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TAP Alerts & Alarms
Below are explanations for each possible Alarm on your TAP Kiln Controller – as well as possible causes and troubleshooting steps…
Alarms (also referred to as Error Messages) are automatically generated by your TAP Kiln Controller to keep you informed when unexpected conditions occur inside your kiln.
TAP Controllers include alarms for the following conditions:
- Max Temperature Exceeded
- Failing to Heat for Too Long
- Ramp Rate Exceeded
- Failure to Cool
- High Temp Deviation from Setpoint
- Rising Temperature Alarm
- No Thermocouple Detected Alarm
- Hardware Component Has Failed
TAP Kiln Controller Table of Errors
| Message on Controller | Error Condition | Possible Cause | Possible Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| The maximum allowable temperature for this device has been exceeded, the firing is Aborted. | Max Temperature Exceeded | Programmed Temperature Too High Relay Failure | Reduce programmed top temperature Verify relay turns off when 12VDC removed |
| The controller has detected a failure to heat, the firing is Aborted. | Failing to Heat for Too Long | Intermittent/Shorted Thermocouple Relay Failure Element Failure Reduced Power Available | Check thermocouple to ensure not broken or shorted Verify relay turns off when 12VDC removed Verify element is not open circuit Verify source power |
| The controller has detected a ramp rate in excess of the programmed ramp rate, the firing is aborted. This could be due to a latched relay. | Ramp Rate Exceeded | Relay Failure Controller Output Failure | Verify relay turns off when 12VDC removed Verify controller output 0VDC when in standby |
| The controller has detected a failure to cool. This firing is aborted. | Failure to Cool | Relay Failure Controller Output Failure | Verify relay turns off when 12VDC removed Verify controller output 0VDC when in standby |
| The controller has detected a high deviation from the setpoint, the firing is aborted. This could be due to a latched relay. | High Temp Deviation From Setpoint | Relay Failure Controller Output Failure | Verify relay turns off when 12VDC removed Verify controller output 0VDC when in standby |
| The controller has detected a rising temperature while not actively firing. This could be the result of latched relays. | Rising Temperature Alarm | Relay Failure Controller Output Failure | Verify relay turns off when 12VDC removed Verify controller output 0VDC when in standby |
| No thermocouple is detected. Firing is Aborted. | No Thermocouple Detected Alarm | Thermocouple Failure Thermocouple Connection Bad Controller Input Failure | Verify thermocouple is not broken Verify thermocouple connection at the controller and isothermal block Contact SDS Industries |
Failed to initialize AD7799 Hardware. | Analog to Digital Converter Has Failed | Analog to Digital Converter Has Failed | Contact SDS Industries as a replacement controller will be needed |
You can find detailed information about what each of these alarms mean, as well as potential troubleshooting steps, in the Troubleshooting section of our FAQ.Â
what do each alarm means i got an alarm on my controller alarm meanings list of alarms on a tap kiln controller what alarms comes on a tap kiln controllerShort Answer: TAP Kiln Controllers include Setpoint Alerts and Hold Alerts for each step of a firing schedule.
TAP Controllers include options for Setpoint Alerts and Hold Alerts. Setpoint Alerts let you know when a specific temperature has been reached. Hold Alerts let you know when a hold time is about to expire.
These alerts can be turned on/off for each step of a specific firing schedule. And you can decide whether you want to receive these alerts from your controller unit or as push notifications on TAP Kiln Control Mobile (or both!)
You can learn more in-depth information about alerts and alarms here or go more in-depth at this blog article.
what types of alerts of tap have what are the different types of alerts setpoint alerts for setpoints hold alerts alerts for hold time can i tun on alerts can i turn off alertsShort Answer: Alerts are user-defined, meaning you set the parameters for an alert to be generated. Alarms are automatically generated by the controller.
Both alerts and alarms generate visual and audible notifications on your controller (as well as push notifications to your phone via the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app) to inform you about the status of your kiln, your controller, and/or the status of your current firing schedule.
So, what’s the difference?
Alerts are user-defined, meaning you set the parameters for an alert to be generated. You can use alerts to keep you informed about specific conditions you want to keep track of – such as when a setpoint temperature has been reached or a hold time is about to expire.
Alarms are controller-defined, meaning the controller determines the parameters for an alarm to be generated. Alarms let you know when an unexpected condition has occurred. These include conditions such as the kiln exceeding maximum allowable temperature or failing to cool.
For more information about alerts and alarms, check out our Notifications Video below:
Easily turn on and off alert and alarm notifications from your controller’s touchscreen or the TAP Kiln Control Mobile app…
With TAP Kiln Controllers, you can turn on/off Alerts and Alarms universally – or turn on/off alerts for specific schedules and specific steps.
Turning On/Off Alerts and Alarms From Your Controller
On your TAP Kiln Controller, you can turn on/off all alerts and alarms (universally) by going to Menu>Settings>Notifications.
Or, you can toggle on/off alerts for individual steps. From your controller, press Start and click the Edit Icon. On the next screen, you’ll see every step of your firing schedule with toggles for Setpoint Alerts and Hold Alerts.
Please note: Turning Alerts and Alarms off universally will override the selections you made for individual schedule steps.
Turning On/Off Alerts and Alarms From TAP Kiln Control Mobile
You can also adjust these settings from TAP Kiln Control Mobile. To turn on/off all alerts and alarms universally, select your kiln, select Settings and scroll down to Notifications to choose your universal settings.
To turn on/off alerts for specific schedules, go to Schedules, select the schedule you want to edit, and press the Edit Icon.
You can find more information about turning on/off specific alerts for each schedule from your controller in the online User Manual for your TAP product. Or check out our Notifications Video for TAP II below:
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