Download Owner`s Software User Manual

GETTING STARTED
Thank you for purchasing a Frank Control Computer System. You made an excellent
choice for performance, reliability, and value. The Frank Controller software works with
Win95/98,Win2000,WinNT, and WinXP. The software is installed by default to the
Program Files folder unless you specify otherwise.
STARTING THE PROGRAM
1. Click on the Start Menu in the lower left hand corner of the screen.
2. Use the mouse to point to Programs.
3. Then click the left hand mouse button once and the program should start.
MAIN MENU BAR
The main Menu bar is at the top of the screen. The Menu items are File, Current Values
Kiln Control, Alarm Display, Auxiliary Functions, Kiln History, System Setup, & Help.
See section on Screen Displays for details.
Figure 1 Main Menu Bar
KILN BUTTONS
Down the left side of the screen are the Kiln # buttons. Selecting a button will show
specific information for that Kiln based on the main Menu selection. The currently
selected Kiln # will show its Kiln # in large Bold letters. The Kiln button colours
indicate the current status of the Kiln as follows.
Grey
-currently selected kiln, or Kiln is not running.
Green
-Kiln is running
Green-Flashing
-Kiln is Starting
Red
-Kiln has stopped
Red-Flashing
-Kiln is stopped, or Kiln is in an Alarm condition.
Orange
-Kiln is in Low Fire mode.
Blue
-Drying is done
There are two lights near the top left corner. They show a T & R within a circle. These
should flash alternately bright green, indicating that the PC program is talking to the
Frank Control Computer System.