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" State
  • How to Replace the Retro C's Computer

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

Saw Heads

• Angles

  • Angle (Arch) Movements - Overview
  • Angle and Centerline stalled motor due to jam.
  • Angle movements over run when going to position.
  • Replacing an Angle Encoder

• Centerlines

  • Angle and Centerline stalled motor due to jam.
  • 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
  • Replacing a Centerline Encoder
  • Replacing a Centerline Gearbox

• Blades

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

• Brakes

  • Tightening and Centering the Air Brakes

• Troubleshooting

  • Diagnosing Unknown Noises Coming from Blade Motor

• 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
• Checking the Material Feed Arm and Carriage Alignment
• Conveyor Marker Check
• Replacing the Carriage Encoder

Material Feed System

• Abnormal Amounts of Lumber "Cross Up" Errors
• 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
• Replacing the Scrap Motor
• Scrap Belt - Support Roller Replacement
• Scrap belt re-alignment
• Scrap Belt Sweeper

Electrical System

• VFD

  • GS1 & GS2
  • GS20
  • GS3
  • Troubleshooting: Drive Disconnected Warning
  • VFD Replacement Options
  • Yaskawa V1000 Blade Programming

• VC1

  • How to Replace a VC1
  • Retro C: How To Add a Delay Diode Jumper to VC1

• E-Stop

  • Emergency Stop
  • Emergency Stop Enable Terminals

• Wiring

  • Replace the Wires & Hoses in the Energy Chain

• UPS

  • 24v UPS
  • UPS/Battery Control Module Pinout

Software

• Recalibrating the Touchscreen

Troubleshooting

• Common Retro C issues and solutions
• Troubleshooting: Drive Disconnected Warning
• Troubleshooting: Encoder Unplugged Error
• Troubleshooting: The Stationary or Carriage Side Horizontals Won't Move Anymore

Networking

• Troubleshooting Network Issues