{"product_id":"orton-autofire-3-button-remote-controller","title":"Orton AutoFire® 3-Button Remote Controller","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.d{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif;color:#111;line-height:1.6;width:100%;max-width:100%;display:block!important}\n.d *{box-sizing:border-box}\n.d-intro{padding-bottom:36px;margin-bottom:44px;border-bottom:2px solid #111;display:block}\n.d-kicker{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-title{font-size:1.9em;font-weight:700;color:#000;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:12px;display:block}\n.d-meta{font-size:0.88em;color:#888;display:block;margin-bottom:20px}\n.d-meta b{color:#bbb;margin:0 7px;font-weight:400}\n.d-lead{font-size:0.97em;color:#444;line-height:1.9;display:block}\n.d-glance{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin-bottom:64px}\n.d-gi{padding:16px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0}\n.d-gi:last-child{border-right:none}\n.d-gl{font-size:0.65em;letter-spacing:0.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:600;display:block;margin-bottom:5px}\n.d-gv{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block}\n.d-section{display:block;padding-bottom:0}\n.d-sh{font-size:0.65em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:700;display:flex!important;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:14px;margin-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-sh:before{content:'';width:18px;height:2px;background:#FF8C42;flex-shrink:0;display:block}\n.d-grid2{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-cell{padding:20px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-cell:nth-child(even){border-right:none}\n.d-cell:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none}\n.d-cn{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:600;color:#111;margin-bottom:6px;display:block}\n.d-cd{font-size:0.81em;color:#666;line-height:1.7;display:block}\n.d-specs{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-sr{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:210px 1fr;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8}\n.d-sr:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n.d-sr:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9}\n.d-sk{font-size:0.82em;font-weight:600;color:#555;padding:12px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-sv{font-size:0.82em;color:#111;padding:12px 18px;display:block}\n.d-warranty{padding:16px 22px;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;background:#fffaf5;font-size:0.83em;color:#555;line-height:1.7;display:block;margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0}\n.d-faq-item{padding-top:22px;padding-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block}\n.d-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0}\n.d-q{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin-bottom:9px;display:block}\n.d-a{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.85;display:block}\n.d-cta{background:#f5f0eb;border:1px solid #e0d5c8;border-left:3px solid #FF8C42;padding:28px 32px;margin-top:52px;display:flex!important;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px}\n.d-cta-title{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block;margin-bottom:6px}\n.d-cta-sub{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.65;display:block}\n.d-cta-link{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;flex-shrink:0;border:1px solid #FF8C42;padding:10px 16px;display:inline-block}\n.d-cta-link:hover{background:#FF8C42;color:#fff}\n@media(max-width:640px){.d-glance,.d-grid2{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.d-gi:nth-child(2){border-right:none}.d-gi:nth-child(-n+2){border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0}.d-cell{border-right:none!important}.d-sr{grid-template-columns:1fr}.d-sk{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;padding-bottom:4px}.d-cta{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-kicker\"\u003eJen-Ken  ·  Controllers  ·  Orton AutoFire\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-title\"\u003eOrton AutoFire® 3-Button Remote Controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-meta\"\u003eOrton AutoFire \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e 3-button interface \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e External plug-in controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-lead\"\u003eAn external digital controller that turns a manual kiln into a programmed one. The kiln plugs into the controller, the controller plugs into the wall, and from then on the controller runs the firing — ramp rates, hold times, cone-fire schedules — instead of you standing over a kiln sitter turning switches by hand. The 3-button Orton AutoFire is the straightforward end of the range: fewer buttons, the same programmed control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-glance\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e3-button\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003eExternal, plug-in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003eOrton AutoFire®\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003eManual kilns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eOrton AutoFire 4X controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eThe complete bench-top unit in its own enclosure, ready to sit beside the kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eType K thermocouple\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eSupplied with the controller, with a 6 ft wire extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eCord set\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eOrton substitutes the cord set for the plug configuration you order, at no extra charge. Tell us your kiln's plug when you order.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003e2-year warranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eOrton's limited warranty, direct from the manufacturer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eController\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eOrton AutoFire®, 3-button interface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eExternal — sits between the kiln and the wall outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eManual kilns requiring hand adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eNot compatible with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eKilns fitted with auto turn-up devices\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eAmperage requirement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eYour kiln's amperage must be lower than the controller's rating\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eSupplied by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eJen-Ken Kilns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"d-warranty\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orton controllers are covered by Orton's own manufacturer warranty rather than Jen-Ken's kiln warranty. Keep your proof of purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWill this work with my kiln?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eTwo rules from Jen-Ken. First, your kiln's amperage must be lower than the controller's rating — this is the one people get wrong, so check the nameplate on your kiln before ordering. Second, it only works with manual kilns that you adjust by hand; it is not compatible with kilns already fitted with an auto turn-up device. Call us with your kiln's make, model and amperage and we will confirm before you buy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat does it actually change?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eA manual kiln holds whatever setting you last dialled in. A controller runs a schedule: climb at a set rate, hold at a set temperature, shut off on its own. That means repeatable firings and no sitting up with the kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhich voltage and amperage does this one carry?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eJen-Ken lists this controller at a single configuration and price. Because the amperage rule above matters, we would rather confirm the exact rating against your kiln than have you guess — get in touch and we will check it.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eIs there a bigger version?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eYes. Orton also makes a 12-button AutoFire and a touchscreen AutoFire Slide, and there is an SDS TAP II. They differ mainly in interface and how many zones they control. We carry all four.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-cta\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-title\"\u003eCheck the amperage before you order\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-sub\"\u003eThe single most common mistake with an external controller is fitting one rated below the kiln. Tell us your kiln's make, model and amp draw and we will confirm the right controller — it takes a minute and saves a return.\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" class=\"d-cta-link\"\u003eTalk to an expert →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jen-Ken","offers":[{"title":"120V · 15A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49689968410779,"sku":"JENKEN-ORTON-AUTOFIRE-REMOTE-3","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120V · 20A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49714866258075,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF3P-120-20-MECH","price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 20A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49714866290843,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF3P-240-20-MECH","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 30A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49714866323611,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF3P-240-30-MECH","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 50A · Mechanical relay (loud)","offer_id":49714866356379,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF3P-240-50-MECH","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120V · 15A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714866389147,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF3P-120-15-SSR","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120V · 20A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714866421915,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF3P-120-20-SSR","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 20A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714866454683,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF3P-240-20-SSR","price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 30A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714866487451,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF3P-240-30-SSR","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 50A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714866520219,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AF3P-240-50-SSR","price":1225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/Jen-Ken-Kilns_Orton-AF4X-remote-controller_240V-30A.jpg?v=1790785717","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/orton-autofire-3-button-remote-controller","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}