Skutt EnviroVent Manual

INTRODUCTION

The EnviroLink was developed by engineers at Skutt to
provide kiln owners with the ability to automatically control
the Skutt EnviroVent and EnviroVent 2. The device utilizes
a programmable power output (OUTPUT 4) on Skutt
KilnMaster and GlassMaster Controllers to turn on/off the
EnviroVent and EnviroVent 2. The kiln may be programmed
to control the vent during any segment of a Ramp/Hold
Program or during preset times of a ConeFire or Glass Fire
Mode program.
The EnviroLink may also be used to control competitor's kiln
vents and other devices such as remote alarms and automatic
dialers. The vent, or other device, plugs into the EnviroLink
and a control wire is run from the EnviroLink to a designated
output (Output 4) on the controller. The EnviroLink is then
plugged into a standard 120V outlet. When the controller
signals the device to turn ON, a relay is switched within
the EnviroLink which provides power to the device. A red
indicator light signals that there is power to the EnviroLink
and a green indicator light signals that the EnviroVent is in
the ON position
The EnviroLink will only work with 600 and 700 series
Skutt GlassMaster and KilnMaster Controllers manufactured
after January 1st of 2001. The EnviroLink is rated to cycle
components up to 12 amps. Consult the manufacturer
prior to installing the EnviroLink on devices other than the
EnviroVent or EnviroVent 2.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM AN ENVIROLINK?

• Teachers - Even though most vents do not draw a lot of energy, most teachers do not feel comfortable
letting the fan motor run all weekend or even overnight. The EnviroLink will shut the kiln off when
the program is complete or when the kiln reaches a specific temperature. Since it works with ConeFire
Mode, it is very easy to program.
• Potters - Crystal Glazes and Cone 6 Glazes can be very sensitive to cooling rates. Artists can now use
the Ramp/Hold programming mode to control whether the kiln vent is on for each segment of the fir-
ing program.
• Glass Artist - Artists who fire glass want to cool quick and hold steady. With the EnviroLink they can
program the vent to come on when crash cooling and then turn off during annealing when they are try-
ing to hold the temperature steady.
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