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1. 13 X 1 340 521 524 3 IX 5 215 106 3g i 12 Xj 2 58 468 GY i i 2 X SY 337 74 i Jl i t 11 X 2 176 423 Y g i 1 Xt i 35 i i Figure 51 Measurement results written on the printouts 8 Adjust the calibration points shown on the display to the measurement results from the diameter reading example in the picture above Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland CIDI Epec 4W Herman 66 148 C Cc 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Diameter curve calibration onfoff lt foj g 20 By 852 10 XJ3 1 402 ai j j 9 x aon 329 18 j j 8 XJ3 263 291 wE j 7 xja 2 250 16 j 6 XJ amp 207 215 15 x 624 5 XJ amp 4 312 177 14 Xj 235 569 4 XJS 66 146 13 Xj 340 524 3 Xj 215 130 12 xjasa 4715 2 x57 297 Ea 11 XJ2 176 416 1 2 35 Figure 52 Calibration points adjusted to the measurement results from the diameter reading 9 After adjusting the calibration points move back to the diameter curve screen the graph button is loca
2. 4 CAN bus overloaded xX xX The buffer for messages leaving the module is full the bus is conjested Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ier 149 C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 1 Check the CAN bus cable and connectors contactors replace them if needed 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 5 CANopen error frames received x xX The module has received incorrect messages from CAN bus 1 Check the CAN bus cable and connectors contactors replace them if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 6 Supply voltage low x x The module s supply voltage is too low below 12V gt control blocked 1 Check the voltage supply source load change if necessary 2 Check the supply voltage cable and connectors contactors replace them if necessary 3 Check the input s connections of the module s voltage in case of possible short circuits fix if necessary 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs Temperature low x xX The internal temperature of the module is under the allowed limit below 30 C If the outer temperature is under 30 C use of the measuring device is forbidden If the outer temperature is over 30 C contact measuring device service and
3. 38 Short circuit in feed tracks pressure output xX Xx Feed tracks pressure adjustment output X1 23 short circuit to FB input X1 21 1 Check the connection of the tracks s pressure control valve and the condition of the connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check the valve s coil resistance Replace the valve if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 39 Broken circuit in feed tracks pressure output x xX Broken circuit between the feed tracks pressure adjustment valve output X1 23 and FB input X1 21 1 Check the connection of the tracks s pressure control valve and the condition of the connectors contactors Fix if necessary 2 Check the coil resistance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 40 Feedback without control in feed tracks pressure feedback input x xX Voltage uncontrolled in feed tracks pressure feedback input X1 21 even though valve control is not active One of the wires of the valves has a broken circuit or are in short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the feed tracks pressure control valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 41 Short circuit in feed tracks open output x X Feed tracks open output X1 19 short to ground potential Short circuit in the output of feed tracks open Epec Oy reserves all rights for improve
4. Min Set Max 0 3 pes 10 Maximum number of feed attempts Figure 89 Adjusting parameter value in the Parameter adjustement screen When you are finished adjusting the parameters and exit the window the system will ask you whether or not you want to save the values Select OK to save the values If you do not save the values the old values will be reset when the system is rebooted 5 4 5 2 Programming preselections are also saved When an existing work area is opened preselections linked to that i Preselections are linked to work areas When saving a work area preselections work area also open Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman A ss C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 You can open the Preselections screen by selecting Preselections in the Settings menu You can use the screen to adjust the preselections If you provide the value 0 in the Length field the preselection in question will not be in use Preselections Preselections Gy Tree species 1 Pine Assortment names 1 Timber Length cm 320 Saw window mm 50 j 30 Minimum top diameter mm 30 Colour Free cut J Predelimbing BS Figure 90 Programming preselections To program a preselection 1 Select the number of the prese
5. Progression oO 0J Figure 83 Rotator adjustments This screen is used to adjust the settings for the rotator handle dead zone and progression and settings for the proportional rotator valves speed and ramps Rotator handle settings can be adjusted only if the handle or sensors are selected to control the rotator Dead zone refers to how much the handle can be moved before rotator control is engaged Progression refers to how great a handle movement is required to reach a specific speed see the figure below Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman oie Cc Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 08 y x yil x 06 y2 x progr y3 x 50 ga y3 x 100 Figure 84 Handle progression 5 4 5 1 6 Pumps The Pump screen is used to select which pump function controls each movement If the pump has been specified as a proportional pump select the correct movement control level Low Mid High Full In the case of an on off pump tick a movement to indicate when the pump is to be controlled when the movement is being controlled Pumps Oo Rotator Full sy Tilt tw J J Tracks Low J i Knives Low J J Slow feed Low J Mid feed Low J o Fast feed Low J J Saw tw J J Top saw
6. 66 Parameter error in front knives squeeze pressure valve controller x x There is a parameter conflict in the front knives pressure controller s current regulator or the parameter value is not within the allowed limits Check the current settings and the pressure curve of the pressure controller Adjust if necessary Check the front knives pressure control ramp parameter values from the measuring device settings Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 67 Parameter error in rear knives squeeze pressure valve controller xX xX There is a parameter conflict in the rear knives pressure controller s current regulator or the parameter value is not within the allowed limits Check the current settings and the pressure curve of the pressure controller Adjust if necessary Check the rear knives pressure control ramp parameter values from the measuring device settings Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 68 Parameter error in feed tracks squeeze pressure valve controller x xX There is a parameter conflict in the feed tracks pressure controller s current regulator or the parameter value is not within the allowed limits Check the current settings and the pressure curve of the pressure controller Adjust if necessary Check the feed tracks pressure control ramp parameter values from the measuring device settings Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs
7. 7 TREE SPECIES Pine Figure 33 Small and large Cyrillic symbols Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland ax ww 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi C D C Epec 4W Herman ales C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 5 4 Main menu and safety lock Normally when you switch on the display unit the main menu will appear An exception to this is the first time you switch on the display unit The top row of the main menu shows the name of the active work area The bottom row shows an explanation of the active button ih Forest Active work area Work area An explanation of the active button Figure 34 The main menu Safety lock When the system is turned on the safety lock will be activated When the safety lock is engaged the handling screen cannot be opened When the safety lock is engaged a lock symbol can be seen on all screens in the top corner and the main menu handling screen icon will also include the lock symbol A Figure 35 Safety lock engaged To open the safety lock activate the safety switch and then press Shift Harvester head closed The safety lock will be reengaged e when the system is booted e when the safety switch is triggered e in connection with certain functions such as the chain replacement sequence Submenus The main menu is di
8. Figure 100 Program updating screen The Update screen includes information in two tables The table on the left shows the system control unit names and the current software and runtime versions The table on the right shows new file versions found on USB or the file system as well as selection fields The USB symbol in the bottom right hand corner shows that the file source is USB The system automatically selects the software to be loaded by ticking the module s if the file is newer then the existing version in the module 3 Select Update and press the OK button to start updating Programs updating Current New Module SW RT Software Runtime 2v07 2 18 2v07 2 18 2 18 X Loading 2 18 levoe 218 I evos 0 15 E Figure 101 Software updating The system informs you of the download status in two ways The version information of software being downloaded will change to Loading for the duration of the download and as green text Ready when the download has been successful or as red text Failed if the download was unsuccessful You can also see the progress of a single download with the download bar at the bottom of the screen which shows the status of the download of a file when the display control unit software is being downloaded you will only see the text Loading 4 When loading is complete a screen opens which asks you to boot the system by pressing the OK button Epec Oy reserves all rights for improve
9. Harvester head closed buttons can be pressed when the safety lock is being deactivated If any other buttons are pressed the safety lock will not be deactivated 4 2 Controlling the harvester head functions The opening movement of the actuator is always dominant If you try to simultaneously close and open the actuator the open control will be dominant and thus the actuator will open This applies to all harvester head functions Controlling the eco harvester head is slightly different then controlling the so called normal harvester head Chapter 4 2 1 describes how the eco harvester head functions on a general level In addition other chapters will inform how and if the eco harvester head differs from normal functions 4 2 1 Controlling eco harvester head The eco harvester head refers to the harvester head type which is designed to be used for processing logs and loading The eco harvester head differs from the so called normal harvester head basically because of the noticably greater maximum open position which makes it possible to load several logs simultaneousely The eco harvester head control differs from the normal harvester head because the functions are divided into two different modes processing and loading The mode can be changed using the button combination Shift Harvester head open The measuring device must be in loading mode and the handling screen must show the loading symbol Epec Oy reserves all rights for improve
10. f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 72 Voltage without control in colour marking 2 output xX xX Uncontrolled voltage in color marking output X2 19 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 73 Branch hitting function stopped log is still jammed x xX Branch hitting function attempted to cut a branch the maximum specified amount of times unsuccessfuly Branch hitting function and automatic feeding have been stopped the measuring device waits for actions to performed by the user Branch hitting can be activated again by pressing the preselection button It is most likely more effective to try and cut the branch by feeding it manually and then activate the preselection for feeding to the target length 74 Butt end located length is reset Butt search function has located the butt and length is reset at the butt This does not require any actions to be performed 75 Butt search was stopped x xX Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1227 140 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403
11. oy 7 xj4e72 250 ee 20 eee X em 215 15 XjWv72 624 5 XJaf 312 177 14 Xj 235 569 4 Xj5 66 146 13 XJ 340 524 3 XJ5 215 130 12 xjase 471 2 x57 997 GED 11 xj 176 6416 1 35 Figure 54 Irregular calibration points removed Diameter curve Figure 55 Diameter curve complete 11 When you are satisfied with the shape of the curve you can exit the calibration screen f calibration was unsuccessful for the whole harvester head diameter area calibration can be performed again using a different log Fix the part of the curve which did not calibrate properly the first time 12 Calibration is complete and you can continue to work 13 Perform diameter calibration and check measurments regularly If you find errors in the calculations of the dimensions fix the curve and calibrate again also note weather adjustment 5 4 3 3 1 Graphically editing the diameter curve In the right side upper corner of the diameter curve calibration screen is the graph button which activates a screen in which the diameter curve can be edited graphically The X axis shows the number of diameter pulses The minimum and maximum values define the harvester head s diameter range based on calibration The Y axis shows the diameter range in milimeters The minimum and maximum values are defined by the diameter points 1 and 20 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194
12. 11 2 4 Braking distance gt Min for high speed Auto feed minimum braking service distance when high speed is used Used at minimum diameter log 11 3 1 1 Stopping advance gt Max correction gt Maximum correction of stopping Diameter below limit 1 service advance when diameter is below limit 1 11 3 1 2 Stopping advance gt Max correction gt Steps Maximum correction of stopping service advance grows amount of steps when diameter grows to higher limit 11 3 2 1 Stopping advance gt Distance gt Max value Stopping advance maximum value service limit 11 3 2 2 Stopping advance gt Distance gt Min value Stopping advance minimum value service limit 11 4 1 Search pulse gt Length service Length of one search pulse 11 4 2 Search pulse gt Speed up delay service If search pulse length is not achieved during this time feeding speed is raised to slow speed 11 4 3 1 Search pulse gt High time gt Min service Search pulse high time minimum value Time feed valve is controlled when search pulse starts 11 4 3 2 Search pulse gt High time gt Max service Search pulse high time maximum value Maximum time feed valve is controlled during search pulse 11 4 3 3 Search pulse gt High time gt Add per cycle Defines the time that search pulse service high time value is increased per one program cycle during search pulse 11 4 4 Search pulse gt Low time service Automode search pulse low time 12 Opt
13. 2 Check the supply voltage cable and connectors contactors replace them if necessary 3 Check the input s connections of the module s voltage in case of possible short circuits fix if necessary 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs Temperature low x xX The internal temperature of the module is under the allowed limit below 30 C If the outer temperature is under 30 C use of the measuring device is forbidden If the outer temperature is over 30 C contact measuring device service and repairs 8 Temperature high The internal temperature of the module is over the allowed limit over 70 C If the temperature surrounding the module module s external surface is over 50 C use of the measuring device is forbidden The module should not be placed where the external temperature rises too high for example too close to the motor or hydraulic valves Change the location of the module and ensure that it has room for proper cooling If the external temperature is cleary under 50 C contact measuring device service and repairs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 120 140 C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 11 Supply voltage high x XxX The module s supply votage is above the al
14. 3 2 Tracks opening tracks service Delay for automatic closing when the tracks are controlled to be open in the processing mode 3 3 Rear knives closing head service Closing delay for the rear knives when the head is closed 4 Tilt 4 1 1 Release method gt For large tree Tilts release moment for large trees O no release 1 when sawing starts 2 after the log has been sawed 4 1 2 Release method gt For small tree Tilts release moment for small trees O no release 1 when sawing starts 2 after the log has been sawed 4 1 3 Release method gt Diameter limit for Diameter limit which is used to large small tree determine if the tree is large or small This in turn selects the release method 4 2 Pressing enabled service Presses the tilt downwards when feeding forward 4 3 Automatic lift on service Tilt automatic lift on 4 4 3 Pressure gt Valve resistance service Tilt pressure valve resistance 4 6 Alternative tilt functionality Tilt is not locked up when using Shift2 Tilt up buttons 5 Sensors 5 1 1 Diameter gt Sensor in use If the sensor breaks work can be continued temporarily without diameter info by switching the sensor off In this case contents are not recorded 5 1 2 Diameter gt Sensor density Service Diameter sensor density No 2X Yes 4X 5 2 1 Saw position sensor gt Saw position sensor If the sensor breaks work can be in use continued temporarily without saw bar info by swi
15. 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Gey 16 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Diameter curve Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Figure 56 Graphically editing the diameter curve To graphically edit the diameter curve 1 Select one point on the curve using the programming wheel and select OK 2 You can now move the selected point up or down with the programming wheel You cannot move the point higher or lower than the previous point When the point is where you want it to be press OK and then select the next point to be edited 3 When you are finished editing the curve exit the screen by pressing the red button on the programming wheel 5 4 3 3 2 Weather adjustment The feed tracks or the feed rollers displacement differs especially at the bottom of the stem as the result of the weather and temperature The diameter curve s lower end and or upper end can be lowered or raised by the weather adjustment parameters so the diameter curve can be left unchanged while weather changes Parameters 15 Sw logic 15 12 12 Diameter curve calibration Lower end diameter Upper end diameter Figure 57 Weather adjustment 5 4 3 4 Handle movement range calibration option The Handle movement range calibration button will be shown on the Calibration submenu only if the selected rotator control method is handle control or sensors The handle
16. 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Tpi C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 e When you press Shift Head open on this screen the colour marking valve 1 will be manually controlled e When you press Shift Head close on this screen the colour marking valve 2 will be manually controlled e The valve will be controlled until you release the buttons 5 4 4 6 Message log The Message log screen shows the 1 000 latest events with the most recent at the bottom of the list The screen shows all events both active and non active To open the screen select Message log in the Diagnostics submenu You can browse the messages by rotating the programming wheel The virtual buttons of the screen are hidden and will become visible when you press the programming wheel s OK button When the virtual buttons are visible you can select a button by rotating the programming wheel you cannot browse the messages using the scroll bar at that time The buttons will become hidden again when you press the Cancel button and you can browse the messages off 13 05 2009 07 06 22 Head 95 a Pressure sensor value too low off 13 05 2009 07 09 15 Head 78 Autostart cancelled diameter is under limit off 13 05 2009 07 15 55 Head 95 Pressure sensor value too low off 13 05 2009 07 16 01 Head 38 Short circuit in feed tracks pressure output o
17. 5 CANopen error frams received The module has received incorrect messages from CAN bus 1 Check the condition of the CAN bus cable and connectors contactors Replace them if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 6 Supply voltage low The module s supply voltage is too low below 12V gt control blocked 1 Check the voltage supply source load replace if necessary Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman t107 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 2 Check the condition of the supply voltage cable and connectors contactors Replace them if necessary 3 Check the input s connections of the module s voltage in case of possible short circuits fix if needed 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 7 Temperature low The internal temperature of the module is under the allowed limit below 30 C If the outer temperature is under 30 C use of the measuring device is forbidden If the outer temperature is clearly above 30 C contact measuring device service and repairs 8 Temperature high The internal temperature of the module is over the allowed limit over 70 C If the temperature surrounding the module module s external surface is over 50 C use of the
18. For more information refer to section 4 3 6 Automatic rear knives control with negative length measurement 4 3 4 Rear knives fully closed closed until the intermediate positions You can fully close the rear knives by pressing the Knives closed button The knives will be closed as long as you press and hold the Shift Knives closed buttons More specific control features are shown in the table below Control Rear knives fully closed Rear knives closed until the intermediate positions Buttons Press Knives closed Press Shift Knives closed Functions Basic function The rear knives will be fully The rear knives will be kept closed The control will remain closed until you release the engaged even if the button is button Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi FI 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman a2 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 released When feeding and The rear knives will be fully cutting closed when feeding and cutting The control will remain engaged when the feeding and cutting has ended Automatic closing of the rear knives when feeding and cutting after automatic opening of the rear knives will be prevented by the system For more information on this function please see Chapter 4 3 6 Autom
19. during program updating because the display reboots the modules during program updating 1 Check the condition of the Hub module s CAN supply voltage cable and connectors contactors Replace if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 16 No connection to harvester head module Connection to the harvester head module has been lost Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and harvester head module and the condition of the connectors contactors Replace if necessary Check that the harvester head module has an up to date application program Update if necessary Check the harvester head module s ID pin connection Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 17 No connection to cabin module Connection to the cabin module has been lost Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and cabin module and the condition of the connectors contactors Replace if necessary Check that the cabin module has an up to date application program Update if necessary Check the cabin module s ID pin connection Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Hub module X1 connector current over alarm limit Hub module connector X1 current is above the allowed limit 1 Check the supply voltage of the modules connected to connector X1 Also check the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Epec Oy reserves all ri
20. the harvester head is fully closed their intermediate positions when the harvester head is closed to its intermediate position Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman as C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 4 4 3 Adjusting track pressure When the tracks are being closed their pressure will be adjusted based on the log diameter Current Low Full Low 30 gt Low 50 30 lt High High D i am ete r Figure 10 The track pressure can freely be adjusted in relation to the diameter 4 5 Rotator and extension jib control The measuring device supports optional methods for controlling the rotator The rotator control method can be selected during the system installation from the following options 1 Rotator is not controlled through the measuring device 2 Rotator is controlled using the handles buttons 3 Rotator is controlled with the help of the handle The right handle s x direction potentiometer signal 0 5V is used to control the rotator 4 Rotator is controlled with the help of the handle and pressure sensor When for example using an excavator as a base machine pressure sensors can be connected to the bucket cylinder s pre pressure line and the rotator
21. 1 4 Section 4 Status information 57 5 4 2 Saving opening and editing a work area starting a new work area 59 5 4 2 1 Saving the work area Save 59 5 4 2 2 Opening a work area Open 60 5 4 2 3 Editing work area information show edit 60 5 4 2 4 Starting a new work area start new 60 54 3 CaliDIaliOn wists desire rE EE dave aaa 61 5 4 3 1 Length calibration 62 5 4 3 2 Diameter range calibration 62 5 4 3 3 Diameter curve calibration 63 5 4 3 3 1 Graphically editing the diameter curve 67 5 4 3 3 2 Weather adjustment 68 5 4 3 4 Handle movement range calibration option 68 5 4 3 5 Rotator valve calibration option 69 5 4 3 6 Saw movement range calibration 70 A K DiaQnOsuCs sss hie siecle ie tiesto Sah E E EE ETT 72 5 4 4 1 I O and CAN 73 5 4 4 2 Handles 74 5 4 4 3 Programming wheel 75 5 4 4 4 Sensors 75 5 4 4 5 Harvester head controls and testing colour markings 76 5 4 4 6 Message log 77 5 4 5 SOMINGS n iann aiaa pipa ata aaa aa aiaa aaae ta aatar araa aaeain naani 78 5 4 5 1 Parameters 79 5 4 5 1 1 Squeeze pressure 79 5 4 5 1 2 Tilt pressure 81 5 4 5 1 3 Opening pulses 82 5 4 5 1 4 Knives vibration 83 5 4 5 1 5 Rotator option 83 5 4 5 1 6 Pumps 84 5 4 5 1 7 Saw bar 85 5 4 5 1 8 Other parameters 86 5 4 5 2 Programming preselections 86 5 4 5 3 Tree species 88 5 4 5 4 Assortments 88 5 4 5 5 Display settings 89 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Po
22. 3 21 113 0 0359 2 Pine Timber2 103 3 3 18 104 0 0291 2 Pine Timber2 109 4 3 20 30 0 0237 5 Alder Timber1 110 1 3 22 94 0 0275 5 Alder Timber1 111 1 3 22 117 0 0386 5 Alder Timber1 111 2 3 20 103 0 0300 5 Alder Timber1 111 3 3 18 89 0 0233 3 Pine Timber1 112 1 3 20 140 0 0593 3 Pine Timber1 112 2 3 21 124 0 0432 Z Pine Timber2 112 3 3 20 107 0 0331 2 Pine Timber2 112 4 Joda 90 0 0253 lt Sampling stops 3 Pine Timber1 113 p 3 20 140 0 0593 3 Pine Timber1 113 2 3 21 124 0 0431 2 Pine Timber2 113 3 3 20 107 0 0331 2 Pine Timber2 113 4 3 22 30 0 0253 Total 7 24 76 85 0 8373 Figure 106 The piece printout 5 4 6 5 Calibration printout Calibration values used for length and diameter measuring and the latest calibration dates can be printed The system registeres the latest calibration date and this is shown on the printout For each calibration of tree species an adjustment date is saved seperately Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman aoe C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 The calibration printout shows the diameter curve the diameter curve with the weather adjustment the diameter sensor pulse range the length calibration to the each tree species and the date of the calibration been saved to the USB flash memory if
23. Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman gel 6 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 default settings are restored Restore setting Displa Modified size Keto_6010_20091110_FA4C 10 11 2009 Keto_6010_20091109_FAC 09 11 2009 Figure 96 Default setting files It is also possible to restore default settings from another system if the harvester head is the same Before restoring default settings from another system a notification is shown stating the difference in machine number At this point restoring can also be canceled Difference in machine number Restore settings anyway OK Q Q Cancel Figure 97 Difference in the machine number 5 4 5 7 Software You can open the Software screen by selecting Software in the Settings menu Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman a 16 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 software Moaie Horde Ruri Figure 98 Software versions This screen shows information concerning the module s program version the entire program package version and the selected head type By pressing the Update button the update screen opens in whic
24. Butt search function was interrupted before the butt was located The function was interrupted by the users actions or because it is stuck This does not require any actions to be performed 76 Automatic feed start disabled with saw button x xX Automatic feeding was prevented after sawing because the sawing button was pressed twice during sawing This does not require any actions to be performed 77 Automatic feed start disabled with forced sawing x XxX Automatic feeding was prevented after sawing because the sawing was performed as forced sawing This does not require any actions to be performed 78 Automatic feed start disabled diameter below limit x XxX Automatic feeding was prevented after sawing because the log s diameter was smaller then the specified limit This does not require any actions to be performed 79 Automatic feed start disabled long button press Automatic feeding was prevented after sawing because the sawing button was pressed for too long while sawing was active This does not require any actions to be performed 84 Selected tree species length not calibrated x xX Length calibration has not been performed for the selected tree Lenght is calculated based on the the previouse tree species length calibration factor Automatic feeding to target length is prevented for the tree in question until its length is calibrated Perform length calibration for the selected tree species 85 Short circuit i
25. C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs No connection to base machine control system or remote controller 58 There is no connection to the base machine s control system or the CAN remote controller 1 Check the condition of the CAN cable between the cabin module and base machine control system as well as the connectors contactors Replace if necessary 2 Check that the cabin module has an up to date application program runtime Update if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs Hub module messages 0 Number error zero or too large number Error in the numbering of alarms Contact measuring device service and repairs 1 Module booting Module is booting This does not require any actions to be taken 2 Wrong Node ID Module s ID is wrong Check that the module s ID pin connection is in accordance with the circuit diagram Fix the connection if necessary and reboot Contact measuring device service and repairs 3 Program cycle time too long Program s cycle time takes longer then the specified limit Cycle time might for example take longer then the specified time during startup This does not require any actions to be taken If this situation occurse during work activity numerous times contact measuring device service and repairs
26. Harvester head open Processing state a long time the tilt will automatically be raised This is described further in chapter 4 2 4 Tilt up down Default Tracks are controlled open until Knives and tracks are controlled the parameter defined maximum open as long as the button is opening is reached in the pressed if the the track s opening processing state Knives are is smaller then the specified controlled open until they have maximum opening in the opened to the parameter defined processing state position Long push If you press the button down for During feeding If you press the button while feeding wood the front and rear knives will be opened until you release the button When you release the button the harvester head will automatically be closed if the feed function is still active Loading state Default Front knives rear knives and The front knives rear knives and tracks will be fully opened tracks will be kept open until you release the button Long push Tilt is not raised automatically During feeding If you press the button while feeding wood the front and rear knives will be opened until you release the button When you release the button the harvester head will auto function is still active matically be closed if the feed 4 2 3 Harvester head fully closed closed to intermediate positions You can fully close the harvester head
27. Low J Figure 85 Pump screen 1 In the upper right side corner of the screen is an arrow button which opens a second pump screen which is used to adjust pumps operating method releasing delay and levels of a proportionally controlled pump The settings of each of the three pumps can be separately specified The pumps can be specified either as a proportional or an on off pump A pump can also be specified as a pump that is not in use a slash on the field The user can adjust only the pumps releasing delay and check other adjustments Other adjustments can do only be made by maintenance personel Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland CIDI Epec 4W Herman 85 148 C Cc 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Pumps Control mode Propo Releasing delay 2000 3000 3000 jms Proportional pump levels Low _20 Mid 40 j High 70 Full 100 Figure 86 Pump screen 2 5 4 5 1 7 Saw bar This screen is used to show the saw curve calibration points The maximum bar cutting range in millimetres the largest diameter of a tree that can be cut with the system will be divided into eight equal parts creating seven adjustable points in between the fixed minimum and maximum points These seven points can be adju
28. Sawing prevented work area finished x Sawing is prevented because the selected work are is finished 1 Create a new work area or open the work area which is not finished 2 Contact measuring device servie and repairs 13 Shortest target length already selected x The shortest programmable target length has already been selected for the species of tree This does not require any actions to be taken 14 Longest target length already selected x The longest programmable target length has already been selected for the species of tree This does not require any actions to be taken 15 New stem selected x The new stem button has been pressed and the measuring device is in felling state This does not require any actions to be taken 16 Length reseted Length has been reset The measuring device is in sawing state This does not require any actions to be taken 17 Length set Not in use Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ASE 140 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 18 Last log rejected x The last log has been rejected and is not included in the production file cube length and stem calulations This does not require any actions to be taken Epec Oy reserves all rights for improve
29. Squeeze pressure Tilt pressure Opening pulses Knives vibration Rotator Pumps Saw bar Other parameters e Only the parameters you as the operator can adjust will be shown and can be changed e Authorised service agents can browse and adjust all parameters Preselections Tree species names Timber assortment names Display settings Default settings e Anew installation e Factory settings e Restoring the default settings e Software e Options There is more information on these functions in Chapter 5 4 5 Settings Reporting Opens a menu showing the reporting options e Production e To display e To printer e Tofile e Work area PRD to file e Parameters e To printer e To file e Piece printout e To printer if it is connected to the system e To file if printout to the printer does not work e Calibration printout e To printer if it is connected to the system e To file if printout to the printer does not work e Message log to USB memory e To file There is more information on these functions in Chapter 5 4 6 Reporting Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland EPEC 54 148 21 12 2010 MANO000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Epec 4W Herman 5 4 1 Handling screen The handling screen
30. Vibration settings screen 3 Leave the screen New selections are saved automatically whenever the status is changed This enables the measuring device to remember i The knife vibration feature status on off will be saved in the control unit memory the vibration status even if there is a power failure 4 3 6 Automatic rear knives control with negative length measurement head is described at the end of the chapter i This function differs if eco harvester head is in use This function for eco harvester If the log length measurement is negative over a distance adjusted using a parameter the rear knives will automatically be fully opened For safety reasons the rear knives will be automatically opened only if e the tilt is in the horizontal position e the tracks are closed e the measuring device is not in the felling mode and e feed is active When the rear knives have been automatically opened their automatic closing will be prevented until the knives are manually closed using a button or until the length changes positively over a distance adjusted by the parameter If you manually close the rear knives by pressing the button their automatic reopening will be prevented by the negative length until the length has been reset by cutting or by pressing the Length reset button You can use this parameter to select whether or not you want to use the automatic rear knives control You can disable the control fea
31. all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ava Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 61 Short circuit in feed backward slow output xX xX Feed backward slow output X1 13 short to ground potential Short circuit in feed backward slow output 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 62 Voltage without control in feed backward slow output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in feed backward slow X1 13 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 63 Feedback without control in rotator valves fb input x xX Voltage uncontrolled in rotator valves feedback input X2 3 and X2 4 even though valve control is not active One of the wires of the rotator valves has a
32. button The measuring device saves the saw blade position as the maximum calibration point Saw har range calibration Min Max Pulses 0 29 0 Drop the stem and feed the saw bar until it reaches the outer mechanical limit Figure 63 Maximum pulse calibration 5 Save the calibration by pressing OK If you want to retain the old values select Cancel Saw bar range calibration Min Max Pulses 0 29 170 Saw min and max pulses found Save new values OK Q Q Cancel Figure 64 Accepting new values Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi 72 148 21 12 2010 MANO000403 Epec 4W Herman 5 4 4 Diagnostics Symbol in the main menu Menu functions Control unit diagnostics O and CAN Handle testing Handles Programming wheel testing Programming wheel Sensors Harvester head controls Message log O ang CAN CQ Length Pulses 740 CQ Diameter Pulses 128 Hydraulic pressure 222V Saw bar home positon 1 Closing Closing VO and CAN Closing Slow forward on 13943000 07033 mad Praises sercr vaha 100 be ott ILOLO OP OR 19 reed r Antostar canceled Samater ts etter iat on PhOS2008 OP IESS Hed a Down Prereere senior valve foo low on 1
33. by pressing the Harvester head close button You can close the harvester head to its intermediate position by pressing the Shift Harvester head close buttons More specific control features are shown in the table below Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 Postal address Phone 358 0 20 7608 111 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland Www www epec fi Fax 358 0 20 7608 110 EPEC 16 148 21 12 2010 MANO000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Epec 4W Herman Control Harvester head fully closed Harvester head closed until intermediate position Buttons Harvester head closed Shift Harvester head closed Functions Default The front knives rear knives and tracks will be closed until you release the button No wood in The front knives will be closed first the harvester and the rear knives and tracks will head close after a predefined delay The knife and track control will remain engaged when you release the button Wood in the The front knives tracks and rear harvester head knives will be simultaneously closed without any delay The knife and track control will remain engaged when you release the button During feeding or cutting The harvester head will be closed during cutting or feeding When the cutting or feeding ends the Harvester head closed control feature will remain engaged regard
34. cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 57 Short circuit in tilt up output x XxX Tilt up output X2 7 short to ground potential Short circuit in tilt up output 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 58 Voltage without control in tilt up output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in tilt up output X2 7 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 59 Short circuit in tilt down output Tilt down output X2 8 short to ground potential Short circuit in tilt down output Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 60 Voltage without control in tilt down output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in tilt up output X2 8 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage Epec Oy reserves
35. can be controlled based on the sensor s signal 0 5V Both directions require their own sensors If the base machine is an excavator it is usually required to use a so called boom extension jib and this requires that the bucket cylinder must also be controlled In this case a selection valve can be connected to the measuring device which can be used to select controlling of either the hydraulic rotator or the bucket cylinder The section valve s position can be changed using the handle buttons Using a parameter the control of either the rotator or the bucket cylinder can be set as the default when the measuring device is booted If bucket cylinder control is selected the bucket cylinder control symbol appears in the handling window Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman a e C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 w Figure 11 Bucket cylinder control symbol The measuring device supports On off type and current controlled proportional control valves for the rotator The valve type is selected during system installation 4 6 Feed control i Each feed will be controlled until you release the selected button The feed can be controlled in three speeds forwards and three speeds backwards The feed control and the control speeds are sp
36. controlled tilt in the lower upwards into the upright position it will upwards into the position upright position be moved downwards upright position to the horizontal position for as long as you press the button Additional If you press and hold the When you release the If the tilt is moved information Harvester head button button the tilt will upwards the up the harvester head will remain in uncontrolled control will remain be first fully opened and mode floating engaged If the tilt is then lifted up moved downwards When you release the the control will end button the Harvester when you release the head up control feature button will remain engaged Thus the harvester head is in the felling mode see Felling mode If you do not want the harvester head to automatically rise you can disable this function using a parameter The tilt is in the floating mode unless it is e inthe upright position e inthe horizontal position The tilt will automatically be transferred to the floating mode during felling For more information on this function please see Chapter 4 7 2 2 Releasing tilt during felling You can manually release the tilt into the floating mode when it is up by briefly pressing the Harvester head down button Function if eco harvester head is in use Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiede
37. for each pump e The pump output will be defined based on the active movement for which the highest output has been defined If two low output level movements are active at the same time the pump will be controlled at the medium output level Exceptions to this are if the saw is controlled the pump will be controlled in accordance with the saw output level and if fast feed is active the pump will be controlled in accordance with the fast output level 4 12 1 Automatic pump pressure release This parameter can be used to set a function which will automatically release the pumps and pressures If you have selected the function the pump and pressure control will be automatically stopped when the time limit specified in the parameter is reached if the tilt is in the lowest position the harvester head is fully closed and the diameter reading remains under the limit set in the parameter The pumps will be immediately reactivated when any movement are made Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman es C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 5 1 Display buttons and programming wheel The programming wheel is mainly used to move within screens and from one screen to another There are
38. green in the diagnostics window when you press the button the cable for the button you pressed is connected to the wrong input of the cabin module Check the electrical diagrams for the correct connection Test the functionality of the programming wheel rotation by turning it e f the rotation direction is shown as green in the diagnostics window the programming wheel rotation is ok e f the neither direction turns green inthe diagnostics window there is an error in the connection of the rotator cable may be broken e f the wrong direction turns green when you turn the wheel the signal wires A and B chanel are connected wrong to the cabin module Check the electrical diagrams for the correct connection You can exit the Programming wheel screen by pressing the display s Back button Programming wheel Lert Right Cancel ok Exit Figure 70 Programming wheel testing 5 4 4 4 Sensors The Sensors screen shows raw values sent by sensors connected to the harvester head control unit To open the screen select Sensors in the Diagnostics submenu Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 167s C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 G Saw bar Pulses 0 G2 Length Pulses 740 2 Diameter Pulses 126 amp Hydra
39. harvester head models in which the length measurement is joissa pituus mittaus on sy tt moottorilla 1 Contact measuring device service and repairs 89 Short circuit in rotator cw output x xX Rotator clockwise output X2 1 short to ground potential Short circuit in rotator clockwise output 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 90 Voltage without control in rotator cw output xX xX Uncontrolled voltage in rotator clockwise output X2 1 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 91 Short circuit in rotator ccw output xX xX Rotator counter clockwise output X2 2 short to ground potential Short circuit in rotator counter clockwise output 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 124 14
40. is displayed when the measuring device is normally used There are four functional parts on the screen Broken circuit in feed tracks pressure output 10 59 Section 1 420 123 Pine 320 Section 3 Section 4 Figure 36 The Handling screen There is more information on the functional parts in the following chapters 5 4 1 1 Section 1 Info bar and sound signal There is an info bar at the top of the screen This bar includes alarms other messages and the time There are three types of messages alarms alerts and info The symbol in front of the message shows which message type it is If the message is an alarm its background will flash red level group Alarm Alert Info shown as Katkennut virtapiiri tak Puu jumittui luistanest Background flashes red priority 1 2 3 sound signal 500ms On 500ms Off 200ms On 50ms Off 150ms On repeated continuousely maximum 4 pulses if not 1 pulse mute the sound by muted by pressing the pressing the OK button OK button procedure Shown until the OK Shown until the OK Shown until the OK button is pressed or until a new alarm is activated button is pressed or until a new alarm alert is activated button is pressed or until a new alarm alert info is activated Stops automatically after 5 seconds In the info bar the way the message is presented depends on it s priority Often if more then one message is active at the same time the message with the higher priority is
41. measuring device is forbidden The module should not be placed where the external temperature rises too high for example too close to the motor or hydraulic valves Change the location of the module and ensure that it has room for proper cooling If the external temperature is cleary under 50 C contact measuring device service and repairs 11 Supply voltage high x xX The module s supply votage is above the allowed limit over 30V 1 Check the voltage supply source when machine is running on work RPMs fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 12 Start message sent The module has sent NMT start message to the system s other modules Only the HUB module can send NMT start messages contact measuring device service and repairs 16 No connection to cabin module Connection to the cabin module has been lost Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and cabin module and the condition of the connectors contactors replace if necessary Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and harvester head module and the condition of the connectores contactors replace if Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 11T 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403
42. module and display module and the condition of the connectores contactors replace if necessary Check that the harvester head module has an up to date application program update if necessary Check the cabin module s ID pin connection fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs No connection to HUB module Connection to the HUB module has been lost 3 Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and display module and the condition of the connectors contactors replace if necessary Check that the HUB module has an up to date application program update if necessary Check the HUB module s ID pin connection fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Message log saved to USB memory x The message log has been saved to USB memory Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address PO Box 194 Phone Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman taa TAn C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 This does not require any actions to be taken 4 Failed to save message log to USB memory x The message log was not saved to USB memory 1 Check that the USB is connected to the display s USB port and that the USB stick has enough space minimum of 1 megabyte 2 Remove the USB stick from the USB port for a moment and then try to save ag
43. movement range must be recalibrated when the handle has been replaced for example Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman oe C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 To calibrate the handle movement range take it to both extreme positions and then return it to the middle position Save the values by pressing the OK button Move rotator lever on sideways return lever to the middle position and press OK O 0 00 v j00 v Q 0 00 v 0 00 v Figure 58 Handle movement range calibration if handle control is selected Rotator calibration Move rotator lever on sideways return lever to the middle position and press OK ii 0 00 v jy Q 0 00 v 0 00 v Figure 59 Handle movement range calibration if sensor control is selected 5 4 3 5 Rotator valve calibration option The Rotator valve calibration button will be shown on the Calibration submenu only if the rotator is controlled by proportional valves To calibrate the rotator valve set the minimum current the value at which the rotator will start to rotate for clockwise and counter clockwise control Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110
44. necessary 3 Check that the cabin module has an up to date application program update if necessary 4 Check the cabin module s ID pin connection fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 17 No connection to HUB module Connection to the HUB module has been lost Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and harvester head module and the condition of the connectors contactors replace if necessary Check that the HUB module has an up to date application program update if necessary Check the HUB module s ID pin connection fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 24 Short circuit in front knives pressure output x xX Front knives pressure output X1 9 is in short circuit to feedback input X1 4 Short circuit in the output of the front pressure 1 Check the connection of the pressure control valve the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Check the impedance of the valve replace the valve if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 25 Broken circuit in front knives pressure output x xX Broken circuit between front knives pressure valve output X1 9 and FB input X1 4 1 Check the connection of the pressure control valve the condition of the cables contactors fix if necessary 2 Check the valve s cable resistance replace the valve if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repa
45. necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 14937 149 C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 41 Voltage without control in hydraulic pump 3 output x XxX Uncontrolled voltage in hydraulic pump output X4 5 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 42 Manual bypass mode x XxX The system s manual bypass has been activated 1 Contact measuring device services and repairs 43 PDO error id conflict x X The module has received a message which has been sent by another device with the same node ID The CAN bus has either 2 cabin modules or an extra CAN device All control is blocked 1 Check that there are no unnecessary can devices on the CAN bus Remove other devices from the bus 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 44 Duplicated safety switch status conflict x xX Duplicated safety switch is activated but the safety switch
46. of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 53 Safetylock button combination pressed too long xX Xx The button combination used to release the safety lock Shift harvester head close was pressed too long or one of the buttons is damaged Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman TaS 10 C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time 1 Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window 2 Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs Both button feeds active xX xX Feed forward and feed reverse buttons were pressed simultaneousely or one of the buttons are damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection buttons were not pressed at the same time Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessar
47. only to the extent defined by normal product liability and business liability insurance terms and conditions The manufacturer s liability for direct damage will be limited in each case to the full value of the products sold The warranty period of new or used parts installed under the warranty will end when the original warranty period ends The warranty will become null and void if a reseller the end user and or a third party makes any changes to the product or software or if the product or software is otherwise used contrary to the manufacturer s instructions A reseller or a mechanic may define separate additional warranties for the product in addition to the manufacturer s warranty 1 7 Environmental issues The manufacturer s processes and the materials used are ISO 14001 certified In the case of products returned by the buyer and or maintenance work the manufacturer will recycle and dispose of products found unfit for use The manufacturer will charge the buyer a waste management fee in accordance with the valid price list The waste management fee will not be charged if the product is returned under the warranty however Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman gine C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 2 ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOG
48. output short to ground potential or voltage is too high Check the connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check the module that is connected to connector X5 and the cabling connected to the hub module Replace fix if necessary Check that the module functions properly which is connected to X5 connector Also check the output diagnostics for possible short circuits that may occur Contact measuring device service and repairs 35 Total system current over alarm limit 4W Herman system s total current consumption is above the set alarm limit Check the systems other alarms in case of other possible short circuit alarms Check the cabling between modules for other possible short circuits Contact measuring device service and repairs 36 Short circuit in hydraulic pump 1 output x xX Hydraulic pump output X4 3 short to ground potential Short circuit in hydraulic pump output Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1427 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid
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50. positions Buttons Press Tracks open Press Shift Tracks open Functions During loading Tracks are controlled fully Tracks are controlled open until open the button is released During processing Tracks are controlled open to Tracks are controlled open until the maximum limit allowed in the button is released however the processing state only to the maximum limit allowed in the processing state During feeding Tracks cannot be controlled Tracks cannot be controlled open open 4 4 2 Tracks fully closed closed until the intermediate positions The tracks will be fully closed when the harvester head is fully closed or you have pressed the Tracks close The tracks will be closed to their intermediate positions when the harvester head is closed to its intermediate position or as long as the Shift Tracks open buttons is pressed Control Tracks fully closed Tracks closed to the intermediate positions Buttons Press Tracks close Press Shift Tracks close Functions Default Tracks will be fully closed The tracks will controlled to close as long as the buttons is pressed During feeding or The tracks will be automatically fully cutting closed during cutting and feeding if the automatic track control has not been disengaged The control will remain engaged when the cutting and feeding ends Additional The tracks will be fully closed when The tracks will be closed to information
51. pulses 19 9 Point 9 service Saw bar pulses Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Phone 358 0 20 7608 111 Postal address PO Box 194 FI 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi C D C Epec 4W Herman 105 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 APPENDIX 2 Alarm messages and troubleshooting In this attachment all the system s error messages are listed in table form Message Explanation Instructions 1 Instruction 1 2 Instruction 2 3 Instruction 3 Figure Example of an error message shown in table form How to read the table above Nro field shows the number of the message from the module in question From every module messages are numbered starting from 0 Message field shows the text which appears on the screen log The formatting of the words may differ depending on the language program version The X shown in the fields to the right of the message appears if the message is shown in the Main screen or the log Explanation field explains the meaning of the message and the effects on the control device functionality Instructions field shows what actions are necessary for service personnel to perform to correct fix the situation It also shows the order of actions that need to be taken to correct fix the error situation If the error situation is not fixed by performing the 1st action move o
52. screen 4 12 Hydraulic pumps The measuring device can support the simultaneous control of a maximum of three hydraulic pumps e When the measuring device is installed the pumps are configured as proportional pumps or ON OFF type pumps and the pumps to be used are selected Furthermore the pumps to activate each movement and the capacity level have been configured Pumps z Rotator xJ S J Tilt D EB Tracks XJ E GE Knives XJ a Slow feed XJ Low J Mid feed XJ Mid J J Fast feed fw XJ Full J o Saw D ED Top saw XJ 2s a Fast feed bw XJ E _J Figure 23 Pump window 1 e The possible movements are o Rotator o Tilt Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Ari Ie C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Tracks Knives Slow feed Medium speed feed Fast feed Chain rotation Bar control Topping saw cutting 0000000 0 e There are four possible output levels low mid high and full all of which can be adjusted by maintenance personnel Pumps Control mode On Off Propoj J Releasing delay 2000 3000 3000 jms Proportional pump levels Low ESUN Mid 40 High Gay Full 100 Figure 24 Pump window 2 e You can define a dedicated release delay time
53. sensor functions using a multimeter Replace the sensor if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Rotator handle parameter error x xX There is a parameter conflict in the rotator handle or the parameter value is not within the allowed limits 1 Perform rotator handle calibration 2 Check the handle parameters from the measruing device setting progression dead band Modify if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 40 Button pressed during safety switch release X xX A button was pressed while the safety switch was being released The safety bar was lifted and the state of the chairs limit switch changed or the state of the limit changed when the door closed Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ieee 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 This message requires actions to be taken only if no buttons were pressed while the safety switch was being released 1 Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window 2 Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 41 Preselection button 1 stuck x xX Preselection button 1 was press
54. shown If there are many messages active at the same time with the same priority level the last message is shown and the other active messages are in line by order You can scroll through these messages by using the arrow button and by pressing the OK button Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Www www epec fi Phone Fax 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 Postal address PO Box 194 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 99 140 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 If the info bar shows a message and there are other active messages with a lower priorty the lower priorty messages are shown in the info bar for 3 seconds and then they move to the line if OK button is not pressed After this the higher priority message is shown Sound signals are assigned to all messages depending on their priority level Sound signals accompany messages when they are activated the first time after the measuring device is booted except for Info level messages which are accompanied by the sound signal every time Also when you proceed to the sawing window and measurements are under the minimum top diameter there is a sound signal This sound signal can be controlled off seperately for alarms alerts info proceeding to the sawing window and for minimum top diameter Figure 37 Sound signal when proceeding to the sawing window 50ms On 30ms Off Figure 38 Sound signal when und
55. species name 2 Enter text and finally save it by pressing OK on the virtual keyboard Pine Spruce Birch Aspen Eucalyptus cop cop oun chit co Int Figure 91 Tree species names The first three names cannot be changed 1 pine 2 spruce and 3 birch but the others can be freely edited species 3 10 will be always included as hardwood in the statistics regardless of the names The names will not be translated if the system language is changed they must always be manually changed Tree species are linked to work areas When saving a work area tree species are also saved When an existing work area is opened tree species linked to that work area also open 5 4 5 4 Assortments You can open the Assortments screen by selecting Assortments in the Settings menu To edit assortments Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman eoii C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 1 Go to the text field of the assortment you want and press OK the keyboard screen will be displayed The text field at the top of the keyboard screen will show the current assortment name 2 Enter text and finally save it by pressing OK on the virtual keyboard sortments Assortment names Timber Timber2 Timbers Pulpwood1 Pulpw
56. such as when picking up a previously felled or fallen tree from the ground Conirol Reset length Reject log New log Buttons Reset length Reset length Shift Reset length when pressed and held Functions Basic function Resets the measured length The screen will show a question Delete previous log Selects a new log In the middle of automatic feed The automatic feed will stop when you press the button the first time and the length will be reset when you press the button again When you press the button the first time the automatic feed will stop the second press selects a new log Additional information The New log function will activate the measuring device into the mode after felling this function is to be used when no Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Www www epec fi Phone Fax 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 Postal address PO Box 194 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman oo 16 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 felling is necessary such as when picking up a previously felled or fallen tree from the ground Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 4 9 Colour marking The colour marking selections are preselection specific There are two colours available and these colours can be used together or separately The colour markings are made on a log that dr
57. the saw reaches its outer mechanical limit Saw chain change gt position limit service Saw bar position when the saw controlling stops automatically during chain change operation Saw chain change gt time limit service Time limit for saw controlling during chain change operation Saw chain change gt Saw bar out off delay Time that the saw bar is controlled Phone 358 0 20 7608 111 Postal address PO Box 194 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi C D C Epec 4W Herman Wey a8 C C 21 12 2010 MANO00403 service out during chain change operation after pumps are off 2 5 4 Saw chain change gt Enabled service Saw chain change in use 2 6 1 Max position gt In mm service Saw position in milimeters when it is controlled to the mechanical limit 2 7 Feller sawing min position limit service Saw position in feller sawing which is required before entering the processing mode This value is given as a percentage of saw control 2 9 1 Bar gt Out delay service Time that the saw chain motor is controlled before the saw bar is controlled out when sawing starts 3 Closing delays 3 1 Tracks closing head service Closing delay for the feed tracks when closing the head
58. the Saw button before pressing the Harvester head button you must release the Saw button before you can activate forced cutting Forced cutting will remain active until you release both or one of the above mentioned buttons 4 7 4 Clearing function i You can activate the clearing function only when the tilt is in the upright position To activate the clearing function press the Harvester head open Saw buttons either simultaneously or first the Harvester head open button and then the Saw button Control Clearing function Buttons Harvester head open Saw Functions Basic function The clearing function locks the tilt into the vertical position and the saw out of its housing The saw will be kept out of the housing until you release the saw button Symbol on the handling screen Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Aa da C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 When you release the saw button the saw will return back to its housing If during clearing you hold the Harvester head button and only release the Saw button you can reactivate the clearing function by pressing and holding the Saw button again Additional It is possible to activate the clearing function onl
59. the Sensor type is specified incorrectly contact measuring device service and repairs 2 Check the sensor connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Using a multimeter check the sensor functions properly Replace the sensor if necessary 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 95 Tracks pressure sensor value too low x xX The value voltage or current of the tracks pressure sensor is below the allowed limit Check the measuring device settings that the sensor type mA V is specified as the sensor in use If the Sensor type is specified incorrectly contact measuring device service and repairs Check the sensor connection and the condition of the cables and Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman leon is Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Using a multimeter check the sensor functions properly Replace the sensor if necessary 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 96 PDO error id conflict x xX The module has received a message which has been sent by another device with the same node ID The CAN bus has either 2 harverster head modules or an extra CAN device All control is blocked 1 E
60. to intermediate positions This function differs if eco harvester head is in use This function for eco harvester head is described at the end of the chapter If you press the Tracks open button while in felling mode the tracks will be fully opened The tracks will remain open until you release the Shift Tracks open buttons Opening the tracks is not possible during feeding This parameter can be used to adjust the delay between the end of the feed valve control and the start of the track opening Whioe in felling mode the tracks will always automatically close after after the tracks are controlled open Control Tracks fully open Tracks open in intermediate positions Buttons Press Tracks open Press Shift Tracks open Functions Default Tracks will be fully opened The tracks will remain open until you release the button During feeding or cutting Automatic closing of the tracks will be disabled until the tracks are closed by pressing the Harvester head closed button During feeding Opening the tracks is not possible during feeding This parameter can be used to adjust the delay between the end of the feed valve control and the start of the track opening In cutting mode When you briefly press the button the tracks will be fully opened and then automatically fully closed In cutting mode When you press the button for a long time the tracks will be fully opened and the a
61. 0 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 92 Voltage without control in rotator ccw output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in rotator counter clockwise output X2 2 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 93 Broken cicuit in rotator output xX Xx One of the rotator s valve circuits is broken Broken circuit between output X2 1 and FB input X2 3 or output X2 2 and FB input X2 4 To check which direction s circuit is damaged control the rotator alternately in both directions The circuit which is controlled when the error message appears is the damaged circuit 1 Check the valve connection of the faulty circuit and the connection of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 94 Tracks pressure sensor value too high x xX The value voltage or current of the tracks pressure sensor is over the allowed limit 1 Check the measuring device settings that the sensor type mA V is specified as the sensor in use If
62. 1 12 2010 MANO00403 Tilt pressure adjustment function can be controlled off using a parameter as long as the harvester head is not using the tilt pressure adjustment valve 4 3 Controlling delimbing knives The opening movement of the actuator is always dominant If you try to simultaneously close and open the actuator the open control will be dominant and thus the actuator will open This applies to all harvester head functions 4 3 1 Front knives fully open open to intermediate positions head is described at the end of the chapter i This function differs if eco harvester head is in use This function for eco harvester You can fully open the front knives by pressing the Front knives open or Knives open button You can open the front knives to their intermediate positions by pressing the Shift Front knives open or Knives open buttons More specific control features are shown in the table below Control Front knives fully open Front knives open in intermediate position Buttons Front knives open Shift Front knives open Functions Basic function The front knives will be fully The front knives will be kept opened open until you release the button Saw or top saw The saw will first be drawn inside the machine and then the knives simultaneously out will be opened Additional The front knives will also be The front knives will be opened information fully opened when the ha
63. 12 2010 MANO00403 3 EPEC 4W HERMAN The Epec 4W Herman measuring device guides the harvester head of a felling machine and compiles statistics on cut logs in the display unit s memory Epec 4W Herman consists of four separate control units display unit cabin harvester head and hub control unit as well as control handles and a programming wheel The control units are connected to each other with a CAN bus Controller Area Network a fast and fairly disturbance free communications bus To ensure error free function of the measuring device please carefully read this manual and ensure that you understand what the different settings mean before using the device The length and thickness measuring system must be calibrated at the specified intervals the settings must be regularly checked and changed if necessary 3 1 Assembly The measuring device includes the following components Epec 2040 colour display unit and a case equipped with a buzzer Epec 2020 harvester head control unit Epec 2023 cabin control unit Epec 2021 hub control unit Epec programming wheel Handles The components are connected to each other as shown in the assembly drawing below Input output Power s Can Figure 1 Measuring device assembly Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Fi
64. 21 12 2010 MAN000403 If a value has been set in both of these parameters the relative over cutting value will be calculated first and the absolute over cutting value will be calculated based on the relative value Parameters 1 Relative when felling Relative over sawing when felling Absolute and relative over sawing can be combined Figure 20 Over cutting 4 7 2 2 Releasing tilt during felling It is possible to define for thin and thick logs parameter a time within the four alternatives listed below to automatically release the harvester head tilt during felling Among the alternatives listed below you can select a time at which the tilt will be automatically released during felling This setting can be selected for thin and thick logs separately e Tilt release in the beginning of cutting tilt will be released as soon as the bar out control is activated e Tilt release when log has been fully cut the tilt will be released when the saw control limit is reached e No tilt release during felling Parameters 4 Tilt Above diameter limit Below diameter limit Diameter limit Figure 21 Tilt release Tilt release during felling can also be blocked manually by pressing Shift2 Tilt down or Shift2 Tilt up down buttons In this case when felling the tilt is not released regardless of what release technique is selected Tilt is released with only when it is controlled down manually with buttons Epec Oy
65. 3 03 2009 OP 1601 red m Short cacet P teed rada prose ostos 0 0 on 13 03 2008 OF 55 55 mad Prereere senor wales foo low Off Mee 13052000 OP ST 10 wad r AANA I acele Fanali i water in Off Mee 11032000 OP EDE mead Presoa seror vaha Too how Ott tee thOt 2000 Greene med r Aatowter Canceled Ge mater is eter imt C a EED Figure 65 Diagnostics Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Ta es C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 5 4 4 1 1 0 and CAN You can check the bus status on the I O and CAN screen To open the screen select I O and CAN in the Diagnostics submenu The screen shows the status of the buses in different colours If the connection with the control unit is fine the line between the control units is green If the connection has been disrupted or if the bus status is stop the line is red The display unit studies the bus status and if the display unit bus is not in operation the entire bus is shown in red O and CAN Display Connector Cabin 3 l Figure 66 The I O and CAN screen You can also browse the control unit connectors by pressing the Next button at the bottom edge of the display or by rotating the programming wheel In the case of the hub control uni
66. 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ta den C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 CONTROLLING FUNCTIONS Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 The harvester head functions presented in this chapter are mainly controlled with the handles and the programming wheel 4 1 Safety lock and safety switch The purpose of the safety lock is to disable the harvester head controls during startup as well as when the operator is not in the cabin The safety switch is usually located on the operator seat the cabin door or in the case of an excavator based system in the so called safety mode switch The safety lock will be activated i e locked when e the system is started up e the safety switch is triggered e achain replacement sequence ends e after default restoring factory parameters When the safety lock is engaged there is a safety lock symbol on the display unit s main menu and access to the handling screen is not allowed The harvester head control features are also disabled The measuring device locking can be disabled by deactivating the safety switch and opening the safety lock using the button command Shift Harvester head closed The display unit will transfer directly from the menu to the handling screen when you press Shift Harvester head closed When you press the Shift button the notification Press the harvester head closed button will be displayed Only the Shift
67. 4 4 12 220 21 45 11 200 1 x 30 Figure 50 A Diameter curve calibration printout 7 Measurethe log diameter with measuring calibers at the chosen calibration points Follow the instructions for measuring diameter at the beginning of this chapter f you printed these notes before you can write the measurement results on them for example in the picture below tooo cto te t Forme te ten nn tooo 20 x 852 zo xi Sf i S73 Gem 4 4 1 19 i i 805 i i 9 iXi 3 101 i 328 729 i t 18 758 i 8 iXi 3 263 290 24 i t 117 ii i 711 i i i 7 iX 4 72 252 2So6 t t 1161 664 6 Xi 4 207 214 i 2 5 145 Rl 72 617 2 5X 4 312 177 1734 lel et Deel ell lila a e t 4 1 14 Xj 1 235 568 69 i i 4 iXi 5 66 i 142 i 4g
68. 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman oy 140 C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 1 6 Warranty conditions Epec offers products and software delivered a twelve 12 month guarantee starting from delivery of the product to the end customer As the manufacturer Epec is liable for material design and manufacturing faults of the control units listed in Section 3 1 and the display unit that arise during the warranty period The manufacturer may at its own discretion either repair a faulty product or replace it with a new one All warranty repairs the manufacturer chooses to implement will be performed at the manufacturer s plant in Seinajoki Finland The manufacturer s warranty does not cover any cables classified as consumables or any installations done by a retailer or a reseller The warranty will not cover any costs arising from detachment or fixing of the product or its delivery from and back to the customer or any travel accommodation daily allowance and similar expenses of a mechanic The manufacturer cannot be held liable for a production shutdown lost profits a disturbance in operations or any other indirect damage regardless of its cause If the manufacturer is the subject of any claims pertaining to product liability or business liability damage which the manufacturer may be liable to compensate the manufacturer s liability will be limited and the manufacturer can be held liable
69. 69 Short circuit in colour marking 1 output x x Colour marking output X2 23 short to ground potential Short circuit in colour marking output 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 121 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 2 Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary 3 Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 70 Voltage without control in colour marking 1 output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in color marking output X2 23 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 71 Short circuit in colour marking 2 output x xX Colour making output X2 19 short to ground potential Short circuit in colour marking output 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve
70. EPEL Epec 4W Herman Version 1 02 User s manual Epec Oy C D C Epec 4W Herman 21 146 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 DOCUMENT VERSION HISTORY Date Explanation 2 6 2009 First published version 15 12 2009 Updated to correspond to the Finnish version which was dated 1 12 2009 12 08 2010 Version 1 02 Updated to correspond to the Finnish version which was dated 16 04 2010 Optional tilt conrol method o New parameter 4 6 added o Tilt up shift2 tilt up is controlled for as long as the buttons are pressed It does not lock and control stops as soon as the buttons are released 21 12 2010 Section 7 General updated Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ay TAg C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 CONTENTS GENE RAD E E ee eats E A E E E durcetenceetonnins 6 EI ADU TS manu Waen e 8 EE E ae is E E esas 8 6 TZ EPEC POIO CIS a a a as a aa a a ee ed ts eats 6 f3 Related COCUMOENATION cccsecccecesecnceveeacneesunaannesunaannesnaannesuseannesuseannesunaannesuaeannees 6 1 4 Explanations Of SymIOlIS naor a A A 6 ko Safety e e a e ee Wa nd a a a ly 7 TO Warranty CONCIIONS iaa O a E O A 8 1 7 Environmental tSSU S reaa a A TS 8 ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY ccccssseccsseeeeeeeeeseeesese
71. The old data will be reset e fa name has been given for the work area and the overall production figure is not zero the system will ask you to confirm the starting of a new work area There is more information on these functions in Chapter 5 4 2 Saving opening and editing a work area starting a new work area Calibration Opens a screen showing the calibration options e Length Diameter range Diameter curve Saw movement range calibration Rotator handle when the rotator control method is the handle or the sensors e Rotator valve when the proportional rotator valve is in use There is more information on these functions in Chapter 5 4 3 Calibration Diagnostics Opens a screen showing the maintenance options e I O and CAN e Checking the status of buses e Modules I O connectors statuses e Handles e Testing the handles and the preselection buttons e Programming wheel e Checking programming wheel functions e Sensors e Harvester head control e Communication log There is more information on these functions in Chapter 5 4 4 Diagnostics Settings Opens a menu showing the setting options e Parameters Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman aag as C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403
72. When you release the button the pressure to the knives will be low or adjusted depending on the diameter and also depending on whether there is a log in the harvester head or not e f there is a log in the harvester head before you press a button Harvester head closed Knives closed or Front knives closed full pressure will be applied until you release the button e During cutting as long as the bar is outside the housing full pressure will be applied to the knives if there is a log in the harvester head If there is no log low pressure will be applied If the log is fed backwards during cutting the pressure applied will be the regular pressure depending on the diameter Current Low Full Low 30 gt Low 50 30 lt High High Diameter Figure 9 The knives pressure can freely be adjusted in relation to the diameter 4 4 Track control feed tracks feed rollers simultaneously close and open the actuator the open control will be dominant and i The opening movement of the actuator is always dominant If you try to thus the actuator will open This applies to all harvester head functions Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland EPEL Epec 4W Herman 27 148 21 12 2010 MAN000403 4 4 1 Tracks fully open open
73. Y Abbreviation term Description CAN Controller Area Network CSV Comma Separated Values a CSV file A file format used to save simple data in a table format Harvester A wood harvesting machine which fells delimbs and cuts trees to the desired length PDO Process Data Object A protocol used to update process signal status between CANopen nodes and object libraries PRD Production File a PRD file A production file used to save data measured by the measuring device Saw control Based on tree thickness the measuring device will calculate how much must be sawed for the tree to fall i e calculates the desired bar position Saw window A saw window defines how much under and over the target length the actual length may be before cutting a log with the regular cutting feature is not allowed The saw window can also be called target measurement tolerance measuring window or cutting tolerance SDO Service Data Object A protocol used to read and write data in the CANopen object library StanForD standard Standard for Forestry Data and Communication A communication standard for forest machines used all around the world the de facto standard in Europe Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 10 143 C Cc 21
74. ain If possible try to save the log to a different USB stick Reboot the measuring device and try to save again Contact measuring device service and repairs 5 Diameter sensor calibration done x Diameter sensor calibration has been done This does not require any actions to be taken 6 Length calibration done Length calibration has been done This does not require any actions to be taken 7 Parameter file saved to USB memory Parameter file has been saved to USB memory This does not require any actions to be taken 8 Production file saved to USB memory Production file has been saved to USB memory This does not require any actions to be taken 9 Parameter file is printed Parameter file has been printed This does not require any actions to be taken 10 Production file is printed x Production file has been printed Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1267 149 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 This does not require any actions to be taken 11 Sawing prevented no name for work area X Sawing is prevented because the work are has not been named 1 Create a new work area or open the work area which s not finished 2 Contact measuring device servie and repairs 12
75. also five buttons at the bottom edge of the display unit These five buttons perform the same functions on all screens unless there are separately specified buttons on the screens themselves Figure 25 The display unit buttons Figure 26 The programming wheel The button functions on most of the screens are 1 Back e Return to the previous screen e The red Cancel button on the programming wheel will perform the same function Previous e Reducing a numerical value when adjusting a value e Browsing backwards to previous screen components e The same functions will be performed when you rotate the programming wheel counter clockwise OK e When adjusting a value approving and saving a new value e Transferring to the editing mode e Under normal circumstances this button can be used to approve a selection i e perform a function or open a screen Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman A Ae C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 e The green OK button on the programming wheel will perform the same function 4 Next e Increasing a numerical value when adjusting a value e Browsing forwards to next screen components e The same functions will be performed when you rotate the programming wheel
76. an The butt end delimbing function is available when the automatic feed or preselection feed mode has been selected The butt end delimbing function can only be used if the harvester head has rear knives handling screen Conirol Butt end delimbing Butt end search Buttons Butt Shift Butt Symbol on the automatic feed or preselection feed mode has been selected Functions Default The part of the butt end that The log butt end meaning the remains outside the knives when zero point of the length when the the log is grabbed during cutting length measurement is missing will be delimbed In butt end will be located In the butt end delimbing the log will be fed search function the log will be fed backwards at medium speed to at medium speed until the status the length defined with the of the butt end sensor a photocell parameter after which the or an inductive sensor changes automatic cut to length function The feeding direction depends on will be activated the sensor status during start up Cancelling Butt end delimbing and the You can cancel the butt end automatic cut to length function search function before it is that follows it can be cancelled completed by pressing the Feed with the buttons used to cancel forward or Feed backward the automatic cut to length button or by starting the function automatic cut to length function If you want to cancel butt end using the preselection butt
77. arameters maintenance level This function allows restoring factory parameters for the control units When the parameters have been reset the factory parameters will be in use This function should be performed by a trained service expert only 5 4 5 6 3 Default settings This function allows to restore the settings to the system from the display memory or from the USB flash memory Default settings can be restored only by maintenance personel When the system works in the desired way the needed adjustments and calibrations are performed and functions tested it is a good idea to save settings for example to USB flash memory The default settings can be restored in a situation for example when the system functionality has gone worse due to adjusting settings and the user is unable to adjust the system into working order Default settings m Display Save settings to display or restore Restore setting settings from display USB Save settings to memory stick or restore settings from Restore setting memory stick Save settings Figure 95 Default settings screen Saving default settings can be performed only by a trained service expert Saving default settings is usually done when the system is installed and adjusted to working properly with the base machine The Safety lock activates when the Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO
78. arning refer to electric shocks that may cause when touching the product or a product component A failure may endanger the user s health cause danger to the user or render the system non functional Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ya TAa C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 This symbol refers to very important information or a warning If instructions marked with this symbol are not followed personal injury a system failure or a software failure will occur This symbol highlights important information and issues the user must read and take into account when using the product gt in i g This product is meant to be used as a harvester head measuring and control device only Using the product for any other purpose is not allowed The user must follow general safety instructions of the machine directives regulations and country specific statutes The user must carefully familiarise him or herself with the system features The system is suitable for controlling a forestry machine or a machine which is equipped for such purpose The system may be installed by trained persons acquainted with the device in accordance with the system Installation and Maintenance Manual The person installing the syst
79. ase the button Long push If you press the button for a long time the tilt will automatically be raised provided that the tracks have been first fully opened There is more information on this Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland EPEC 15 148 21 12 2010 MANO000403 Epec 4W Herman function in Chapter 4 2 4 Tilt up down During feeding If you press the button while feeding wood the front and rear knives will be opened until you release the button When you release the button the harvester head will automatically be closed if the feed function is still active Function if eco harvester head is in use In the loading state the harvester head is controlled completely open by pressing the Harvester head open button By pressing Shift Harvester head open the harvester head is controlled open to the intermediate position In the processing state the harvester head is not controlled open by pressing the Harvesterhead open button Controlling open is stopped when the tracks opened to the parameter defined diameter More accurate specifications for control are described in the following table Control Harvester head open Harvester head open to intermediate position Buttons Harvester head open Shift
80. atic rear knives control with negative length measurement Additional The rear knives will also be fully The rear knives will be closed to information closed when the harvester head their intermediate positions when is fully closed the harvester head is closed to its intermediate position 4 3 5 Knifes vibration The harvester knives can be vibrated using the automatic vibration feature and or extra vibration feature e The automatic vibration feature causes the front knives the rear knives or both front and rear knives to vibrate either by means of an opening pulse or by means of directional valve vibration depending on what selections you have made e The extra vibration feature means that both knives are vibrated with a longer opening time The extra vibration will be engaged as long as you press the button regardless of whether or not automatic vibration is in use You can activate the extra vibration feature by pressing the Knife vibration button You can activate the automatic vibration feature by pressing the Shift Knife vibration buttons More specific control features are shown in the table below Control Activating extra vibration Activating automatic vibration Buttons Knife vibration Shift Knife vibration Functions Basic function The vibration of both knives will The selected vibration features be engaged with the longer are available if the knives have opening time until you re
81. aused by adjusting parameters or for some other reason default settings can be restored if they were saved to the system when it was deliverd to you If default settings were not saved when the system was delivered factory parameters can be restored to the system After this fine tuning of machine user parameters is required Restoring factory parameters requires maintenance level access rights If the harvester head has been replaced or the measuring device is installed to a different base machine the system can be restored to the origional state by selecting New installation This requires maintenance level access rights The default settings should be restored by a trained service expert only Default settings New installation Factory parameters Default parameters Figure 94 The factory settings screen Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman PEE C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 5 4 5 6 1 New installation maintenance level This function can be used to restore the system s default settings When the function has been performed the system status will be the same as when it was first booted This function should be performed by a trained service expert only 5 4 5 6 2 Factory p
82. aw button e The saw function modes do not influence the topping saw the topping saw function mode is always manual cutting 4 7 6 Replacing the saw chain e Replacing the saw chain function only works with harvester heads which have seperate valves for saw chain rotating and saw blade out control e Replacing the chain function can be switched off using a parameter e When the harvester head is in its lower position or in the floating position and the handling screen is displayed you can start the chain replacement sequence for the selected saw by pressing Shift Cutting e During chain replacement the chain rotation system will only be controlled for a short time as the bar leaves the housing e You will be given instructions on what to do onscreen during the sequence Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland EPEC 44 148 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Epec 4W Herman 1 When the sequence starts the screen will show a notification Switch off engine working revolutions and press the Saw button to move the bar out of its housing When you press the Saw button the saw will be controlled until you release the button until the saw has come out of the housing for a distance corresponding to 90 of its m
83. be recorded Then the system will ask if you want to save the work area If the answer is Cancel the work area is cancelled and not saved The system will issue a notification if o ifthe work area cannot be saved for some reason o when the work area has been successfully saved Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 60y t43 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 It is possible to save up to 30 work areas to the display If the display is full and you try to save to the display a message will inform you of this However it is still possible to save to the display In this case it will replace the oldest work area saved to the display Work areas saved on the display can be copied from the Reports window to USB flash memory After the work area is copied it is deleted from the display Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 5 4 2 2 Opening a work area Open This button opens a screen showing the work areas saved to the display or in the USB flash memory drive If the USB memory stick is not connected the list shows the work areas saved to the display To upload the information of a work area onscreen select it from the list The preselections used for the work area will also be uploaded Completed work areas can also be opened however work saw
84. before calibrating the diameter curve so that the diameter will be measured at the right point on the log Also the diameter range calibration must be performed before the diameter curve calibration Diameter must be measured with measuring calipers crosswise on top of the bark with accuracy of 1mm Before calibrating the diameter curve set the weather adjustment parameter values to 0 for the lower end diameter and upper end diameter 15 12 15 Sw logic 12 Diameter curve calibration Weather adjust Figure 47 Weather adjustment parameter To calibrate the diameter curve 1 Select a good tree log for which to perform calibration Criteria for a good log is that it does not have a lot of branches the butt does not expand significantly its shape is symmetrical its frame does not branch out and is thick enough so that the majority of the harvester head diameter range can be calibrated using the same log 2 Fell the tree and saw it into logs in the handling screen you can also use a log from the ground and use the new log button instead of the felling button It is recommended that logs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman oh 149 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 are felled and placed far enough apart from each o
85. bles and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 29 Short circuit in front knives close output x xX Front knives closed output X1 2 short to ground potential Short circuit in the output of the front knives closed 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary 3 Replace the solenoid cap If the solendoid cap is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 30 Voltage without control in front knives close output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in front knives closed output X1 2 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 31 Short circuit in rear knives pressure output x xX Rear knives pressure adjustment output X1 15 short circuit to FB input X1 6 1 Check the connection of the pressure control valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 2 Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki F
86. broken circuit or are in Short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 64 Short circuit in rotator output Rotator output X2 1 or X2 2 is in short circuit to FB input X2 3 or X2 4 To check which direction s circuit is damaged control the rotator alternately in both directions The circuit which is controlled when the error message appears is the damaged circuit 1 Check the valve connection of the faulty circuit and the connection of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 65 Parameter error in rotator valve controller x xX Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 120 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 There is a parameter conflict in the rotator s current regulator or the parameter value is not within the allowed limits 1 Check the valve calibration Calibrate again if necessary 2 Check the rotator ramp parameter values from the measuring device settings Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs
87. ce the valve if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 126 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 100 Parameter error in tilt pressure valve controller x xX There is a parameter conflict in the tilt pressure controller s current regulator or the parameter value is not within the allowed limits 1 Check the pressure adjustment power settings and pressure curve Adjust if necessary 2 Check the pressure control ramp parameter values from the measuring device settings Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 101 Feedback without control in tilt pressure fb input x xX Tilt pressure control current feedback in output X1 21 Fault is in one of the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the tilt pressor control valve and the condition of the cables and connecotrs contactors Fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs Cabin module messages 0 Number error zero or too large number xX Error in the numbering of alarms Contact measuring device service and repairs 1 Module booting Module is booting This does not require any actions to be taken 2 Wrong Node ID Mod
88. change the dependencies between pressure and log diameter by opening the Adjustment screen and selecting Curve under the actuator in question Front knives 600 mA 320 B E D 50 Diameter mm 400 Figure 78 Adjusting the front knives diameter pressure dependency The screen that will be displayed shows the tree diameter in millimetres on the horizontal axis The minimum value of the axis is the low diameter set on the previous screen Low and the maximum value is the high diameter set on the previous screen High The vertical axis shows the control current of the proportional pump for squeeze pressure The minimum value of the axis is the lowest current value for the front knives set on the previous screen Low or Full Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman orae C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 whichever is lower The maximum value of the axis is the highest current value for the front knives set on the previous screen Low or Full which ever is higher Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 The highest and lowest diameter range difference High Low is divided into four equal parts and thus five points must be adjusted In between these points the pressure will be linearly adjusted based on the diame
89. cks close output X1 18 Fault is in the valve s cabling Short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 45 Short circuit in feed forward slow output x XxX Feed forward slow output X1 11 short to ground potential Short circuit in the output of feed forward slow Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Merits Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 46 Voltage without control in feed forward slow output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in feed forward slow output X1 11 Fault is in the valve s cabling Short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 47 Short circuit in main saw chain motor output x xX Saw chain motor output X2 16 short to ground
90. clockwise 5 Info e Opens a screen including instructions and advices pertaining to the screen in question e The Info screen cannot be opened using the programming wheel 5 2 Components of the user interface The button color is normally dark blue Chosen button color is white The button is chosen Message log to USB memory Figure 27 The buttons The adjustable values color is normally white The chosen adjustable value color is dark grey When the chosen adjustable value is wanted to adjust press the programming wheels or the displays OK button aa _ The adjustable value is chosen english J 09 12 2003 Figure 28 Adjustable value selected The adjustable value chosen to adjust by the OK button is colored black An adjustable value can be adjust by the programming wheel or using the displays Previous and Next buttons After adjusting of an adjustable value pressing the displays or the programming wheels OK button changes the colour of the adjustable value to dark gray and choosing an other adjustable value is possiple lt _ Adjusting is active english 09 12 2009 Figure 29 Adjusting is active The value background color is grey and the text color is black if adjusting of the value is prevented either the value can not be choosed 300 ely ad Figure 30 Prevented value Choosing and adjusting of the value is prevented 5 3 Keyboard screen The keyboard screen will appear onscr
91. ction data to be viewed onscreen To printer Prints a simple production data printout if there is a printer in the system e To file Saves a simple production data printout if there is a USB flash memory drive connected to the system e Work area to file Saves a PRD production printout into the USB flash memory The file can be opened with software that supports the PRD file format e Display to USB Saves work areas from the display memory to USB flash memory drive Files are erased from the display memory 5 4 6 2 Parameters The system parameters can be saved onto a USB flash memory drive or printed on a printer This depends on which maintenance level is active and whether or not the basic level only is in use e To printer Prints a system parameter printout if there is a printer in the system e To file Saves the system parameters on a USB flash memory drive if there is one connected to the system 5 4 6 3 Message log to USB memory Saves the message log onto a USB flash memory drive if there is one connected to the system Piece printout Last maximum 100 logs is saved to the memory The piece printout is used at the control measurement A new work area clears the saved logs Calibration The last length and diameter calibration date is saved printout 5 4 6 4 Piece printout The last maximum 100 registered logs is saved to the display memory to be printed when the control measurement is done The piece printout shows the wor
92. d on the distance left until the desired length The feed speed will be fast medium or slow depending on the remaining length for more information on this function please see Chapter 4 6 3 Braking distance If the distance to be travelled is shorter than the stopping advance for the diameter in question the feed control will be disengaged When the log has been stopped and the system is in the measuring window the automatic cut to length function has been completed If the log stops outside of the measuring window and the distance left to the desired length is less than the stopping advance the remaining distance will be fed using search pulses Automatic cut to length activated fena valve 1 gt On Feed valve 3 gt Off l Feed valve 2 gt On i Feed valve 2 gt Off 1 Feed valve 3 gt On I feen valve 1 gt Off II I I La A Stopping advance I I p Ai B Braking distance for medium feed speed l B l C Braking distance for fast feed speed Kit l Desired length Figure 13 Automatic cut to length function Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 2a 148 C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 When the automatic cut to length starts the feed valves will be engaged in stages as follows valve 1 gt dela
93. d to the pre selection cubic meters 8 Total amount of running meters registerd to the pre selection 9 The quantity of logs registerd to the pre selection 10 Preselection number If a preselection where the length is zero has been selected the following announcement will be displayed PS not programmed 0 pes 0 00 rm 0 0000 m Figure 40 Preselection not in use 5 4 1 4 Section 4 Status information The bottom edge of the handling screen shows the system status as symbols ORNICE did Figure 41 An example of status information There are seventeen status information symbols There is an order of priority for the symbols if two or more functions using the same symbol field are simultaneously active the symbol with the highest priority will be displayed The figure below shows the symbols in their order of priority the highest priority at the top Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman a C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 i od m Z9 Sf t 4p 17 Y a by Figure 42 Order of priority of the status information symbols Explanations 1 Harvester head cylinder control Stump treatment 2 Topping saw Clearing Preliminary cutting Felling locked 3 Loading mode Knife vibration 4 Butt end search B
94. e last log and adjust the length reading 320 0 r Tree species Current length 1 Pine l 319 6 cm Figure 45 Length calibration 3 Length calibration is tree species specific Select the tree species in the bottom left hand corner Go to the length figure adjustment screen by selecting OK 4 Change the length using the programming wheel until the length is the same as the length you manually measured 5 When the length is the same as you measured select OK The system will ask you whether or not you want to save the new calibration figure Save the new length calibration figure by selecting OK 5 4 3 2 Diameter range calibration To calibrate the diameter range 1 Select Diameter range in the Calibration menu 2 Open and close the harvester head a couple of times when prompted to do so by the system until the pulse figure stabilises 3 Save the value by selecting OK Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Sei i C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Diameter rang Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 First close head fully close Then open head fully open Press OK when ready Figure 46 Calibrating the diameter sensor pulse range 5 4 3 3 Diameter curve calibration The length calibration must be performed
95. e after Branch hitting reverse is enabled distance when the log is fed more then the parameter value 1 3 7 Branch hitting reverse gt Number of repeats The maximum number of feed attempts if the stem is stuck 1 3 8 Branch hitting reverse gt Reverse distance The parameter defines the distance to be reversed after a stem gets stuck before a new feeding attempt is made 1 4 1 AutoStart gt Start delay service The delay after which the feed starts automatically after the saw returns to the home position Only possible when the feed mode is AutoStart 1 4 2 AutoStart gt off diameter If Autostart feeding mode is selected and the log s diameter is smaller then the off diameter parameter value automatic feed Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland EPEL 101 148 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Epec 4W Herman does not start after sawing Butt delimbing measure Braking before min top diameter service Point to which reversed for butt delimbing function When the difference between the diameter and minimum top diameter is below the parameter value the feed speed is reduced to mid speed 1 7 1 Predelimbing gt Distance Defines how much of the target length
96. e and safe function of the measuring device please carefully read the manual and ensure that you understand what the different settings mean before using the device The length and thickness measuring system must be calibrated at the specified intervals the settings must be regularly checked and changed if necessary 1 2 EPEC products Epec Oy specialises in the design and manufacture of electronic control units for demanding conditions The products are designed taking into account the requirements of machinery directives machine manufacturers and environmental directives By complying with these Epec aims at creating safe environmentally friendly and effective solutions for the customers needs in cooperation with the machine manufacturers The Epec 4W Herman harvester head control system has been designed in close cooperation with leading harvester manufacturers forestry companies and machine contractors to improve the profitability of wood handling measuring and harvesting Using the versatile features of the device has been made easy for the user This manual offers instructions on using all the features 1 3 Related documentation Document ID Document name Description of the document AN Ferman osalaion Instructions on installing and maintaining the MAN000404 and Maintenance g g system Manual 1 4 Explanations of symbols This manual includes the following symbols to point out important information or safety instructions The symbol and w
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98. ecified in the table below When the tilt is in the upright position the feed is controlled at search speed When the saw or top saw is out Control Button of the housing Fast feed forward Feed forward Disengaged Slow feed forward Shift Feed forward Disengaged Feed with search speed Shift2 Feed forward Disengaged Fast feed backward Feed backward Disengaged Slow feed backward Shift Feed backward Allowed Faga DABkWArG wit Shift2 Feed backward Allowed search speed The following table shows the difference in feeding speeds in the amount of controlled outputs for different functions when using different harvester head types Function Fast feed forward Slow feed forward Fast feed backward Slow feed backward The amount of controlled valves outputs for different harvester head types Keto forst Keto muut 2 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 Phone Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ates C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 4 6 1 Feed modes You can select the feed mode by the three alternative by parameter manual preselection and automatic feed The feed modes are specified in the tables below Manual feed mode Function e The feed is manually controlled forwards or backwards us
99. eck the length reached If the length is within the desired saw window tolerance the automatic cut to length will be disengaged and cutting will be allowed If the length is not within the saw window the automatic cut to length will be reactivated This will be continued until the log stops inside the saw window The saw window depends on the preselection and it defines how much under and over the target length the actual length may be before cutting a log with the regular cutting feature is not allowed 4 6 7 Minimum top diameter If the preselected minimum top diameter is reached before the saw window is reached the feed will be stopped until the operator chooses the next action Usually at this stage you must select a new preselection or cut the log if free cutting is allowed in the preselection in question If you select a new preselection the automatic cut to length will be started based on the new preselection provided that the minimum top diameter or length of the new preselection is less than that of the former preselection 4 6 7 1 Breaking for minimum top diameter Using a parameter you can set the breaking distance for minimum top diameter The parameter defines how many milimeters below the minimum top diameter measurment the feed speed slows down For example if the minimum top diameter is set to 100mm and the breaking distance parameter value is set the 15mm the feed speed slows down when the diameter reaches 115mm E
100. ed Feed will be started using the medium speed braking distance plus the stopping advance when feed starts Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ie Cc Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Thickness Harvester head s max opening 650 mm Par min Par max Braking distance Figure 14 Braking distance 4 6 4 Stopping advance When the distance remaining before the desired length is less than the stopping advance for the diameter in question the feed control will be disengaged and the system will wait until the log stops When the distance remaining before the desired length is less than the stopping advance for the diameter in question the log will be controlled to the predefined length using search pulses if the log is not in the saw window There are eight diameter categories which are automatically defined based on the maximum harvester head movement zone by dividing the movement zone into eight sections The stopping advance will be automatically adjusted based on the actual stopping distance and the diameter category 4 6 5 Search pulses When the distance remaining to the desired length is less than the stopping advance for the diameter in question the log will be controlled
101. ed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time 1 Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window 2 Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs Preselection button 2 stuck Preselection button 2 was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Preselection button 3 stuck Preselection button 3 was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Preselection button 4 stuck Preselection button 4 was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button wa
102. een whenever you need to write something such as when you want to write new tree species on the Tree species screen Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman oS C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 There are four keyboard settings available e Capital letters e Lowercase letters e Large special symbols Cyrillic when Russian has been selected e Small special symbols Cyrillic when Russian has been selected The virtual button C lock can be used to transfer from capitals to lowercase letters and vice versa The special symbols are available by pressing the Extra virtual button Virtual button OK will save the text and exit the keyboard screen Virtual button lt will erase the text one character at a time Tree species Pine meicjopetrj spay sys Kpupmpnpofrjfapals t ulvyw px pv zpop tf ey 3 Ts ot pel st fe me Tree species C lock ae Figure 31 Capitals and lowercase letters Tree species Tree species Figure 32 Small and large special symbols Pine l Apspapapap aye clef ec evepipipip i pop spo opopofapupufopul yr SaoccGgooonnao Pine ooocoocceao QEaRooseen oogooooooog SagBsooocHno C lock TREE SPECIES Pine fefe palelee uy lajm olnfef eiT efufu ufe efe pDEBEQGOOOHE 4
103. eenseeeseeeeesnaeseseeeenseeeeeas 9 EPEC AW HERMAN 6 sinteccccc tice anti cts cece scat eecncede cecps seni came Aaaa aa araa aa Sa aaa adai naien 10 e ASsSembly E E E E E inte dae ee 10 32 User interlace inician ia a ei DU a nee eee 11 GT Handles aracima e a a aee Ue Laveen ee aa aea ena AEA 11 3 2 2 Display and programming WHEE ccecccceeeseeceenneeeceenteeeeeenteeeseenneeeetenaees 11 CONTROLLING FUNCTIONS 0cccsccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeescaeeeneeeeeeeeeseaeseseaeenseaeeeneeesnaesaseneneeeeeeas 13 4 1 Safety lock and Safety switch 2 ccccsccecesetenecseneeceeeeesaaecseneeceeeeesasseeneeceneeessnnetines 13 4 2 Controlling the harvester head FUNCTIONS 21 cccececeeeccetseceeeeeceneeetseeesneeceeneetsnnetenes 13 4 2 1 Controlling eco harvester head ccccccceecessseceeneeceneeeceneeteneeeseneecsnneetnaneees 13 4 2 2 Harvester head fully open open in intermediate positions c ee 14 4 2 3 Harvester head fully closed closed to intermediate positions 006 15 4 2 4 Tilt up down and tilt FIOATING 0 cee eeeeteceenneeceenteeeceenneeeceseeeceenneeseenneeeenenaees 17 4 2 4 1 Adjusting tilt pressure 18 4 3 Controlling delimbing KNiVOS 1 csccccccceceesceeneecccececeneeeeaaecseneeceeeesaeeseneecenneetsnetsaes 19 4 3 1 Front knives fully open open to intermediate positions 2 cccceeeees 19 4 3 2 Front knives fully closed closed until the intermediate positions 20 4 3 3 Rear kni
104. ekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman vey 16 Cc Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 5 4 6 Reporting Symbol in the main menu Menu functions e Production data reports Production e Parameter reports Parameters e Message log to USB memory e Piece printout e Calibration printout Production g ron C D Parameters Parameters Message log to USB memory Piece printout To printer Calibrations Press OK button Production to save message log to USB oK cra Figure 104 Reports menu 5 4 6 1 Production You can open the Production screen by selecting Production in the Reports menu Select whether you want the production data to be displayed onscreen saved onto a USB flash memory drive or printed on a printer Either the current work area or all of the work areas saved to the display memory can be saved to USB flash memory drive Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ar aG C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Production 8 D Work area to file To display Figure 105 Production screen e To display Opens produ
105. em must carry out thorough testing before the system is taken into use The latest system User Manual must be available in the machine so that the system user will have access to up to date information about correct and safe machine control The system may be maintained by trained persons acquainted with the device in accordance with the system Installation and Maintenance Manual Control units included in the system cannot be maintained at a logging site and the systems may not be dismantled under any circumstances The control units may be maintained only by the manufacturer or a person authorised by the manufacturer The engine must be shut down before fixing any problem in the harvester head 4W Herman system or any other fault or malfunction in the machine The tilt must be moved downwards or released before shutting the engine down It is important that no one is near the harvester head when the tilt is in the upward position even if the engine is not running Before operating the machine ensure that the cabin door switch and or operator seat switch used as a safety switch function properly Always test and fix possible faults gt gt gt PP ee e Epec Oy reserves the right to make improvements in its products without a prior announcement Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl
106. epairs 35 Voltage without control in rear knives open output xX xX Uncontrolled voltage in rear knives open output X1 7 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 36 Short circuit in rear knives close output xX xX Rear knives closed X1 8 short to ground potential Short circuit in the output of the rear knives closed 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1147 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 37 Voltage without control in rear knives close output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in rear knives closed output X1 8 Fault is in the valve s cabling Short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs
107. equires maintenance level access In this case preselection button 9 turn into the Minus button and preselection button 10 turns into the Plus button After this preselection buttons 9 and 10 are not in use Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman sa gis C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Using the Plus Minus function when a log is fed to the preselection length in the sawing screen by pressing the plus button the same log can be fed to a greater preselection length measurement if the tree species and tree assortment is the same If no other preselection exists for the same tree species and assortment species the system informs the user Comparably by pressing the minus button the same log can be fed to the lower preselection length measurement if the tree species and tree assortment is the same If no other preselection exists for the same tree species and assortment species the system informs the user 5 4 5 3 Tree species You can open the Tree species screen by selecting Tree species in the Settings menu To edit tree species 1 Go to the text field of the tree species you want and press OK the keyboard screen will be displayed The text field at the top of the keyboard screen will show the current tree
108. er the minimum top diameter 100ms On 30ms Off 5 4 1 2 Section 2 Length and diameter screen The middle part of the screen includes the length and diameter showing the log length and diameter information Length and diameter e The field on the left shows the log length and the field on the right the diameter 1 SS cm fo m m Diameter unknown e When the system is booted and it enters the handling mode you must open and close the harvester head a couple of times for the diameter to appear onscreen If the diameter is unknown the diameter field will include a flashing message Open and close head e The diameter field background is grey when the diameter is unknown Length unknown Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman P eS C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 When you open the harvester head e the background of the length field will turn grey The background will become white again when you have cut a log reset the length or set the go mm length e The length field background is grey when the length is unknown Measuring window e When the system is in the measuring window the saw 1 3 window the length field background is green go mm e The buzzer will buz
109. es all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 117149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 51 Short circuit in top saw output x xX output Top saw output X2 23 short to ground potential Short circuit in the output of top saw 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 52 Voltage without control in top saw output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in top saw output X2 23 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 53 Short circuit in feed forward mid output xX x Medium feed forward output X2 13 short to ground potential Short circuit in of medium feed forward output Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace t
110. eteceesteenenneeees 44 4 9 Colour marking 0st eesscececnceceneeesnancseneeceenecaaesseneecsneessnestsnaecaeneecsntessassseneecsensersanenanes 45 4 10 Stump treatment ssessneeeneeeeeeneeeseneernerrrerrnernnrrrnernnertnerrnstnnntnnnetnneenneen neen nnen reene en 45 4 10 1 Stump treatment in connection with fOMING 2 ccccccecssceeseecesseereneeeteteeees 45 4 10 2 Stump treatment for the stump of a previously felled tree cccccceeeee 46 4 11 Track pressure measuring ccccceeccececeenceeeeeeneeeeeneeneeecenaaeeeseeaaeeeseeaaeeesneaaeeetensaeertees 46 4 12 HYdrauli PUMPS ecccericteaiceeiniir entte enaA EEREN EE E settee bitin eerie ese 46 4 12 1 Automatic pump pressure release 00 eeeeececeeeeeeceenneeeeeenneeeceenneeecetnnneeeeenaees 47 5 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE s cccseeeseseeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeseaeseseaeenseeeseeeeesnaeseseeeenseeeneas 48 5 1 Display buttons and programming wheel ccccccccceceesteeeeeeneeeteeeeeeteseeeetnnaeertnes 48 5 2 Components of the user interface s sesieesissinerinsernsernrrrnsrnnseenreennrennennnenn nene neen 49 5 3 KeYDOaIG SCl6CN is 53 hess a E E E N eee 49 5 4 Main menu and safety lOCK cccccccceceenseeeteeneeeteeeeeeceneaeeeeeeaaeeesenaeeeeseeaaeeesnnaaeentees 51 54 1 Handing SECB aerer aa TEE T R 54 5 4 1 1 Section 1 Info bar and sound signal 54 5 4 1 2 Section 2 Length and diameter screen 55 5 4 1 3 Section 3 Active preselection information 57 5 4
111. ff 13 05 2009 07 35 55 Head 95 Pressure sensor Value too low Off New 13 05 2009 07 37 10 Head 73 Autostart cancelled diameter is under limit Off New 13 05 2009 07 46 24 Head 95 Pressure sensor value too low Off New 13 05 2009 07 46 29 Head 78 Autostart cancelled diameter is under limit Figure 73 The Message log screen Each event in the log includes the following information e ON OFF Shows whether or not the marking in question is active New Shows whether or not the marking is new Date and time Source and Number How many alarms of the same type have been issued consecutively Reason description code Print Print the message log if a printer has been connected to the system Save Save the message log on a USB flash memory drive if one has been connected to the system Erase Deletes the message log markings only visible in maintenance mode Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland 78 148 21 12 2010 MANO000403 Epec 4W Herman 5 4 5 Settings Symbol in the main menu Menu functions Parameters Preselections Tree species Assortments Display Default settings Software Options There are more specific descriptions of these functions in the following chapters Puan CD oe CD ee species 1 Pi
112. g function will be activated Preliminary cutting g e You can activate preliminary cutting by briefly pressing the Saw button when the automatic cut to length function is active this will cause cutting to automatically start when the log has stopped in the desired length saw window e In preliminary cutting the log will be cut until the saw control limit is reached e Preliminary cutting will remain valid for one cutting at a time only and thus you must activate it by pressing the button each time you are cutting a log e You can cancel the preliminary cutting before Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland Phone Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi C D C Epec 4W Herman A0 140 C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 it has been performed by briefly pressing the Saw button again e The preliminary cutting function will always be automatically cancelled when the automatic cut to length is cancelled either by you or by the measuring device or when the preselection is changed after the preliminary cutting has been activated Saw control Based on tree thickness the measuring device will calculate how much must be sawed for the tree to fall i e calculate the desired bar position 2 Saw fee 1 Saw mode Se
113. g mode when eco rocessor head is used 12 17 4 Eco head gt Knives open adjust service Determines the diameter when knives opening is stopped in processing mode Vlue is given in difference to tracks opening diameter 13 Feed tracks 13 1 3 Close gt Acceleration ramp service Feed tracks close acceleration ramp 13 1 4 Close gt Deceleration ramp service Feed tracks close deceleration ramp 13 3 Valve resistance service Feed tracks squeeze pressure valve resistance 13 4 Controller error delay Service Feed tracks controller error delay 13 7 1 Full open gt Control time service Time that tracks are opened when full open button is pressed 13 10 Auto close used in felling mode service Feed tracks automatic closing in felling mode 14 Head 14 1 1 Distance gt Between main saw and track Distance between length and service diameter measurement points 14 1 2 Distance gt Between main saw and top saw Distance between main saw and service top saw 14 1 3 Distance gt Between main saw and butt Distance between main saw and sensor service butt sensor 14 2 Head max diameter service Maximum theoretical diameter of used harvester head tupe 15 Sw logic 15 3 1 Tracks closed gt Pulse value hysteresis Allowed movement for diameter service pulse value 15 3 2 Tracks closed gt Value steady delay service Tracks close value steady delay 15 4 1 Log stopped gt Status delay service Delay for
114. ghts for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 139 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 2 Check that the output functions of connector X1 connected to the module in case of possible short circuits Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 25 Hub module X2 connector current over alarm limit x xX Hub module connector X2 current is above the allowed limit 1 Check the supply voltage of the modules connected to connector X2 Also check the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 2 Check that the output functions of connector X2 connected to the module in case of possible short circuits Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs Hub module X3 connector current over alarm limit Hub module connector X3 current is above the allowed limit Check the supply voltage of the modules connected to connector X3 Also check the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check that the output functions of connector X3 connected to the module in case of possible short circuits Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Hub module X4 connector current over alarm limit Hub module connector X4 current is above the allowed limi
115. h the system program can be updated The system s program can be updated using USB flash memory Program updates require service personnel access rights At the user level it is only possible to load a new program to damaged modules replaced with a new modules This can be done according to the instructions below Updating software to a new module 1 After the damaged module is replaced you can load software into the new module After booting the system check the systems module program version If a module program version is older then the the display USB flash memory s program version or if a module does not have a program a notification is shown that the module requires updating Module s needs to be updated old software version in Head Press OK to open update window Figure 99 Harvester head module requires updating 2 By pressing the OK button the updating screen figure below opens and automatically the module which requires updating is selected Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ee Rs C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Programs updating Current New Module SW RT Software Runtime 2v08 2 18 i2v07 218 2 16 X 2v17 l2v06 2v06 2 18 J101 I 1 01 ji f Update
116. has been exceeded by the distance set in the parameter This function will be repeated a maximum of three times parameter e f the point where the log got stuck has not been passed after three attempts the automatic cut to length function will be stopped and the measuring device will issue a log stuck alert e f the point where the log got stuck has been passed the attempts will be reset and the automatic cut to length will be normally continued i e the feeding speed will be adjusted as necessary and the pressures will be adjusted based on the log diameter This parameter can be used to define a delay from the beginning of feeding after which the slipping control and identification will be taken into use 3 Branch hitting reverse Enabled Off delay after start Enabled after distance Number of repeats Reverse distance Figure 17 Branch chipper Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland 38 148 21 12 2010 MANO000403 EPEC 4 6 10 Butt end delimbing butt reversal and butt end search If you press the Butt button after cutting a log and before pressing the Preselection button the system will perform automatic butt delimbing in connection with the first preselection before automatic cut to length Epec 4W Herm
117. he solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 54 Voltage without control in feed forward mid output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in medium feed forward output X2 13 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 55 Short circuit in feed forward fast output x xX Fast feed forward output X2 15 short to ground potential Short circuit in the fast feed forward output 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1187 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 56 Voltage without control in feed forward fast output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in fast feed forward output X2 15 Fault is in the valve s cabling Short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the
118. imit error limit Service 5 5 2 4 Pressure sensor calibration gt Current gt Sensor current high alarm limit High error limit service 5 5 3 1 Pressure sensor calibration gt Pressure gt Sensor minimum pressure Low service 5 5 3 2 Pressure sensor calibration gt Pressure gt Sensor maximum pressure High service 5 5 4 Pressure sensor calibration gt Error delay Sensor error delay service 6 User interface 6 1 Handles long press time When the button is pressed down longer than the parameter value the press is interpreted as a long press 6 2 Programming wheel sensitivity The parameter specifies how many times the wheel must rotate for 1 step of movement in the user interface 6 3 Default preselection number Preselection number that is activated when the default preselection selection button is pressed 6 4 1 1 Programming wheel gt Frequency gt Min Minimum programming wheel service speed 6 4 1 2 Programming wheel gt Frequency gt Max Maximum programming wheel service speed 6 4 2 1 Programming wheel gt Steps gt Over max Programming wheel steps when frequency service speed is over maximum 6 4 2 2 Programming wheel gt Steps gt By max Programming wheel steps when frequency service speed is maximum 6 4 2 3 Programming wheel gt Steps gt By min Programming wheel steps when frequency service speed is minimum 6 7 1 1 Preselection buttons gt Plus Minus opera
119. ing is blocked 5 4 2 3 Editing work area information show edit This button opens a screen in which you can set the work area information The only mandatory information is the work area name felling will not be possible if there is no work area name Select the field you want to edit and press the green button on the programming wheel to open the virtual keyboard Enter the information you want with the virtual keyboard and then select OK on the virtual keyboard The Show Edit screen is divided into four subscreens Page 1 Work area information Page 2 Seller information Page 3 Buyer information and cutting method You can select the cutting method from a menu using the programming wheel e 1 Top tree removal 2 First thinning 3 Other thinning 4 Clear felling 5 Seed tree protective tree or belt felling 6 Felling to clear after a storm or wind damage 7 Clearing a road ditch power line or other line 8 Residential lot felling 9 Other special felling type 10 Clearing or tree stand clearing Page 4 Additional information You can switch to another subscreen page by selecting the gt gt button and pressing OK 5 4 2 4 Starting a new work area start new This function will reset the work area information and production data from the display unit memory Always save or print the information pertaining to a work area before starting a new one The names of work areas cannot include any blanks Epec Oy reserve
120. ing device service and repairs Preselection button 7 stuck Preselection button 7 was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Preselection button 8 stuck Preselection button 8 was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1934 ae Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 49 Preselection button 9 stuck x xX Preselection button 9 was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time 1 Check the functioni
121. ing the Control buttons e After felling you will manually control the system up until the length selected in the preselection and then cut the log e Pressing the preselection will not activate feed Using automatic None of the following automatic functions are in use functions automatic cut to length slipping prevention slipping identification pre delimbing butt end delimbing preliminary cutting Preselection feed mode Function e When the preselection has been selected the measuring device Control will automatically control the system until the selected length after which the operator will cut the log e You can also activate preliminary cutting in which case the log will automatically be cut when the desired length has been reached e Inthe preselection feed mode the feed will be activated when you press the preselection button Using automatic All automatic functions are available functions Automatic feed mode Function e Similar to the preselection feed mode with the exception that the Control automatic control to length also takes place after cutting based on the same preselection e f you want to stop the automatic control to length after cutting the log in order to change the selected preselection for example you can do so in connection with cutting by pressing the Saw button for a long time or by pressing any other button that will stop the automatic functions e You can als
122. inimum top diameter 8 Front knives 8 1 3 Close gt Acceleration ramp service Front knives squeeze pressure acceleration ramp 8 1 4 Close gt Deceleration ramp service Front knives squeeze pressure deceleration ramp 8 3 Valve resistance service Front knives squeeze pressure valve resistance 8 8 3 1 Open pulse gt Delay gt Feed forward Front knives open pulse when service feeding forward starts pulse delay after feeding starts 8 8 3 2 Open pulse gt Delay gt Feed backward Front knives open pulse when service feeding backward starts pulse delay after feeding starts 9 Rear knives 9 1 3 Close gt Acceleration ramp service Rear knives squeeze pressure acceleration ramp 9 1 4 Close gt Deceleration ramp service Rear knives squeeze pressure deceleration ramp 9 2 2 Open gt Lock delay service Lock delay info 9 3 Valve resistance service Rear knives squeeze pressure valve resistance 9 8 3 1 Open pulse gt Delay gt Feed forward Rear knives open pulse when service feeding forward starts pulse delay after feeding starts 9 8 3 2 Open pulse gt Delay gt Feed backward Rear knives open pulse when service feeding backward starts pulse delay after feeding starts 9 9 1 Automatic operation gt Enabled service Rear knives automatic operation enabled 9 9 2 Automatic operation gt Opening measure Rear knives opening meausure service 9 9 3 Automatic operation gt Closing meas
123. inland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 113 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 32 Broken circuit in rear knives pressure output xX xX input X1 6 Broken circuit between rear knives pressure adjustment valve output X1 15 and FB 1 Check the connection of the pressure control valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 33 Feeed back without control in rear knives pressure feedback input x x Voltage uncontrolled in rear knives pressure feedback inpput X1 6 even though valve control is not active One of the wires of the valves has a broken circuit or are in short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the pressure control valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 34 Short circuit in rear knives open output xX xX Rear knives open output X1 7 short to ground potential Short circuit in the output of the rear knives open Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve If the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and r
124. intermediate positions when the harvester head is opened into its intermediate position Function if eco harvester head is in use Pressing the Rear knives open or Knives open button while in loading mode fully opens the rear knives Pressing Shift Rear knives open or Knives open while in loading mode rear knives open to the intermediate position Pressing Rear knives open or Knives open button or Shift Rear knives open or knives open button while in processing mode controlls the rear knives open for as long as the button is pressed depending on the position of the knives and cylinders More specific control features are shown in the table below mode opened Control Rear knives fully open Rear knives open in intermediate position Buttons Rear knives open Shift Rear knives open Buttons Knives open Shift Knives open Functions Function loading The rear knives will be fully The rear knives will be kept open until you release the button Function processing mode The rear knives will be kept open until you release the button The rear knives will be kept open until you release the button Saw or top saw simultaneously out will be opened The saw will first be drawn inside the machine and then the knives Negative length measurement The rear knives are controlled automatically open only in the processing state fully to the maximum open position
125. ions 12 6 1 Butt search gt Enabled service Butt search is enabled 12 8 Urea sprayed from saw bar service Urea sprayed from saw bar 12 10 1 1 Front knives gt Direction valve vibration gt Front knives direction valve Not opening service vibration not opening 12 11 1 1 Rear knives gt Direction valve vibration gt Rear knives direction valve Not opening service vibration not opening 12 14 Safety switch duplicated service Safety switch duplicated 12 15 14 Pressure valve gt Front knives service Front knives used 12 15 2 Pressure valve gt Rear knives service Rear knives used 12 15 3 Pressure valve gt Feed tracks service Feed tracks used 12 15 4 Pressure valve gt Tilt Service Tilt in use Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland EPEC 106 148 21 12 2010 MANO000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Epec 4W Herman 12 16 1 Two plus one definition gt In use service Two plus one configuration in use 12 17 1 Eco head gt In use service Eco head in use 12 17 2 Eco head gt Inductive sensor service Inductive sensor in use 12 17 3 Eco head gt Tracks open diameter service Tracks max opening diameter at processin
126. irs 26 Feedback without control in front knives pressure feedback output x x Voltage uncontrolled in front knives pressure feedback input X1 4 even though valve control is active One of the wires of the valves has a broken circuit or are in short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the pressure control valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1127 49 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 27 Short circuit in front knives open output x xX Front knives open output X1 1 short to ground potential Short circuit in the output of the front knives open 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid cap If the solenoid cap is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 28 Voltage without control in front knives open output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in front knives open output X1 1 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the ca
127. is exceeded during predelimbing before feeding to the target measure Valve step delay service The feed valves control interval during autofeed start Saw 2 1 Saw mode Saw mode selection Manual the saw bar returns when the saw button is released or when the saw has reached the target position Automatic the saw bar returns only when the saw has reached the target position even if the saw button is released 2 2 1 2 2 2 Over sawing gt Relative when felling Over sawing gt Absolute when felling Relative oversawing when felling specifies as a percentage how far the saw bar is controlled over the target position Absolute oversawing when felling specifies in milimeters how far the saw bar is controlled over the target position If relative oversawing is also in use it is calculated first 2 2 3 Over sawing gt Relative when cutting Relative oversawing when cutting specifies as a percentage how far the saw bar is controlled over the target position 2 2 4 Over sawing gt Absolute when cutting Absolute oversawing when cutting specifies in milimieters how far the saw bar is controlled over the target position If relative oversawing is also in use it is calculated first 2 3 Surface of log service Saw position in pulses when the chain contacts the surface of the log 2 4 Outer mechanical limit Service Saw position in pulses when
128. ithout prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ar Teg C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 300 B G D E 50 Diameter mm 400 Figure 80 Tilt pressure diameter dependency adjustment screen The screen that will be displayed shows the tree diameter in millimetres on the horizontal axis The minimum value of the axis is the low diameter set on the previous screen Low and the maximum value is the high diameter set on the previous screen High The vertical axis shows the control current of the pressure proportional pump The minimum value of the axis is the lowest current value for the front knives set on the previous screen Low or Full whichever is lower The maximum value of the axis is the highest current value for the front knives set on the previous screen Low or Full which ever is higher The highest and lowest diameter range difference High Low is divided into four equal parts and thus five points must be adjusted In between these points the pressure will be linearly adjusted based on the diameter The points can be freely moved up or down on the screen in between the Low and Full pressure level values If the diameter is greater then the specified high diameter the higher diameter defined pressure is used Comparably if the diameter is smaller then the specified low dia
129. itional vibration percentage and diameter limits are joint with the knives vibration function so when these vlaues are changed the knives vibration function also changes Choosing the automatic vibration functions 1 Press Shift2 Knife vibration buttons when the handling screen is displayed The Vibration settings screen will be displayed 2 Use the programming wheel or the display buttons to select the vibration functions that will be activated when the automatic vibration feature is in use e Front knives start pulse when forwards feed is started e Rear knives start pulse when backwards feed is started e Front knives directional valve vibration when feeding forwards e Front knives directional valve vibration when feeding backwards e Rear knives start pulse when forwards feed is started e Rear knives start pulse when backwards feed is started e Rear knives directional valve vibration when feeding forwards Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 257 16 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 e Rear knives directional valve vibration when feeding backwards Front knives BW FW Start pulse X X Knives vibration XJ X Rear knives are Start pulse X X Knives vibration XJ X Figure 8 The
130. k area and the start day The piece printout lists the used preselection number the tree spiece the assortment the stem number the log number the linear meter the log top diameter and the log volume Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman woe IAG Cc Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 To ticking the Reports screen Sampling selection a marker is set to the piece printout where can be seen where the sample logging is started To stop the sample logging remove the tick of the Sampling selection i Starting of a new work area clears the registered logs First try to print the Calibration report If this does not work save the calibration report to USB memory if one is connected to the system Epec 4w Herman Measuring System v0 09 05 11 2009 15 01 49 Piece printout work area name Sjoki Start date 05 11 2009 PS species Assortment Stem Pc Rm Top mm Volume m3 3 Pine Timber1 107 1 3 17 140 0 0589 3 Pine Timber1 107 2 Seed 124 0 0432 2 Pine Timber2 107 3 3 18 107 0 0330 2 Pine Timber2 107 4 3 20 91 0 0253 2 Pine Timber2 107 5 3 21 79 0 0184 a Alder Timber1 108 1 3 19 105 0 0321 5 Alder Timber1 108 2 3 21 99 0 0265 5 Alder Timber1 108 3 3 22 92 0 0232 gt Sampling starts 3 Pine Timber1 109 1 3 19 125 0 0469 2 Pine Timber2 109 2
131. katu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 18y 149 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 While in loading state pressing the Harvester head open button for a long time will not lift automatically to the upright position 4 2 4 1 Adjusting tilt pressure The tilt pressure adjustment valve is always controlled towards one direction By controlling the tilt downwards the tilt pressure is specified by the diameter of the log according to the user defined adjustment curve Tilt is controlled up according to the normal pressure set by the user parameter Current Low Full Low 30 gt Low 50 30 lt High High D i am ete r Figure 3 Tilt pressure is adjusted according to diameter based on the user defined curve Up Down Low 300 JMA High 600 600 JmA r Diameter limits Low 50 mm High 250 mm Figure 4 Tilt pressure adjustment window Depending on the diameter the adjustable tilt pressure can be skipped by pressing Shift Tilt down or Shift Tilt up down In this case tilt is controlled down using maximum pressure Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman as Cc Cc 2
132. lease been closed the button regardless of whether or not automatic vibration is in use Additional The extra vibration feature The vibration features are not information always overrides the automatic available during slow automatic vibration feature and its feed and or when search pulse is conditions engaged This parameter also allows setting a diameter limit If there are deformities in the above which the vibration features tree log you can lighten the grip are not available of the knives with the extra vibration feature until you have crossed the difficult section of Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman a7 es C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 the log When knife vibration is engaged the knife vibration symbol is visible at the bottom edge of the handling screen Broken circuit in feed tracks pressure output 10 59 59 420 123 om cm Pine a 320 538 30 FC 3 pes 9 57 rm 0 1287 m 17 bar Knives vibration on Figure 5 The knife vibration symbol on the handling screen Automatic vibration alternatives e Knife opening pulse Start pulse In order to facilitate the start of feeding the knives will be issued a short star
133. lection under Preselections 2 Select the Tree species from the list The list will include a maximum of ten tree species which can be set in the menu Settings gt Tree species 3 Select the Assortment from the list The list will include a maximum of ten tree assortments which can be set in the menu Settings gt Assortments 4 Use the programming wheel to enter the Length You can enter the length with the programming wheel with an accuracy of one centimetre O 3 000 cm 5 Use the programming wheel to enter the Saw window It is not possible to enter a negative saw window both values negative the minimum allowed value is zero 6 Use the programming wheel to enter the Minimum top diameter Enter the value with the programming wheel to an accuracy of one millimeter 7 Select the Colour from the list The Colour field includes four alternatives e Blue e Red e Both e No colour default 8 Select whether or not free cutting will be used e When free cutting is in use the length does not have to be within the tolerance and the thickness may be under the minimum value e Ticked free cutting is in use for the preselection e Blank no free cutting for the preselection 9 Select whether or not predelimbing will be used e Ticked predelimbing is in use for the preselection e Blank no predelimbing for the preselection Preselection stepping using the Plus Minus buttons The preselection browsing function can be activated by a parameter this r
134. less of if pre delimbing is automatically specified for that pre selection 4 6 9 Slipping identification and branch chipper Slipping identification is always engaged allowed by parameter when logs are automatically fed Slipping identification feature e lf the length sensor does not offer sufficiently many pulses during the slipping identification time when the log is being automatically fed the system will assume that the feed log is stuck e When the slipping identification is activated during forwards feed the branch chipper will be activated if the branch chipper is available parameter e In other cases the automatic feed will be stopped and you will be notified of a jam slipping alert e You can continue the automatic cut to length by pressing the preselection button again The branch chipper e When the slipping identification feature notes that the automatic forward feed is stuck the log will be fed backwards for the set distance at medium speed after which the knives pressure will be decreased and the tracks pressure increased parameter Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ari is C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 e Then the log will be fed forwards at fast speed until the point where the log first got stuck
135. less of whether the harvester head was open or closed when the feeding or cutting began Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address PO Box 194 Phone Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland 358 0 20 7608 111 Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi C D C Epec 4W Herman iss C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 4 2 4 Tilt up down and tilt floating This function differs if eco harvester head is in use This function for eco harvester head is described at the end of the chapter You can move the tilt up or down using the Tilt up and Tilt down buttons The Tilt up down buttons move the tilt in the opposite direction from where it was when the control was started i e these buttons allow moving the tilt back and forth More specific control features are shown in the table below Conirol Harvester head up Harvester head down Tilt up down Buttons Harvester head up Harvester head down Tilt up down Functions Tilt in the The tilt is controlled When the tilt is in the When the tilt is in the upper position upwards into the upright position it will upright position it will upright position be moved downwards be moved to the horizontal downwards to the position for as long as horizontal position you press the button for as long as you press the button Tilt floating or The tilt is controlled When the tilt is in the The tilt is
136. log stopped status 15 4 2 Log stopped gt Max allowed speed service Maximum allowed speed for log stopped status 15 5 1 Registration gt Min allowed log length Minimum allowed log length for service registration 15 6 1 Diameter sensor gt Max reading service Maximum allowed pulse reading for diameter sensor 15 7 1 Feed on gt Status off delay service Off delay for feeding on status 15 8 Diameter value steady delay service Diameter value steady delay 15 12 1 1 Diameter curve calibration gt Weather adjust If the device shows that the gt Lower end diameter diameter is too small for the actual top diameter the diameter curve can be increased from the thinnest end by increasing the parameter value 15 12 1 2 Diameter curve calibration gt Weather adjust If the device shows that the gt Upper end diameter diameter is too small for the actual butt diameter the diameter curve can be increased from the thickest end by increasing the parameter value Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone PO Box 194 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland 358 0 20 7608 111 Www www epec fi Fax 358 0 20 7608 110 EPEC Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 107 148 Epec 4W Herman 21 12 2010 MAN000403 16 Rotator 16 3 1 Valve gt Min current clockwise service Rotato
137. lowed limit over 30V 1 Check the voltage supply source when machine is running on work RPMs Fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs Start message sent The module has sent NMT start message to the system s other modules Only the HUB module can send NMT start messages contact measuring device service and repairs 16 No connection to the harvester head module x xX Connection to the harvester head module has been lost 1 Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and harvester head module and the condition of the connectors contactors replace if necessary 2 Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and cabin module and the condition of the connectores contactors replace if necessary 3 Check that the harvester head module has an up to date application program update if necessary 4 Check the harvester head module s ID pin connection fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 17 No connection to HUB module Connection to the HUB module has been lost Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and cabin module and the condition of the connectors contactors replace if necessary Check that the HUB module has an up to date application program update if necessary Check the HUB module s ID pin connection fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 24 Rotator joystick signal value to
138. m stump treatment for one felling by pressing the Shift 2 Butt buttons before felling During felling the stump treatment pump will be controlled as long as the bar is being extracted Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman p 8 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 When stump treatment is active the following image is shown at the bottom edge of the handling screen Ono A Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 4 10 2 Stump treatment for the stump of a previously felled tree This function only works with harvester heads which have seperate valves for saw chain rotating and saw blade out control When the tilt is in the upright position you can perform stump treatment for the stump of a previously felled tree by pressing and holding the Shift2 Butt buttons The stump treatment pump and bar will be controlled as long as you release the Butt button you can release the Shift2 button when you have pressed the Butt button 4 11 Track pressure measuring The track pressure sensor type current or voltage message can be selected by a parameter Using a parameter you can also select that there is no sensor installed There is a pressure sensor in the harvester head which continuously measures the track pressure The track pressure is shown on the handling
139. ments without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman i G C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 s updating System updated successfully Press OK to restart system Figure 102 Update complete 5 When the system is booted it copies the settings from the display memory to the new module 6 Now the system is ready to be used 5 4 5 8 Options maintenance level You can open the Options screen by selecting Options in the Settings menu maintenance level access is required Define options Top saw colour marking Colour marking Rotator control mode Handle Rear knives Tracks pressure sensor ma Jib control J Stump handling x Proportional rotator valve Remote control x Figure 103 Options settings screen This screen is used to define the harvestesr head and measuring device options If for example a colour marking device is added to the harvester head later the color marking option must be activated in this screen before it can be used Changing options may cause changes in the handles button settings Option specific button settings can be found from the attached appendix This function should be performed by a trained service expert only Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tied
140. ments without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Ses Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 42 Voltage without control in feed tracks open output xX xX Uncontrolled voltage in feed tracks open output X1 19 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 43 Short circuit in feed tracks close output x xX Feed tracks close output X1 18 short to ground potential Short circuit in the output of feed tracks close Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 44 Voltage without control in feed tracks close output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in feed tra
141. ments without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland 148 148 21 12 2010 MANO000403 oO E I t O D Q Lu EPEC DE BT e E A a E O ee ee E yay 1048401 penya paa pieaoj paag umop dn 4i woog peay sasamey 11046401 y ua jasau pasoja peay Jajsaey uado peay Jajsaey pasoja sanuy Jal uado sanuy Jea pasoja sanuy JUD uado apuy u04 aps Bulddoy ELERI uoge cys yay 1048401 faa _ umopydn 4 woog peay Jaysauey 1046401 y ua asal pasoja peay Jaysanuey uado peay Ja sauey pasoja SaAluy 131 uado saruy ABA pasoja saruy u04 uado apuy JUD Buimes paso guado s4381 uoge z pys yay 1046401 q pienyeg pa pieauojpaaj piewuoppaap pieauoj paap dn yy ua asa1 pasoja peay Ja saey uado peay Jajsanuey pasoj Sanuy Jal uado sanuy Jea sanuy u04 uado apuy u04 Pumes pasojguado s43 UOLIA zpys mes Buiddoy plese q paa uaop HII uaopzdn I y ua asa1 pasoja peay Jajsaey uado peay Jajsaney pasoja sanuy Jal uado sanuy IBA pasoja sSanuy JUDY uado YUH JUD pasojguado sya ado speq uedo saen vedo SeN uoge cHlus wes Bulddoy woog peay aasang 1046401 IBA Deg pienyseq plewyseq paa paa paay pesuop paal pieauoppaap pi
142. ments without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Te 148 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 A Figure 2 Loading mode symbol in the handling screen While in loading mode the harvester head functions differs from the normal harvester head because the tilt function does not automatically lift up when you press harvester head open for a long time In addition the preselection feeding and automatic feeding functions are blocked The loading mode is meant to be used only for loading In this mode the harvetser head tracks and knives open completely by pressing the Harvester head open button The processing mode is used to cut down trees process The functions differ from the normal harvester head because when you press the Harvester head open button the tracks open until the maximum open position is achieved which is set by a parameter If the opening diameter reading is larger then the set value when the harvester head open button is pressed the harvester head is not controlled to open any further Comparibly knives are opened by pressing the harvester head open button However controlling knives open is stopped when the tracks are at a certain distance from the track s maximum opening This is defined by a parameter This parameter for knives defines how many mili
143. meter the lower diameter defined pressure is used 5 4 5 1 3 Opening pulses This screen is used to adjust the settings of opening pulses Opening pulse Front knives Rear knives FW aw FW BW Min open 60 60 jms 60 J 60 jms Max open 20 J 20 jms 20 J 20 jms Extra vibration p Diameter limits Min 100 Jmm 50 J Max 400 jmm Off 350 Jmm Figure 81 Opening pulses There is more information on opening pulses in Chapter 4 3 5 Knifes vibration Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman orie C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 5 4 5 1 4 Knives vibration Knives vibration Front knives Rear knives FW BW FW BW Min open 30 30 jms 30 30 jms Max open 10 10 jms 10 J 10 jms Close 200 200 jms 200 200 jms r Extra vibration r Diameter limits Min 100 jmm 50 J Max 400 jmm Off 350 Jmm Figure 82 Knives vibration There is more information on the knife vibration function in Chapter 4 3 5 Knifes vibration 5 4 5 1 5 Rotator option Speed 4 O Min LSS ii Max 10 j 10 Ramps Acceleration 300 300 jms Deceleration 300 300 ms Dead zone 5 J 5
144. meters before and after the knives maximum opening at which the knives open control is stopped In the processing mode the maximum opening parameter is the same as the normal harvester head maximum diameter Maximum opening in processing mode is limited to be used only by pressing the Harvester head open button For example when you press the Front knives open button the front knives are controlled open for as long as the button is pressed regardless of the tracks position this document in chapters where certain functions are explained i If functions differ when eco harvester head is in use they are mentioned throughout 4 2 2 Harvester head fully open open in intermediate positions This function differs if eco harvester head is in use This function for eco harvester head is described at the end of the chapter You can fully open the harvester head by pressing the Harvester head open button You can open the harvester head to its intermediate position by pressing the Shift Harvester head open buttons More specific control features are shown in the table below Functions of the normal harvester head Conirol Harvester head fully open Harvester head open to intermediate position Buttons Harvester head open Shift Harvester head open Functions Default Front knives rear knives and The front knives rear knives and tracks will be fully opened tracks will be kept open until you rele
145. n feed backward fast output Feed backward fast output X2 18 short to ground potential Short circuit in feed backward fast output Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve If the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 86 Voltage without control in feed backward fast output x xX Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1237 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 Uncontrolled voltage in feed backward fast output X2 18 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 87 No pulses from length sensor 1 xX Xx Pulses are not frequent enought from length sensor 1 This applies to harvester head models in which the length measurement is joissa pituus mittaus on sy tt moottorilla 1 Contact measuring device service and repairs 88 No pulses from length sensor 2 x xX Pulses are not frequent enought from length sensor 2 This applies to
146. n to the next action When the error situation is fixed do not move on to perform the next action Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 Phone Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1097 140 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Harvester Head module messages 0 Number error zero or too large number Error in the numbering of alarms Contact measuring device service and repairs 1 Module booting Module is booting This does not require any actions to be taken 2 Wrong Node ID Module s ID is wrong 1 Check that the module s ID pin connection is in accordance with the circuit diagram Fix the connection if necessary and reboot 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 3 Program cycle time too long Program s cycle time is longer then the specified limit Cycle time might for example take longer then the specified time during startup This is normal and does not require any actions to be taken If this situation occurse during work activity numerous times contact measuring device service and repairs 4 CAN bus overloaded The buffer for messages leaving the module is full the bus is conjested 1 Check the condition of the CAN bus cable and connectors contactors Replace them if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs
147. nd repairs If the voltage is not within the allowed limits change the CAN supply voltage cables between the modules one at a time until the fault is repaired 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs CAN low wire voltage error CAN bus low wire voltage is not within the allowed limits Voltage is over 4 5V or below 1 5V Check the condition of the CAN wires between the modules and the connectors contactors Fix if necessary Using a multimeter measure the voltage of the CAN high wire If the voltage is within the allowed limits contact measuring device service and repairs If the voltage is not within the allowed limits change the CAN supply voltage cables between the modules one at a time until the fault is repaired Contact measuring device service and repairs 31 Short circuit in hub module connector X1 x xX Hub module connector X1 supply voltage output short to ground potential or voltage is too high Check the connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check the module that is connected to connector X1 and the cabling connected to the hub module Replace fix if necessary Check that the module functions properly which is connected to X1 connector Also check the output diagnostics for possible short circuits that may occur Contact measuring device service and repairs 32 Short circuit in hub module connector X2 xX X Hub module connector X2 supply voltage ou
148. ne J Gi Assortment names 1 Timber J CD oo pe CHEIE ce sree onarpenen queeregres Timber Tenber2 Tenber3 Pulpwood Pupo TS Pulpwoods 0 18 16 O engish j 13 05 2009 J a 0750 J Parameters Mere j Mose Haravare Runtime Sonvare oae Oupiay zoxn000 3052003 Com asou zs so CEED we fano es aes COC ers aos ee Lo le soson ua Figure 74 Settings Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ay 188 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 5 4 5 1 Parameters When you press the Parameters button a new screen will be displayed The screen includes the following functions e Squeeze pressure Tilt pressure Opening pulses Knives vibration Rotator Pumps Saw bar Other parameters Knives vibration Squeeze pressure Figure 75 The parameters 5 4 5 1 1 Squeeze pressure This screen is used to adjust the front knives tracks and rear knives pressure valve settings Squeeze pressure Front knives Tracks Rear knives Low 320 300 320 JmA amp Full 600 600 600 m Curve Curve Curve r Diameter limits Low Z 50 Jmm High 400 j mm Figure 76 Adjusting pressures The different pressure level
149. ng of the button from the handle diagnostic window 2 Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs Preselection button 10 stuck Preselection button 10 was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Programming wheel Ok button stuck x xX Programming wheel OK button was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Programming wheel Cancel button stuck xX xX Programming wheel CANCEL button was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Check the connection
150. nland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 718 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 3 2 User interface The user interface is divided into two sections e The harvester head functions are controlled using handles and their buttons on the machine s bench control unit e The measuring device parameters are adjusted using a graphical user interface The colour display shows the operator the length and thickness of the tree statistics and alarms The graphical user interface is mainly controlled using the display unit buttons or the programming wheel 3 2 1 Handles The button assemblies on the handles depend on the harvester head type this manual includes specifications of one harvester head type only Numbers on the thumb buttons Left handle Right handle LTU left trigger up Shift2 RTU right trigger up Harvester head open LTD left trigger down Shift RTD right trigger down Harvester head closed L1 Vibration R1 Length reset L2 Tracks open R2 Tilt up down L3 Tracks open close R3 Tilt up L4 Cutting R4 Tilt down L5 Front knives open R5 Feed forward L6 Front knives closed R6 Feed backward L7 Rear knives open R7 Default preselection L8 Rear knives closed R8 Butt The optional button configurations are shown in the separate appendix 3 2 2 Display and programming wheel The programming wheel can be used to control the graphical user interface Another method of controlling the user inte
151. nsure that the harvester head module is not connected to where the cabin module should be If it is contact measuring device service and repairs 2 Check that there are no unnecessary can devices on the CAN bus Remove other devices from the bus 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 97 Sawing prevented diameter unknown Sawing is prevented because the log s diameter is unknown The display must show the handling screen then close the harvester head completely and open it completely again Repeat this if needed The diameter value should be shown Perform calibration of the diameter senosor Ensure that the diameter sensor funtions properly Contact measuring device service and repair 98 Broken circuit in tilt pressure output x XxX One of the rotator s valve circuits is broken Broken circuit between tilt pressure control valve circuit output X2 9 and FB input X2 10 Check the connection of the track s pressure adjustment valve cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check the valve s coil resistance Replace the valve if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 99 Short circuit in tilt pressure output xX xX Tilt pressure control output X2 9 short to ground potential Short circuit in tilt pressure control output 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Repla
152. o low Rotator joystick input X3 7 value voltage is too low 1 Perform joystick calibration 2 Check the joystick connection and the condition of the cables and Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 129 140 C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Check that the joystick functions using a multimeter Replace the joystick if necessary 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs Both directions of rotator joystick active simultaneously x xX The pressure sensor inputs X3 20 and X3 22 used to control the rotator are active at the same time They are both above the calibrated minimum voltage Perform rotator handle calibration Check the connection of the sensors and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check that the sensor functions using a multimeter Replace the sensor if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 26 Safety lock activated with safety switch The safety lock has been activated with the safety switch This does not require any actions to be taken 27 Safety lock activated for the saw chain change The safety lock has been activated in order to change the saw chain This does not re
153. o use a parameter to define a diameter limit when the diameter remains below the limit the automatic feed will be disengaged Using automatic All automatic functions are available functions If the harvester head is in the loading state the manual feeding mode is in use regardless of the feeding mode settings Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland CIDI Epec 4W Herman 32 148 Circ 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Parameters 1 Feed 1 Feed mode el Set AutoStart Manual Feed mode selection Alternatives Manual Preselection Autostart Figure 12 Feed mode selection 4 6 2 Automatic cut to length When you use the preselection buttons to select a preselection the screen unit will transmit the desired length and the saw window to the harvester head control unit via the bus The preselection also defines the minimum top diameter and the measuring device may not fall short of this diameter when controlling the cut to length function When the automatic cut to length function is activated by pressing the preselection or after cutting the measuring device will automatically start to feed the log until it reaches the desired length The feed speed in cut to length will be determined base
154. of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 32 Rotator joystick signal value too high x xX Rotator joystick input X3 7 value voltage is above the allowed limit 1 Perform rotator handle calibration 2 Check the joystick connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Check that the joystick functions using a multimeter Replace the joystick if necessary 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 33 Rotator joystick parameter error xX x There is a parameter conflict in the rotator joystick or the parameter value is not within the allowed limits 1 Perform rotator handle calibration 2 Check the joystick parameters from the measuring device settings progression dead band Modify if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 34 Rotator joystick s positive direction signal too high x xX Rotator clockwise pressure sensor input X3 20 value voltage is above the allowed limit 1 Perform rotator handle calibration 2 Check the pressure sensor connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Check that the pressure sensor functions using a multimeter Replace the sensor if necessary 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 35 Rotator joystick s positive direction signal too low x x Rotator clockwise pressure sensor in
155. on The delimbing before the function is butt end search function will complete but still continue with automatically be cancelled if the automatic cut to length you slipping identification is activated can do so by pressing the Butt button Additional e The butt end delimbing e lf the sensor is active at start information function is available when the up of the function the log will be fed backwards until the identification sensor status changes at which time the log feed direction will change and the speed will be changed to slow When the sensor status changes again the feed will be stopped e Ifthe sensor is not active at start up of the function the log will be fed forwards at medium speed until the sensor status Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Www www epec fi Fax 358 0 20 7608 110 Phone 358 0 20 7608 111 Epec Oy Postal address Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman re as C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 changes at which time the log feed will be stopped e Every time the sensor status changes the length display will show the distance from the sensor to the saw parameter 4 7 Cutting control e Always activate the saw by pressing the Saw button e The only function allowed when one of the saws is outside of its housing is slow feed backwards e Cutting cannot be perfo
156. ood2 Pulpwood3 so Sol Us Se _ e ee Figure 92 Assortment names The names will not be translated if the system language is changed they must always be manually changed also saved When an existing work area is opened assortments linked to that i Assortments are linked to work areas When saving a work area assortments are work area also open 5 4 5 5 Display settings You can open the Display settings screen by selecting Display settings in the Settings menu You can adjust the following settings e Brightness The display brightness can be adjusted between 0 and 18 Language Date Time Unit The available alternatives are metric metres centimetres millimetres etc or imperial feet inches etc e Night mode Changes the handling screen colours to darker Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland CIDI Epec 4W Herman 907148 Circ 21 12 2010 MANO00403 Display settings Brightness o 1s GE Language english J Date 11 12 2003 Clock 11 06 Unit Metric Night mode XJ Figure 93 Display settings 5 4 5 6 Default settings You can open the Default settings screen by selecting Default settings in the Settings menu If the system does not work properly because of an error c
157. ops from the harvester head during cutting The colour marking valves are controlled in relation to the saw position The parameters are used to set the starting point of the colour marking in relation to saw control cutting of the log If the value is negative the colour marking control will start before the bar reaches the saw control point If the value is positive the colour marking will start after the saw control point has been reached The parameter is also used to set the colour marking valve control time in milliseconds The display unit s Harvester head control screen enables manual control of the colour marking valves when they are tested You can manually control the colour marking valve 1 by pressing Shift2 Head open and the colour marking valve 2 by pressing Shift2 Head close 4 10 Stump treatment You can disable the stump treatment function by using a parameter 7 Miscellaneous 7 2 2 Automatic stump treatment Set GEJA Yes Automatic stump treatment setting switched on off Figure 22 Stump treatment parameters 4 10 1 Stump treatment in connection with felling If the automatic stump treatment function is active parameter the stump treatment will automatically take place during each felling You can disable the stump treatment function for one felling by pressing the Shift 2 Butt buttons before felling If the automatic stump treatment function is disabled parameter you can perfor
158. ovement range or when the cutting has taken 1500 ms 2 When cutting is completed the hydraulic pump control will be switched off and the safety lock will be activated The screen will show a notification Switch off the engine for chain replacement The screen will also include an OK button you can use to return to the main menu When the saw position sensor is disengaged parameter or when the topping saw is active the chain replacement sequence will be different the automatic cutting stop based on the bar position will not be available The engine must be switched off when a chain is being replaced 4 8 Resetting length rejecting log and selecting new log If necessary you can reject a measured length by pressing the Reset length button If you press the button while in automatic feeding mode the automatic feed will stop when you press the button the first time and the length will be reset when you press the button again If you press the Reset length button and hold it the screen will show a question Delete previous log You can select a new log by pressing the Shift Reset length buttons If you press the buttons while in automatic feeding mode the automatic feed will stop when you press the buttons the first time and the new log will be activated when you press the buttons again The New log function will activate the measuring device into the mode after felling this function is to be used when no felling is necessary
159. p diameter eiia aiani i ARA N E ta 35 4 6 7 1 Breaking for minimum top diameter 35 4 6 8 Automatic pre deliMmbing ssss11sssnrnnsnnnnnsnannnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnnnnnnanne 36 4 6 9 Slipping identification and branch chippet 1 c cccccceceeecesseeeeeneeceneeeteeeeees 36 4 6 10 Butt end delimbing butt reversal and butt end search ccccceeeereeeeeees 38 4 amp 7 CGUILING CONTIOL iaeaea iadaan aeiae Seite ndatigaah elobecedandaguetelsbet Leek 39 4 7 1 Saw function modes in cutting 2 cceeececeeeeeeneeceeeeeceeeneceaeeesneeceeneecenetettanenes 39 EAE e POE E N E E E EE E AT N EE EAE ee aos 40 4 7 2 1 Over cutting during felling 40 4 7 2 2 Releasing tilt during felling 41 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman AT 148 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 4 7 2 3 Stem counter 42 Aa Forced CUMING aE TAr O E ESE E E 42 4 7 4 Clearing function oo eeeeceeececeeeeenseceeneecenetecaeeeeaaeeseneeceaeeecaneseneeeseneecsensessanenes 42 47 3 TOPPING SAW otroska ieten i ierni stele cs ENAA EN EAEE ENNEA AEEA EEEE AAE AENEAN 43 4 7 6 Replacing the saw chain sssssnnsnnnnesnannnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnnnnnnannnnnannnnnnnnnnnannne 43 4 8 Resetting length rejecting log and selecting new log cccccccccsesee
160. pec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman pa gia C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 4 6 8 Automatic pre delimbing The pre delimbing feature defines how much of the log will be fed over the desired length defined in the preselection before the log is controlled to the actual desired length You can define pre delimbing length using a parameter and it is the same in all preselections You can engage or disengage the pre delimbing feature of each preselection The purpose with pre delimbing is delimbing the log over the desired cutting length so that movements after cutting would be easier When pre delimbing has been activated the log will be fed over the predefined length by the distance defined in the preselection When the pre delimbing is finished and the log has stopped in the measuring window the automatic cut to length function will automatically start 1 Feed ee 7 Overfeed 1 Distance Min Set Max mm 6000 200 Pre delimbing distance Figure 16 Pre delimbing parameter Pre delimbing can also be activated manually by pressing the pre selection buttons Shift2 Front knives open while in the processing state When a pre selection button activates feeding pre delimbing must be done regard
161. potential Short circuit in the output of saw chain motor 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 48 Voltage without control in main saw chain motor output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in saw chain motor output X2 16 Fault is in the valve s cabling Short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 49 Short circuit in main saw bar out output x xX Saw bar output X2 11 short to ground potential Short circuit in the output of saw bar output Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 50 Voltage without control in main saw bar out output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in saw bar output X2 11 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Epec Oy reserv
162. put X3 20 value voltage is below the allowed limit Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1917 140 C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 1 Perform rotator handle calibration 2 Check the pressure sensor connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Check that the pressure sensor functions using a multimeter Replace the sensor if necessary 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 36 Rotator joystick s negative direction signal too high x XxX Rotator counter clockwise pressure sensor input X3 22 value voltage is above the allowed limit Perform rotator handle calibration Check the pressure sensor connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check that the pressure sensor functions using a multimeter Replace the sensor if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Rotator joystick s negative direction signal too low x XxX Rotator counter clockwise pressure sensor input X3 22 value voltage is below the allowed limit Perform rotator handle calibration Check the pressure sensor connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check that the pressure
163. quire any actions to be taken 28 Safetly lock activated by display x xX The saftey lock has been activated by the display after program updating or restoring factory settings This does not require any actions to be taken 29 Safety lock activated at system startup The safety lock has been activated during system startup This does not require any actions to be taken 30 Short circuit in rotator bucket selection valve output x xX The rotator bucket cylinder s selection valve output X2 3 is short to ground potential Short circuit in rotator bucket cylinder s selection valve output Check the valve connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve if the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 130 148 C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 31 Voltage without control in rotator bucket selection valve output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in Rotator bucket cylinder output X2 3 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the valve connection and the condition
164. r symbol at the top right hand corner of the screen to print a note if a printer has been connected to the system Use this to help in measuring Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ea as C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 20 x 400 10 x 180 19 377 I 9 165 18 354 8 x 150 4 17 331 I 7I 130 4 4 4 4 4 4 16 308 amp 3 115 110 15 285 5 x 57 12 90 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 14 262 4 157254 75 13 x 240 3 6 269 60 4 4 4 4
165. r valve minimum current clockwise 16 3 2 Valve gt Cw current added for max service Current added for rotator valve maximum current clockwise 16 3 3 Valve gt Min counter clockwise current Rotator valve minimum current service counter clockwise 16 3 4 Valve gt Cow current add for max service Current added for rotator valve maximum current counter clockwise 16 3 5 Valve gt Valve resistance service Rotator valve resistance 16 3 7 Valve gt Error delay service Rotator valve error delay 17 Hydraulic 17 5 3 Pressure and pumps gt Released only Pressure and npumps released manually service only manually 17 5 4 Pressure and pumps gt Released when head Pumps are released when tilt is up up and open service and tracks are fully open and no other control is used Not that pumps are released with off delay 18 Colour marking 18 1 Active time service Time that the colour marking valve is controlled 18 2 Start position service Difference of colour marking start position and saw control position in pulses If the value is negative colour marking starts before saw control is reached 19 Saw bar 19 1 Point 1 service Saw bar pulses 19 2 Point 2 service Saw bar pulses 19 3 Point 3 service Saw bar pulses 19 4 Point 4 service Saw bar pulses 19 5 Point 5 service Saw bar pulses 19 6 Point 6 service Saw bar pulses 19 7 Point 7 service Saw bar pulses 19 8 Point 8 service Saw bar
166. release the open until you release the button button Saw or top saw The saw will first be drawn inside the machine and then the knives simultaneously out will be opened 4 3 2 Front knives fully closed closed until the intermediate positions You can fully close the front knives by pressing the Front knives closed or Knives closed button The knives will be closed until you release the Shift Front knives closed or Shift Knives closed buttons More specific control features are shown in the table below Control Front knives fully closed Front knives closed until intermediate positions Buttons Press Front knives closed Press Shift Front knives closed Functions Basic function The front knives will be fully The front knives will be kept closed The control will remain closed until you release the engaged even if the button is button released When feeding and The front knives will be fully closed The control will remain engaged cutting when the feeding and cutting has ended Additional The front knives will also be fully The front knives will be closed to information closed when the harvester head their intermediate positions is fully closed when the harvester head is closed to its intermediate position 4 3 3 Rear knives fully open open to intermediate positions head is described at the end of the chapter i This function differs if eco harves
167. repairs 8 Temperature high The internal temperature of the module is over the allowed limit over 70 C If the temperature surrounding the module module s external surface is over 50 C use of the measuring device is forbidden The module should not be placed where the external temperature rises too high for example too close to the motor or hydraulic valves Change the location of the module and ensure that it has room for proper cooling If the external temperature is cleary under 50 C contact measuring device service and repairs 11 Supply voltage high x x The module s supply votage is above the allowed limit over 30V Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 139 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 1 Check the voltage supply source when machine is running on work RPMs fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 12 Start message sent XX The module has sent NMT start message to the system s other modules If the module sends NMT start messages after the measuring device is booted voltage connection it means that the Hub module has rebooted for some reason for example becuase the supply votage break the Hub module can send NMT start messages for example
168. reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman He 18 Cc Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 4 7 2 3 Stem counter i The stem counter will only work when the tracks are fully closed After felling and the first cutting each stem will be added under the preselection that was selected when the stem feeding started A minimum of 800 mm of the stem must be fed the default value that can be changed in the maintenance mode before it will be added to the felled stems after cutting 4 7 3 Forced cutting Forced cutting is to be used when for example the saw bar is stuck behind a log when returning back to the housing You can activate forced cutting under any circumstances when the log is not moving by simultaneously pressing the Harvester head closed and Saw buttons Control Forced cutting Buttons Harvester head closed Saw Functions Basic function Forced cutting is to be used when for example the saw bar got stuck behind a log when returning back to the housing You can activate forced cutting at any time as long as the log is not moving Additional You can simultaneously press the Harvester head closed and Saw information buttons or you can first press the Harvester head button and then the Saw button If you press
169. rface is the display unit s buttons There are two buttons on the front side Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 12178 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 of the programming wheel Cancel red and OK green It is possible to navigate through the user interface screens and the different fields of the screens by rotating the programming wheel There are five buttons used to control the graphical user interface at the bottom edge of the display control unit These buttons are Back Previous OK Next and Info The graphical user interface is controlled using the buttons at the bottom of the display unit or the programming wheel The main tasks of the display unit are Offering information Calculate and save work area production statistics Enabling system adjustments Transferring information to printer Copying information into a file when necessary Maintaining software versions of control units connected to the system For more specific descriptions of the programming wheel and display unit buttons and control features see Chapter 5 1 Display buttons and programming wheel Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111
170. rmed when the log is moving or when the feed mode is active e The saw bar will automatically retract into its housing when it is not currently in use e When you press the Saw button the chain rotator motor will start first and the bar will come out of the housing after a predefined delay 4 7 1 Saw function modes in cutting You can select the saw function mode manual or automatic using a parameter When you have selected the automatic cutting mode cut to length function you can use preliminary cutting with the automatic Manual cutting Automatic cutting e The cutting will start when you press the Saw button and will remain active until you release the button or until the saw control is reached When you release the button the saw will return back to its housing e f you press the Saw button a second time before the saw blade has returned to its housing the system will continue cutting until you release the button e The cutting will start when you press the Saw button and will remain active until the saw control is reached e f you press the Saw button a second time before the saw blade has returned to its housing the system will continue cutting until you release the button e lf you press the Saw button when the automatic cut to length is active the automatic cut to length will be cancelled e If you briefly press the Saw button when the automatic cut to length is active the preliminary cuttin
171. rvester into their intermediate positions head is fully opened when the harvester head is opened into its intermediate position Function if eco harvester head is in use Pressing the Front knives open or Knives open button while in loading mode fully opens the front knives Pressing Shift Front knives open or Knives open while in loading mode front knives open to the intermediate position Pressing Front knives open or Knives open button or Shift Front knives open or knives open button while in processing mode controlls the front knives open for as long as the button is pressed depending on the position of the knives and cylinders More specific control features are shown in the table below Control Front knives fully open Front knives open in intermediate position Buttons Front knives open Shift Front knives open Buttons Knives open Shift Knives open Functions Function loading The front knives will be fully The front knives will be kept Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman as C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 mode opened open until you release the button Function processing The front knives will be kept The front knives will be kept mode open until you
172. s all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland E DEC Epec 4W Herman 24 o Bak C C 0 MANO000403 5 4 3 Calibration Symbol in the main menu Menu functions Length Diameter range Diameter curve Saw movement range Rotator handle option Rotator valve option Measure the length of the last log and adjust the length reading First close head fully close Then open head fully open Press OK when ready a ay ls Ss A ECLLELLE sideways Rotator valve le po sition Control values Min Q 250 mA 0 Iv Mn Q 250 mA Figure 44 The calibration menu Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Gey 149 C C 21 12 2010 MANO00403 5 4 3 1 Length calibration 1 First select the tree species preselection in the Settings menu Enter the Handling screen feed a sufficient length of wood and cut the log Then remove the harvester head and manually measure the cut log 2 Select Length in the Calibration menu The length of the last cut log will be displayed Length calibration Measure the length of th
173. s are used as follows e Low pressure level is used when controlling the knives to close no log in the harvester head Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman os C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 e Full pressure level is used during cutting and when controlling the measuring device closed the button is pressed down and when there is a log in the harvester head e In other cases the control will take place utilising the pressure depending on the tree diameter Adjusted pressure is controlled to the tracks depending on the tree s diameter When the measuring device is controlled open knives and tracks pressure valves are controlled at full pressure Squeeze pressure Front knives Tracks Rear knives Low 320 300 320 JmA amp Full 600 600 600 mA Curve r Diameter limits Low 50 mm High 400 mm Figure 77 Forced pressure during control When a current value is chosen in this window using the programming wheel s OK button and control is activated the device s pressure valves are controlled according to the current shown regardless of the tree s diameter This way you can for instance test what kind of pressure corresponds to the chosen current You can review and
174. s not pressed for a long time 1 Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1937 149 Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 2 Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs 45 Preselection button 5 stuck x xX Preselection button 5 was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time 1 Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window 2 Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary 3 Contact measuring device service and repairs Preselection button 6 stuck Preselection button 6 was pressed too long or the button is damaged This message requires actions to be taken only if the preselection button was not pressed for a long time Check the functioning of the button from the handle diagnostic window Check the connection of the damaged button and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Contact measur
175. s pressed In the preselection button picture the selected button turns green e Right shows the number of the button that is pressed on the right handle e Leftshows the number of the button that is pressed onthe left handle e Function shows the function performed by the preselection button that has been pressed e Rotator handle shows the position of the rotator handle if the rotator handle is in use The beam should move right or left when you turn the handle Preselections 0 Function Feed forward Rotator lever j i Figure 69 The handle buttons Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman a 188 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 5 4 4 3 Programming wheel In the Programming wheel screen you can test the functionality of the programming wheel buttons and the rotation direction To open the screen select Programming wheel in the Diagnostics submenu Test the functionality of the programming wheel s buttons by pressing one button at a time e f the corresponding button in the diagnostics window turns green the button is ok e f the button does not turn green in the diagnostics window there is an error in the connection of the button cable may be broken e f a wrong button turns
176. stal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman oy 148 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 5 4 5 6 Default settings 90 5 4 5 6 1 New installation maintenance level 91 5 4 5 6 2 Factory parameters maintenance level 91 5 4 5 6 3 Default settings 91 5 4 5 7 Software 92 5 4 5 8 Options maintenance level 95 SAE AONT ccs EE sleds ashe So apace iasine vino batawoud AOA 96 5 4 6 1 Production 96 5 4 6 2 Parameters 97 5 4 6 3 Message log to USB memory 97 5 4 6 4 Piece printout 97 5 4 6 5 Calibration printout 98 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman o i C C 21 12 2010 MANO00403 1 GENERAL 1 1 About this manual The purpose of this manual is to familiarise the reader with the features and use of the EPEC 4W HERMAN measuring device used in harvesters If you read carefully and ensure that you understand this manual you will be able to more effectively utilise the system and thus improve the profitability of the forest machine Copying this document without permission is not allowed The manufacturer owns all the brands mentioned in this document To ensure error fre
177. states are in conflict The safety switches are not in the same position 1 Check that the safety switch is functioning and check the cabling Fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland EPEC Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 144 148 Epec 4W Herman 21 12 2010 MANO000403 Display module messages 0 No connection to cabin module Connection to the cabin module has been lost 1 Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and cabin module and the condition of the connectors contactors replace if necessary Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and display module and the condition of the connectores contactors replace if necessary Check that the cabin module has an up to date application program update if necessary Check the cabin module s ID pin connection fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs No connection to harvester head module Connection to the harvester head module has been lost 2 Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub module and harvester head module and the condition of the connectors contactors replace if necessary Check the CAN supply voltage cable between the Hub
178. sted with parameters The horizontal axis shows the bar maximum cutting range in millimetres and the vertical axis shows the same data in pulses By editing the curve you can influence the interdependency between millimetres and pulses which is necessary mainly if the relation between the minimum and maximum points is non linear 22 D 0 62 125 167 250 312 375 437 500 mm Figure 87 The saw bar curve points Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ao es C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 5 4 5 1 8 Other parameters Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 The Other parameters screen is used to adjust the system s general parameters The screen has a four stage hierarchy based on which parameter to be adjusted is selected You can navigate between the stages by pressing the programming wheel s OK and Cancel buttons or the display buttons The user interface shows the parameters which the user can adjust The parameters that the user can adjust are shown in the table as an appendix Feed mode Slipping detection enabled Branch hitting reverse AutoStart Butt reverse point Overfeed Figure 88 First stage of the parameter adjustment screen Parameters 1 Feed 3 Branch hitting reverse 7 Number of repeats
179. t Automatic Manual Sawing mode selection Alternatives Manual Automatic Figure 18 Saw mode 4 7 2 Felling Felling can be performed only in the felling mode when there is a log in the harvester head The log will be added to the log counter after the first felling Felling is always manually performed regardless of which cutting mode has been selected The felling mode will be activated when the tilt is in the upright position and the tracks are fully open The mode will remain active until felling has been completed e The following symbol will be visible at the bottom edge of the display unit s handling screen 4 7 2 1 Over cutting during felling The parameters can be used to prolong the distance travelled by the saw bar during felling from the distance used in cutting This is because the butt end of a log may be so thick or deformed that the diameter based movement range will not be sufficient There are two over cutting parameters available e absolute over cutting value which shows how many millimetres over the saw control value the log will be cut e relative over cutting value which shows how many per cent over the saw control value the log will be cut Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland CDC Epec 4W Herman 417148 Circ
180. t Check the supply voltage of the modules connected to connector X4 Also check the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check that the output functions of connector X4 connected to the module in case of possible short circuits Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Hub module X5 connector current over alarm limit Hub module connector X5 current is above the allowed limit Check the supply voltage of the modules connected to connector X5 Also check the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check that the output functions of connector X5 connected to the module in case of possible short circuits Fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 120143 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 29 CAN high wire votage error xX xX CAN bus high wire voltage is not within the allowed limits Voltage is over 4 5V or below 1 5V 1 Check the condition of the CAN wires between the modules and the connectors contactors Fix if necessary 2 Using a multimeter measure the voltage of the CAN high wire If the voltage is within the allowed limits contact measuring device service a
181. t only the AMP23 connector or one AMP8 connector can be selected If you select the control unit s AMP23 connector a screen showing the connector pin status will be displayed XM3 01 DI 1 XM3 19 GND xXM3 05 DI 1 XM3 20 Al 0 00 XM3 07 Al 2 91 Y XM3 21 GND XM3 09 GND XM3f22 Al 0 00 xM3 10 D xM3 11 D AMG 12 D XMG 13 D xMG 14 D XMG 16 REF 23 9 XM3 17 GND XMG 16 D XM3 23 GND C9 i b dii Md y 1 Figure 67 Status of the control unit connector cabin XM3 pins If you select the control unit s AMP8 connector a screen showing the messages sent by the control unit will be displayed The display unit receives all PDOs sent by the control units and the data is displayed for each PDO Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman i Cc C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 0 0 w m o e a N m Figure 68 CAN messages or PDOs sent by the selected control unit 5 4 4 2 Handles When the Handles screen is active pressing the handle buttons will not control the harvester head functions This screen is for testing the buttons only The Handles screen shows data of buttons connected to the cabin control unit To open the screen select Handles in the Diagnostics submenu e Preselections shows the number of the preselection button that i
182. t pulse when forwards or backwards feed is started and the knives are closed This parameter adjusts the delay between the starting of the feed and the start pulse The length of the start pulse and other settings are adjusted in the start pulse window Settings gt Parameters gt Start pulse If the directional valve vibration is also in use in addition to the start pulse the vibration feature will not be activated until the knives have closed after the start pulse Opening pulse Front knives fie knives FW BW FW Bw Min open 60 60 jms 60 60 Max open 20 20 jms 20 j 20 r Extra vibration r Diameter limits Min 100 jmm 50 J Max 250 jmm of 200 jmm Figure 6 Start pulse adjustment screen The start pulse length is adjusted according to the log s diameter between the value limits in the screen The front knives and back knives have their own limit values Min start and Max start for both feeding directions Min start time uses Min as the diameter limit and Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman on as C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 and logs with smaller diameters Max start time uses Max as the diameter limit and for logs with larger diameters The diameter must be m
183. tching the sensor off In this case manual sawing mode must be used 5 2 2 Saw position sensor gt Sensor density Saw position sensor density service No 2X Yes 4X 5 3 2 Length gt Sensor density service Length sensor density No 2X Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland EPEC Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 103 148 MANO000403 Yes 4X 5 5 1 1 Pressure sensor calibration gt Voltage gt Low Sensor minimum voltage value service voltage with minimum pressure 5 5 1 2 Pressure sensor calibration gt Voltage gt Sensor maximum voltage value High service voltage with maximum pressure 5 5 1 3 Pressure sensor calibration gt Voltage gt Sensor voltage low alarm limit Low error limit service 5 5 1 4 Pressure sensor calibration gt Voltage gt Sensor voltage high alarm limit High error limit service 5 5 2 1 Pressure sensor calibration gt Current gt Low Sensor minimum current value service current with minimum pressure 5 5 2 2 Pressure sensor calibration gt Current Sensor maximum current value High service current with maximum pressure 5 5 2 3 Pressure sensor calibration gt Current gt Low Sensor current low alarm l
184. ted in the screen s upper right corner and check the shape of the curve The measuring device creates a curve drawing a line between the selected calibration points The curve should be an evenly progressive line If a calibration point was taken at a point where there is a branch or an unshapely part the results can cause an irregularity in the diameter curve If the points are so spread out that a clear curve cannot be identified it is recommended that calibration should be performed again using a better log Diameter curve Figure 53 Diameter curve based on measurement results 10 Fix the noticable irregularities of the curve by singly adjusting the location of the irregular points according to chapter 5 4 3 3 1 or remove the points in question completely from the curve A point can be removed from the curve in the calibration window by removing the x from the point in question figure below The measuring device then creates a curve without recognizing the point that is removed Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland CIDI Epec 4W Herman 67 148 C Cc 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Diameter curve calibration onfoff lt g g 20 E a52j 10 XJ3 1 402 jay 806 3 Xe 329 18 J 760 ee lt eee 291
185. ter The points can be freely moved up or down on the screen in between the Low and Full pressure level values If the diameter is greater then the specified high diameter the higher diameter defined pressure is used Comparably if the diameter is smaller then the specified low diameter the lower diameter defined pressure is used There is a similar diameter pressure dependency screen for the rear knives and the tracks 5 4 5 1 2 Tilt pressure This screen is used to adjust the settings of the tilt pressure valves Up Down Low 300 Jm amp High 600 600 m Curve r Diameter limits Low 50 jmm High 400 mm Figure 79 Squeeze pressure screen When controlling the tilt down tilt pressure is defined by the user set adjustment curve based on the tree s diameter Tilt is controlled down by the uset set constant pressure high pressure up When one of the direction current values are selected from the screen by using the programming wheel s OK button and the down direction control is activated the pressure valves are controlled according to the current shown regardless of the tree s diameter This way you can for instance test what kind of pressure corresponds to the chosen current You can review and change the dependencies between pressure and log diameter by opening the Adjustment screen and selecting Curve under the actuator in question Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements w
186. ter head is in use This function for eco harvester You can fully open the rear knives by pressing the Rear knives open or Knives open button The rear knives will be closed as long as you press and hold the Shift Rear knives closed or Shift Knives closed buttons More specific control features are shown in the table below Control Rear knives fully open Rear knives open until the intermediate positions Buttons Press Rear knives open Press Shift Rear knives open Functions Basic function The rear knives will be fully The rear knives will be kept open opened until you release the button When the saw or top saw is simultaneously out When the length The rear knives will be measurement automatically fully opened For becomes negative more information please see Chapter 4 3 6 Automatic rear Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice The saw will first be drawn inside the machine and the knives will be opened then Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland EPEC 21 148 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Epec 4W Herman knives control with negative length measurement Additional information The rear knives will also be fully opened when the harvester head is fully opened The rear knives will be opened into their
187. ters 1 Feed 1 1 Feed mode Feed mode selection Preselection automatic measuring is activated by the preselection button Manual automatic measuring is not in use Feeding can be performed only by the feeding button Autostart automatic measuring is activated by the preselection button and after sawing is complete 1 2 Slipping detection enabled Slipping detection setting is switched on or off Slipping detection deactivates automatic feeding e g during feed if the rolls slip 1 3 1 Branch hitting reverse gt Enabled Branch hitting reverse setting switchd on or off Branch hitting reverse activated if automatic feeding becomes stuck e g because of a large branch Branch hitting reverses and refeeds forward 1 3 2 Branch hitting reverse gt Pressure change Temporary pressure decrease for front knives service front knives when feeding forward after a stem gets stuck 1 3 3 Branch hitting reverse gt Pressure change Temporary pressure decrease for rear knives service rear knives when feeding forward after a stem gets stuck 1 3 4 Branch hitting reverse gt Pressure change Temporary pressure increase for tracks service feed tracks when feeding forward after a stem gets stuck 1 3 5 Branch hitting reverse gt Enable delay from Amount of time that branch hitting feed start reverse is disabled after feeding starts 1 3 6 Branch hitting reverse gt Enabl
188. the USB flash memory is connected to the i If the calibration printout can not be printed with the printer the calibration printout is system Epec 4w Herman Measuring System v0 09 05 11 2009 14 31 31 1 Pine 2 33 mm puls 29 10 2009 11 42 2 Spruce 2 26 mm puls 05 11 2009 14 30 3 Alder 2 35 mm puls 05 11 2009 14 30 4 Aspen 5 00 mm puls 5 Eucalyptus 5 00 mm puls i 6 5 00 mm puls i fa 5 00 mm puls 8 5 00 mm puls 9 5 00 mm puls i 10 5 00 mm puls Diameter calibration Calibrated 05 11 2009 11 51 Pulses Diameter mm Fixed diameter mm 20 475 400 400 19 450 3 377 18 425 354 354 17 400 331 331 16 375 308 308 15 350 285 285 14 325 262 262 13 300 240 240 12 275 220 220 LL 250 200 200 10 225 180 180 9 200 165 165 8 175 150 150 7 150 130 130 6 125 110 110 5 100 90 90 4 75 75 75 3 50 60 60 2 25 45 45 1 0 30 30 Fixed diameter thick 0 mm Fixed diameter thin 0 mm Diameter sensor range 475 Calibrated 05 11 2009 13 41 Figure 107 Calibration printout Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1007 143 C Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 APPENDIX 1 Other parame
189. ther so that they do not get mixed up with other logs This allows for easier measuring After this move the harvester head out of the way 3 Next select the sub heading Diameter curve from Calibration menu Before moving to this screen a message appears Make sure that length calibration is done before calibrating diameter curve 4 Inthe diameter curve calibration screen figure below you can see the calibration points which the measuring device found from the log These calibration points are shown in the form X YYY if X is the log s number and YYY is the calibration point distance from the butt end in centimeters Diameter curve calibration onoff oS onoff oS g 2 400 10 xj 180 J DE DE E 1 ee See Xe 150 i j 5 M oe 150 16 508 j 6 112 110 15 _ 265 5 XS 30 14 w 262 4 JY Eee 13 xX 240 d Bi 268 60 ie 220 2 DESEE 45 D O o x ka Figure 48 Diameter curve calibration screen In the example figure above diameter curve point 5 shows a reading of 4 312 This means that the calibration point is found in the fourth log 312cm from the logs s butt end figure below 312 Figure 49 Calibration point 4 312 5 Select the calibration points which you want to form the diameter curve by selecting the x beside the calibration point The diameter curve points 20 and 1 are always in use Select all found calibration points as in the picture above 6 You can use the printe
190. tion Preselection buttons 9 and 10 gt Enabled service operate as plus and minus buttons 6 8 4 Rotator handles gt Error limit service Rotator handle signal error limit 6 8 5 Rotator handles gt Filter samples service Rotator handle mean filter samples 7 Miscellaneous 7 2 Automatic stump treatment When automatic stump treatment is selected the stump is treated automatically during felling sawing 7 3 Rotator selected at start service This parameter can be used to Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone PO Box 194 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland 358 0 20 7608 111 Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi EPEC 104 148 21 12 2010 MANO000403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Epec 4W Herman select a rotator or a bucket cylinder as the default device if there is a bucket cylinder 7 4 1 Buzzer gt Info Defines if the buzzer is used at info level messages 7 4 2 Buzzer gt Warning Defines if the buzzer is used at warning level messages 7 4 3 Buzzer gt Alarm Defines if the buzzer is used at alarm level messages 7 4 4 Buzzer gt In the saw window Defines if the buzzer is used in the saw window when the feeding stops at the target length 7 4 5 Buzzer gt Minimum top diameter Defines if the buzzer is used when the diameter is under the m
191. to the desired length using search pulses if not in the sawing window Search pulses control the feed valve until the pulse length defined by the parameter is reached or until the log reaches the saw window If the pulse length is reached before the log reaches the measuring window the feed control will be disengaged and a new pulse will be started when the log has stopped This will be continued until the log stops inside the measuring window Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman oo G C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 on Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 Valve control off i one search pulse target length search Actual feed speed stopped Figure 15 Search pulses The search pulse feature controls the feed with the slow feed speed but if the pulse length will not be reached within the time limit specified in the parameter or the saw window is not reached the feed speed will be increased to medium If the pulse length will not be reached within the time limit even with the medium feed speed the system will issue a feed jam alert The search pulse length i e the distance travelled with one pulse adjusts automatically due to active preselection saw window 4 6 6 Saw window When the log has stopped the measuring device will ch
192. tput short to ground potential or voltage is too high 1 Check the connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Tat 149 C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 2 Check the module that is connected to connector X2 and the cabling connected to the hub module Replace fix if necessary 3 Check that the module functions properly which is connected to X2 connector Also check the output diagnostics for possible short circuits that may occur 4 Contact measuring device service and repairs 33 Short circuit in hub module connector X3 x xX Hub module connector X3 supply voltage output short to ground potential or voltage is too high Check the connection and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors Fix if necessary Check the module that is connected to connector X3 and the cabling connected to the hub module Replace fix if necessary Check that the module functions properly which is connected to X3 connector Also check the output diagnostics for possible short circuits that may occur Contact measuring device service and repairs 34 Short circuit in hub module connector X5 xX xX Hub module connector X5 supply voltage
193. ture in the Parameters menu Function if eco harvester head is in use Automatic rear knives control with negative length measurement cannot be used when the eco harvester head is in loading mode Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ap Ie C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 In processing mode if the log measures negative over the paremeter set distance the rear knives automatically open to the maximum position allowed in processing mode Other then this the function performs normally 4 3 7 Adjusting knives pressure When the knives are closed together or separately the measuring device adjusts the knives pressure based on diameter of the log except under the following circumstances e f there is no log in the harvester head when a button Harvester head closed Knives closed or Front knives closed is pressed low pressure will be supplied to the knives until the diameter changes When the diameter no longer changes the system will assume that a log has been grabbed with the harvester head and the system will start to utilise pressure depending on the log diameter If you press the button for a long time the measuring device will start to apply full pressure and continue to do so until you release the button
194. ule s ID is wrong 1 Check that the module s ID pin connection is in accordance with the circuit diagram Fix the connection if necessary and reboot 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs 3 Program cycle time too long Program s cycle time takes longer then the specified limit Cycle time might for example take longer then the specified time during startup This does not require any actions to be taken If this situation occurse during work activity numerous times contact measuring device service and repairs Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Teh 140 C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 4 CAN bus overloaded x X The buffer for messages leaving the module is full the bus is conjested 1 Check the CAN bus cable and connectors contactors replace them if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs CANopen error frames received The module has received incorrect messages from CAN bus Check the CAN bus cable and connectors contactors replace them if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs 6 Supply voltage low X X The module s supply voltage is too low below 12V gt control blocked 1 Check the voltage supply source load change if necessary
195. ulic pressure Zoey E Saw bar home position 1 Figure 71 The harvester head sensors e The saw must be in the home position for the saw bar pulse reading to be 0 When the saw bar is controlled out the pulse reading should increase e The length reading should increase when fed forward and decrease when fed backwards e When the tracks are completely closed the the diameter pulse reading should be 0 When the tracks open the pulse reading should increase e The hydraulics pressure sensure signal is shown in volts or mA depending on the selected sensor type e When the saw is in the home position the sensor signal should be 1 and the icon should be green also applies to top saw e If the top saw is not in use option the information of this sensor will not be displayed 5 4 4 5 Harvester head controls and testing colour markings The Harvester head controls screen shows the control data of pins connected to the harvester head To open the screen select Harvester head controls in the Diagnostics submenu Harvester head controls Front knives Closing Tracks Closing Rear knives Closing Feeding Slow forward Saw Saw har Rotator Tilt Down Feeding speed 0 0 Figure 72 Harvester head controls You can test the colour markings to see whether or not they are functional on this screen as follows Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194
196. ure Rear knives closing measure service 10 Knives 10 1 1 Pressure valve gt Error delay service Front and rear knives squeeze pressure valve error delay 10 2 1 Full open gt Control time service Minimum time that knives are opened when full open button is pressed 10 3 2 Direction valve vibration gt Enable delay after Knives vibration open pulse length opening is increased with this percent when pulsate button is pressed Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Phone 358 0 20 7608 111 Postal address PO Box 194 FI 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland Fax Www 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi EPEC ae Circ log MANO000403 during feeding 11 Automode 11 1 1 Traction control gt Min distance change Determines how much distance service must grow from traction pint to reset number of traction control repeats 11 2 1 Braking distance gt Max for mid speed Auto feed maximum braking service distance when mid speed is used Used at maximum diameter log 11 2 2 Braking distance gt Min for mid speed Auto feed minimum braking service distance when mid speed is used Used at minimum diameter log 11 2 3 Braking distance gt Max for high speed Auto feed maximum braking service distance when high speed is used Used at maximum diameter log
197. ust be between these limit values and the start time adjusts linearly between the Min and Max values depending on the diameter With this function you can also set the diameter value Off so that the pulse start is not used for logs with smaller diameters Also the additional vibration percentage can be adjusted in this screen The additional vibration percentage and diameter limits are joint with the knives vibration function so when these viaues are changed the knives vibration function also changes e Directional valve vibration Knives vibration The directional valve vibration feature issues a series of short start pulses in connection with closing and pressure adjustment The length of the start pulse and the delay between pulses can be adjusted in the Knives vibration screen Settings gt Parameters gt Knives vibration Knives vibration Front knives Rear knives FW BW FW BW Min open 30 30 jms 30 30 jms Max open 10 10 jms 10 J 10 jms Close 200 200 jms 200 200 jms Extra vibration r Diameter limits Min 100 mm 50 J Max 250 Jmm A 200 Jmm Figure 7 Knives vibration adjustment window This parameter can also change the vibration function so that during the start pulse the knives are not controlled open but are in float mode In other words the knives are not controlled open in either direction during pulses Between pulsses the knives close normally The add
198. utomatic closing will be disengaged until you close the tracks by pressing the Harvester head closed button Additional information The tracks will also be fully opened when the harvester head is fully opened The tracks open to intermediate position when the harvester head controlled to the intermediate position Function if eco harvester head is in use If you press the Tracks open button while in loading mode the tracks will be fully opened The tracks will remain open until you release the Shift Tracks open buttons If you press the Tracks open button while in processing mode the tracks will open until it reaches the maximum limit allowed in processing mode The tracks will remain open at the maximum allowed limit until you release the Shift Tracks open buttons Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Www www epec fi Fax 358 0 20 7608 110 Phone 358 0 20 7608 111 Epec Oy Postal address Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 20 Hd C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Opening the tracks is not possible during feeding This parameter can be used to adjust the delay between the end of the feed valve control and the start of the track opening When the eco harvester head is in use the tracks automatic closing is not in use after starting Control Tracks fully open Tracks open in intermediate
199. utt end delimbing Butt end debarking Pre delimbing Automatic feed 5 Felling mode Cutting mode processing mode Pick up mode 6 Log counter Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland E DEC Epec 4W Herman 2 o nah C m MANO000403 5 4 2 Saving opening and editing a work area starting a new work area Symbol in the main menu Menu functions e Save e Open e View Edit e Start new The name of the active work area is always shown at the top of the main menu screen Save work area to Ok USB memory Cancel display Forest_1305090927 PRO 13 05 2009 ABC_2004031520 PRO 20 04 2009 265 B Work area name Forest Stand idensfication Stand number Sector Current work area and es production will be cleared OK Q Q Cancel Figure 43 The work area menu 5 4 2 1 Saving the work area Save The work area identification information and production are saved in a StanForD PRD file Programmed preselections are saved in a separate file If a USB flash memory is attached it asks whether the USB flash memory or the display memory is used If the work area status is active the system will ask whether or not the work area will be ended If you select OK the work area ending date will
200. valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 37 Voltage without control in hydraulic pump 1 output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in hydraulic pump output X4 3 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage 1 Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary 2 Contact measuring device service and repairs Short circuit in hydraulic pump 2 output x xX Hydraulic pump output X4 4 short to ground potential Short circuit in hydraulic pump output Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 39 Voltage without control in hydraulic pump 2 output x xX Uncontrolled voltage in hydraulic pump output X4 4 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Contact measuring device service and repairs Short circuit in hydraulic pump 3 output x xX Hydraulic pump output X4 5 short to ground potential Short circuit in hydraulic pump output Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if
201. ves fully open open to intermediate POSITIONS cccsecreeeeees 20 4 3 4 Rear knives fully closed closed until the intermediate positions 21 4 3 5 Knifes vibration civszis tesszcctiteeinc seein cts venine od ve eave da od E E O aE EAEE Eii 22 4 3 6 Automatic rear knives control with negative length measurement 25 4 3 7 Adjusting KNIVES PIOSSULE ccccceeececeennteeeeenneeeceenteeeceeneteceenineeeeenieeeetenaees 26 4 4 Track control feed tracks feed rollers 0 esesecccecsseeeceeneeeeteneeeeteneeeetenaeeeeennaneeetnes 26 4 4 1 Tracks fully open open to intermediate positions scccceeeteceettteeeeenteee 27 4 4 2 Tracks fully closed closed until the intermediate positions c cee 28 4 4 3 Adjusting track PreSSUIe cccccecccessensecessensesecenneeseananseseenenneseansnneteenanes 29 4 5 Rotator and extension jib CONTI ccesccccesecececeenceeeseeneeeeeeeeeeeseeaneeetneaeeeetnnsaeentees 29 46 FeO COMO sti fans a ote O and ans O oi eee ie 30 BOA FCCC MOS oie ea ioe Testes aes rales a oe Sates E aes aves tates 31 4 6 2 Automatic Cut lO lONGth s i aa e aiaa EEA A ERA 32 Aa BrakNG ASTIE a a E E E E aves ten 33 4 6 4 St pping dvance een eart apa eniin iadaan aa ier AL adan asaid 34 4 6 5 Seale h pUl SeS a aer SOS a sian Oe A a A we a va TAa 34 4 6 6 SAW WINGOW sereias sdariini riain a iaaea iani dar aaas rada aarian daei 35 4 6 7 Minimumto
202. vided into six submenus Handling Work area Calibration Diagnostics Settings and Reporting The table below includes a brief description of each submenu Handling Opens a screen that is used when the measuring device is normally used Shows the measuring device s current selections any alarms counters and statistics There is more information on these functions in Chapter 5 4 1 Handling Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Bey 160 Cc Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 screen i Work area Opens a menu that can be used to manage the work area information e Save e Asks whether or not the active work area will be closed e Asks whether or not the active work area s data will be saved on a USB flash memory drive as a file A StanForD file will be created PRD e Programmed preselections will be saved in a separate file e Open e Opens a screen showing the work areas saved in the USB flash memory drive Opens the data of a selected work area and uploads it into the display unit memory e Opens the preselections of a selected work area and uploads them into the display unit memory e Show Edit e Allows you to view and edit the work area s identification data e Start new e Starts a new work area
203. www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 707 188 C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 Rotator valve Control values Min Q 250 J mA Min 250 jJ mA Figure 60 Rotator valve calibration i The rotator valve calibration is only allowed to do by the authorized maintenance personel 5 4 3 6 Saw movement range calibration The saw chain must be removed from the saw bar before calibrating the saw movement range To calibrate the saw movement range 1 Select Saw movement range in the Calibration menu 2 The saw chain needs to be removed if rotating of the saw shain can not be stopped Has the saw chain been removed from the saw bar Figure 61 Has the saw chain been removed 3 Grab a log with the harvester head and ensure that it has contact with the log minimum pulse calibration Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman Agi C C 21 12 2010 MAN000403 bar range calibration Min Max Pulses 0 0 0 Grab a stem in the head and feed the saw bar until it makes contact with the stem Figure 62 Minimum pulse calibration 4 Open the harvester head and drop the log Control the saw blade out until the mechanical limit by pressing the Saw
204. y Contact measuring device service and repairs PDO error id conflict xX xX The module has received a message which has been sent by another device with the same node ID The CAN bus has either 2 cabin modules or an extra CAN device All control is blocked Ensure that the harvester head module is not connected to where the cabin module should be If it is contact measuring device service and repairs Check that there are no unnecessary can devices on the CAN bus Remove other devices from the bus Contact measuring device service and repairs 56 Short circuit in stump handling pump output xX xX Stump handling pump output X2 1 short to ground potential Short circuit in stump handling pump output Check the connection of the valve and the condition of the cables and connectors contactors fix if necessary Check the impedance of the valve Replace the valve if necessary Replace the solenoid valve f the solenoid valve is equipped with LED Contact measuring device service and repairs 57 Voltage without control in stump handling pump output xX xX Uncontrolled voltage in stump handling pump utput X2 1 Fault is in the valve s cabling short circuit to voltage Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Postal address Phone Fax Www PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman 1967 140
205. y gt valve2 gt delay gt valve3 The delay between valve controls can be adjusted using a parameter 4 6 3 Braking distance The braking distance is defined based on the tree thickness so that the minimum and maximum braking distance will be defined using parameters for the harvester head s maximum opening and zero opening diameter zero and the braking distance between the maximum and minimum distance will be linearly adjusted based on the log diameter The thicker the log the longer the braking distance There are separate minimum and maximum braking distance parameters for fast and medium speed braking distances Both braking distances depend on the tree thickness in the same manner Distance remaining to desired length Feed speed When the distance remaining before the desired length is less than the fast speed braking distance plus the medium feed braking distance plus the stopping advance When the distance remaining before the desired length is less than the medium speed braking distance plus the stopping advance When the distance remaining before the desired length is less than the medium speed braking distance plus the stopping advance when feed starts Feed speed will be calculated for medium speed Feed speed will be calculated for slow speed Feed will be started using the slow speed When the distance remaining before the desired length is less than the fast speed braking distance plus the medium spe
206. y if the tilt is in the information upright position when the saw button is pressed In practice this means that you can press the Harvester head open button for a longer time and wait for the tilt to rise and then activate the clearing function by pressing and holding the Saw button You can release the Harvester head open button once you have activated the clearing function 4 75 Topping saw To activate the top saw press the Topping saw button function available only if a topping saw has been installed in the system Conirol Topping saw Buttons Take the function into use by pressing the Topping saw button and then control the topping saw with the Saw button When you want to deactivate the topping saw press the Topping saw button again or open the harvester head Functions Basic function The distance between the topping saw and the main saw parameter will be added to the length so that the measuring result onscreen will comply with the measurement taken at the topping Symbol on the handling screen saw Additional e Unlike when cutting with the main saw cutting with the top saw information will not add the log into the statistics The log will be included in the statistics when you open the harvester head e The topping saw does not include a bar position sensor and thus saw control is not available when cutting with the topping saw You can control the topping saw until you press the S
207. z twice Saw bar out e When the saw or topping saw bar is out of the housing the diameter field background is red When the diameter is less than the al active preselection s minimum em diameter the diameter reading onscreen flashes e The buzzer will buzz fhree times Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Fax Www Tiedekatu 6 PO Box 194 358 0 20 7608 111 358 0 20 7608 110 www epec fi Fl 60320 Sein joki Finland FIN 60120 Sein joki Finland C D C Epec 4W Herman ous Cc Cc 21 12 2010 MANO00403 Epec Oy Tiedekatu 6 5 4 1 3 Section 3 Active preselection information The bottom part of the handling screen shows the active preselection s information i e the settings that have been selected in the Settings submenu Desired length and tolerance Tree assortment Additional Setanta options Tree species Number of the preselection 4 Minimum 14 kpl 3 80 jm 1 8000 m3 2201 bar diameter Quantity Linear Cubic Tracks meters meters compression pressure Figure 39 Active preselection information Explanations of the additional preselection options 1 Tree species 2 Desired length and tolerance 3 Tree assortment 4 Additional preselection options o FC Free cut o CM Colour marking o DB Debarking if available 5 Minimum diameter 6 Tracks s compression pressure 7 Total capacity of the logs registere

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