KJ-A1200 Atmosphere Furnace

Operation Manual

Zhengzhou Kejia Furnace Co., Ltd.

No.55 Yulan Street, Gaoxin District,Zhengzhou, China,450000
Tel.: +86-371-67826992 Fax: +86-371-67197091
Web: www.furnace-tech.com Email: contact@kejiafurnace.com

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 Contents
1.Introduction .............................................................................................................................3

2.Technical Specifications .........................................................................................................3

3.Furnace Structure ....................................................................................................................4

4.Instruction of the Intelligent Temperature Controller .............................................................4

Example for Setting a Temperature Control Program .......................................................7

5.Setting Procedure of Temperature Controller ......................................................................5

6.Installation Procedures............................................................................................................12

7.Instruction for Quick Start.......................................................................................................13

8.Maintenance and Cautions ......................................................................................................14

9.Trouble Shooting for Typical Problems .................................................................................15

10.Knowledge on AC Power Connection .................................................................................15

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 Instructions and Operation Manual
For KJ-A1200 Atmosphere Furnace
Thank you for purchasing KJ-A1200 Atmosphere Furnace. To avoid any misuse and damage, please read the
operation instruction carefully before operation.

1. Introduction
KJ-A1200 atmosphere furnace uses resistance wire with Mo as heating element. Max. temperature inside furnace
can be reached at 1200℃. The furnace temperature profile can be set up by 30 segments and run automatically by
the advanced temperature controller. It is excellent for material research, ceramic research labs to develop various
new materials.

2. Technical Specifications

Model No. KJ-A1200

Max. Temp. 1200°C (for short time)

Working Temp. ≤1100°C

Heating Rate 0~10°C/min

Temperature Zone Single

Inside Chamber Size 200mm x 200mm x 300mm

Heating Element Molybdenum Disilicide (MoSi2)

Thermocouple K Type

Max. Power 4.5KW

Working Voltage Single Phase,110V,60Hz

Temperature Control PID automatic control via SCR power control

Heating curves 30 steps programmable

Chamber material Alumina Fiber

One year limited warranty (Consumable parts

Warranty such as heating elements are not covered by
the warranty)

3. Furnace Structure

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4. Instruction of the Intelligent Temperature Controller

(1) Main Feature:

• The temperature controller uses advanced intelligent adjustment method, no over
shooting, and has auto tune function.
• Both of input and output employ digital calibration system and insure accurate and stable
measurement.
• Measuring accuracy: 0.2% in full scale.
• Alarm function: Up limit and input open circuit.
• 30 segments programmable. Auto and manual operation can be switched without disturbing.
• Power off protection. In the case power off or other disturbing, input data can be saved
via smart EPROM IC to ensure continuously running once power run off
• Universal switching power: 85V -264V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
• Power consumption: ≤ 5W

(2) Temperature Controller Connections:

There are 20 connectors in backside temperature controller. The connection is as Fig 1:

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(3) Indication of Front Panel of Temperature Controller
On Front Panel of Yudian temperature controller, there are several signs and icons such as OUT,
AL1, AL2, AUX, PV, SV, , , , and , which indicate the meaning as the Fig.2

5. Setting Procedure of Temperature Controller

Before running the furnace, you must plug in 210-240V AC power.
Install thermal couples on the back of the furnace and make sure connection correctly (black wire
connecting to negative; red wire connecting to positive.
Then turn lock in clockwise and get temperature controller power on. Then Controller display enter
“ Starting state “.

After setting program in temperature controller, push “power on”

button to make cooling fan running. And Furnace is ready to run.

(1) Starting State of Controller Panel Display

When turn power on, controller display show the model No of controller, software version first.

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Several seconds later, controller will display temperature condition, and enter starting state. PV shows
real temperature, and SV shows setting temperature.( Fig.3) If “SV” flashing, and shows “ Stop”, it
means that control program is at stop state; If “SV” shows “ Hold”, means that program is at the pause
stage.

(2) Display of Switching Function

Under starting state (Fig4 )of temperature display, the panel can be switched to the function of

program setting and parameter setting function by touch key

Touch key for one second,

PV will show “ Step” and SV show Step # (Usually show 1) as Fig.5

Touch key for once again, PV will show the setting time in the step, and SV shows the time that

has run in this step.

Touch key for two seconds under “starting state”,

Display will enter the state of parameter setting function as Fig 6,

( PV shows M5, and SCV shows 289.7)

Please don’t change any parameter unless you understand what parameter is. The all parameter has
been preset according to our experience. Next chapter will explain how to change “Parameters “.

Please be advised that If no any key touch action on the panel, Display will return to
“Starting State “automatically. And all revised data will be saved.

(3) Setting Temperature Control Program

In order to set temperature control program, Controller panel must be under “starting state “as

Fig. 4. Then touch Key for one second, the panel enters the stage of temperature
program setting as Fig. 7.
On the display, PV shows first segment value for temperature, SV shows Initial temperature
setting in this segment.

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Then touch Key , program enters the segment for time setting, as Fig.8.

PV show the segment number for time, SV shows time setting ( Munites ) in this segment

By touch key , and , you can increase or decrease the value to be set.

Yudian controller allows you to set one temperature profile up to 30 segments

By touch key and uses key you can get in next segment for temperature or time

setting.

During program setting, by touching for two seconds, you can return to previous set to

revise.data.

By touching key first, then touch key, you can exist program setting.

If no key operation for 30 seconds, display exists program setting and return to “starting state”
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(4) Example for Setting a Temperature Control Program with 6-segments
For a complicated temperature control profile, we strongly suggest you to make drawing as Fig. 9, then
make form as table 1 to list all data in every segment.

Fig.9. is the temperature profile that we would like to set. The parameters shall be entered as Tab. 1.

Table 1

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 Segments # Symbol in panel Data to be in-put Meaning in the program
1 C 01 0 Initial temperature
2 t 01 60 Ramping time from 0-300℃
Average heating rate is 5℃/min
3 C 02 300 Target temperature value to first
heating stage
4 t 02 10 Soaring 10 minutes at temperature flat.
(300℃)
5 C 03 300 Temperature value at the heating flat
6 t 03 240 Second heating time from 300-1000℃.
Average heating rat is 5℃/min
7 C 04 1000 Valor de temperatura objetivo a la etapa
de calentamiento máximo (1000 ℃)
8 t 04 30
9 C 05 1000 Soaring time at 1000℃ stage
10 t 05 260 Cooling time to 260℃
Cooling rate is 4.8℃/min
11 C 05 200 Target temperature to be cooled
(200℃)
12 t 06 -121 Program end,output power off.
Furnace cooling naturally

Using 4 keys of , , , , enter data listed the above table into controller

separately ,then, you finish one temperature control program.

Please be noted that “ t xx “ is time value for XX segment. It can be set from 1- 9999 munites. However, if “ t xx“
is set as the following value , it can be as a special order. These order only can be used in complicated multi
temperature profile program.
If t xx = o : Controller will be paused at xx segment ( Hold) . Next program only can be run by a manual order
(touch A/M key).
If txx = -(1-150) Negative value is a control order, which let program stop running, or jump to other segment. If txx
= -(Ax30+B) , here B value is 1- 30. which indicates program will jump to the segment at B value
When A=0, only execute segment jump function.
When A=1, program will cut off power relay
When A=4, B=1, Program will execute “ stop “ order

(5) Run Temperature Control Program with Furnace

When temperature program set up ready, touch key for two seconds, then display SV will show

letter “run” , furnace will run automatically segment by segment according to program step by step.
Under furnace running state, “ Out “ indicator ‘s brightness will change based on power out value.

If you want the furnace to stop running temporarily, please push key for two seconds,

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then display SV will show letter “ Hold”, the furnace enters “pause state “. In the “pause state”,
controller will keep furnace temperate at the value when “pause” order was given, but time running is
stop.

Under the “ Pause “ state, push key for two seconds, SV display will shows “ run”. And

furnace will start running again from the point where is paused.

If you want to stop running furnace, whatever under “ pause” or “ running “ state, you can push

key for two seconds, then, SV display shows “ stop” , furnace totally stop running and controller will
be in “starting sate”. If you want to run again, the program will start at the beginning step. If furnace
temperature still is higher than “ C 02”, program will not run until furnace cooling down to “ C 02”. In
order to run faster, you can choose program run from “step 2” , or “step 3”.

(6) Function Parameters Set Up and Revise

The following function parameters are preset in the temperature controller. They are very important for
controlling furnace temperature stably and accurately. Unless you have enough experience, please
don’t change the preset parameters in the controller.
In order to change the function parameters, follow procedure as below:

Touch key for two second under “starting state”, display will enter parameter setting

function

Touch key for one second again, PV display will shows symbol: “ M5 “ ( Fig. 10 ) , “ P”

(fig.11), “t” (fig. 12 ), “CtrL” ( fig 13) and “ LOC” (fig.14) separately.

Using and key to change the value under different parameter setting.

Push key for two seconds, setting will go back to previous parameter.

Push Key , then push , Display will exist “parameter

setting”.

Table 2 List of the parameters and their meanings:

Parameter in display Range to set Parameter’s function Preset value in the
panel controller
M5 0-9999 Adjust temperature difference between 289.7
Maintenance parameter set value and real value. (Adjust between

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 M5 value is larger,adjust time is longer 200-500)
and M5 smaller time is shorter.
P 1-9999 Adjust rate in controller. P value 5
Speed parameter increases adjustment (choose between3-10)
faster,decrease,adjustment slower.
T 0-2000 Control temperature over shooting. t 6
Delay time parameter value smaller,temperature overshoot (3-10)
smaller,otherwise overshoot larger.
CtrL 1,2,3,4 1= Auto tune from front panel 3
Control type 2= Auto tune first,then go to 3 or 4
3= Built in auto tune,can not be changed
from front panel
4= More accurate auto tune
LOC 0-9999 Preset in controller. Please never change 0
Parameter lock

Again, only in the case that you find temperature control is not stable during running or furnace the above
parameters may consider to be adjusted.
Before adjust the parameters, you shall use “ Auto-Tune” function to achieve the best setting faster.
The procedure is as the follows:
Let furnace stay in a temperature that it is most important for you.
Set Loc value to 2
Let display return to “starting state “

Push key for two seconds, then front panel of controller will flash with letter “ AT”, wich

means controller enter “ Auto-Tune” state.

After Auto-Tune”, AT letter will disappear. Controller has choose all M5, P and t value
automatically.

You may repeat “ Auto-tune “ 2-3 times to achieve best result.

After Auto-tune, please set Ctrl to 3.
If temperature is still not stable after Auto-tune, then you may adjust M5, P, and t value manually.

In the special case, the furnace can not be run properly due to voltage variations in different stage, you
may need to adjust some parameters as the Table 3.
Again, The parameters have been preset according to our experience. Please don’t adjust the
following parameters unless you are very familiar with the function of parameters

Table 3.

Parameter symbol Value present in Function Note

in PV panel SV panel
HIA1 1600 Max. temp. limit
Local 250 Initial temp. limit Limit output current below 200℃

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dHAL 999.9 Alarm in positive tolerance
dLAC 999.9 Alarm in negative tolerance
dF 0.3 Adjustment difference The smaller dF,the higher accuracy
auto tune
CtrL 3 Control type
M5 289.7 Maintenance parameter
P Speed parameter
t Delay time parameter
Ctr 1 Output period Reflect controller’s adjustment speed
Sn 6 Thermocouple type K type T.C
DIp 0 Position of decimal
DIL 0 Display value in Min.
DIH 1700 Display value in Max.
Sc 0.0 Main input shift and adjustment Tolerance between input and sensor
OP1 1 Output type 1 is output from 0-10mA
Please make sure this value is
compatible with the controller
OPL 18 Output limit below 200℃ This value will limit max. Output
current when the temperature below
200℃. Please select 16 first. If found
output current is too low,please
increase the value up to 80. The most
suitable value in the current meter
is120-140 A in initial heating stage.
OPH 100 Output up limit Limit Max. Output power. Max. Value
is 130. Please the value as low as
possible to avoid the damage of heating
elements.
ALP 18 Alarm function
CF 16 System function selection 82 means limit output current in two
stages
Addr 1 Communication address
bAud 9600 Communication frequency
dL 1 Input digital filter The large dL value,the more stable
measured temperature,but reaction time
is slow
run 60 Running condition
Loc 0 Parameter revising grade Value “0” will lock data that has been
entered. “808” will open lock to allow
you to revise all parameters
EP1 M5
EP2 P
EP3 t

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 EP4 ControL
EP5 OP2 After adjusting,set to None E
EP6 OPL After adjusting,set to None E
EP7 None E
EP8 None E

In order to adjust the parameters above, you need to do as the following:

From function parameter state of “ Loc” (Fig. 14), change “Loc” value from “ 0” to “808” as shown in
Fig. 14. Then, you can revise the parameters from “HI AL” ---- “Sn “------ “ oPL “--“ oPH” by the Key

, , step by step. After changing the parameter and make sure all parameters are

correct, you need to change “ LOC” to ‘0” as shown in Fig. 14. to lock all data entered without change.

6. Installation Procedures
Please follow the instructions as the below for furnace installation
(1)Open shipping package to check if all components are good condition. If find any damage caused by shipping,
please report it to Zhengzhou Kejia Furnace Co.,Ltd immediately by email at contact@kejiafurnace.com
(2)The furnace must be placed in flat surface to avoid vibration, where must keep from flammable and explosible
materials.
(3)The furnace uses AC 110V / 4.5KW power. Please make sure that power source in your lab is enough to meet
this power requirement. You must use a power plug ( not included ) at > 40A current rating to connect furnace. Fig.
15 shows three power lines from the furnace. Please make sure Fire 1 and fire 2 must

connect to 110V single phase power line, and earth wire must connect to ground pole at the power.

Please refer to section 10 (Knowledge for AC power connection ) for how to get 220V single phase power from
power panel. We strongly suggest you to contact a professional or licensed electrician to make power connection.
Please insert thermal couple tube ( ceramic tube)in to furnace from backside of furnace, then tighten screw
to fix thermal couple’s position

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7. Instructions for Quick Start:
Procedure for running furnace
Plug in power ( Green Power indicator is On, cooling fan run )
Turn Power switch lock On, (Yudian 518P controller is On )
Let Temperature control display is at “ starting state “, e.g PV panel shows temperature value ,
and

SV display “ stop”. If controller is no at the state, touch key, 518P controller shall

be back to “starting state “

Input temperature program. Turn Manual operation button to minimum.
Push Manual/Auto button, let the switch set at “ Auto “ operation state.
Push green “ Turn On “ power switch button.

Push Key on the controller and hold for 2 seconds, PV panel shows “ Run”, now furnace is

running automatically

Procedure for shut down furnace

Push key to make sure the controller is at “ stop “ state.

Check Manual Power switch if it is at Minimum position

Touch Red “ Turn-Off” button, shut down furnace power
Turn lock to close position to cut off power to control panel
If possible, close power switch from cable.
End

Manual Operation
In special case, you can use manual operate furnace as the follows
Push Manual/Auto button, let the switch set at “ Manual “ operation state.
Push green “ Turn On “ power switch button
When heating, please very slowly turn manual power button to increase power
Monitor temperature value on controller panel to desire value

8. Maintenance and Cautions

a) When power on, if you can not hear a sound from cooling fan, please don’t continue to operate. You must shut
down power to check or replace the cooling fan.
b) During furnace running, please don’t touch furnace outside body to avoid any high temperature burn.
c) If the furnace is used at first time or it did not use for long time, please always preheat the furnace at 350 ℃ for
at least 2 hours to remove moisture inside chamber and to avoid chamber cracking.
d) Please always keep inside chamber clean before running furnace to avoid contamination to your sample.
e) Furnace must be used under following condition:
Inside room at temperature between -10 - 75℃
Elevate <1000 M, Humidity <85%
In the environment without vibration and conductible dust, explosive, flammable and corrosive gases.
f) KeJia Furnace provides one year limited warranty from date that we shipped goods. If you find any

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defective caused by product’s quality please feel free to contact us for replacement during warranty period.
However, KeJia Furnace is not responsible for any damage or consequence damage caused by misuse. After
warranty, KeJia Furnace will continue to provide technical support and spare parts at a reasonable cost.

9. Trouble Shooting for typical Problems

Problems Reason Solution

Green power indicator is off,but red Fuse (32A) in main power circuit is Open furnace front panel and
open circuit indicator is on. broken replace the fuse.

No current in meter,but there is Heating element is broken Find broken heating element and
max. voltage. replace it.

Controller panel SV show “OraL” Thermocouples broken Replace Thermocouples (K Type)

Controller panel SV show “HiaL” Furnace temperature > Cooling furnace down, and find
1200℃,protection from alarm reason why temperature is so high.
(program setting may be wrong)

Power and heating element are ok,
but the furnace can’t be controlled
by program
Controller or related circuit may be
damaged.
Follow manual operation to run the
furnace. If voltage and current
output is normal,then there is
problem with controller. Replace
controller. If not,please inform
manufacturer to check what real
problem is.

Program is running,but the furnace oPL or oPH values are too low due Increase “oPL” “ oPH” value till
can not be heated, or real to local voltage lower or frequency current meter show “120A-140A”,
temperature is far behind the setting different. and program running smoothly.
value

During heating below 300℃,the
temperature value (PV) is not
stable,and doesn’t match with
setting programs. (SV)
It is normal because the furnace
comes with a high temperature
thermocouple,which is not sensitive
at temperature below 300℃
Don’t worry. Let the furnace heat to
300℃,then thermocouple will
function stably with program.
If the PV value at 300℃ is still less
than that of SV,you may need to
increase OPL value a little.

10. Knowledge on AC Power Connection

KJ-1200A furnace use single phase 110V AC power and need 40A current capability.
For power connection, you must follow your local law and let a licensed electrician to do it. Zhengzhou Kejia
Furnace Co.,Ltd is not responsible for any damage caused by wrong power connection. However, you need to
know the knowledge on the power connection.
Just make sure your power plug can take current above 40A, and connect furnace two wires to 40A rate plug, and

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make good connection for ground wire, then you can run furnace.

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