & HOLD MODE
This mode lets the operator design their own firing schedule with up to 8 segments. A segment includes: a rate, a temperature and a hold time. It will even hold in permanent memory up to 6 of your most frequently used programs.  You can program slow cooling as well, for working with crystal glazes.

DELAY & ALARM
After entering a program in either mode the controller will ask you if you want to input a specific temperature for an Alarm to sound.

It will then ask if you if you would like to Delay the start time of the kiln. This is helpful when you want to have the firing end at a time that is convenient for you to be present, or to save on energy bills by using at off-peak times.  The controls may be viewed in degrees F or degrees C. 

New Features
Current Sensing – No more hiring expensive technicians to perform basic electrical tests. Every KilnMaster and GlassMaster Skutt Kiln is now equipped with a current sensor that allows remote technicians to troubleshoot your kiln right over the phone, The current sensor reads your voltage and amperage with just a few easy keystrokes accessed from the completely redesigned Menu function key.  It can also check the board temperature, LED readout and a host of other useful troubleshooting data.

New Safety Features – Ever worry about a student or employee entering the wrong temperature or cone value and causing a meltdown in your kiln?  You can now enter a maximum programmable temperature which makes it impossible.  You can also program the kiln so it requires 2 key presses to start the program.  This prevents accidental starts by curious passerby's.

Skutt GlassMaster

Ease of Programming
The key layout on the GlassMaster is designed to be easy to understand and efficient.  Multifunction keys allow you to load and review saved programs with a minimum amount of key strokes.

Adjustments can be made even during the firing without interruption. Beginners and professionals alike will appreciate the logical design of the layout.

Innovative Features
There are two programming modes available on the GlassMaster.

Glass Fire Mode allows you to access factory installed programs designed for general fusing, slumping, and tack fusing. While the type of glass, the thickness, and the techniques may vary with each project there are some general heating and annealing principals that are common.

The Glass Fire Mode allows you to choose from 3 different firing speeds and since you control the point at which the kiln goes into the annealing phase this easy programming mode can be used quite often.

Ramp Hold Mode allows you to design and store your own programs for specialized projects. You can use up to 16 segments which consist of a temperature, a heating or cooling rate, and a hold time if one is desired. You can store up to 6 of your programs for easy recall.

The Add Time, Add Temp, and Anneal features allow you to control the final segment of the heating phase so the kiln begins annealing when you want it to.

The View key allows you to check the current segment. The display constantly displays the temperature and hold times throughout the firing.

New Features

Current Sensing – No more hiring expensive technicians to perform basic electrical tests. Every GlassMaster Skutt Kiln is now equipped with a current sensor that allows remote technicians to troubleshoot your kiln right over the phone, The current sensor reads your voltage and amperage with just a few easy keystrokes accessed from the completely redesigned Menu function key. It can also check the board temperature, LED readout and a host of other useful troubleshooting data.

New Safety Features – Ever worry about a student or employee entering the wrong temperature and causing a meltdown in your kiln? You can now enter a maximum programmable temperature which makes it impossible. You can also program the kiln so it requires 2 key presses to start the program. This prevents accidental starts by curious passersby.

New Easier to Read Display – There is a new 14 Segment LED display that allows for more descriptive prompts. No more deciphering cryptic messages.

GlassMaster LT Controller (3-Key)

The GlassMaster LT now has nearly all the features of the standard GlassMaster in a compact 3-button controller.

GlassFire Mode
Preset programs for fusing, slumping, and tac fusing help beginners start firing the kiln right away

Ramp and Hold Mode
Up to 8 segment programming Room to store 5 custom programs Add Time, Add Temp, Skip Segment

KilnMaster LT Controller (3-Key)

The KilnMaster LT now has nearly all the features of the standard KilnMaster in a compact 3-button controller.

Cone-Fire Mode
Use preprogrammed cone fire schedules, for automatic cone firing

Ramp and Hold Mode
Up to 8 segment programming Room to store 5 custom programs Add Time, Add Temp, Skip Segment

Dawson KilnSitter

"MANUAL" CONTROL

The Kiln Sitter is a time proven automatic shut off device.  The reason it is considered "manual" is because you need to manually turn up the kiln heat during the firing cycle.

A pyrometric cone is inserted in the tube assembly of the Kiln Sitter. When the cone bends after the proper amount of heat-work an arm moves which releases a weighted trigger which in turn opens the electrical contacts in the Kiln Sitter.