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Real-Time Lumber Size Control Systems

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LSIZE R/T is a dedicated system that measures every board from your machine centers.  Designed specifically for online lumber size control, it lets you know immediately when a problem exists.  The amount of measurement data that is received from LSIZE R/T enables you to make better and faster decisions regarding your size control processes.  LSIZE R/T is built upon the technology of Windows LSIZE (installed in over 300 mills worldwide).  LSIZE R/T retains the unique long-term analysis and reporting capabilities of the LSIZE software.

The real-time systems in the market today may appear similar, but LSIZE R/T brings unique hardware and software features and benefits to real-time size control, in addition to the industry expertise of MicroRidge over the last 20 years.

If you have further questions after reviewing this web site, or downloading a brochure, please contact us.  We welcome the opportunity to discuss your mill's requirements, installations we have in place and the current technology we bring to real-time size control for you mill.

Real-Time Size Control
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Features:
  • Collect data in real-time
  • Alarms
  • Perform analysis for process improvement
  • Reporting
  • Increased sample size

Benefits:
  • Improved grade
  • Increased recovery
  • Reduced target sizes
  • Reduced manpower

LSIZE R/T

LSIZE R/T Key Components

  • Integrated laser measurement system using LRS-50 Hermary Opto Scanners.

  • The software designed specifically for real-time lumber size control and built upon Windows LSIZE.  LSIZE R/T software monitors lumber sizes, performs statistical analysis, initiates alarms, and provides long-term trend analysis.

  • The latest PC and operating system with high resolution monitor.

  • Scanner Interface Panels designed by MicroRidge, which reduces installation costs and allows for additional scanner pairs to be easily added when needed.

  • MicroRidge's 20+ years of industry experience and a dedicated support team.

  • Existing optimizers and/or the SeeCon SC2000 can also be integrated with LSIZE R/T.

The LSIZE R/T Difference
When considering a real-time system, it is important to look for system accuracy, alarms, analysis, support, reliability, durability and who you want to partner with.  In addition to the industry experience that MicroRidge has, the following illustrates the unique hardware and software benefits and features of the LSIZE R/T solution to real-time size control.

Hardware - LSIZE R/T Interface Panel
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  • The MicroRidge-designed Scanner Interface Panel.

  • Each Scanner Interface Panel allows up to 5 laser pairs to be connected to the system.

  • Multiple Scanner Interface Panels can be installed as required.

  • Using the MicroRidge-designed Scanner Interface Panel means lower installation costs for customers because less cabling and labor are needed.

  • The Control Station is PC based with a high resolution 19" monitor.

  • Remote Station(s) can range from the use of pcAnywhere for remote access to the Control Station with customized operator displays presenting specific information via online displays.

Software - LSIZE R/T
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  • Contains all of the extensive analysis and reporting capabilities of Windows LSIZE.

  • State-of-the-art multi-threaded application, which creates a very responsive system and ensures that every board is captured.

  • Thickness algorithms designed by MicroRidge allow each scanning station to be fine tuned to more accurately reflect the roughness of the wood being measured.

  • Historic reports include Time Series Charts for identifying trends, Shape Analysis for providing specific information about sawing performance, Histograms for overall analysis and management reporting - and more.

  • Remote display options available to fit the needs of the customer.  These remote displays may be customized so that operators can make adjustments to the sawing centers when needed.

  • Use of vivid colors in the displays lets you track performance with a quick glance.  The Alarm Log is also displayed in color, which indicates machine center performance.

  • Customized report setups (content and groups) for easy, quick and consistent reporting.

  • Comprehensive online Help makes the software easy to use for new and experienced users, saves time and improves understanding and use of the system's capabilities in a mill's real-time size control efforts.


 

 

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