Each Third Generation system will consist of a desktop PC, (monitor) and HP color printer using Microsoft and Intelution.

Sensors: high resolution, non-contacting, mounted on top guide arm.

PLC BOX (30"x30"x9") NEMA type will house the Allen Bradley programmable PLC installed in it (to be located near machine center electrical panel or control room.

Interface Module Boxes: NEMA type mounted on or near the side of each band mill for linking the sensor to the shielded wire running from the Saw Control - PLC.
 

Operator Saw Cab Light display Panel: NEMA type mounted in the operators cab has LED panel displays for Speed Ups - Slow Downs - Saw Problem - Guide Problem in real-time. Saw in-cut indicator.
 

PLC Interface Module outputs for linking the Saw Control PLC to the Mill PLC.
 

Note ! As with all of the Saw Control Systems our units have always and will still monitor the (3) performance functions of the band mill:

1.

Saw displacement (deviation) of the blade.
 

Deviation toward the guide.
 

Deviation away from the guide.

2.

Vibration levels (high and low limits).

Has output for alerting of danger for safety.

This sorts machine condition problems and saw condition issues and shows
consistency of bench work.

3.

Guide position and condition (Guide wear and Guide build-up)
This sorts guide dressing - from guide installing issues that affect saw alignment and lumber shape and size.