PID Temperature Controller,W/ 30 RAMP / SOAK,SSR Output, SYL-2352P Black

Purchased this controller to convert my manual kiln to automatic. Works perfectly! Keeps to within 1 - 2 degrees at 1500F. A bit of a learning curve to program, but once you understand how it works it is a breeze to program!

This PID is amazing. I use it for my knife kiln with no issues. When I first set it up I barely knew how to turn it on let alone fire up the elements and give the kiln a spin. I ended up spending an hour just reading the online manual. What you receive is just a product brochure. The actual manual will answer your questions. Just dedicate an hour to learning the setup and basic operation. After you do this the product will make more sense. I am a little shocked that with the age of touchscreen technology and their accessibility and affordability, how we don't have an intuitive touchscreen PID under 200 bucks. Some day

This controller offers excellent functionality with its 30 ramp/soak steps and reliable PID control. It keeps temperatures stable and reacts quickly to changes, which has improved the performance of my setup. The option to use either Fahrenheit or Celsius is a nice touch, and it works well in both heating and cooling modes. Build quality feels solid and the SSR output performs as expected. The only drawback is the steep learning curve. The manual isn’t very beginner-friendly, and it took some time to figure out the programming steps. Once set up, though, it runs smoothly and consistently. A great unit if you're willing to invest a bit of time upfront.

Once you figure out how to program it (if you are not already familiar with PID controllers and ramp and soak setting, you may find it challenging to get it up and running for heat treating steel), it's easy to use. Wiring it up to the heating system is easy if you're also already familiar with electrical systems.

Works perfectly! Instructions are not hard to understand if you have any technical knowledge or ever programmed the time on a VHS player. It’s very robust too! I shorted a 240volt circuit to the thermocouple terminals while fitting it all in my enclosure. Burnt the thermocouple wires right off but worked like a charm when I hooked them back up. Pro tip: cut your wires only as long as necessary, you won’t need extra later trust me! Good luck with your project!

nice product, as described, good quality

The combination of a poorly organized manual and some really poor software design results in an interface that is the worst I have ever used. As a retired control engineer with 30 plus years of experience the concepts are very familiar to me . Sadly when holding down buttons for some time length and pressing them in just the right sequence to initiate a series of steps are required, you are heading for trouble. Modal based push buttons are an absolute no-no for users.

The interface of this controller is difficult, but a pretty nifty device after you figure it out. I still don't understand the programming codes, Example they give is -121. Not sure there are other codes, because the instructions do not reference how other codes effect programming (Jumping, pause, etc.). Nice controller, but the instructions are not such that you could become a "Power user".

Received the product but didn’t install until 3 months later. Hooked it up and it wasn’t picking up the thermal coupler reading. Contacted the seller but they wouldn’t do anything for me. Went direct to the manufacturer and they don’t sell through Amazon.ca, however, they were super helpful and help replacing with a new one. Suggestion- buy direct from the manufacturer as they are very helpful!