woodmizer LT70DC User manual

Wood-Mizer®
Remote Operation
Wireless Option rev. A3.00
Operator’s Manual
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all
safety information and instructions before operating,
setting up or maintaining this machine.
July 2007
Form #120
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SECTION 1 REMOTE OPERATION 1-1
1.1 Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Control Panel Overview ............................................................................................ 1-2
1.3 Remote Operation...................................................................................................... 1-5
SECTION 2 DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE 2-1
2.1 Diagnostics - Transmitter .......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Diagnostics - Receiver............................................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 2-4
Daily Maintenance Procedures
Three-Month Maintenance Procedures
Six-Month Maintenance Procedures
SECTION 3 SPECIFICATIONS 3-1
SECTION 4 PARTS LIST 4-1
4.1 How To Use The Parts List ....................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Sample Assembly ...................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Wireless Control Kit, DC Sawmills .......................................................................... 4-2
4.4 CONTROL HANGER, AC WIRELESS (LES)........................................................ 4-3
4.5 CONTROL HANGER, AC WIRELESS (LT40/70)................................................. 4-4
4.6 WIRELESS CONTROL KIT, LT20 AC................................................................... 4-5

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SECTION 1 REMOTE OPERATION
1.1 Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT! This manual is provided as a supplement to
the equipment manufacturer’s manual. Refer to the
manufacturer’s manual before attempting to operate this
equipment.
WARNING! Failure to follow the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
may result in radio equipment failure or serious personal
injury.
CAUTION! Wood-Mizer will not bear responsibility for any
unapproved changes or modifications made to the
equipment.
Installation
CAUTION! PROVIDE A SAFETY CUTOFF SWITCH.
If maintenance is required, the radio must be disconnected
from power. USE PROPER WIRING. Loose or frayed wires
can cause system failure, intermittent operation, machine
damage, etc. DO NOT INSTALL IN HOT AREAS.
This apparatus can be damaged by heat at a temperature
of above 55oC (131oF).
Personal Safety
CAUTION! MAKE SURE THE EQUIPMENT AND
SURROUNDING AREA IS CLEAR BEFORE OPERATING.
Do not activate the remote system unless it is safe to do so.
CAUTION! TURN OFF THE RECEIVER POWER BEFORE
WORKING ON THE SAWMILL. Always disconnect the
remote system before doing any maintenance to prevent
accidental operation of the machine.
Care
CAUTION! KEEP DRY. Do not clean the
transmitter / receiver under high pressure. If water or other
liquids get inside the transmitter battery or receiver
compartment, immediately dry the unit. Remove the case
and let the unit air dry.
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CAUTION! CLEAN THE UNIT AFTER OPERATION.
Remove any mud, dirt, concrete, etc. from the unit to
prevent clogging of buttons, switches, etc. by using a damp
cloth.
Maintenance / Welding
CAUTION! DISCONNECT THE RADIO RECEIVER
BEFORE WELDING on the machine the receiver is
connected to. Failure to disconnect will result in destruction
of the radio receiver.
1.2 Control Panel Overview
The LT70DC sawmills can be equipped with the saw head remote control system
(with a wireless control panel). This system allows you to fully control the saw head, i.e.
engage and disengage the blade, the power feed and up/down operation, the blade guide
arm and the debarker as well as to adjust the feed rate.

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See Figure 1-1. Wireless control panel functions
Saw Head Forward
Saw Head Backward
Blade Guide In/Out
Saw Head Down
Saw Head Up
Debarker On/Off
Blade Drive On/Off
Battery Charge Indicator
(Red)
Emergency Stop
Button
Feed Rate Dial
Debarker In/Out
Panel Working Status
Indicator (Green)

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See Figure 1-2. Wireless control panel functions (side panel)
Air-KEY (Electronic Starting Key)
START Pushbutton

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1.3 Remote Operation
Set up the sawmill as instructed in your sawmill operator’s manual.
Install the charged battery.
Refer to the provided Wireless System manufacturer’s manual for detailed instructions for
installing and charging the battery.
NOTE: When the battery is fully charged, the panel should
run for approximately 20 hours at 20oC.
To turn on the wireless control panel on any DC sawmill:
Make sure that all switches and joysticks are in the neutral or OFF position.
The feed rate dial should be set to the minimum value.
Check that the switch located on the electric box is in the ON position;
NOTE: When the green switch on the electric box is in the
OFF position, the wireless control system is completely
turned off and all sawmill functions can be activated from
the standard control box on the saw head.
Make sure the emergency stop button is released;

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Insert the electronic starting key (Air-KEY) into the corresponding socket located on
the left side of the control panel. Turn the key right to the ”1” position.
Push and hold the START button on the left side of the control panel until the panel
working status indicator comes on;
Start the main engine using the key switch located on the sawmill control box
(on the saw head);
Load and clamp the log;
Program the Accuset controller (or PLC-Setworks/SW-10) (See Accuset,
PLC-Setworks or SW-10 Operator’s Manual);
Position the saw head at a height of the first cut;
If necessary, turn the debarker on;
Set the Blade Drive On/Off Switch in the ”ON” position;
Push the left joystick forward and hold it in this position. The blade drive will be
turned on.
Set the feed rate dial to the desired value;
After making the cut, release the left joystick. The blade drive will be turned off and
the main engine will still be running idle.
Position the saw head for the next cut and set the Blade Drive On/Off switch in the
”OFF” position and then in the ”ON” position;
Push the left joystick forward and hold it in this position. The blade drive will be
turned on.
NOTE: As soon as the joystick is released, the blade drive
is disengaged. To engage the blade drive again, set the
blade drive switch in the ”OFF” position” and then in the
“ON” position.
NOTE: If none of the pushbuttons, switches or joysticks is
used within 5 minutes after switching on the transmitter, the
transmitter will turn off automatically.
When sawing is finished, switch the transmitter off by turning the electronic starting key to
the ”0” position. Remove the key and always store it in a safe place.

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NOTE: The electronic starting key (Air-KEY) stores the
receiver identification data. The transmitter cannot
communicate with the receiver without this key. Do not lose
the Air-KEY.

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