Jen-Ken Kiln Controller Types – 3 Key, Autofire, and TAP

Electronic Controllers for your kiln do it all. They measure the temperature in the kiln, control how fast or slow the kiln fires, and tell the kiln when to turn off. They offer accuracy and repeatability in your firings. They come with some preset firing programs, and you can add your own programs to the controller as you become more adept over time at building firing schedules.

AF3P: 3-Key Controller

The AF3P is a variable PID controller, that is simple and easy to use. It includes multiple software configurations that are specialized for a variety of applications. This 3-button system allows you to use one of 4 preset firing schedules and has an additional 4 slots that allow the operator to program and save customized firing schedules for multiple step kiln firings. Each program can contain up to 8 heating or cooling rates, 8 target temperatures and 8 hold periods.

Autofire Controller

The AutoFire®3000 controller is a variable PID temperature controller for any electric kiln application, that includes many standard features, a user-friendly 12-key keypad and robust temperature control software. The controller allows the operator to create, program and save 9 separate firing schedules with 10 or more user defined heating and cooling rates, target temperatures and hold times. Many kiln operators prefer the AutoFire®3000 because of its versatility and proven reliability. Robust electronics and a four-layer circuit board design make the controller immune to electrical noise and able to perform in industrial environments.

TAP – Touch Screen Kiln Controller

The Temperature Automation by Proportional Integral-Derivative (TAP) controller is the first commercially available kiln controller that utilizes a Graphical User Interface (GUI). It has an intuitive touch screen that allows the user start to finish control of a firing process. It includes features such as diagnostics and Preventative Maintenance Alerts that keep the user informed about the status and remaining life expectancy of critical kiln components (relays, thermocouples, and heating elements).