{"product_id":"orton-autofire-slide-remote-controller","title":"Orton AutoFire® Slide Remote Controller","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e .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} .d *{box-sizing:border-box} .d-intro{padding-bottom:36px;margin-bottom:44px;border-bottom:2px solid #111;display:block} .d-kicker{font-size:0.72em;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF8C42;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:12px;display:block} .d-title{font-size:1.9em;font-weight:700;color:#000;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:12px;display:block} .d-meta{font-size:0.88em;color:#888;display:block;margin-bottom:20px} .d-meta b{color:#bbb;margin:0 7px;font-weight:400} .d-lead{font-size:0.97em;color:#444;line-height:1.9;display:block} .d-glance{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);border:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin-bottom:64px} .d-gi{padding:16px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0} .d-gi:last-child{border-right:none} .d-gl{font-size:0.65em;letter-spacing:0.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#aaa;font-weight:600;display:block;margin-bottom:5px} .d-gv{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block} .d-section{display:block;padding-bottom:0} .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} .d-sh:before{content:'';width:18px;height:2px;background:#FF8C42;flex-shrink:0;display:block} .d-grid2{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid #e8e8e8} .d-cell{padding:20px 22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block} .d-cell:nth-child(even){border-right:none} .d-cell:nth-last-child(-n+2){border-bottom:none} .d-cn{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:600;color:#111;margin-bottom:6px;display:block} .d-cd{font-size:0.81em;color:#666;line-height:1.7;display:block} .d-specs{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block} .d-sr{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:210px 1fr;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8} .d-sr:last-child{border-bottom:none} .d-sr:nth-child(even){background:#f9f9f9} .d-sk{font-size:0.82em;font-weight:600;color:#555;padding:12px 18px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block} .d-sv{font-size:0.82em;color:#111;padding:12px 18px;display:block} .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} .d-faq-item{padding-top:22px;padding-bottom:22px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;display:block} .d-faq-item:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0} .d-q{font-size:0.88em;font-weight:700;color:#111;margin-bottom:9px;display:block} .d-a{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.85;display:block} .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} .d-cta-title{font-size:0.97em;font-weight:700;color:#111;display:block;margin-bottom:6px} .d-cta-sub{font-size:0.84em;color:#555;line-height:1.65;display:block} .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} .d-cta-link:hover{background:#FF8C42;color:#fff} @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}} \u003c\/style\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-intro\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-kicker\"\u003eJen-Ken · Controllers · Orton AutoFire\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-title\"\u003eOrton AutoFire® Slide Remote Controller\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-meta\"\u003eOrton AutoFire® Slide \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e Touchscreen \u003cb\u003e·\u003c\/b\u003e External plug-in controller\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-lead\"\u003eThe touchscreen end of the Orton AutoFire range. An external 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. The Slide carries the same advanced capability as the AutoFire® 4000 behind a touchscreen instead of a button pad: a variable PID controller with extensive programming, single- or multi-zone operation, and Type K, N, S and R thermocouple inputs for operation up to 3308°F.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-glance\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003eTouchscreen\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eControl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003eVariable PID\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eZones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003eSingle or multi-zone\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-gi\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-gl\"\u003eMax temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-gv\"\u003e3308°F (thermocouple dependent)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \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 Slide controller\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eThe touchscreen unit, complete and ready to run a kiln.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eWall brackets\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eIncluded — the Slide can be mounted on the wall rather than left on the bench.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eThermocouples\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eSupplied with 8 ft wire extensions. Single- or multi-zone depending on the configuration ordered.\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\"\u003eBuilt to the NEMA plug you specify — 5-15, 5-20, 6-15, 6-20, 6-30, 6-50, 10-30, 10-50, 14-30, 14-50, or direct wire.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eManual and wiring diagrams\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eOrton's printed instructions, including the wiring diagrams for connecting to a manual kiln.\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. It covers the motherboard and display, and is not transferable.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-specs\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eController\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eOrton AutoFire® Slide, touchscreen interface\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eControl type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eVariable PID temperature controller\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eZones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eSingle-zone or multi-zone operation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eThermocouple inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eType K, N, S and R\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMaximum temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eUp to 3308°F, depending on thermocouple type\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eExternal — sits between the kiln and the wall outlet\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eCompatible with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eManual kilns requiring hand adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eNot compatible with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eKilns fitted with auto turn-up devices\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eJen-Ken describes 240V\/30A and 240V\/50A builds; confirm yours with us before ordering\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sr\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-sk\"\u003eSupplied by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-sv\"\u003eJen-Ken Kilns\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-warranty\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covered by Orton's 2-year manufacturer warranty on the AutoFire controller panel. Per Jen-Ken, all controller warranties are provided directly by the manufacturer — Jen-Ken warrants no controller and is not responsible for damage caused by control failures. Keep your proof of purchase. If the controller fails, talk to us and we will help you open the claim with Orton.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eOptional accessories\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-grid2\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eAutoFire® Slide controller board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eIf your Slide controller itself has failed, the bare replacement board is listed separately.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eOther AutoFire® controllers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eOrton also makes 3-button and 12-button AutoFire controllers — same programmed control, simpler interface, lower price.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-cell\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-cn\"\u003eSDS TAP II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-cd\"\u003eIf phone monitoring matters more to you than the Orton feature set, the SDS TAP II pairs with the TAP mobile app.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-section\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-sh\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWill this work with my kiln?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eTwo rules from Jen-Ken. It works only with manual kilns that you adjust by hand — it is not compatible with kilns already fitted with an auto turn-up device. And the controller has to be rated above your kiln's amperage draw. Tell us your kiln's make, model and amperage and we will confirm it before you buy.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhich voltage and amperage will I get?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eJen-Ken's copy describes this controller in 240V\/30A and 240V\/50A builds, but does not offer them here as separate choices you can pick at checkout. Because the amperage rule above is the thing people get wrong, get in touch and we will confirm the exact configuration against your kiln rather than let you guess.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eHow is this different from the 12-button AutoFire?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eCapability is close — the Slide is described as offering the advanced features of the AutoFire® 4000 with a touchscreen in place of the 12-button pad. If you program complex multi-segment schedules often, the touchscreen is easier to live with. If you fire the same few programs, the button version does the same job for less.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWhat does multi-zone actually get me?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eIn a tall kiln the top and bottom drift apart. A multi-zone setup reads and drives sections independently so the whole load sees closer to the same curve. On a small kiln it matters much less. Ask us whether your kiln is wired for it.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-faq-item\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-q\"\u003eWho handles the warranty?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"d-a\"\u003eOrton does — two years, direct from the manufacturer. Jen-Ken does not warrant controllers. We will help you open the claim.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"d-cta\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cspan class=\"d-cta-title\"\u003eCheck the amperage before you order\u003c\/span\u003e \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 \u003c\/div\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/pages\/contact-us\" class=\"d-cta-link\"\u003eTalk to an expert →\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jen-Ken","offers":[{"title":"120V · 15A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49694260527259,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-120-15-MECH","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120V · 20A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49714870026395,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-120-20-MECH","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 20A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49714870059163,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-240-20-MECH","price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 30A · Mechanical relay","offer_id":49714870091931,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-240-30-MECH","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 50A · Mechanical relay (loud)","offer_id":49714870124699,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-240-50-MECH","price":1025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120V · 15A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714870157467,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-120-15-SSR","price":1025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"120V · 20A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714870190235,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-120-20-SSR","price":1075.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 20A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714870223003,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-240-20-SSR","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 30A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714870255771,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-240-30-SSR","price":1375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240V · 50A · Solid-state relay","offer_id":49714870288539,"sku":"JENKEN-REMOTE-AFSLIDE-240-50-SSR","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/7160\/9243\/files\/Jen-Ken-Kilns_Mega-Coil_2829-3_SSR_front-closed_afslide_arrow.jpg?v=1790817805","url":"https:\/\/peachstatepottery.com\/products\/orton-autofire-slide-remote-controller","provider":"Peach State Pottery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}