SATCO LTD.

SATCO® 223 SETUP & TESTING

MANUAL

SATCO LTD
L O G G I N G AT T AC H M E N T S
Guarding & Forestry Repair Specialists

Satco Drive
PO Box 254
Tokoroa
NEW ZEALAND
Tel: +64 7 8864539
Fax: +64 7 8864538
Mob: +64 274 864 539
Email: admin@satco.co.nz
www.satco.co.nz

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IMPORTANT
Due to Satco Ltd policy of continuous product improvement the information contained in this manual was
correct at the date of latest revision (refer footer.) Any changes after the above date will only be included
in the next update to this manual.

Illustrations in this manual are pictorial representations of components and are not drawn to scale.

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Operation

Page No
VALVE LAYOUT 5
FEED MOTOR RAMP ADJUSTMENT 6
PRESSURE TEST PORTS 7
MAIN PRESSURE from CARRIER 9
TOP DELIMB CLOSE PRESSURE 10
TOP DELIMB OPEN PRESSURE 12
LOWER DELIMB OPEN PRESSURE 13
LOWER DELIMB CLOSE PRESSURE 14
DRIVE ARM OPEN PRESSURE 16
DRIVE ARM CLOSE PRESSURE 17
MEASURING DOWN PRESSURE 19
MEASURING UP PRESSURE 20
TILT UP PRESSURE 21

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TILT DOWN PRESSURE 22

FEED FORWARD PRESSURE 23
FEED REVERSE PRESSURE 24
FEED FORWARD SPEED 25
FEED REVERSE SPEED 26
ROTATOR A PRESSURE 27
ROTATOR B PRESSURE 28
SAW RETURN PRESSURE 29
SAW CUT PRESSURE 31
SAW BAR OUT SPEED 34
SAW BAR RETURN SPEED 35
ARM SPEED 36
Top Delimb 36
Drive Arm 36
Lower Delimb 36
TILT SPEED 37
ROTATOR SPEED 38
SAW OILER OPERATION 39
SAW OILER PRESSURE 40
SAW MOTOR RPM 41

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Valve Layout no Topsaw

Valve Layout with Topsaw

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Feed Motor Ramp Adjustment

Figure 1

Open Satco service program for plus1 measuring

Select Cab Settings

Press upload to load settings from cab module

Change the RAMP_FWD and RAMP_REV settings to remove any cavitation from the feed motors

Press download to send these new settings to the cab module

The smaller the value the longer the ramp time

Settings should be approx 50-65

Current Software from May 2011 feed ramp is adjustable from the operator screen

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Pressure Test Points

Tank Pressure Test Point P Port
¼” BSPP Main Pressure
Min 4 bar ¼” BSPP
Max 30 Bar @ Full Motor Speed

X Port
Pilot Pressure

Std 22.5 bar

Max 30 bar

Y Port
Case Drain Pressure L.S Test Point
¼” BSPP

Figure 2

P Port
Main Pressure
¼” BSPP

Pilot Pressure
Reducing Valve
and Filter

Figure 3

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Tank Pressure Test Point

¼” BSPP
Min 4 bar
Max 30 Bar @ Full Motor Speed

L.S Test Point

X Port
Pilot Pressure
Std 22.5 bar
Max 30 bar
Y Port
Case Drain Pressure
¼” BSPP

Figure 4

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Main Pressure from Carrier

Fit gauge to the P port on Inlet section 0-400 bar

Pump 1 pressure: Close delimb arms and record pressure

Pump 2 pressure: Disconnect A solenoid leads (see page 20 )on both feed sections,
Disconnect P1 solenoid on carrier
press feed forward and record pressure
P1 and P2 pressure should be carrier main relief valve pressure

Carrier horse power check: connect all leads and run feed rollers at full speed forward and record
pressure
Min pressure approx 150 Bar
Setting the Rexroth port relief pressure when functions have a L.S relief

Check the pressure as per the functions listed

Increase L.S pressure setting by 1 full turn clock wise
Pressure should now read the port relief setting
Adjust the port relief to the correct setting
Reset the L.S setting to the correct setting

Note: L.S relief setting should be at least 20 bar lower than the port relief setting

Note: the different sound that the L.S relief makes to that of the port relief

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Top Delimb Close Pressure

Top Delimb Close Port Relief Top Delimb Close Pressure
230 bar

Top Delimb Close Port Relief

230 bar

Top Delimb Close Solenoid

Top Delimb Close L.S A
210 bar

Figure 5

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Press Top Delimb close switch and record pressure
Maximum pressure is controlled by A port L.S adjuster (left) on the Top Delimb section

Note; Maximum pressure can be controlled by the settings in the Hard Clamp pressure setting screen. Set to
99% when testing

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Top Delimb Close Pressure Top Delimb Proportional Valve

Top Delimb L.S

Drain Line

Figure 6

The Top Delimb proportional valve controls the L.S pressure for the Top Delimb close function
This enables the controller system to change the pressure depending on tree diameter when feeding the
stem and to limit the maximum pressure when grabbing and sawing.
Operation of valve: O A current = Low pressure 1.0A current = High pressure
Check the operation if pressure will not rise,

1. Disconnect L.S drain line from Top Delimb close A and plug hose
2. Check internal o-rings on Top Delimb proportional valve for bypass
3. Check solenoid coil operation
4. Check control system settings

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Top Delimb Open Pressure

Top Delimb Open Port Relief
Top Delimb Open Pressure 170 bar

Top Delimb Open L.S B

Top Delimb Open Solenoid 150 bar

Figure 7

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Press Top Delimb open switch and record pressure
Maximum pressure is controlled by B port L.S adjuster (Right) on the Top Delimb section

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Lower Delimb Open Pressure

Lower Delimb Open Pressure Lower Delimb Open Port Relief
150 bar

Lower Delimb Open L.S B

Lower Delimb Open Solenoid 130 bar

Figure 8

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Press Lower Delimb open switch and record pressure
Maximum pressure is controlled by B port L.S adjuster (Right) on the Lower Delimb section

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Lower Delimb Close Pressure

Lower Delimb Close Port Relief
230 bar Lower Delimb Close
Pressure

Lower Delimb Close L.S A

Lower Delimb Close Solenoid 210 bar

Figure 9

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Press Lower Delimb close switch and record pressure
Maximum pressure is controlled by A port L.S adjuster (left) on the Lower Delimb section

Note; Maximum pressure can be controlled by the settings in the Hard Clamp pressure setting screen. Set to
99% when testing

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Lower Delimb Proportional Valve

Lower Delimb L.S Drain Line

Figure 10

The Lower Delimb proportional valve controls the L.S pressure for the Lower Delimb close function
This enables the controller system to change the pressure depending on tree diameter when feeding the
stem and to limit the maximum pressure when grabbing and sawing.
Operation of valve: O A current = Low pressure 1.0A current = High pressure
Check the operation if pressure will not rise,

1. Disconnect L.S drain line from Top Delimb close A and plug hose
2. Check internal o-rings on Lower Delimb proportional valve for bypass
3. Check solenoid coil operation
4. Check control system settings

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Drive Arm Open Pressure

Drive Arm Open Pressure Drive Arm Open Port Relief
120 bar

Disconnect

Drive Arm Open Solenoid Drive Arm Open L.S B

100 bar

Figure 11

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Disconnect Lower Delimb open solenoid

Press Drive Arm open switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by B port L.S adjuster (Right) on the Drive Arm section

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Drive Arm Close Pressure

Drive Arm Close Pressure
Drive Arm Close Port Relief
160 bar

Disconnect

Drive Arm Close Solenoid

Drive Arm Close L.S A
140 bar

Figure 12

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Disconnect Lower Delimb close solenoid

Press Drive Arm close switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by A port L.S adjuster (Left) on the Drive Arm section

Note; Maximum pressure can be controlled by the settings in the Hard Clamp pressure setting
screen. Set to 99% when testing

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Drive Arm L.S Drain Line

Drive Arm Proportional Valve

Figure 13

The Drive Arm proportional valve controls the L.S pressure for the Drive Arm close function
This enables the controller system to change the pressure depending on tree diameter when feeding the
stem and to limit the maximum pressure when grabbing and sawing.
Operation of valve: O A current = Low pressure 1.0A current = High pressure
Check the operation if pressure will not rise,

1. Disconnect L.S drain line from Drive Arm close A and plug hose
2. Check internal o-rings on Drive Arm proportional valve for bypass
3. Check solenoid coil operation
4. Check control system settings

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Measuring Down Pressure

Measuring Down Port Relief
100 bar Measuring Down Pressure

Disconnect Measuring Down Solenoid Measuring Down L.S A

80 bar

Figure 14

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Disconnect Top Delimb close, Lower Delimb close, Drive Arm close, Saw Return and both forward
solenoids

Press Length button 1 switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by A port L.S adjuster (left) on the Measuring section

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Measuring Up Pressure
Measuring Up Pressure Measuring Up Port Relief
70 bar

Disconnect Measuring Up L.S A

Measuring Up Solenoid 50 bar

Figure 15

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Disconnect Drive Arm open, Lower Delimb open and Saw Return solenoids

Press Drive open switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by B port L.S adjuster (Right) on the Measuring section

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Tilt Up Pressure
Tilt Up Port Relief
220 bar Tilt Up Pressure

Tilt Up Solenoid Tilt Up L.S A

200 bar

Figure 16

Stand harvester up
Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Press Tilt up switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by A port L.S adjuster (Left) on the Tilt section

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Tilt Down Pressure

Tilt Down Pressure Tilt Down Port Relief
150 bar

Tilt Down Solenoid Tilt Down L.S B

130 bar

Figure 17

Lay harvester over

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Press Tilt down switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by B port L.S adjuster (Right) on the Tilt section

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Feed Forward Pressure

Feed Forward Pressure Feed Forward Port Reliefs
350 bar

Feed Forward Solenoids

Figure 18

Hold a log in the harvester and stall the wheels by feeding the log into the lower delimb knives
Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester
Remove 1 Feed Forward solenoid

Press Feed Forward switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by A port relief on the feed section being tested
Do the same with the other side

Note: Set the feed port reliefs higher than the carrier main relief pressure

Note: Listen for bypassing oil at the drive motors if the pressure is low. Check motor seals if a bypass noise is
heard

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Feed Reverse Pressure

Feed Reverse Pressure Feed Reverse Port Reliefs
350 bar

Feed Reverse Solenoids

Figure 19

Hold a log in the harvester and stall the wheels by feeding the log into the top delimb knives
Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester
Remove 1 Feed Reverse solenoid

Press Feed Reverse switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by B port relief on the feed section being tested
Do the same with the other side

Note: Set the feed port reliefs higher than the carrier main relief pressure

Note: Listen for bypassing oil at the drive motors if the pressure is low. Check motor seals if a bypass noise is
heard

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Feed Forward Speed

Feed Forward Speed Feed Forward Speed
Left Motor Right Motor

Use the spool limiters on the A side for Feed forward

Figure 20

Stand the Harvester up with the locking pin in place and all the arms closed
Press Feed Forward switch and record the motor RPM using a photo RPM meter
Adjust the spool limiter clockwise to slow the maximum motor speed
On low horsepower carriers it may help combine machine operation to limit the maximum motor speed
Standard speed is approx 182 rpm
The motor rpm could be reduced to approx 150rpm
Set both motors to the same speed

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Feed Reverse Speed

Feed Reverse Speed
Feed Reverse Speed
Left Motor
Right Motor

Use the spool limiters on the B side for Feed Reverse

Figure 21

Stand the Harvester up with the locking pin in place and all the arms closed
Press Feed Reverse switch and record the motor RPM using a photo RPM meter
Adjust the spool limiter clockwise to slow the maximum motor speed
On low horsepower carriers it may help combine machine operation to limit the maximum motor speed
Standard speed is approx 182 rpm
The motor rpm could be reduced to approx 150rpm
Set both motors to the same speed

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Rotator A Pressure
Rotator A Pressure Rotator Port Relief
70 bar

Rotator A Solenoid (Black)

Rotator L.S A
50 bar
Figure 22

Stall harvester by pushing down with carrier

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester
Move Rotator lever left or right?? and record pressure
Maximum pressure is controlled by A port L.S adjuster (Left) on the Rotator section

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Rotator B Pressure
Rotator B Pressure Rotator Port Relief
70 bar

Rotator B Solenoid (Black) Rotator L.S B

50 bar

Figure 23

Stall harvester by pushing down with carrier

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester
Move Rotator lever left or right?? and record pressure
Maximum pressure is controlled by B port L.S adjuster (Right) on the Rotator section

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Saw Return Pressure

Saw Return Pressure Saw Return Port Relief
70 bar

Saw Return Solenoid

Disconnect Saw Return L.S B
50 bar

Figure 24

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Disconnect Top Delimb close , and both measuring solenoids

Press Top Delimb close switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by B port L.S adjuster (Right) on the Saw section

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Saw Return Pressure with Topsaw

Saw Return Pressure Saw Return Port Relief
90 bar

Saw Return Solenoid

Disconnect Saw Return L.S B
70 bar

Figure 24

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Disconnect Top Delimb close , and both measuring solenoids

Press Top Delimb close switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by B port L.S adjuster (Right) on the Saw bar section

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Saw Cut Pressure

Saw Cut Pressure Saw Cut Port Relief
320 bar

Saw Cut Solenoid

Saw Cut L.S A

300 bar

Figure 25

Saw back pressure valve
Always set fully open
unless the harvester is
mounted on a very low
horse power carrier
Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on
harvester
Close saw back pressure valve clockwise fully
Press Saw Cut switch and record pressure
Maximum pressure is controlled by A port L.S
adjuster (Left) on the Saw section
Open saw back pressure valve fully
anticlockwise when finished

Figure 26

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Mainsaw Cut Pressure (with Topsaw)

Mainsaw cut back
pressure valve

Mainsaw cut
pressure

Mainsaw cut
port relief 320
bar

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Close saw back pressure valve clockwise fully

Press Saw Cut switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by B port L.S adjuster
(Right) on the Saw section
Open saw back pressure valve fully anticlockwise when Mainsaw cut
finished
LS A relief
300 bar

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Topsaw Cut Pressure

Topsaw cut
port relief
320 bar
Topsaw cut
pressure

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Remove the Topsaw cut pressure line from the A port on
the control valve and block with a plug and cap
Press Top Saw Cut switch and record pressure
Maximum pressure is controlled by A port L.S adjuster (Left)
on the Saw section
Reconnect the hose when finished Topsaw cut
LS A relief
300 bar

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Saw Bar Out Speed

Use Saw bar speed adjuster to set

the time the saw bar takes for full
travel when operating the saw to 2.5-
3.5 seconds
Clockwise to slow the bar out speed
Anticlockwise to speed up the bar out
speed
Note: check time without cutting a log
(no load)

Figure 27

Note: for Topsaw option this valve also controls the topsaw bar out speed

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Saw Bar Return Speed

No Topsaw

Use the spool limiter on the B side of the saw section to limit the
saw bar return speed to 2-3 seconds

Figure 28

Topsaw and Mainsaw

Use the spool limiter on the B side of the saw bar section to limit
the saw bar return speed to 2-3 seconds

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Arm Speed Top Delimb, Drive Arm, Lower Delimb

Use the spool limiter on the B side for open

Top Delimb Open Drive Arm Open

Lower Delimb Open

Figure 29

Lower Delimb Close Drive Arm Close Top Delimb Close

Use the spool limiter on the A side for close

Figure 30

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Tilt Speed

Use the spool limiter on the B side for Tilt down

Tilt Down

Figure 31

Tilt Up

Use the spool limiter on the A side for Tilt Up

Figure 32

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Rotator Speed

Use the spool limiter on the B side for rotation in the

B direction

Rotator B

Figure 32

Rotator A

Use the spool limiter on the A side for rotation in the A

direction

Figure 34

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Saw Oiler Operation

If the chain bar oil runs out it may be required

to bleed the oiler pump
1- Loosen 2 x check valves with 1” spanner
until oil runs out around the thread
2- Tighten 2 x check valve
3- If oiler operation is slow check the screen
in the brass fitting mounted on the oiler pump

Figure 35

The chain bar oiler operates with pressure from the saw bar out operation and returns with the saw bar
return operation
This operates a piston pump inside the oiler pump which displaces chain bar oil

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Saw Oiler Pressure with Topsaw

Saw oiler pressure

Saw Oiler port

relief 70 bar

Disconnect
Saw oiler pressure L.S A
Saw oiler solenoid 50 bar

Fit 0-400 bar gauge to L.S. test port on harvester

Disconnect Main saw cut Drive arm close, Lower delimb close, Top Delimb close , and both measuring
solenoids

Press Main Saw cut switch and record pressure

Maximum pressure is controlled by A port L.S adjuster (Left) on the Saw Bar section

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Saw motor RPM with Topsaw

Mainsaw Saw motor RPM
control set to 5000rpm

Topsaw Saw motor RPM

control set to 8200rpm
Or 160 L/min

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