2.5 RELATED DOCUMENTATION
Related documentation includes but is not limited to the following:
1. Safety – The following safety guides should be followed in addition to any safety rules listed in this
guide.
OSHA
Local safety standards
2. Mechanical – The following mechanical guides are supplement manuals/guides that take secondary
precedence to specifications list in this manual. See specific part vendor information as required.
3. Pneumatics - See specific part vendor information as required.
4. Electrical – The following electrical guides are supplements and detailed specifications for electrical
equipment used on this machine. See specific part vendor information as required.
2.6 TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Gantry - The traveling part of the machine that scans, picks up and moves lumber to the Infeed
area.
Gantry Brake- A spring applied safety brake to rapidly stop the Gantry movement when an E-stop
device is actuated.
Gantry Brake Valve- A valve mounted on the Gantry near the Brake which holds the brake in the
released position until an E-stop is triggered.
Hazardous Zone - The hazardous zone in which the gantry travels. It is protected by the Perimeter
Guarding and Light Curtain. Personnel must not be in this area during machine operation.
Runway - The guide rail that the Gantry travels along.
Infeed Deck - Receives and stores lumber from the Gantry and feeds it to the saw as necessary. This
component is generally specific to the brand of saw that is being fed.
Operator Console - Contains the main computer and operator interface touch screen. Also contains
the E-stop and Reset Key Switch.
Laser - A specialized sensor that travels with the Gantry. Its purpose is to scan the lumber stacks
and send information to the computer.
Picking Head Assembly - The horizontal bar which moves vertically to pick up lumber from the
stack. The Picking Head is mounted to the Gantry.
Screw Motors - Pneumatically driven motors which rotate the pickup screws.
Pickup Screws - Replaceable screws driven by the Screw Motors for lumber pickup.
E-stop Button - Located on the Operator Console and is used for emergency shutdown only.
Pressing button while Gantry is in motion will apply Safety Brake and stop Gantry very rapidly.
Light Curtain - Safety device with light beams to protect against personnel entering the Hazardous
Zone. Breaking the beam will cause the Gantry to stop rapidly and all other functions to shut down.
Brake Beams - Light beam sensors mounted to the Gantry. Breaking either beam will cause the
Gantry to stop rapidly and all other functions to shut down.
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