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Retro C
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- Articles coming soon
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- 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
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- 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
- Stuck Angle or Centerline - How to Recover & Recalibrate
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- 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
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Linear Pickline
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- Cable Pull System (Emergency Stop)
- Foot Pedal
- Front Conveyor Sensor
- How To: Re-Teach a Sensor
- Installing the Brain Box in the Linear Pickline
- Kindle Fire 8 Configuration
- Linear Pickline - How to Tension the Chain
- Linear Pickline & Conveyor Sensor Integration
- Linear Pickline Installation Requirements
- SmartConveyor Lumber Stop (Air Stop)
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Plant One Projection
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SmartConveyor
Replacing the Carriage Encoder
The Carriage encoder is located under a gray cover (see photo below) under the carriage on the lumber feed side of the saw.

If you think the carriage encoder is bad and needs to be replaced follow these steps to replace it.
Warning: Before entering the saw make sure you have engaged the emergency stop with the key and take it with you as well. Always lock out, tag out the machine during maintenance in accordance with all local and/or company policies.
- Step 1: Remove the two bolts that hold the gray cover in place (they are accessible from the top)

- Step 2: You will need to cut the zip tie and remove the two screws that hold encoder in place.

- Step 3: Loosen the set screw. NOTE: the set screw might be in a place that you can’t see easily due to its rotation around the shaft/the position of the carriage.

Slide the encoder off and replace with a new encoder. Repeat steps 1-3 in reverse order
ADDITIONAL TIP:
Now is a good time to verify that the encoder’s gear is tight up against the gear rack. If the is any slop in the gears (see photo, position 1) then you will need to tighten the gear up. To do so loosen the lock nut and tighten top nut (see number 2).
