Epec 4W30: Instructions For Use

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Epec 4W30
MEASURING EQUIPMENT
NOTE!
Read this manual and observe all safety instructions.
Version 1.07 Seinäjoki

6.6.2002 Finland
Instructions for use Epec 4W30 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL............................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 6
1.2 EPEC Products ................................................................................................ 6
1.3 EPEC 4W30 ..................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Expressions...................................................................................................... 8
2 USER INTERFACE .............................................................................................. 10
3 FUNCTION ........................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Initial Actions .................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Supposed Tree Harvesting Sequence ........................................................... 14
3.3 Different Steps of Harvesting ......................................................................... 15
3.4 Volume Calculation (if diameter is in use) ...................................................... 15
3.5 Special Situations........................................................................................... 15
3.5.1 Handling of a Dropped Tree................................................................ 15
3.5.2 Handling of a Branched Tree .............................................................. 16
3.5.3 Handling of a Tree Lying on the Ground............................................. 16
4 GRAPPLE FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................... 18
4.1 Knives Open................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Knives Closed ................................................................................................ 18
4.3 Back Knife ...................................................................................................... 18
4.4 Urea ............................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Feed Forward................................................................................................. 19
4.6 Feed Backward .............................................................................................. 19
4.7 Low Speed ..................................................................................................... 19
4.8 Grapple Open................................................................................................. 20
4.9 Grapple Closed .............................................................................................. 20
4.10 Sawing ......................................................................................................... 20
4.11 Tilt Up / Down............................................................................................... 21
5 PRINTING............................................................................................................. 22
5.1 Pieces ............................................................................................................ 23
5.2 Millimeter Printout (Stem profile) .................................................................... 23
5.3 Printout of Calibration Data ............................................................................ 23
5.4 Piece Printout................................................................................................. 23
5.5 Number of Trunks (Printer not in use) ............................................................ 23
6 PROGRAMMING OF PRESELECTIONS ............................................................. 24
(C) Epec Oy Seinäjoki Finland

7 SETTINGS............................................................................................................ 26
7.1 Setting of Job Number (Resetting of data) (1)................................................ 26
7.2 Feed Method (2)............................................................................................. 26
7.3 Saw Max Pulses (3) ....................................................................................... 27
7.4 Saw Min Pulses (4) ........................................................................................ 27
7.5 Basic Flow (K5) .............................................................................................. 27
7.6 Sawing Output (K6)........................................................................................ 28
7.7 Low Speed Rate (K7)..................................................................................... 28
7.8 Feed Rate (K8)............................................................................................... 28
7.9 Overrunning Method (9) ................................................................................. 28
7.10 Transfer of the Diameter Curve (Thin end and thick end) (10 – 11)............. 29
7.11 Setting of Date and Time (12 – 15) .............................................................. 29
7.12 Advance Distance of the Diameter Measurement (16)................................. 29
7.13 Language (17).............................................................................................. 29
7.14 Diameter in Use (18) .................................................................................... 29
7.15 Overrunning Distance (19) ........................................................................... 30
7.16 Number of Trials in Automatic Feed (Seeking the measure) (20) ................ 30
7.17 Expected Braking Distances (21 – 25) ......................................................... 30
7.18 Statistics (26) ............................................................................................... 32
7.19 Diameter Limit (27)....................................................................................... 32
7.20 Preselection Extender Button (28) ............................................................... 32
7.21 Factory Settings (29) .................................................................................... 32
7.22 Butt End Reverse (30).................................................................................. 33
7.23 Trunk Counter (31) ....................................................................................... 33
7.24 Length of Opening Pulse (K32).................................................................... 33
7.25 Saw Delay (K33) .......................................................................................... 33
7.26 Feed Delays (K34) ....................................................................................... 34
7.27 Pump Release Delay (K35).......................................................................... 34
7.28 Proportional Pump in Use (K36)................................................................... 34
7.29 Length of Search Pulse (K37) ...................................................................... 34
7.30 Low Speed Feeding Pulse (K38) ................................................................. 35
7.31 Slip Prevention (K39) ................................................................................... 35
7.32 Urea Feeding Time (K41)............................................................................. 35
7.33 Urea Delay (K42).......................................................................................... 35
7.34 Reverse Pumps (K44) .................................................................................. 35
7.35 Tilt Down (K46) ............................................................................................ 36

7.36 Feed Roller Delay (K47)............................................................................... 36

7.37 Selection of Measurement System (48) ....................................................... 36
7.38 Tilt Down During Feed (K49) ........................................................................ 36
7.39 Minimum Feed Rate (K50) ........................................................................... 37
7.40 Maximum Feed Rate (K51) .......................................................................... 37
7.41 Saw Oiling (K52, K53).................................................................................. 37
8 CALIBRATIONS / TESTS..................................................................................... 38
8.1 Length Calibration .......................................................................................... 38
8.2 Pulse Range Calibration of Diameter ............................................................. 39
9 POSSIBLE ERROR SITUATIONS........................................................................ 40
9.1 Nothing Works................................................................................................ 40
9.2 The Length Search Does Not Work ............................................................... 40
9.3 The Displayed Length is Not Correct ............................................................. 40
9.4 The Diameter is Not Displayed....................................................................... 41
9.5 Displayed Diameter is Not Correct ................................................................. 41
9.6 Prevented Oversawing Does Not Work.......................................................... 41
9.7 Check of the Diameter and Length Sensors .................................................. 41
9.8 Sensor Voltage Control .................................................................................. 41
10 DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................................... 42
10.1 Outputs......................................................................................................... 42
10.2 Sensors ........................................................................................................ 43
10.3 Switches....................................................................................................... 44
10.4 Cabin Outputs .............................................................................................. 44
10.5 Preselection Keys ........................................................................................ 44
11 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 46
12 LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................... 48
13 TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................. 52
ENCLOSURE 1 FACTORY SETTINGS (29) ........................................................... 54
ENCLOSURE 2 DIAMETER CALIBRATION ........................................................... 56
ENCLOSURE 3 NAMES OF TREE SPECIES AND WOOD TYPES....................... 60
ENCLOSURE 4 ENABLING THE EXTENDED PRESELECTION ........................... 62

OTHER ENCLOSURES: Connection Diagrams (3 pages)

Head Module mounting instructions (1 page)
Terms of Warranty (1 page)

1 GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
The intention of this manual is to make the reader acquainted with the
properties and use of the Epec 4W30 measuring equipment. If you read
these instructions carefully and keep them in mind, you can more easily
utilize the system efficiently and thus increase the productivity of the
forest machine.
1.2 EPEC Products

The Epec products are control and measuring systems manufactured by
Epec Oy and intended for use in forest machines. The very newest
technology in this branch has been utilized in the design and
manufacture of these systems. We have paid special attention to the
reliability and accuracy of the function in exacting conditions and, in
spite of equipment versatility, easy operation.
The Epec products have been developed in close co-operation with

forest machine manufacturers, forestry companies and machine
contractors in order to improve the productivity of the tree handling,
measurement and harvesting.
The Epec products have very versatile properties. In spite of that, the
equipment has been made so easy to operate that every user is able to
utilize the properties completely.
1.3 EPEC 4W30

Controlling switches and preselections
Display
Programming wheel
Cabin
module Head module
In harvester head
Printer
(extra equipment)
HUB Four wires
Bus and power distribution unit

Epec 4W30 is a system designed for control of the grapple functions.

There are separate control buttons for each grapple function (generally
in the control levers of the machine) for control of each function
separately.
The tree can be fed either automatically or manually. Automatic feed is

started by selecting the desired length via the preselection keyboard of
the measuring equipment. Then the tree will automatically be fed to the
selected length. Manual feed is carried out according to the sections
Feed forward, Feed backward and Low speed in this manual.
Epec 4W30 consists of three modules (display module, cabin module

and grapple module), bus distribution unit, preselection keyboard (PS),
programming wheel and control keys. The modules are interconnected
with a CAN bus. CAN bus (Controller Area Network) is fast data
transmission bus and it has high error immunity.
The preselection keyboard is either integrated into the levers or installed

very close to the control levers of the machine. The preselection
keyboard is used for selection of the product to be made (tree species,
wood type, length, tolerance and top diameter limit).
In order to achieve blameless operation it is important to read the

instructions for use carefully and to understand the meaning of the
different settings before starting to use the equipment. The length and
diameter must also be calibrated and all settings must be checked by
setting a reasonable value (if necessary) for each of them.
When the diameter is mentioned in this manual, it is supposed that a

diameter sensor is in use. If the diameter is not in use, the diameter
limits will not influence feeding to the preselected length.
NOTE!
Prefer not to switch the measuring equipment on until the machine is
running, since there can often occur disturbances in the electric system
of the forest machine in connection with start-up.

1.4 Expressions
Harvester: Machine for tree felling, delimbing and

crosscutting. Harvester consists of base
machine, crane and multi-function head.
Multi-function head (grapple): Multi-function head (grapple) is mounted onto
a crane for tree felling, delimbing and
crosscutting. This part includes saw, feed
rollers, delimbing knives, gripping knives etc.
Preselections: Pre-programmed data (tree species, wood
type, length, tolerance and top minimum)
according to which the tree is crosscut into
pieces of the desired lengths and diameters.
Preselection key: Key used to make a certain preselection.
Automatic feed: Feeding to a certain length is started by
pressing a preselection key.
Control keys: Keys used to control the mechanical actions
of the grapple: for instance the sawing key.
Programming wheel: By rotating the programming wheel, the
cursor is transferred in the display and
adjustment values are changed.
Cursor: A rectangular frame that is moved in the
display by means of the programming wheel.
Display window: A graphical window forming a complete
whole, used for display and adjustment of
certain matters.
Upper menu: Icons at the upper edge of the display. The
cursor goes to the upper menu when
pressing the Cancel key. When the cursor is
around an icon and the Enter key is pressed,
a new display window is opened.
Display key: A square shaped frame appearing in the
display of the display unit. The cursor is
moved to this frame by rotating the
programming wheel.
There are two kinds of keys:
Adjustment keys: pressing Enter when the
frame is at the adjustment key activates the
adjustment. After that, the adjustment value
can be changed by rotating the programming
wheel.
Function keys: pressing Enter opens a new
display window or activates a certain function.
Enter key: Key for acceptance:
(green button) − When the cursor is on a display key,
adjustment or function is activated
depending on the type of key.

Cancel key: Key for cancelling a started function:

(red button) − If an adjustment key is concerned, the
adjustment is not accepted but the old
value will still remain valid.
− The Cancel key is also used for moving
the cursor between the upper menu and
the display keys.
Activation: When adjusting values, the adjustment is
activated by pressing Enter. Then a shading
appears around the control key in question.

2 USER INTERFACE
The user interface of the system consists of the control keys, the
preselection keys, the programming wheel, the Enter and Cancel keys
of the programming wheel, the graphical display and the symbols and
texts displayed.
Epec 4W System
1 7
Enter key Cancel key 2 8
3 9
4 10
5 11
6 12
EPEC
Programming wheel Preselection keys
In normal harvesting situations (when felling and crosscutting trees) the

driver controls the system by means of the machine control and
preselection keys.
The settings of the system are changed by use of the programming

wheel and the Enter and Cancel keys as well as the information seen in
the graphical display.
NOTE!
Operator can select whether the measuring equipment uses the metric
system (millimetres, centimetres, metres) or the imperial system (inches,
feet). The data is displayed as units of the selected measurement
system. The pictures in this manual are displayed in units of metric
system. For detailed information, see chapter ”7.37 Selection of
measurement system”.
MAIN DISPLAY
Upper menu
Length
Diameter
Symbol of grapple closed
Preselection data
Info line. In this case it informs of short-

circuit or break in grapple output 2

− The different display items can be selected by rotating the

programming wheel and by pressing ENTER key or CANCEL key.
− The preselection data can be changed by pressing the preselection
key in question to the bottom, then the frame jumps to the bottom line
and the data to be changed can be selected with the programming
wheel. Data can be changed, provided that the grapple is kept open
during the change.
− Switching between the different display keys or adjusting the value of
an active adjustment key is done with the programming wheel.
− The Enter key can be used for instance to open a new display
window or to activate an adjustment key for adjustment. There is a
shading around the active square, i.e. the lower edge and the right
edge of the key are thicker than the other edges.
− The Cancel key is used for switching between the upper menu and
the other display keys. Cancel is also used for removal of the
activation of an active display key.
− The Cancel key can also be used for cancellation of a printout. In that
case, the Cancel key must be pressed for appr. 2 seconds.
− Pressing the Cancel key for 4 seconds in the main display activates
the service mode, where all the parameters can be adjusted. The text
"SERVICE" is displayed on the bottom line of the display, when the
service mode is activated.
Not active display key Active display key (shaded)
Symbol of grapple open
Symbol of grapple closed

Flashing indicates that sawing has not been carried out
Symbol of saw in outer position
Upper menu
By pressing the Enter key when the frame is on the symbol,
the display window is changed
Test / Calibration
Settings / Parameters Pieces made / Printout

DISPLAYS
This chart shows the contents of the different displays. The arrows
indicate the displays that appear when pressing the Enter key at the
display key in question.
Main display
Settings Test / Calibration Printout
NOTE!
The printout window has
no display keys if there is
no printer connected to
the system
Calibration of the diameter

Test Length calibration pulse span

PRESELECTIONS
The preselections are pre-programmed data of the different types of
pieces to be produced. The preselections consist of 5 different data:
Tree species, Wood type, Length, Tolerance and Top diameter
minimum.
Wood type Active preselection

Tree Length Tolerance Top minimum
species
Tree species is the botanical name of the tree (i.e. fir, pine).
Wood type defines the use of the piece, for instance: if the pieces are
intended for manufacture of paper, the wood type can be PULP, and if
the pieces will be sawed to boards, the wood type can be LOG.
Length is the desired length of the pieces to be made.
Tolerance is the accepted deviation from the desired length.
Top diameter is the minimum acceptable top diameter (given in
millimetres).
When pressing the preselection after the sawing, the harvester starts to
feed the tree to the length of the preselection in question, observing the
crosscutting tolerance and the desired top minimum diameter of the
piece. If the diameter falls below the top minimum, the feed is
interrupted at the diameter limit.
The sawed piece is counted into the statistics of the preselection used.
The number of running meters and the number of pieces produced for
each preselection are added up. If diameter is used, the volumes are
calculated, and if trunk counter is used, the trunk numbers are counted
too (the trunk numbers are added always into that preselection, to which
the first piece of the trunk is made).
CONTROL KEYS OF THE GRAPPLE

The control keys of the grapple are used to control the grapple
functions. In order to ensure easy working, these keys are located either
in the crane levers or very close to them. More detailed information is
given in section "4. Grapple functions".

3 FUNCTION
3.1 Initial Actions

Before harvesting is started, the measuring equipment must be given
information of the motion range of the grapple by opening the grapple
with the key ”Grapple open” and then closing it with the key ”Grapple
closed”. If pieces with other dimensions than those included in the
system are wished to be produced, the preselection data must be
changed.
If harvesting is going to be started in a new working site or a new stand,

the pieces of which must be counted separately, the job number must
be changed. If the old data is wished to be saved, it has to be printed
out.
3.2 Supposed Tree Harvesting Sequence

The program of the measuring equipment supposes the trees to be
felled in the following sequence:
1. After the equipment has been switched on, the grapple must first be
used in opened and then in closed position, and the motion must be
of the right extent (the pulse range must be sufficient, look at section
"8.2 Pulse range calibration of diameter"), before the diameter is
displayed (if diameter is used). Measuring equipment will not
calculate the volume nor accept preselections, if the diameter is not
displayed. Thus, measuring faults are avoided. Even if the diameter
is not in use, the grapple must be opened and closed before the work
is started.
2. To grip a standing tree the grapple had to be opened and lifted up.
3. After the tree is sawed the grapple had to be lowered in order to feed
to the desired length.
4. The feed to the desired length starts when pressing the preselection
and, by continuous feed (look at section "7.2 Feed method"), also
after crosscut sawing (not after felling sawing). If manual feed is used
during automatic feed, the automatic feed is interrupted. The
automatic feed can be started again whenever wanted simply by
pressing the preselection key.
5. When the tree has stopped at the desired length, the tree can be
crosscutted and a new preselection can be made. The data of the
produced piece is saved in the statistics of the active preselection. If
trunk counter is in use, the trunk is added to that preselection, which
is active when the first sawing is carried out. The length value is reset
by sawing.

3.3 Different Steps of Harvesting

When starting to feed the tree to the selected length, the feeding is
accelerated so that the outputs "Feed forward 1" and "Feed forward 2"
are controlled on consecutively. After output has been controlled on,
there will pass a settable time delay (look at section "7.26 Feed
delays"), before the next output is controlled on.
The measuring equipment selects, based on the distance to be fed, fast

speed, low speed or search pulses. All the feed modes are used, if the
distance left is more than twice the braking distance of the feed mode in
question. If for example the braking distance for fast feed is 200 mm,
the tree is fed with this feed mode, if the distance left until the desired
length is reached is more than 400 mm, otherwise the tree is fed by low
speed mode. The braking distance is the distance that the tree moves
after the control of the feed valves has stopped.
If there does not come enough pulses from the length sensors when
feeding during the slip prevention time (feed jammed), the automatic
feed is interrupted. When the slip prevention is zero, it is not in use (look
at section "7.31 Slip prevention").
3.4 Volume Calculation (if diameter is in use)

The diameter of the piece is measured with intervals of 10 cm while
feeding forward, and only diameters smaller than the previous one are
registered for volume calculation. When the piece is crosscut, the
volume is calculated based on the registered length and diameter
values. The tree must be fed from the butt end towards the top.
If the grapple has to be opened during the feed, the volume calculation
of that piece will be interrupted. The handling of this piece must be
started from the beginning by sawing a disk at the butt end.
3.5 Special Situations
3.5.1 Handling of a Dropped Tree

If the tree has dropped from the grapple, the volume calculation of the
tree is interrupted. Then proceed as follows:
1. Open the grapple.
2. Take the butt end of the tree into the grapple.
3. Saw a disk at the butt end.
4. Feed normally.

3.5.2 Handling of a Branched Tree

1. Saw the branches apart.
3. Take the butt end of one of the branches into the grapple.
4. Saw a disk at the butt end and feed normally.
5. Take the butt end of the other branch into the grapple.
6. Saw a disk at the butt end and feed normally.
3.5.3 Handling of a Tree Lying on the Ground

2. If trunk counter is in use, carry out felling sawing (lift the tilt up
and carry out sawing) to increase the trunk number.
3. Take the butt end of the tree into the grapple.
4. Saw a disk at the butt end.
5. Feed normally.


4 GRAPPLE FUNCTIONS
4.1 Knives Open

When pressing the key "Knives open", the delimbing knives and the
back knife are opened as long as the key is pressed.
4.2 Knives Closed

− When pressing the key "Knives closed", the delimbing knives and the
back knife are closed as long as the key is pressed.
− Knives are closed also when sawing, feeding or pressing the button
"Grapple closed" is carried out.
4.3 Back Knife

− The back knife opens and closes simultaneously with the delimbing
knives.
− When pressing the key "Back knife open", the back knife opens as
long as the key is pressed down.
4.4 Urea
− Urea is in use, if the urea feeding time (setting K41) is higher than
zero. Urea is activated by pressing the "Urea" key before sawing.
− Saw motor and urea pump are started simultaneously. After urea
delay (K42) the valve is controlled with pulses. After a certain number
of pulses coming from the saw position indication, the urea valve is
opened for the pre-set time (urea feeding time K41). Valve opens
again when sawbar has moved sufficiently (valve stays open if
enough pulses are coming from the saw position indicator before
valve is closed). This procedure continues until sawing is completed.
− If too much urea is fed, the feeding can be reduced by decreasing the
urea feeding time (K41). To same extent urea feeding can be
increased by increasing the setting.
− If there is not enough pressure in the urea pump (feed pressure is
low or feed is delayed), increase the saw delay (K33). Thus, the
pressure has enough time to rise.

4.5 Feed Forward

− When the key "Feed forward" is pressed, pump 1 starts and the feed
valves are controlled on, one after the other, with intervals according
to the pre-set feed delays (K34). Pump 2 starts, when the last
(uppermost) valve is opened. At the beginning of the feed, the
equipment gives a short control Knives open.
− When approaching the selected length, the feed outputs are switched
off step by step. First pump 2 is released and the uppermost valve is
closed. When the length has been reached, pump 1 is released and
the last valve (the lowermost direction valve) is controlled to close.
− When feeding forward, it is possible to use a valve to control the
grapple downwards (otherwise, the grapple remains released).
Function is selected from setting tilt down during feed (K49).
− When the tree has stopped, pump 1 starts again for the pre-set pump
release delay (K35).
4.6 Feed Backward

− When the key "Feed backward" is pressed, pump 1 starts and the
direction valves are controlled on with the pre-set interval feed delays
(K34). At the beginning of the feed, the equipment gives a short
control Knives open.
− When the length has been reached, pump 1 is released and the
lowermost direction valve is controlled to close.
− When the tree has stopped, pump 1 starts again for the pre-set pump
release delay (K35).
4.7 Low Speed

− When pressing simultaneously the keys "Grapple closed" and "Feed
forward" or "Feed backward", pump 1 starts, and after the pre-set
feed delay (K34) the lowermost direction valve is controlled on. An oil
flow corresponding to the low speed is achieved either by controlling
the lowermost direction valve mentioned above with short pulses or, if
a pump with adjustable volume is used, the pump output is controlled
according to the low speed setting (K7). At the beginning of the feed,
the equipment gives a short control Knives open.
− When the length has been reached, pump 1 is released and the
lowermost direction valve is controlled to close.
− When the tree has stopped, pump 1 starts again after the pre-set
pump release delay (K35).

4.8 Grapple Open

− When the key "Grapple open" is pressed, the delimbing knives, the
back knife and the feed rollers are opened as long as the key is
pressed.
− Pump 1 remains in operation as long as the feed rollers move.
− When the grapple is in open position, the sawing function is
prevented.
4.9 Grapple Closed

− When the button "Grapple closed" is pressed, the delimbing knives
and the back knife are closed, and after a preset feed roller delay
(K47) the feed rollers are closed. During the feed, the delimbing
knives, the back knife and the feed rollers are closed simultaneously.
− Pump 1 remains in operation as long as the feed rollers are moving.
4.10 Sawing
− When pressing the key "Saw", the feed rollers and the knives are
closed, and pump 1 starts. After the pre-set saw delay (K33), pump 2
starts, the saw comes out of the saw casing and cuts the tree. When
the saw button is released, the saw chain stops and the sawbar
returns into the casing.
− Pump 1 remains in operation until the sawbar is in its casing.
− When the sawbar is outside the casing, feed forward and backward is
prevented. The grapple can be opened by pressing simultaneously
the keys "Saw" and "Grapple open". It is possible, however, to feed
backward by pressing simultaneously the keys "Saw", "Feed
backward" and "Grapple closed".
− Pressing the sawing key resets the errors of the length and diameter
sensor.
− The prevented oversawing prevents saw motion over the tree stem.
The length of the saw motion is in proportion to the tree diameter.
When pressing the key "Grapple closed" simultaneously with sawing,
prevented oversawing is not valid.
− The clearing function can be used by lifting the tilt up and by pressing
simultaneously keys "Grapple open" and "Saw". The clearing can be
used for example for removing the thicket from the working site.

4.11 Tilt Up / Down

The tilt function can be connected to operate in three different ways:
1. Tilt up and Tilt down operate with the same key, i.e. when the
tilt is in its lower position, it will be lifted when pressing the key,
and when the tilt is in its upper position, it will be lowered when
pressing the key.
2. Tilt up and Tilt down operate each with their own key.
3. Tilt is released by sawing.
TILT UP
(when the tilt is in its lower position)
− When pressing the key "Tilt up", the knives and feed rollers open and
the tilt is lifted. Pump 1 remains in operation as long as the feed
rollers move.
− The tilt can also be lifted with the grapple closed by keeping the key
"Grapple closed" pressed to the bottom when pressing the key "Tilt
up". Now the grapple is not opened, and the following sawing will not
be classified as a felling sawing.
− When the tilt is in its upper position, it is possible to feed only by low
speed.
− (The lowermost direction valve in operation.)
TILT DOWN
(when the tilt is in its upper position)
− When pressing the key "Tilt down", the tilt is lowered.
− The motion tilt down can be set to be carried out automatically after
felling sawing from the setting Tilt down (K46).

5 PRINTING
Preselection line data
Preselection data
Printout buttons
Preselection line data

The data of active preselection:
PreS = Preselection number
Rm = Total running meters of produced pieces
Spc = Number of produced pieces
m3 = Volume of produced pieces
Preselection data
Tree species, wood type, length, tolerance, and top minimum of active
preselection.
Printout buttons
Four display buttons, which are used to select a desired printout.
Printout buttons are visible only when a printer is connected to the
measuring equipment.
NOTE!
The printouts can be taken if printer is connected and it was in on-line
mode during the start-up of the measuring equipment.
NOTE!
The grapple must be in open position before a printout can be taken.
NOTE!
The printing is interrupted by keeping the Cancel key pressed to the
bottom for appr. 2 seconds. This will also interrupt the printout if the
printing has been started even though printer is not switched on.
NOTE!
If you are using the imperial system of measurement (see setting 48),
only Pieces printout can be printed in imperial units. Other printouts are
printed in metric system units.

5.1 Pieces
Prints out the job number and the pieces made for the preselections:
tree species, wood type, length, running meters, number of pieces,
volumes (if volume calculation is in use) and trunk numbers (if trunk
counter is in use).
5.2 Millimeter Printout (Stem profile)

− The printer prints out all the length/diameter data pairs. Printout can
be used for the calibration of the measuring accuracy.
− The information of the sawed piece can be printed after the piece is
sawed.
5.3 Printout of Calibration Data

Detailed calibration data of length and diameter.
5.4 Piece Printout

− Printout, when sawing, of the running number of the diameter class of
the piece, the top diameter, volume and length.
− Printing is started by pressing the "Piece-print" button. Text "Piece-
print" is shown in black background indicating that Piece-print is
activated.
− Printing can be stopped by pressing the "Piece-print" button again.
NOTE!
Piece printout cannot be terminated by switching off the power from the
measuring equipment.
5.5 Number of Trunks (Printer not in use)

If printer is not in use, the trunks made for active preselection are
displayed in the printout window:

6 PROGRAMMING OF PRESELECTIONS
Change of data of preselection /
preselection key active. The tree
species is being changed. This mode
is activated by pressing the desired
preselection for 4 seconds when the
grapple is open.
The name of the tree species can be

selected among 12 possible names and
the name of the wood type among 9
possible names.
Tree Length Tolerance Top minimum Wood

species type
1. Open the grapple. Then press the preselection key, the data of which
you want to change, for 4 seconds.
2. The preselection data is changed into the data programmed for that
key, and this data is displayed.
3. Select the data to be changed with the programming wheel and
activate the change with Enter. When data is being changed, the
display of this data is shown in black background.
4. Acknowledge or cancel the change by pressing Enter or Cancel.
5. The programming mode is deactivated by pressing Cancel.
NOTE!
If pieces have been made to the preselection, the tree species or the
length of such preselection cannot be changed. In that case, the
changes has to be made when changing the job number (setting number
1).
− Number ranges of the data:

1. Tree species, range 1 – 12.
2. Wood type, range 0 – 9.
3. Length, range 50 – 3000 cm.
4. Tolerance, range 0 – 99 mm. The length tolerance is the
accepted length deviation from the desired length. If the
tolerance setting is for instance 30 mm, the length of a 4.6 m
log can vary 4.570 m – 4.630 m.
5. Top minimum diameter, range 0 – 999 mm.
− If you want to, you can change the names of the tree species and the
names of the wood types, and save them to the measuring
equipment's memory. Detailed information is found in enclosure "3.
Names of tree species and wood types".

− If more than 12 preselections are needed, the number of

preselections can be increased to 22. This can be done by
programming one preselection key as a preselection extender button.
When this button is pushed, the extended preselection is enabled.
Detailed information is found in enclosure "4. Enabling the extended
preselection".

7 SETTINGS
Setting selection square. The following
settings are displayed by rotating the
programming wheel here.
Setting value square. Pressing the
Enter key here activates the adjustment
of the value.
Name of a setting.
Possible warning or extra explanation.
NOTE!
Only the 7 (11 if you have a pump with adjustable volume = a
proportional pump) most general adjustments can be adjusted without
going to service mode. The service mode is reached by pressing the
Cancel key to the bottom for 4 seconds in the main display. The service
mode is indicated by the text "SERVICE" on the bottom line of the
display. After that, all the parameters can be adjusted. The parameter
numbers with K in front of them influence the grapple function.
7.1 Setting of Job Number (Resetting of data) (1)

− When a new job number is entered, all the old volume calculation
and other data is reset.
− A new job number must be entered, otherwise no resetting is made.
− The number used can be for instance the purchase contract number,
the parcel number or a job number given by the principal.
− Exiting without damaging the statistics is done by pressing Cancel.
− Job number can be a number between 0 – 32767.
7.2 Feed Method (2)

− The feed method is the same setting for all tree species.
− Selected method can be manual, automatic or continuous feed.
− When manual feed is in force, the tree can be fed only with the feed
keys, and the feed stops at the selected length.
− When automatic feed is in force, the feed starts automatically when
pressing one of the preselection keys on the PS.
− When continuous feed is in force, the feed starts automatically also
after crosscut sawing (not after felling sawing) to the same
preselected length as the previous piece.

− The feed method is selected as follows:

1. Press Enter and adjust the desired value with the programming
wheel.
2. Accept adjustment with Enter or leave previous value in force
with Cancel.
− The values of the feed methods are:
0 = manual feed
1 = automatic feed (feed by preselection)
2 = continuous feed
7.3 Saw Max Pulses (3)

− Parameter is used to set the maximum amount of pulses coming
from the saw position indicator.
− If the saw does not saw big trees sufficiently, this parameter should
be increased.
− Setting range 0 – 1000.
NOTE!
When you have changed the value you must then open and close the
grapple. The new value becomes valid after doing this.
7.4 Saw Min Pulses (4)

− Parameter is used to set how much pulses there must at least come
from the saw, before the saw returns into the casing. There must
always come at least this amount of pulses from the saw.
− If the saw does not saw small trees sufficiently, this parameter should
be increased.
NOTE!
When you have changed the value you must then open and close the
grapple. The new value becomes valid after doing this.
7.5 Basic Flow (K5)

− This is used to adjust the output of the hydraulic pump during
different motions. Such motions are for instance grapple open and
grapple closed, tilt up and turn left and right.
− Demands a proportional pump.
− Setting range 0 – 100 %

7.6 Sawing Output (K6)

− This is used to adjust the pump output during sawing.
− If the output is too small, sawing is slow or does not succeed.
− If the output is too high, the motor is strongly loaded.
7.7 Low Speed Rate (K7)

− The minimum rate setting is used to set a suitable low speed feed
rate (so right length can be found fast).
− If a pump with adjustable volume and a proportional valve are used,
this setting controls directly the pump output when low speed is used.
7.8 Feed Rate (K8)

− This parameter is used to set a suitable pump angle / output during
the feed, i.e. the pump output can be limited.
− If the output is too small, the feed is slow.
− Feed rate should be adjusted first to a lower value and then it should
be increased, until the speed does not increase any more.
− The machine must have reached running temperature.
7.9 Overrunning Method (9)

− Overrunning means feed past the selected length and then reversing
to the selected length. Overrunning can be used for example in
delimbing.
− The overrunning method is set as follows:
1. Press Enter. Then the shading is transferred to the value.
2. Rotate the programming wheel until you get the desired value.
3. Press Enter, if you accept the change, or Cancel, if you do not
want to make the change.
− 0 = overrunning not in use, 1 = overrunning in use.

7.10 Transfer of the Diameter Curve (Thin end and thick

end) (10 – 11)
− The diameter curve can be inclined upwards or downwards at the
minimum end and at the maximum end.
− This inclination is necessary, when a check of the volume
measurement has revealed a deviation. Detailed information is found
in enclosure "2. Diameter calibration".
− Inclining range is between -127 and 128.
7.11 Setting of Date and Time (12 – 15)

Date and time are set as follows:
1. Select the setting you want to change: year, month, day or
time.
2. Press Enter and adjust the desired value with the programming
wheel.
3. Accept adjustment with Enter or leave previous value in force
with Cancel.
7.12 Advance Distance of the Diameter Measurement (16)

− The advance distance of the diameter measurement is the distance
of the diameter measurement position from the saw position. This
information is necessary for the volume calculation and for stopping
at the diameter limits.
− Setting range 0 – 255 cm.
NOTE!
Measuring equipment displays the diameter of the sawing position.
7.13 Language (17)

This parameter is used to set the language used:
Fin = Finnish, S = Swedish, Gb = English, Deu = German.
7.14 Diameter in Use (18)

− Setting is used to operate the measuring equipment without volume
calculation and diameter.
− 0 = not in use, 1 = in use.

7.15 Overrunning Distance (19)

− The overrunning distance is the same for all tree species.
− If the overrunning method is not 0, this setting has an influence.
NOTE!
The overrunning distance is always at least 2 x the expected braking
distance when reversing, if an overrunning method has been selected.
The overrunning cannot be eliminated by setting an overrunning
distance of 0, but the overrunning method 0 (no overrunning) must be
selected.
7.16 Number of Trials in Automatic Feed (Seeking the

measure) (20)
− By automatic feed, measuring equipment selects the feed method
(fast speed, low speed, search pulses).
− If the desired length is not reached directly, measuring equipment
tries again based on a new distance, with a new feed method, to find
the length as many times as the number of trials indicates.
− If the feed has got completely stuck, it should be interrupted with the
manual feed key.
− The number of length searching trials can be set. A suitable number
is appr. 10.
7.17 Expected Braking Distances (21 – 25)

− Measuring equipment checks the real braking distance after each
stop and corrects the expected braking distance based on this new
information. Thus, the expected braking distance is automatically set
to the correct value. The braking distance is the distance that the tree
moves after the feed valves are not more open.
− The largest single correction of the expected braking distance (setting
21, range 0 – 255 mm) can be limited by setting the single correction
to zero. Then the measuring equipment will not correct the expected
braking distances, but the set values remain. This is necessary for
instance when handling difficult trees, since in such situations the
automatic system has difficulties to learn the expected braking
distance.
− The expected braking distances can be pre-set separately for
different feed methods.

− The feed methods are:

1. Fast forward (22, range 0 – 255 mm).
2. Slow forward (23, range 0 – 255 mm).
3. Fast backward (24, range 0 – 255 mm).
4. Slow backward (25, range 0 – 255 mm).
NOTE!
Each feed method will be used, if the distance is more than 2 x the
braking distance of this feed. If for instance the braking distance of fast
feed is 200 mm, the tree is fed with this feed method, if the distance to
the desired length is more than 400 mm, otherwise the tree is fed with a
slow feed method.
− When taking the equipment into use or if the expected braking

distances for some reason have changed so that it seems difficult to
run to the correct length, the system has to ”learn” the new settings in
the following way:
1. Give the expected braking distances the following values:
− Fast forward = 200 mm
− Slow forward = 20 mm (Low speed)
− Fast backward = 150 mm
− Slow backward = 15 mm (Low speed)
2. Select overrunning method 0 (no overrunning).
3. Set a small crosscutting tolerance (for instance 10 mm).
4. Set the number of trials (setting 20) as high as necessary (for
instance 100).
5. Select feed method (2) for automatic feed (value 1).
6. Make the low speed feeding pulse (K38) as small as possible
(for instance 10). If proportional pump is in use, set the low
speed (K7) small (for example 10 – 30).
7. Increase the number of revolutions to the level used in normal
tree handling.
8. Take a readily delimbed tree into the grapple and saw a disk at
the butt end.
9. Press one of the preselection lengths on PS (for instance 4.60
m), and the harvester will search for that length.
10. Press another length on PS (for instance 4.30 m), and the
harvester searches for that length.
11. Repeat items 9 and 10, i.e. run the tree back and front several
times, until the right length is always found rapidly.
12. Set the values that were changed in items 3 – 6 above to the
normal values again, i.e. set them back to the original values.

7.18 Statistics (26)

− This setting indicates whether the pieces are to be recorded
according to the average diameter or the top diameter in the
statistics.
− 0 = top diameter, 1 = average diameter.
NOTE!
If this setting is changed, the statistics should be emptied in order to get
all pieces recorded in the same way.
7.19 Diameter Limit (27)

− This setting is used to determine whether the diameter limit concerns
the diameter at the centre of the piece or at the top.
− 0 = top, 1 = centre.
7.20 Preselection Extender Button (28)

− The programming of a certain preselection key to a preselection
extender button.
− Detailed information is found in enclosure "4. Enabling the extended
preselection".
7.21 Factory Settings (29)

− Not necessary in normal use.
− Locked if the text "Lock" is displayed (factory settings cannot be set).
− The factory settings set the preselections and program the
preselection keys and set part of the special settings. After the factory
settings the parameter values must be checked and corrected.
− Detailed information is found in enclosure "1. Factory settings".

7.22 Butt End Reverse (30)

− Setting of the butt end reverse distance. The butt end reverse is used
when a new tree is taken into the grapple. When a tree is in the
grapple, part of the butt end of a tree leaves unreachable to the
knives, so reverse can be used to delimb this part of a tree.
− The butt end reverse is in use when automatic feed (feed by
preselection) is selected. The reverse can be interrupted by pressing
the keys "Feed forward" or "Feed backward".
− The butt end reverse is carried out after the felling sawing and during
the handling of the tree lying on the ground (i.e. when the grapple has
been fully opened).
7.23 Trunk Counter (31)

− Setting indicates whether the trunk counter is in use or is not in use.
− The trunk counter is related to preselections. The trunk is added to
that preselection, which is active when the first sawing is carried out.
− Trunks statisticated to the preselections are displayed in the "Pieces"
printout. If a printer is not in use, the number of trunks are displayed
in the printout window.
7.24 Length of Opening Pulse (K32)

− The opening pulse is used for setting the duration of the opening
control of the delimbing knives at the beginning of the feed.
− The motor is loaded, if the pulse is too short.
− The length will not be accurate, if the pulse is too long.
− Setting range 0 – 0,3 sec.
7.25 Saw Delay (K33)

− The setting of the saw delay delays the motion of the sawbar out of
the casing after the saw motor has started.
− Setting range 0 – 3 seconds.

7.26 Feed Delays (K34)

− The setting is used to set a time delay between different functions
during the feed, thus making the different functions to run smoothly.
− When the feed starts, the proceeding is as follows:
1. Pump 1 on
2. Feed delay
3. Feed 1 on
4. Feed delay
5. Feed 2 on
6. Feed delay
7. Pump 2 on
7.27 Pump Release Delay (K35)

− The setting is used to set the time that the pump is on after the other
outputs have been switched off.
7.28 Proportional Pump in Use (K36)

− This is used to inform the equipment, whether a proportional pump is
in use.
− If no proportional pump is in use, the settings of the pump angle have
no influence and the parameters K5 - K8 are not visible.
7.29 Length of Search Pulse (K37)

− Setting of the length of the search pulse.
− Is automatically regulated to get the tree to move 2 cm with one
pulse.
− Because of the automatic regulation this value should not be adjusted
manually when the machine is searching with search pulses. The
suitable pre-set value is 10.

7.30 Low Speed Feeding Pulse (K38)

− Setting of the low speed feeding pulse. No influence, if a proportional
pump is in use.
− Is automatically regulated to get the tree to move 2 cm with one
pulse.
− Because of the automatic regulation this value should not be adjusted
when the machine is searching with low speed. The suitable pre-set
value is 10.
7.31 Slip Prevention (K39)

− This time is used to regulate how long the feed outputs are kept on, if
there comes no length pulses.
− Zero indicates that slip prevention is not in use.
− The setting range is 0 – 0.5 seconds. If the value is too small, the
feed will not work, since the machine thinks too early that the feed
rollers slip.
7.32 Urea Feeding Time (K41)

− Setting the length of the pulse which opens the grapple’s urea valve.
− The setting range is 0 – 1 seconds.
7.33 Urea Delay (K42)

− Setting the number of pulses coming from the saw position indicator
before the opening pulse is controlled to the urea valve.
− Setting is used to accurate the urea feed starting position.
− The setting range is 0 – 50.
7.34 Reverse Pumps (K44)

− The setting of how many pumps are used in reversing. It is possible
to use one or two pumps in reversing. The reversing is faster and
more efficient when two pumps are in use.
− If two pumps are in use, the second pump goes on after the valve
”Feed backward 2” is controlled to open.
− The setting range is 1 – 2.

7.35 Tilt Down (K46)

− The setting of whether the tilt down function is carried out manually
or automatically, after the felling sawing.
− If the automatic tilt down is valid, then the tilt is lowered always after
the felling sawing. If the manual tilt down is valid, then the tilt is not
lowered until the key "Tilt down" is pressed.
− 0 = manual tilt down, 1 = automatic tilt down.
7.36 Feed Roller Delay (K47)

− When closing the grapple, the delimbing knives and the back knife
are closed first. After that, the feed rollers are closed. With this
setting is set time delay between the closing of the delimbing knives
and the closing of the feed rollers.
− Tree will not be placed properly to the grapple, if the feed roller delay
is too short.
− The setting range is 0 – 0,5 seconds.
7.37 Selection of Measurement System (48)

− Selection of the measurement system which is used in the measuring
equipment. The metric system’s units are millimetre, centimetre and
metre. The imperial system’s units are inch and foot.
− When using the imperial system, length is given in feet and inches.
Diameter is given in inches and 1/16 inches. Cubics are given in
Cunits. Also the preselection data, the data of the printout window,
and the Pieces printout is displayed in imperial units.
− Measuring equipment converts the units as follows:
10 millimetres = 1 centimetre
100 centimetres = 1 metre
1 inch = 25,4 millimetres
1 foot = 305 millimetres
12 inches = 1 foot
1 Cunit = 100 cubic feet
1 cubic metre = 0,353 Cunit
− 0 = metric system in use, 1 = imperial system in use.
7.38 Tilt Down During Feed (K49)

– With this setting is selected, whether the grapple is floating or
controlled downwards during the feed forward operation.
– 0 = grapple floating, 1 = tilt down during feed.

7.39 Minimum Feed Rate (K50)

− Setting of the slowest possible feed rate.
− If the value for minimum feed rate is too high, the feeding to the
correct length is carried out too fast (tree is fed past the correct
length).
− If the value for minimum feed rate is too low, the feeding to the
correct length is carried out too slow (tree stops before the correct
length is reached).
− Adjust the value first so small, that tree is not moving. Then, increase
the value until tree is moving slowly (both forward and backward).
– The setting range is 0 – 1000 mA.
7.40 Maximum Feed Rate (K51)

− Setting of the fastest possible feed rate.
− First, adjust the value small. Then, increase the value until the feed
doesn't grow any more.
– The setting range is 0 – 1000 mA.
7.41 Saw Oiling (K52, K53)

– During sawing, the saw is oiled by using the oil pump. Oiling is carried
out by setting the oil pump on and off in turns.
– The oiling on time is set on setting K53, and the oiling off time is set
on setting K52.
– The setting range for both on time and off time is 0 – 10 seconds.

8 CALIBRATIONS / TESTS
This display is reached by pressing the

Enter key when the frame is here
Test selection keys behind which the test
displays are found (detailed information is
given in section "10. Diagnostics")
Length calibration button

Diameter calibration button
8.1 Length Calibration

− When calibrating the length, feed the tree a suitable distance,
measure the distance accurately and give measuring equipment this
information. Then measuring equipment calculates the correlation
between the number of pulses and the length.
− The length calibration proceeds as follows:
1. Make a sawing. Then the running length is reset.
2. Feed the tree an arbitrary distance (long enough, for instance 5
meters).
3. Measure the fed length accurately.
4. Go from the upper menu to the Test/calibration display and
select "Length calibration" by rotating the programming wheel
and press Enter.
5. Now rotate the programming wheel until the measured length
is displayed and press Enter.
Length reading.
Length is calibrated by rotating the
programming wheel until the displayed
length reading is the same as the
measured length.
The length calibration factor is the pulse
length expressed in thousandth mm.
Value can be changed by rotating the
programming wheel.
10000 means that the length sensor
transmits 1 pulse with intervals of 1 cm.
NOTE!
The most accurate result is achieved by measuring a larger lot of
finished pieces and calculating their average length deviation.

8.2 Pulse Range Calibration of Diameter
NOTE!
It is impossible to get an accurate result of the diameter calibration, if
the clamping pressures and other adjustments are not correct.
− The basic diameter calibration is generally made in connection with

the installation, but because the pulse range (= the motion extent) of
a new grapple often changes, it can be necessary to calibrate the
pulse range some other time, too.
− If the diameter is not displayed, the reason can be a change of the
diameter range.
− These actions should be carried out in the right order and, when
necessary, the key ‘Grapple open’ or ‘Grapple closed’ should be
pressed to the bottom during the programming.
− The basic diameter calibration proceeds as follows:
1. Go from the upper menu to the Test/calibration display.
2. Select the "Diameter calibration" key and press Enter.
3. Press Enter when the measuring equipment asks whether to
calibrate the range.
4. Open and close the grapple several times, until the pulse value
in the display is always the same, when the grapple is in closed
position.
5. Press Enter when the grapple is in closed position. Now the
diameter pulse range has been calibrated.

9 POSSIBLE ERROR SITUATIONS
9.1 Nothing Works

No control results in any function in the grapple, and the measuring
equipment has ”gone out”.
− The system does not get any voltage. This can be checked from the
green signal lamp at the bus distribution unit (Hub module).
− Short-circuit in the voltage supply line. Each module has a fuse in the
bus distribution unit which has red signal lamps indicating short-
circuit. The fuses of the bus distribution unit are automatic.
− If symbol ”Saw out” shows in the display even though saw is in
casing, then the sensor ”Saw home” is probably broken, or one of the
other sensors are in short-circuit. Check the ”Saw home” sensor and
the operating voltages of all sensors.
9.2 The Length Search Does Not Work

The search drives too long distances at a time, i.e. it does not manage
to stop at the correct length.
− Installation fault: the outputs ”Feed forward 1” and ”Feed backward”
have not been connected to the lowermost direction valve of the
grapple.
− The spindle of the lowermost direction valve of the grapple does not
center, which can be caused by:
1. The choke of the pressure line of the lowermost direction valve
is missing, and then the too high flow prevents centering of the
spindle.
2. The direction valve is dirty.
3. The spring of the direction valve is fatigued.
4. The expected braking distances of the measuring equipment
have been set too large (see section "7.17 Expected braking
distances").
9.3 The Displayed Length is Not Correct

The measuring wheel does not follow the stem.
− This is usually caused by too slack springs, or resinous or wear
measuring wheel.
− Faulty length sensor:
1. The sensor is old, and vibrations cause breaks in the function.
2. The sensor is not of sufficiently high quality for this exacting
task.
3. Break or loose connection in the sensor cable.

9.4 The Diameter is Not Displayed

− No pulses come from the diameter sensor, i.e. the mechanical
transmission to the sensor is broken (the shaft coupling has come
loose).
− Faulty diameter sensor.
− Break or loose connection in the sensor cable.
− The pulse range has changed (diameter pulse range must be
calibrated).
9.5 Displayed Diameter is Not Correct

− If there has come error messages at the bottom of the display
concerning the diameter sensor (several times), the sensor is
obviously defective.
− The mechanical transmission of the sensor is maybe slipping.
− The fixture of the sensor has maybe come loose.
− Check the "Sensors" in the "Test/calibration" display; are
length/diameter pulses received.
9.6 Prevented Oversawing Does Not Work

Saw does not return to the casing after the tree is cut, but continues to
move until it is in the end position.
− Check the saw max pulses setting (3); is the value reasonable.
− Check the saw movement sensors and the wiring.
9.7 Check of the Diameter and Length Sensors

The function of the diameter and length sensors can be checked as
follows:
1. Select the "Test/calibration" key and press Enter.
2. Select the "Sensors" and press Enter.
3. In the window is displayed the raw readings of the diameter
and the length sensors. Also, in the display shows the state of
the saw limit (is saw in the casing or not) and the raw reading
of the saw movement sensor.
9.8 Sensor Voltage Control

The sensor voltage control can be taken in use by connecting a 1,2
kOhm / 0,6 W resistor to the head module (look at head module
connection diagram). The resistor must be connected between the
connector numbers 1 and 22. When the sensor voltage control is in use,
the measuring equipment gives an error message, if one of the sensor
voltages falls below 11 V.

10 DIAGNOSTICS
The error diagnostics display can be reached by selecting the
"Test/calibration" key.
Outputs The grapple outputs

Switches The manual operation switches
Preselec The preselection keys
Sensors Length sensor, diameter sensor, saw movement
sensor and saw limit
Caboutputs The cabin outputs
10.1 Outputs
Numbering corresponds to
the connector numbering
Error indication
State indication
Frame
− Frame can be moved with the programming wheel. When frame is on

the desired output it can be programmed on or off by pressing the
Enter key (the frame is in use in the "Outputs" and in the “Cabin
outputs” windows).
− In the Diagnostics windows the numbering corresponds to the
connector numbering.
− The state indication indicates the state of the output (1 = on, 0 = off).
If the output is not on, although this is 1, the output is maybe broken.
− The error indication indicates a possible error (1 = error, 0 = in order).
If there is an error, it can be either a short-circuit or a break in the
output.

− The text HDOut fault 2 in the main display indicates a fault in grapple
output 2.
− The text CAOut fault 14 in the main display indicates a fault in cabin
output 14.
− Possible error and state indications:
00 Output off, no error (for example output number 4 in
picture)
10 Output on, no error (output 16)
11 Output on, error on (output 30)
01 Output off, error on (output 28)
– – Output programmed off because it is not in use (output 50)
− The output numbers correspond to the following functions:

2 = Feed forward 1 42 = Feed rollers open 24 = Urea
4 = Feed backward 1 44 = Feed rollers closed 26 = Spare
6 = Feed forward 2 46 = Knives open 28 = Spare
8 = Feed backward 2 48 = Knives closed 30 = Spare
10 = Back knife open 50 = Tilt up
12 = Back knife closed 52 = Rotate right
14 = Saw cylinder 54 = Saw motor
16 = Tilt down 56 = Rotate left
NOTE!
If you want to check possible faults in the outputs, switch them on and
off several times with the manual control keys.
10.2 Sensors
Saw limit
00 = Not active
11 = Active (saw in casing)
Connector number
Raw reading of the length pulse counter

Raw reading of the diameter pulse counter
Raw reading of the saw movement sensor
− The function of the diameter sensor can be checked by opening and

closing the grapple. When opening the grapple, the raw reading of
the diameter pulse counter should increase. To same extent the
reading should decrease when closing the grapple.
− The function of the length sensor can be checked by feeding the tree
forwards and backwards. When feeding forward, the raw reading of
the length pulse counter should increase. To same extent the reading
should decrease when tree is fed backward.

10.3 Switches
− Press the switches and check, whether data is displayed.
− 11 = switch in the bottom, 00 = switch open.
− The output numbering in the Switch display corresponds to the
following switches.
21 = Program. wheel (always 11) 31 = Tilt up 39 = Grapple closed

22 = Program. wheel (always 11) 32 = Tilt down 40 = Grapple open
25 = Cancel key 33 = Knives open 9 = Feed backward
26 = Enter key 34 = Tilt up/down 13 = Feed forward
27 = Saw 35 = Knives closed
28 = Spare 36 = Urea
29 = Spare 37 = Back knife open
30 = Spare 38 = Spare
10.4 Cabin Outputs

− The states of the cab outputs are indicated in the same way as the
grapple outputs:
10 = output on, no error.
11 = output on, error.
01 = output at zero, error.
00 = output at zero, no error.
− The numbering is as follows:
10 = Proportional pump
12 = Pump 1
14 = Pump 2
16 = Urea
10.5 Preselection Keys

− Press the keys and check, whether data is displayed.
− 11 = switch in the bottom, 00 = switch open.
− The numbering of the outputs in the display of preselection keys
corresponds to the following switches:
1 = Preselection 1 9 = Preselection 9
5 = Preselection 5
6 = Preselection 6 The rest are not in use
7 = Preselection 7
8 = Preselection 8


11 INSTALLATION
The Epec 4W30 measuring equipment is installed as follows:
− Protected from moist and shocks.

− The display straight towards the operator.
− Attached to the installation bracket.
− The cables to the measuring equipment are drawn along a safe
route.
− A sufficient margin must be left in the cables when coupled, so that
the plug connectors are not subject to torsion.
− Ensure that the plug connectors have been pressed to the very
bottom.
− The preselection keyboard is attached to the control lever with the
screws below in the corners.
− The safety switch (the STOP mushroom button) is placed in the ”best
place” in the cab. Plus voltage is drawn via the safety switch to the
control unit. The plus voltage can be brought to the safety switch from
the ignition lock, if its current duration is sufficient (20 A). The feed
must be protected with a 10 A fuse.


12 LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES
− The error messages can generally be reset with Enter, if nothing else
is mentioned, and then the program tries to correct the error.
− The error message can also be reset by pressing Cancel, but then
the error is only by-passed, and it will probably appear again next
time when the equipment is started.
− Measuring equipment can display the following error messages:
ERROR MESSAGE EXPLANATION
Disturbance: length A /
Disturbance: length B There is possible an error in the line of length
sensor A or B. The error is reset with the "Saw"
key, although sawing maybe is not even
permitted. Check the raw reading coming from
the sensor by selecting the "Test/calibration"
key and then the "Sensors" key (the reading
after the character L is the raw reading of the
length sensor). If the reading does not change
or if it changes only ±1 when the sensor is
rotated, the sensor or its connection is
defective.
Disturbance: diam. A /
Disturbance: diam. B There is possibly something wrong in the line of
the diameter sensor A or B. The error is reset
with the "Saw" key, although sawing maybe is
not even permitted. Check the raw reading
coming from the sensor by selecting the
"Test/calibration" key and then the "Sensors"
key (the reading after the character D is the raw
reading of the diameter sensor). If the reading
does not change or if it changes only ±1 when
the sensor is rotated, the sensor or its
connection is defective.
The condition of this sensor is checked only

when the button "Grapple open" or "Grapple
closed" is pressed. In this way possible
erroneous alarms are prevented.
HDOut XX There is either short-circuit or a break in

grapple output no. XX. If the output is not in
use, it has to be removed from the error follow-
up in the "Outputs" display.

CAOut XX There is either short-circuit or a break in cabin

output no. XX. If the output is not in use, it has
to be removed from the error follow-up in the
"Cabin outputs" display.
Sensor voltage! Sensor voltage below 11 V. Error message is in

use if the sensor voltage control is in use, and if
the voltage in head module connector number
22 is more than 11 V during the system start-
up. Error is reset with "Saw" button. More
detailed information is in section "9.8 Sensor
voltage control".
Connection disturbance of the cabin module:

The contact to the cabin module is broken.
Check the voltages and the connections.
Connection disturbance of the grapple module:

The contact to the grapple module is broken.
CAN-bus disturbance: There is no connection to the cabin module nor

to the head module. Check the voltages and
the connections.
Error 2 Error in the checksum in the calibration data.

There might be errors in the length and
diameter calibration values.
Error 3 Error in the checksum in the settings.

There might be errors in the preselection data
etc.
Error 4 Error in the checksum in the statistics.

There might be errors in the statistics.
Error 10 Program error when writing.

The error can occur in some unusual untested
situations. Cannot be corrected, can only be by-
passed by restart. Contact the equipment
seller.
Error 11 Program error when reading.

The error can occur in some unusual untested
situations. Cannot be corrected, can only be by-
passed by restart. Contact the equipment
seller.
Error 15 Checksum error in the log statistics.

The second number is the number of the tree
species in question.

Error 17 Checksum error of the recorded piece.

The second number is the running number of
the piece.
Error 18 Checksum error in the tree list.

The second number is the number of the
preselection line for which the piece has been
made.
Error 24 The piece list has been damaged.

No correction possibilities.
If the length is calibrated without a proper pulse value, the calibration

routine gives the following error message:
Error 60 Calibration trial with negative pulse value.
Error 61 Calibration trial with too small pulse value.
Error 62 Calibration trial of the diameter sensor with

negative pulse value. The signal wires A and B
of the diameter sensor maybe crossed.
Error in head parameter

Continue Y / N Correct calibration data is not received from the
grapple. May occur when the measuring
equipment is switched on. You can continue by
pressing Enter, after you have checked the
calibration data of the measuring equipment
and noted that it is correct.
The error message may be caused by:
− Contact to the grapple module is broken.
− New grapple module or new display module
has been changed, which has wrong
program version. Contact the equipment
seller.


13 TECHNICAL DATA
Display LCD display
Serial connection CAN-bus and RS-232
Enclosure class IP 20
Operating voltage 12 – 24 VDC
Current consumption 230 mA (24 V), 350 mA (12 V) without load and
sensors
Load Outputs 3 A
Total load 15 A Max
Temperature range -25ºC +50ºC. The slowness of the LCD

display by very cold weather can make it more
difficult to use.
Input load:
serial connection 220 ohm


ENCLOSURE 1 FACTORY SETTINGS (29)
− Not necessary in normal use.

− The factory settings are locked, if the equipment is not in service
mode (factory settings cannot be set). Service mode is reached by
pressing Cancel for appr. 4 seconds in the main display.
− The factory settings set the preselections and program the
preselection keys and set part of the special settings. Always check
the settings and correct them (if necessary) when you make factory
settings.
− The factory settings are done as follows:
1. Go to service mode.
2. Select "Factory settings" (29) from the "Settings" display.
3. Press PS 1 to bottom (and hold it down) and press Enter.
4. Text appears in the display asking if you are sure to set the
factory settings. Accept factory settings with Enter or leave
previous settings in force with Cancel.
5. If Enter is pressed, text "Wait" appears in the display. When
text changes to "OK", the factory settings are done.
NOTE!
Factory settings are made only for instance in connection with program
updating and installation. This will damage the calibrations and other
settings.
AVOID TO DO THIS!


ENCLOSURE 2 DIAMETER CALIBRATION
NOTE!
It is impossible to get an accurate result of the diameter calibration, if
the clamping pressures and other adjustments are not correct. The
length and sharpness of the spikes of the draw rollers also affect the
result.
SETTING OF THE DIAMETER CURVE

1. Select "Test / Calibration" in the upper menu.
2. Select the "Diameter" key and press Enter. Then press
simultaneously keys PS 1 and Cancel. Thus you by-pass the
calibration of the pulse range of the diameter sensor (i.e. the
basic calibration).
3. When the machine asks, whether to reset the curve, press
Enter to indicate resetting.
4. Open the grapple and rotate the programming wheel until you
get the reading corresponding to open position and press
Enter.
5. Then close the grapple and set the millimetre reading
corresponding to that position and press Enter.
6. Handle 5 – 20 pipes of different diameters in the grapple, set
the diameter of each pipe in millimetre and press Enter when
the reading is correct. Do not worry about the text ”Open
grapple” displayed.
7. Repeat the previous actions starting from item 4. The reading
at the bottom is the calibration gauge and the upper reading is
the number of millimetres to be set for the curve. Now the
numbers should correspond to each other after you have
pressed Enter (within 1 mm).
8. Finish the calibration by pressing Cancel.
9. Print out the calibration data and save the printout.
NOTE!
The calibration data is saved in the grapple module. When the
measuring equipment is started, the data is automatically updated to the
measuring equipment. This enables exchange of different types of
grapples without calibration in connection with the exchange, if the
grapple in question has once been calibrated.

HANDLING OF THE DIAMETER CURVE POINTS

1. Go to service mode.
2. Select the "Test / Calibration" display in the upper menu.
3. Press PS 1 to the bottom for appr. 4 seconds, then 2 additional
function keys appear in the display (see picture next page).
Select "Edit diam curve" key and press Enter.
4. Now you can see all the curve points and change them, if
necessary (see picture next page).
The extra keys
Transfer of the thin end of

the diameter curve (top)
Transfer of the thick end of
the diameter curve (butt end)
Millimeter reading corresponding
to the position "Grapple closed"
Curve points from between
Millimeter reading corresponding

to the position "Grapple open"
Diameter reading mm
Curve that is transfered
from the thick end
Transfer of
the thick end
The diameter curve

Curve that is calibrated
consists of the
with the pipes curve points
mentioned above.
The single points
are not seen in the
figure.
Transfer of
the thin end
Pulse reading
Pulse range
Curve that is transfered
from the thin end

TRANSFER OF THE THINNER END OF THE DIAMETER CURVE

(TOP, PULP WOOD)
minimum end.
measurement has revealed a deviation.
TRANSFER OF THE THICKER END OF THE DIAMETER CURVE

(BUTT END, LOG)
maximum end.
measurement has revealed a deviation.
NOTE!
If an error in the result of the measuring equipment is found in the
control measurement, the displayed diameter must be corrected by
transfer of the lower and upper end.
In pulp wood a 4 % error in the volume corresponds to an error of appr.

1 – 3 mm in the diameter measurement, when the average diameter
varies in the range 5 – 15 cm.
In logs a 4 % error in the volume corresponds to an error of appr. 3 – 8

mm in the diameter measurement, when the average diameter varies in
the range 15 – 40 cm.


ENCLOSURE 3 NAMES OF TREE SPECIES AND WOOD

TYPES
− It is possible to write the names of 12 different tree species and 9

different wood types into the memory of the machine.
− You can select the desired names from the names mentioned above
for each preselection key.
1. Activate the service mode.

2. Select the "Test / Calibration" display in the upper menu.
3. Press PS 1 to the bottom for 4 seconds, then 2 additional
function keys appear in the display (see picture in enclosure 2).
4. Select "Names" key and press Enter. Now you come to write
mode.
5. Select the desired tree species or wood type text that you wish
to edit, press Enter and transfer the frame onto the name and
press Enter again. The first letter is displayed in black
background.
6. Select the letter to be changed with the programming wheel
and press Enter. Now you can rotate to find the desired letter.
Press Enter when you have found it, then select the following
letter etc.
Name of tree species
Number of tree species
Name of wood type
Number of wood type


ENCLOSURE 4 ENABLING THE EXTENDED

PRESELECTION
If more than 12 preselections are needed, the number of preselections
can be increased to 22. This can be done by programming one
preselection key as a preselection extender button, which doubles the
amount of preselections. Now there is 22 preselections in use instead of
the usual 12 (2 x 11 preselections and the extender button).
THE PROGRAMMING OF THE EXTENDER BUTTON

1. Open the "Settings" display.
2. Select "Preselection extender button" setting (28) and press
Enter.
3. Select the wanted preselection number (number 1 = PS 1,
number 2 = PS 2, etc.) with the programming wheel, which you
want to program as the extender button. Number 0 indicates
that the extended preselection is disabled.
4. Enable extended preselection with Enter or leave the normal
preselection in force with Cancel.
− Every preselection button (PS 1 – PS 12) can be programmed as

extender button.
− Button which is programmed as extender can always be changed
back to normal preselection button and another button can be
programmed as extender button.
THE FUNCTION OF THE EXTENDER BUTTON

When pushed, the extender button changes the preselection page. If for
example PS 12 is programmed as extender, then preselections 1 – 11
are in use (preselection 12 is not in use because it is programmed as
the extender button). Now when extender button (PS 12) is pushed,
preselections 13 – 23 are in use (page has been changed). NOTE!
Preselection 24 is not in use because it corresponds to PS 12, which is
the extender button.
The transition (when extender is pushed) between the preselections is

±12 from the active preselection. If for example preselection 1 is active
when extender is pushed, the active preselection changes to 13 (and
vice versa). To same extent preselection 2 corresponds to preselection
14, preselection 3 corresponds to preselection 15 etc. NOTE! The lines
of that preselection which is programmed as the extender are not in use
(for example if PS 4 is the extender, then preselections 4 and 16 are not
in use).
The number of the active preselection is shown in the lower right corner
of the main display. Preselections 1 – 12 are shown normally and
preselections 13 – 24 are shown in black background.

1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 0 3 1 0 4 1 0 5 1 0 6 1 0 7 1 0 8 1 0 9 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 1 4 1 1 5 1 1 6 1 1 7 1 1 8 1 1 9
A A
B B
C E P E C 4 W 3 0 C
D
D is p la y D
1
E E
2
F F
X C 8 3 E P E C 4 W 3 0 C A N 1 R S 2 3 2
G 4 G
H U B
H H
I I
1
J J
2 X C 1 X C 2 - X C 5 , X C 8 , X C 9 C A N
K X C 9 3 K
4
1 S u p p ly + 2 4 V (2 ,5 m m ²) 1 G N D ( 2 ,5 m m ²)
L L
2 G N D (2 ,5 m m ²) 2 + 2 4 V (2 ,5 m m ²) X C 6
M M
3 B a c k g ro u n d lig h t + 2 4 V 3 C A N L (0 ,5 m m ²)
N 1 N
(0 ,5 m m ²) 4 C A N H (0 ,5 m m ²)
O
X C 1 2 O
3 X C 7
P P
P r in te r ( o p tio n a l)
Q Q
S T O P
R 6 V R
1 0 A
S S
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
X C 2 X C 3 X C 4 X C 5
T T
P a r k in g C A N
B ro w n
U H e a d M o d u le U
B lu e
C A N C a b in M o d u le
lig h ts 2 0 0 3 0 0
V V
+ 2 4 V X C 2 1 2 3 4 P r in te r p o w e r
s u p p ly
X X
G N D 6
Y 5 Y
4 B O O M D ra w n 6 .6 .2 0 0 2 M K A * S ig n P a g e
3 C A B L E C h e c k . * * B *
E P E C 4 W 3 0 E P E 4 3 2 0 1 -C 1 _ C 1 / 3
2 A p p r. * * C * H U B
D r a w in g N u m b e r
1 F i n l a n d D A T E N A M E R E V IS E D C o n n e c tio n D ia g r a m * *
2 0 0 2 0 1 2 0 2 2 0 3 2 0 4 2 0 5 2 0 6 2 0 7 2 0 8 2 0 9 2 1 0 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 1 4 2 1 5 2 1 6 2 1 7 2 1 8 2 1 9
A A
S 1 4
O N /O F F / P R O P O R T IO N A L
O N /O F F / P R O P O R T IO N A L
S 1 3
F E E D B A C K W A R D 1 S 4
S 2
S 1 2
F E E D F O R W A R D 1 S 5
S 3
B A C K K N IF E C L O S E D
2
B B
B A C K K N IF E O P E N
2
B O O M C A B L E
F E E D B A C K W A R D
C Y L IN D E R )
S 1 7
F E E D F O R W A R D
1 2 3 4 5 6
C C
T IL T D O W N
O IL P U M P
(U R E A )
D D
G N D
G N D
G N D
G N D
G N D
(S A W
E E
L E N G T H S E N S O R
T o te r m in a l 2 2
F F
T e r m in a l 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0
- + A B
G G
X C 2
N O T E ! O p tio n a l
/ 0 ,6 W
G re e n
W h ite
R e d
B la c k
H H
C A N
1 ,2 k o h m
I I
J X 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
X 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 X 3 1 2 3 4
X 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 J
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0
K K
( - ) ( + ) L H
L
E P E C 4 W 3 0 L
H e a d M o d u le
M M
5 6 5 5 5 4 5 3 5 2 5 1 5 0 4 9 4 8 4 7 4 6 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 2 4 1 4 0 3 9 3 8 3 7 3 6 3 5 3 4 3 3 3 2 3 1
N N
O
X 7 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 X 6 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 X 5 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
O
P P
G re e n
B la c k
W h ite
B ro w n
B la c k
Q Q
R e d
B lu e
Z + - B A + - B A + -
R M U S T B E
C O N N E C T E D
R
S A W H O M E
S S E N S O R (S A W M O V E M E N T D IA M E T E R S E N S O R S
S E N S O R )
T T
F E E D R O L L E R S C L O S E D
R O T A T E L E F T
R O T A T E R IG H T
M O T O R
K N IV E S C L O S E D
F E E D R O L L E R S O P E N
T IL T U P
K N IV E S O P E N
G N D
G N D
G N D
G N D
U U
S A W
S 1 1
V V
S 6
S 1 5
S 9
S 1 6
X X
S 1 0
Y Y
S 7
S 8
D ra w n 6 .6 .2 0 0 2 M K *
E P E C 4 W 3 0
A S ig n P a g e
C h e c k . * * B * E P E 4 3 2 0 1 -C 1 _ C 2 / 3
A p p r. * * C * H E A D M O D U L E
D r a w in g N u m b e r
F i n l a n d D A T E N A M E R E V IS E D C o n n e c tio n D ia g r a m * *
3 0 0 3 0 1 3 0 2 3 0 3 3 0 4 3 0 5 3 0 6 3 0 7 3 0 8 3 0 9 3 1 0 3 1 1 3 1 2 3 1 3 3 1 4 3 1 5 3 1 6 3 1 7 3 1 8 3 1 9
E X T E N S IO N IN 3
A A
E X T E N S IO N O U T 5
B A C K K N IF E O P E N 6 R IG H T C O N T R O L L E V E R
B B
1
2
4
C Y E L L O W -G R E E N C
L E F T C O N T R O L L E V E R
T o te r m in a l 7
D D
S A W
F E E D
B A C K W A R D
F E E D
F O R W A R D
E E
F F
S 1
V C U
G G
G N D
(U R E A P U M P )
(P R O P . P U M P
C O N T R O L )
G N D
P U M P 1
(P U M P 2 )
H H
1 0 0
I I
9 1 0 1 1 1 2
J J
C A N
K K
G re y
B L A C K
V IO L E T
G R E Y -
P IN K
R E D -B L U E
W h ite
G re e n
B ro w n
Y e llo w
L L
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0
X 1 X 2 X 3 X 4
M M
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 3 0
N ( - ) ( + ) L H N
G N D
+ 2 4 V
E P E C 4 W 3 0
E N T E R
C A N C E L
O O
C a b in M o d u le
P R O G R A M M IN G
W H E E L A
P R O G R A M M IN G
W H E E L B
P 5 6 5 5 5 4 5 3 5 2 5 1 5 0 4 9 4 8 4 7 4 6 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 2 4 1 3 9 3 8 3 7 3 6 3 5 3 4 3 3 3 2 3 1
P
4 0
Q X 7 Q
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 X 6 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
X 5
R R
R E D
P IN K
B L U E
G R E Y
W H IT E
W H IT E -
G R E E N
G R E E N
B R O W N
Y E L L O W
S S
C O M M O N
1 2 + 5 V 3 4 5 6 7 8
T T
U E p e c 4 W S y s te m P R E S E L E C T IO N K E Y U
N U M B E R S
O P E N
1 7
(U R E A )
C L O S E D
K N IV E S
C L O S E D
(T IL T U P )
V V
2 8
(T IL T D O W N )
H E A D
K N IV E S O P E N
H E A D
T IL T U P /D O W N
X X
2
1
4
5
3
6
3 9
B A C K K N IF E O P E N
Y E L L O W -G R E E N
Y 4 1 0 Y
5 1 1 D ra w n 6 .6 .2 0 0 2 M K A * S ig n P a g e
C h e c k . * * B *
E P E C 4 W 3 0 E P E 4 3 2 0 1 -C 1 _ C 3 / 3
6 1 2 A p p r. * * C *
C A B IN M O D U L E
E P E C D r a w in g N u m b e r
F i n l a n d D A T E N A M E R E V IS E D C o n n e c tio n D ia g r a m * *
ENCLOSURE 1 5 .1 1 .1 9 9 6
EPEC HEAD MODULE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

− We recommend to use the soft rubber elements to avoid the opening of the module
connectors during use.
− The soft rubber is taped to module casing cover.
− If necessary, you can carve notches for cables to the soft rubber using sharp knife.
Module casing cover
Soft rubber (45 mm)

(tape side up)
Head module
(connector side up)
Module casing
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Epec Oy 1 3 .1 .1 9 9 8
TERMS OF WARRANTY
FOR ELECTRONIC EPEC MEASURING AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HARVESTERS
Epec Oy gives following manufacturer’s warranty for the Epec measuring and control
devices:
1. The period of warranty is 12 (twelve) months from delivery from the factory.
2. The warranty will cover any defects due to faulty raw materials and faulty
workmanship and also the job made to repair the defect at factory. The manufacturer
will not compensate any costs arising from unfastening and installing the device or
from delivering it from and to the customer for repair. Neither will the warranty cover
any eventual travelling costs, accomodation costs or daily expenses for the
instrument technician.
3. The reparations related to the warranty will be made at the factory of Epec Oy in
Seinäjoki, Finland.
4. The warranty will neither cover maintenance steps important for the function of the
device and mentioned in the user’s instructions nor any defects due to neglecting
them. Such steps are among other things setting of calibration and operation values.
5. The manufacturer will not assume any liability for damage to the surroundings or any
other apparatus caused by a defect device and not for any loss of income due to
interruption of work.
6. The warranty shall be invalidated, if any changes are made on the device or if it in
any other respect is used contrary to the instructions given by the manufacturer.
7. In order to keep the warranty valid, the manufacturer must be informed of the defect
immediately (within 3 days) after its appeareance.
8. The warranty for parts installed or repaired during the warranty period will terminate
at the same time as the original warranty period.
9. The warranty shall be invalited, if any of the stickers attached by the manufacturer
have been removed.
10. For the warranty to be valid the warranty card must be filled out and returned to the
manufacturer.
11. The warranty is 6 (six) months for the printer. The sensors are without the warranty.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Read this manual and observe all safety instructions.

Version 1.07 Seinäjoki

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7.36 Feed Roller Delay (K47)............................................................................... 36

12 LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................... 48

ENCLOSURE 1 FACTORY SETTINGS (29) ........................................................... 54

ENCLOSURE 2 DIAMETER CALIBRATION ........................................................... 56

ENCLOSURE 3 NAMES OF TREE SPECIES AND WOOD TYPES....................... 60

ENCLOSURE 4 ENABLING THE EXTENDED PRESELECTION ........................... 62

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OTHER ENCLOSURES: Connection Diagrams (3 pages)

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1.2 EPEC Products

The Epec products have been developed in close co-operation with

1.3 EPEC 4W30

Bus and power distribution unit

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Epec 4W30 is a system designed for control of the grapple functions.

The tree can be fed either automatically or manually. Automatic feed is

Epec 4W30 consists of three modules (display module, cabin module

The preselection keyboard is either integrated into the levers or installed

In order to achieve blameless operation it is important to read the

When the diameter is mentioned in this manual, it is supposed that a

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Harvester: Machine for tree felling, delimbing and

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Cancel key: Key for cancelling a started function:

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Enter key Cancel key 2 8

Programming wheel Preselection keys

In normal harvesting situations (when felling and crosscutting trees) the

The settings of the system are changed by use of the programming

Info line. In this case it informs of short-

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− The different display items can be selected by rotating the

Not active display key Active display key (shaded)

Symbol of grapple open

Symbol of grapple closed

Symbol of saw in outer position

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Settings Test / Calibration Printout

Calibration of the diameter

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Wood type Active preselection

CONTROL KEYS OF THE GRAPPLE

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3.1 Initial Actions

If harvesting is going to be started in a new working site or a new stand,

3.2 Supposed Tree Harvesting Sequence

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3.3 Different Steps of Harvesting

The measuring equipment selects, based on the distance to be fed, fast

3.4 Volume Calculation (if diameter is in use)

3.5 Special Situations

3.5.1 Handling of a Dropped Tree

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3.5.2 Handling of a Branched Tree

3.5.3 Handling of a Tree Lying on the Ground

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4.1 Knives Open