by Michael Bell | Sep 30, 2022 | Carriage System
The Carriage encoder is located under a gray cover (see photo below) under the carriage on the lumber feed side of the saw. Carriage Encoder Location If you think the carriage encoder is bad and needs to be replaced follow these steps to replace it. Warning: Before...
by Michael Bell | Sep 28, 2022 | Troubleshooting
Common problems Out of Calibration (If power was lost in while saw was moving check all below)Length (Length of board is wrong)Centerline (Centerline of board is wrong)Angle (Angle of board is wrong)In Out (In out Conveyors are wrong position)Material Feed (Sync...
by Michael Bell | Sep 27, 2022 | Centerlines
The centerline encoder is the counter that tracks the position of the vertical movement. 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...
by Michael Bell | Sep 27, 2022 | Centerlines
Centerlines are saw blade movements on the Y Axis (vertical movements – up & down). All Retro C component saws contain one of two versions depending on the generation of the saw. Version 1 is the Joyce Actuator which is an enclosure screw that moves up and...
by Michael Bell | Sep 21, 2022 | Troubleshooting
On all of the movements the encoder unplugged indicates that the encoder wiring, connections or the encoder has failed. Inspect the ethernet cable for damage.Get a test cable to replace the ethernet cable if there is damage.Check for sawdust, dirt or debris in the...
