General

• Misc

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• Overviews

  • Network Communications Overview
  • Pneumatic System Overview
  • Retro C: Encoder Locations
  • Retro C: Motor Locations
  • Schematic Diagrams

• Computer

  • Configuring the Touchscreen Computer's "Power-On"
  • How to Replace the Retro C's Computer
  • How to upgrade your Computer or Raspberry PI software
  • How To: Transfer Files to the Retro C
  • New computer set bios power on
  • Old computer set bios to power on

• Retro C: Cleaning & Maintenance Schedule
• Retro C: Installation Requirements
• Retro C: Specifications

Saw Heads

• Angles

  • Angle (Arch) Movements - Overview
  • Angle Chains - Proper Chain Tension
  • Angle movements over run when going to position.
  • Diagnosing Unknown Noises Coming from Blade Motor
  • Power or Wiring Troubleshooting for Angle Motors or VFDs
  • Replacing an Angle Encoder
  • Stuck Angle or Centerline - How to Recover & Recalibrate

• Centerlines

  • Centerline (Vertical) Movements - Overview
  • Checking the Centerline Maximum & Minimum (Max & Min) Height Setting
  • How to set the "Minimum" position for Blade #5
  • How to Tighten the Centerline Slides
  • How To: Calibrate Centerline 1-5
  • How To: Calibrate Centerline 1-5 (Advanced)
  • Replacing a Centerline Encoder
  • Replacing a Centerline Gearbox
  • Stuck Angle or Centerline - How to Recover & Recalibrate
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• Blades

  • Checking the Alignment of the Saw Blades
  • Replacing a Blade Motor
  • Replacing a Saw Blade

• Brakes

  • Tightening and Centering the Air Brakes

• Misc

  • Full Saw Calibration

Horizontal Conveyors

• Assembling the Horizontal Conveyor Shaft
• Replacing a Horizontal Encoder
• Replacing the Horizontal Conveyor Shaft
• Troubleshooting: The Stationary or Carriage Side Horizontals Won't Move Anymore

Carriage System

• Carriage Movements Stalling & or Hunting or Length Not Holding After Calibration
• Checking the Material Feed Arm and Carriage Alignment
• Conveyor Marker Check
• Replacing the Carriage Encoder

Material Feed System

• "Crossup Detected" Light Sensor Troubleshooting and Adjustment
• 2x3 Air Cylinder
• Adjusting the Position of the Guide Wheel
• Introduction Material Feed
• Material Feed Loss of Synchronization Issue
• Replacing a Material Feed Encoder
• Tighten the Chain

Scrap System

• Adjusting or Tightening the Scrap Conveyor Belt
• Configure the Scrap or Incline Conveyor to Always Run
• Replacing the Scrap Motor
• Scrap Belt - Support Roller Replacement
• Scrap Belt Sweeper
• Scrap belt tracking or alignment
• Scrap System Overview

Electrical System

• VFD

  • Drive (VFD) Disconnected Warning
  • GS1 & GS2
  • GS20
  • GS20 DCM Wiring
  • GS20 Standard VFD Wiring Pictures, for all VFDs
  • GS3
  • Troubleshooting Overvoltage warning on a VFD
  • VFD General
  • VFD Replacement Options
  • Yaskawa V1000 Blade Programming
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• VC1

  • 24AWG to 22AWG Cable/Wire Upgrade
  • Retro C: How To Add a Delay Diode Jumper to VC1
  • VC1 Mechanical and Electrical replacement procedure
  • VC1 Replacement Software Steps

• E-Stop

  • Cable Pull System (Emergency Stop)
  • Countdown Timer / E-Stop Troubleshooting
  • Emergency Stop
  • Emergency Stop Enable Terminals

• Wiring

  • 24AWG to 22AWG Cable/Wire Upgrade
  • Power or Wiring Troubleshooting for Angle Motors or VFDs
  • Replace the Wires & Hoses in the Energy Chain

• UPS

  • 24v UPS
  • UPS/Battery Control Module Pinout

• 24AWG to 22AWG Cable/Wire Upgrade
• 24V Power System
• Encoder Block Wiring

Software

• Alpine SpeedCatch Settings for iCommand and iModel
• How to upgrade your Computer or Raspberry PI software
• Recalibrating the Touchscreen

Troubleshooting

• Common Retro C issues and solutions
• Countdown Timer / E-Stop Troubleshooting
• Scrap Belt or Scrap Incline VFD Disconnected: Troubleshooting
• Stuck Angle or Centerline - How to Recover & Recalibrate
• Troubleshooting: Encoder Unplugged Error
• Troubleshooting: The Stationary or Carriage Side Horizontals Won't Move Anymore

Networking

• Network Communications Overview
• Troubleshooting Network Issues

SpeedCatch

• Cart Puller

  • Cart Puller Hook Calibration
  • Cart Puller: Encoder Slipping

• Cart Puller: Encoder Slipping
• SpeedCatch: Upgrading the "Bridge" and "Flipper Arm" brackets