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May 2014
Technical Training Information

SAT318 Harvester Head
SAT318T Harvester Head
SAT322 Harvester Head
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Three-Roller Processing Heads
MEETING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SLIDES AND SCRIPT
AUDIENCE
Level-II service personnel who understand the principles of machine systems operation, diagnostic
equipment, and procedures for testing and adjusting.
CONTENT
This presentation describes the operation of the hydraulic and electrical systems for the SATCO 318,
318T, and 322 Processors.
OBJECTIVES
After studying the information in this presentation, the service person will be able to:
1. locate and identify major components on the processor heads;

2. explain the function of and properly use all head controls;
3. explain operation of the processor head hydraulic systems by tracing oil flow through each of
the systems;
4. explain operation of the processor head electrical system by tracing current flow through the
system.
Estimated Time: 6 Hours

Visuals: 78 Slides
Form: SATCO_041714
Date: 4/17/14
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SATCO® 318, 318T, and 322 Processor Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Left Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Right Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operator Display Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Monitoring Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Encoders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pressure Sensor and Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Proximity Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Electronic Control Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Head Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cab Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hydraulic Manifolds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Main Hydraulic Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pressure Taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Valve Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Saw Return Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Saw-Bar-Speed Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Swivel Manifold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Hydraulic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Rotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Grab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Top-Delimb Proportional Solenoid Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Drive-Arm Proportional Solenoid Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Top Delimb Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Drive Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Hydraulic Schematic (Grab) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Measuring Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Main Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Display Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Main Menu “1” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Main Menu “2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Main Menu “3” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Test Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
“Screen” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
“Cab Outputs” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
“Output Module Head” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
“Handles” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
“Head Module Inputs” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
“Head Module Outputs” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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THREE-ROLLER PROCESSING HEADS AB04546_2
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SATCO® 318, 318T, and 322 Processor

Heads
INTRODUCTION
The SATCO 318, 318T, and 322 are highly productive processing • Section information
heads with three drive rollers. These heads are designed for
machines in the 18 000 to 25 000 kg (39,700 to 55,000 lb) size class
and can be installed on the following Cat® Forest Machines and
Track Feller Bunchers: 320D FM, 324D FM, 325D FM, 521B,
522B, and 541 Series II.
The SATCO 318, 318T, and 322 Processor Heads are electronically
controlled work tools that are used in cut-to-length harvesting
operations. The heads can fell, delimb, and buck the tress on site.
The electronic control system monitors stem diameter and length.
The system can be programmed to automatically cut a variety of log
lengths to help maximize the board-foot yield from each harvested
tree.
The 318 Processor Head is shorter than the 322 Processor Head.
Both series of heads can be used in a variety of applications, but the
shorter head is exceptionally suited for processing bent stems.
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MAJOR COMPONENTS
• Major components of NOTE: The above illustration shows a 322 Processor Head. The
processor other processor heads are similar.
• Component location The link assembly (4) connects the processor head to the stick of the
1. Hanger frame carrier machine. The rotator (5) allows the processor head to be
2. Center drive roller rotated 340 degrees in the horizontal plane. The pinned joints
3. Right drive roller between the hanger frame (1) and the main frame (7) allow the
4. Link assembly processor head to pivot vertically.
5. Rotator
6. Top knife The processor heads are equipped with a main saw (12). The 318T
7. Main frame and the 322 Processor Heads are also equipped with a top saw (8).
8. Top saw The saw bars are automatically oiled during operation. A reservoir
9. Measuring wheel on the right side of the hanger frame (1) contains the saw oil.
10. Delimbing arms
11. Left drive roller The processor heads can be equipped with two different types of
12. Main saw drive rollers (2, 3, and 11). One type of wheel is best suited for
hardwoods, and the other is best suited for softwoods. The drive
rollers can be reversed and rotated to provide maximum life.
The drive rollers (2, 3, and 11) tightly grip the tree and move the
stem through the delimbing arms (10). An encoder monitors the
rotational position of the left drive-wheel housing. The control
system uses this input to determine the diameter of the stem.
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Each processor head is equipped with four drive motors. One motor
operates the right drive roller (3), one motor operates the left drive
roller (11), and two motors operate the center drive roller (2). Three
different sizes of drive motors are available.
The measuring wheel (9) contacts the stem as the drive rollers (2, 3,
and 11) move the stem through the delimbing arms. An encoder on
the measuring wheel provides an input signal to the control system.
The control system uses this input to determine the length of the
stem. The control system automatically extends and retracts the
measuring wheel. Two types of measuring wheels are available. The
optional wheel is wider than the standard wheel.
Each processor head can be equipped with a fixed or a floating top

knife (6). Floating top knives are suitable for a variety of stem types.
Fixed top knives are best suited for bent hardwood stems.
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SATCO 3-SERIES, THREE-ROLLER PROCESSOR

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT 318: 1900 KG (4190 LB)

WEIGHT 318T: 2700 KG (5950 LB)
WEIGHT 322: 2782 KG (6130 LB)
: MM ( IN)
: MM ( IN)
CLOSE : 75 MM (3 IN)
CLOSE : 50 MM (2 IN)
OPEN MAXIMUM: 690 MM (27 IN)
MAXIMUM FEED SPEED:

4X 500 CC MOTORS 5.8 M/SEC (19 FT/SEC)
4X 630 CC MOTORS 4.8 M/SEC (16 FT/SEC)
2X 500 CC AND 2X 837 CC MOTORS 5.5 M/SEC (18 FT/SEC)
MAXIMUM FEED FORCE:

4X 500 CC MOTORS 30 KN (6745 LB FT)
4X 630 CC MOTORS 40 KN (9000 LB FT)
2X 500 CC AND 2X 837 CC MOTORS 42 KN (9445 LB FT)
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Specifications The above illustration shows the general specifications of the 318,
318T, and 322 Processor Heads.
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Operator Controls
GENERAL INFORMATION
When a processor head is installed on a carrier machine, the • Inside cab of carrier
standard machine joystick handles are replaced with multifunction machine
joystick handles (2 and 3). The new handles contain multiple
switches for processor control. The switches on these joysticks
provide input to the processor control system.
An operator display group (1) is also installed in the cab of the • Component location
carrier machine. The operator display is a liquid crystal display 1. Operator display group
(LCD). The LCD provides processor information to the operator. 2. Left joystick
The operator display group communicates with the processor 3. Right joystick
control system through a Controller Area Network (CAN).
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• Inside cab (Cat Forest The main power switch (4) is located inside the cab of the carrier
Machine shown) machine. This switch controls the power supply to the processor
control system.
• Component location NOTE: On Cat Forest Machines, the main power switch (4) is
4. Main power switch installed in the switch bank to the right of the operator seat. On
these machines, this switch controls a relay that controls the power
supply circuit to the processor control system.
The main power switch (4) is a two-position switch. When the

switch is in the OFF position, the processor head cannot be
operated. When the switch is in the ON position, power is available
to the processor control system, and the processor head can be
operated.
NOTE: The hydraulic system on the carrier machine must be

activated for the processor head to operate, regardless of the
position of the main power switch (4).
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B+ FROM MAIN POWER SWITCH 1

2
B+ FROM CARRIER MACHINE 3
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On machines that require a power-enable relay (5), the relay is • In cab of carrier machine
located in the cab.
NOTE: The power-enable relay (5) is located in a compartment • Component location

behind the operator seat on Cat Forest Machines. The cover to the 5. Power-enable relay
compartment provides access to the relay.
The power-enable relay (5) is equipped with five contacts. The

contacts are numbered for identification. Contact “1” and contact
“2” of the relay are connected to either side of the coil of the relay.
Contact “3” and contact “4” are the normally closed switch
contacts of the relay. When the coil of the relay is not energized,
contact “3” and contact “4” are closed. When the coil of the relay is
energized, contact “3” and contact “5” of the relay are closed.
The coil of the power-enable relay (5) is controlled by the main

power switch. When the switch is in the ON position, the coil of the
relay is energized. Contact “3” of the relay receives power from the
electrical system on the carrier machine. When the relay is energized,
power transfers from contact “5” to electrical components in the
processor control system.
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LEFT JOYSTICK
• Left joystick The left joystick handle contains a trigger (not shown) and eight
momentary push-button switches. The trigger is a three-position
switch, located on the front of the joystick. The control system uses
input from this switch to control the upper delimb arms. When the
trigger is pushed up, the upper delimb arms open. When the trigger
is pushed down, the upper delimb arms close. The trigger is spring-
returned to the center HOLD position.
• Component location The push-button switches on the face of the joystick are all
1. Lower delimb-open momentary-type switches. The following switches are located on the
switch face of the left joystick:
2. Horn switch
3. Automatic engine • lower delimb-open switch (1)
control switch
4. Lower delimb-close • horn switch (2) (for Cat Forest Machine)
switch
5. Top-saw cut switch • automatic engine control switch (3) (for Cat Forest Machine)
6. Main-saw cut switch
• lower delimb-close switch (4)
7. Tilt-up switch
8. Tilt-down switch
• top-saw cut switch (5)
• main-saw cut switch (6)
• tilt-up switch (7)
• tilt-down switch (8).
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The lower delimb-open switch (1) and the lower delimb-close switch
(4) are only active on processor heads with the optional lower
delimber arms. The top-saw switch (5) is only active on processor
heads with a top saw.
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RIGHT JOYSTICK
The right joystick handle contains a trigger (not shown), six • Right joystick
momentary push-button switches, and a keypad with 10 additional
push-button switches. The trigger is a three-position switch that
controls the rotational position of the right and left drive rollers.
This switch is located on the front of the joystick. When the trigger
is pushed up, the drive rollers swing open. When the trigger is
pushed down, the drive rollers swing closed. The trigger is spring-
returned to the center HOLD position.
The push-button switches on the face of the joystick are all • Component location
momentary-type switches. The following switches are located on the 1. Stem-count switch
face of the right joystick: 2. Find-end switch
3. Head-open switch
• stem-count switch (1) 4. Zero-length switch or
top-saw select switch
• find-end switch (2) (if equipped)
5. Feed-forward switch
• head-open switch (3) 6. Feed-reverse switch
• zero-length switch (4) or top saw select switch (if equipped)
• feed-forward switch (5) and feed reverse switch (6).
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KEYPAD
• Right joystick keypad The right joystick keypad contains 10 momentary push-button
switches. These switches allow the operator to choose one of 18
preprogrammed log-processing scenarios. The target length and
diameter for each preset log can be programmed into the control
system using the operator display unit.
• Component location When the operator actuates a single-digit switch (1-9), the control
1. Switch “1” system attempts to cut a log that corresponds to the preset that is
2. Switch “2” associated with the switch number. For example, if switch “5” (5) is
3. Switch “3” actuated, the control system attempts to cut a log that conforms to
4. Switch “4” the parameters set under “Log 5” in the control system. If the log
5. Switch “5” currently in the processor head does not meet the diameter
6. Switch “6” requirements of “Log 5,” the control system will not make a cut.
7. Switch “7”
8. Switch “8” NOTE: The control system can be programmed with one alternate
9. Switch “9” log for each preset log. In this case, if the log currently in the
10. Switch “+10” processor head does not meet the diameter requirements of the
currently selected preset, the control system will cut the alternate log
if possible.
The operator can select a double-digit log preset by first actuating

switch “+10” (10), and then, actuating a single-digit switch. In order
to select “Log 10,” the operator must actuate the “+10” switch, and
then, actuate switch “1” (1). Actuation of the “+10” switch and
switch “5” (5) selects “Log 14,” etc.
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OPERATOR DISPLAY UNIT
An operator display unit is mounted in the cab of the carrier • Operator display unit
machine. The display unit contains eight soft keys (1 through 8) and
six buttons (9 through 14). The function of each soft key is context
specific. The function of the buttons is as follows:
• Escape key (9)—The escape key allows the operator to move back • Component location
one screen. Unsaved changes on a screen are not retained in 1. Soft key “1”
memory if the escape key is actuated. 2. Soft key “2”
3. Soft key “3”
• Scroll-left key (10)—The scroll-left key is one of the keys used to 4. Soft key “4”
enter the head settings mode (menu 3). This key is not otherwise 5. Soft key “5”
used.
6. Soft key “6”
7. Soft key “7”
• “OK” key (11)—The “OK” key allows the operator to save
changes that were made on screens. 8. Soft key “8”
9. Escape key
• Scroll-right key (12)—The scroll-right key is one of the keys used 10. Scroll-left key
to enter the head settings mode (menu 3). This key is not otherwise 11. “OK” key
used. 12. Scroll-right key
13. Scroll-up key
• Scroll-up key (13)—The scroll-up key allows the operator to 14. Scroll-down key
increase the selected value and to move to the next screen in
certain submodes.
• Scroll-down key (14)—The scroll-down key allows the operator to

decrease the selected value and to move to the next screen in
certain submodes.
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LENGTH Target
00.00 m
0 m
SED 0 cm
Log 0
Multi Stem
TEST MENU
DIAMETER SPECIES 0
0 cm
DIAMETER OUT OF RANGE
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• Run screen When the processor control system receives power, the operator
display unit enters the “run” screen. This screen is used during
normal processor operation.
• Screen background color The background color of the “run” screen provides the operator
with processor information at a quick glance. If the background
color of this screen is blue, the system is set to the standard feed
mode. If the background color is pink, the system is set to the semi-
automatic mode. If the background color is yellow, the system is set
to the fully automatic mode.
NOTE: Refer to “Display Operation,” in this publication, for

additional information about different feed modes.
• Description of elements Information provided for the operator on the “run” screen includes:
on “run” screen
• “Length”—For language modes “0,” “1,” and “2,” the length of
the currently measured log is shown in meters. For language mode
“3,” the length of the currently measured log is shown in feet. For
additional information about the language modes, refer to
“Display Operation, Main Menu” in this publication.
• “Multi Stem”—If the multi-stem mode is turned on, “Multi Stem”

appears on the run screen. In this mode, the measuring wheel does
not automatically retract after a cut is made.
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• “Diameter”—For language modes “0,” “1,” and “2,” the

diameter of the currently measured log is shown in centimeters.
For language mode “3,” the diameter of the currently measured
log is shown in inches. If the large-end diameter or the small-end
diameter of the currently measured log is outside the target-log
range, “DIAMETER OUT OF RANGE” appears on the screen. In
this case, the control system will not cut the log to the selected
length. However, the operator can override the control system and
make a cut by bumping a feed switch on the right joystick.
• “Target”—The length and the small-end diameter (SED) of the

target log are shown in the top right corner of the display screen.
For language modes “0,” “1,” and “2,” the target length is shown
in meters, and the small-end diameter is shown in centimeters. For
language mode “3,” the target length and the small-end diameter
are shown in inches.
• “Log”—The log number selected with the switches on the keypad

is displayed to the right of “Log” on the screen. Digits of one
through nine correspond with log number one through log number
nine. If the number is inside a yellow box, 10 must be added to the
number to determine the currently selected log number. For
example, “0” inside the yellow box indicates log “10”; “1” inside
the yellow box indicates log “11,” etc.
• “Species”—The species number indicates the currently selected

length calibration value.
• “Stem Total”—The total number of stems processed is displayed

in the bottom right corner of the display screen. The stem total
increases with each actuation of the stem-count switch on the right
joystick. On the “run” screen, soft key “1” (1) resets the stem total
to zero. The scroll-down key (14) can be used to decrease the stem-
total number.
On the “run” screen, soft key “3” (3) opens the “test” menu, and • Access “test” menu and
soft key “7” enters the “main” menu. The “test” menu allows “main” menu
service technicians to use the display to troubleshoot components in
the processor control system. The “main” menu allows an operator
to calibrate and configure components in the processor control
system.
NOTE: Refer to “Display Operation,” in this publication, for

additional information about the “test” menu and the “main”
menu.
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LENGTH Target
00.00 m
0 m
SED 0 cm
19
Log 0
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TEST MENU
DIAMETER SPECIES 0
0 cm
DIAMETER OUT OF RANGE
0 S T E M TOTA L
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• Run screen The “run” screen provides additional color-coded information

during operation.
• Component location A red bar (15) along the top of the screen indicates that the top saw
15. Red bar (top saw out) is out. The sprocket icon (16) at the top right corner of the screen
16. Sprocket icon (green, indicates the condition of the measuring wheel. When the sprocket
measuring wheel out; icon is green, the measuring wheel is extended. When this icon is
red, wheel in) red, the measuring wheel is retracted. Soft key “5” (5) can be used
17. Yellow bar (top saw on the “run” screen to manually retract and/or extend the measuring
selected) wheel.
18. Red bar (saw encoder
pulses) The yellow bar (17) in the top left quadrant of the screen indicates
19. Purple bar (find end that the top saw has been selected. The vertical red bar (18) in the
sensor sees log) top left quadrant indicates that the saw encoder is operating.
20. Red bar (main saw
out) The purple bar (19) in the center of the screen indicates that the find-
end sensor can see a log. The red bar (20) at the bottom of the screen
indicates that the main saw is out.
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Monitoring Components
ENCODERS
The diameter encoder (2) is located on the left side of the main • Left side of main frame,
frame, near the left delimb arm. The protective cover (1) must be near left delimb arm
removed to access the diameter encoder.
The diameter encoder (2) is connected to the processor head through • Component location
a flexible coupling. This encoder is a 500-pulse rotary encoder. 1. Protective cover
2. Diameter encoder
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• View through left side of The shaft of the diameter encoder (2) is connected to a lever (3). A
main frame link (5) connects the lever to the left drive-arm housing (4).
• Component location As the left drive-arm housing (4) rotates, the link (5) causes the lever
2. Diameter encoder (3) to rotate the shaft of the diameter encoder (2). As the shaft
3. Lever rotates, the encoder provides two input signals to ECM MC024-020
4. Left drive-arm housing on the processor head. The signals are 90-degrees out-of-phase. The
5. Link leading pulse determines the direction of rotation. The ECM
converts the number of pulses to a diameter measurement.
The diameter encoder (2) is calibrated at six different points to

ensure the accuracy of the calculated measurements.
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The length encoder (6) is mounted to the hub of the measuring • Right side of measuring
wheel (7) through a flexible coupling. This component can be wheel
accessed from the back side of measuring arm (8).
The length encoder (6) is a 100-pulse rotary encoder. Measuring- • Component location
wheel rotation spins the encoder shaft. As the shaft rotates, the 6. Length encoder
length encoder provides two input signals to ECM MC024-020 on 7. Measuring wheel
the processor head. The signals are 90-degrees out of phase. The 8. Measuring arm
leading pulse determines the direction of rotation. The ECM
converts the number of pulses to a length measurement.
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PRESSURE SENSOR AND SWITCHES
• Under cab, with cab in The processor control system utilizes two pressure switches and a
raised position pressure sensor. These components are located under the cab of the
carrier machine.
• Component location The joystick pressure sensor (1) monitors the pilot pressure of the
1. Joystick pressure carrier machine. This pressure sensor provides an input signal to
sensor ECM MC024-10 in the cab of the carrier machine. The processor
2. Rotate pressure switch control system uses this signal to balance the maximum roller speed
“B” on the processor head with the hydraulic demands of the carrier
3. Rotate pressure switch machine. This feature improves overall performance of the carrier
“A” machine when the operator is demanding multiple hydraulic tasks.
The two pressure switches monitor the hydraulic pressure in the

rotate circuit. Rotate pressure switch “A” (3) provides an input
signal to ECM-IX024-10 in the cab of the carrier machine when the
operator has actuated one of the rotate functions. Rotate pressure
switch “B” (2) provides an input signal to ECM-IX024-10 when the
operator has actuated the other rotate function.
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PROXIMITY SENSORS
The main-saw proximity switch (1) is located at the base of the • Left side of processor
processor head. A cover plate (2) on the left side of the head head
provides access to this component.
The main-saw proximity switch (1) is an inductive-type device that • Component location
senses holes in the saw bearing as the bearing rotates. ECM OX024- 1. Main-saw proximity
010 monitors the main-saw proximity switch. The processor control switch
system uses this input to determine the position of the main saw. 2. Cover plate
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• Left side of processor The top-saw proximity switch (3) is located on the right side of the
head processor head. A cover plate (4) provides access to this component.
• Component location The top-saw proximity switch (1) is an inductive-type device that
3. Main-saw proximity senses holes in the saw bearing as the bearing rotates. ECM MC024-
switch 020 monitors the top-saw proximity switch. The processor control
4. Cover plate system uses this input to determine the position of the top saw.
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The find-end photo sensor (5) (if equipped) is mounted to the top of • Front of processor head,
the main-saw-bar housing. This sensor has an integral emitter and in main-saw-bar housing
receiver.
The find-end photo sensor (5) is a proximity-type photoelectric • Component location

sensor. This sensor directs a beam of light from the emitter and 5. Find-end photo sensor
measures the intensity of the light reflected off a target. When the
sensor detects a target, an input signal is sent to ECM MC024-020
on the processor head. The processor control system uses this input
signal to set the zero position of a log.
Since the find-end photo sensor (5) is not in line with the center of
the saw bar, the distance from the sensor to the center of the saw bar
must be entered into the control software.
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Electronic Control Modules
HEAD MODULES
• Left side of processor, The processor head is equipped with two ECMs. The ECMs are
main frame horizontal mounted to a bracket at the top of the main frame of the processor
head. The bonnet must be removed to access the ECMs.
• Component location ECM OX024-010 (1) is mounted on the left side of the bracket, and
1. ECM 0X024-010 ECM MC024-020 (2) is mounted on the right. Each ECM has two
2. ECM MC024-020 connectors. Connector “C1” (4 and 6) on each ECM is gray.
3. Connector “C2” Connector “C2” (3 and 5) on each ECM is black. Each connector
4. Connector “C1” has 12 terminals.
5. Connector “C2”
6. Connector “C1” The ECMs on the head monitor input devices and control output
devices that are located on the processor head.
ECM MC024-020 (2) communicates with the other ECM on the

head, with the ECMs in the cab, and with the operator display unit
through a Controller Area Network (CAN).
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MC024-020 HEAD MODULE

TERMINALS OF MC024-020 HEAD MODULE
TERMINAL FUNCTION TYPE
C1-1 GROUND
C1-2 VOLTAGE
C1-3 COM
C1-4 COM
C1-5 NOT USED N/A
C1-6 TOP SAW PROXIMITY SWITCH INPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 C1-7 FIND END PROXIMITY SWITCH INPUT

C1-8 +5V DC OUTPUT
C1-9 SENSOR RETURN GROUND
C1-10 INPUT
C1-11 INPUT
12 11 10 9 8 7 C1-12 SAW LIMITER INPUT
C2-1 INPUT
CONNECTOR C1 (GRAY) AND C2 (BLACK)
C2-2 INPUT
C2-3 MEASURE WHEEL RETRACT OUTPUT
C2-4 MEASURE WHEEL EXTEND OUTPUT
C2-5 SAW PROXIMITY SWITCH POWER OUTPUT
C2-6 TOP SAW CUT OUTPUT
C2-7 ROTATOR OUTPUT
C2-8 ROTATOR OUTPUT
C2-9 NOT USED N/A
C2-10 NOT USED N/A
C2-11 VOLTAGE
C2-12 VOLTAGE
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The above illustration shows the connectors of ECM MC024-020 • MC024-020 connectors
(2).
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0X024-010 HEAD MODULE

TERMINALS OF 0X024-010 HEAD MODULE
C1-1 GROUND
C1-2 VOLTAGE
C1-3 COM
C1-4 COM
C1-5 SAW PROXIMITY (MAIN SAW) INPUT
C1-6 SAW CUT SOLENOID (MAIN 318T/322) OUTPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 C1-7 SAW RETURN SOLENOID OUTPUT

C1-8 SAW PROXIMITY POWER OUTPUT
C1-9 LOWER DELIMB CLOSE SOLENOID OUTPUT
C1-10 UPPER DELIMB CLOSE SOLNEOID OUTPUT
C1-11 TILT-UP SOLENOID OUTPUT
12 11 10 9 8 7 C1-12 FEED FORWARD SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-1 FEED REVERSE SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-2 LOWER DELIMB OPEN SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-3 LOWER DELIMB PRESSURE SOL. OUTPUT
C2-4 TILT-DOWN SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-5 DELIMB PRESSURE SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-6 DRIVE-ARM PRESSURE SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-7 DELIMB OPEN SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-8 DRIVE-ARM OPEN SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-9 DRIVE-ARM CLOSE SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-10 VOLTAGE
C2-11 VOLTAGE
C2-12 VOLTAGE
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• 0X024-010 connectors The above illustration shows the connectors of ECM 0X024-010
(1).
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CAB MODULES
Two ECMs are mounted inside the cab of the carrier machine. The • Left side of processor,
location of these ECMs may vary between carrier model. main frame horizontal
NOTE: The ECMs in the above illustration are mounted in the cab • Component location
of a Caterpillar Forest Machine. On these machines, the ECMs are 1. Connector “C2”
mounted to a bracket that is located under a cover behind the seat. 2. Connector “C1”
The cover behind the seat must be opened to access the ECMs. 3. Connector “C2”
4. Connector “C1”
ECM IX024-010 (5) is the smaller of the two cab modules, and 5. ECM IX024-010
ECM MC024-010 (6) is the larger of the modules. Each ECM has 6. ECM MC024-010
two connectors. Connector “C1” (2 and 4) on each ECM is gray.
Connector “C2” (1 and 3) on each ECM is black. Each connector
has 12 terminals.
The ECMs in the cab monitor input devices and control output
devices that are located on the carrier machine.
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MC024-010 CAB MODULE

TERMINALS OF MC024-010 CAB MODULE
C1-1 GROUND
C1-2 VOLTAGE
C1-3 COM
C1-4 NOT USED N/A
C1-5 STEM-COUNT SWITCH INPUT
C1-6 DELIMB-OPEN SWITCH INPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 C1-7 DELIMB-CLOSE SWITCH INPUT

C1-8 +5V DC OUTPUT
C1-9 SENSOR RETURN GROUND
C1-10 FEED-FORWARD SWITCH INPUT
C1-11 FEED-REVERSE SWITCH INPUT
12 11 10 9 8 7 C1-12 DRIVE-ARM OPEN SWITCH INPUT
C2-1 DRIVE-ARM CLOSE SWITCH INPUT
C2-2 MAIN SAW SWITCH INPUT
C2-3 TILT-UP SWITCH INPUT
C2-4 TILT-DOWN SWITCH INPUT
C2-5 LOWER-DELIMB OPEN SWITCH INPUT
C2-6 LOWER-DELIMB CLOSE SWITCH INPUT
C2-7 PILOT PRESSURE SWITCH (CAT) INPUT
C2-8 TOP-SAW SWITCH INPUT
C2-9 PUMP-ONE SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-10 PUMP-TWO SOLENOID OUTPUT
C2-11 NOT USED N/A
C2-12 NOT USED N/A
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• MC024-010 connectors The above illustration shows the connectors of ECM MC024-010
(6).
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IX024-010 CAB MODULE

TERMINALS OF MC024-010 CAB MODULE
C1-1 GROUND
C1-2 VOLTAGE
C1-3 COM
C1-4 COM
C1-5 NOT USED N/A
C1-6 +5 VDC INPUT
1 2 3 4 5 6 C1-7 SENSOR GROUND COMMON

C1-8 LENGTH-ONE SWITCH INPUT
C1-9 LENGTH-TWO SWITCH INPUT
C1-10 LENGTH-THREE SWITCH INPUT
C1-11 LENGTH-FOUR SWITCH INPUT
12 11 10 9 8 7 C1-12 LENGTH-FIVE SWITCH INPUT
C2-1 LENGTH-SIX SWITCH INPUT
C2-2 LENGTH-SEVEN SWITCH INPUT
C2-3 LENGTH-EIGHT SWITCH INPUT
C2-4 LENGTH-NINE SWITCH INPUT
C2-5 INPUT
C2-6 TOP-SELECT SWITCH INPUT
C2-7 FIND-END SWITCH INPUT
C2-8 HEAD-OPEN SWITCH INPUT
C2-9 NOT USED N/A
C2-10 NOT USED N/A
C2-11 INPUT
C2-12 INPUT
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The above illustration shows the connectors of ECM IX024-010 (5). • IX024-010 connectors
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Hydraulic Manifolds
MAIN HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD
• Under bonnet NOTE: The above illustration shows the right side of the processor
head, with the main frame laying down and the bonnet removed.
• Component location The main hydraulic manifold (1) is located on the back of the main
1. Main manifold frame. The bonnet provides access to this component.
The main manifold (1) contains the solenoids that control the
operation of the hydraulic components on the processor head. The
main manifold receives supply oil from the hydraulic system of the
carrier machine.
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Pressure Taps
The main hydraulic pressure tap (1) is located on the left side of the • Left side of main
main hydraulic manifold. Pump supply pressure from the hydraulic hydraulic manifold
system of the carrier machine can be measured at the main hydraulic
pressure tap. Refer to the technical documentation of the carrier
machine to determine the conditions required to test the maximum
pressure and to determine the pressure specification.
When the carrier machine is operating at high idle and the feeding • Component location
system is operating either in forward or reverse under no load, the 1. Main hydraulic
pressure at the main hydraulic pressure tap (1) should be pressure tap
approximately 15 000 kPa (2180 psi).
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• Top right side of main The load-sensing pressure tap (2) is located on the right side of the
hydraulic manifold main hydraulic manifold.
• Component location The pressure in the individual hydraulic circuits on the processor
2. Load-sensing pressure head can be measured at the load-sensing pressure tap (2).
tap
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NOTE: Some hoses have been removed in the above illustration for • Bottom right side of main
display purposes. hydraulic manifold
The tank pressure tap (3), pilot pressure tap (4), and case drain • Component location
pressure tap (5) are located at the bottom of the main hydraulic 3. Tank pressure tap
manifold. Tank pressure should be between 500 and 3000 kPa (72.5 4. Pilot pressure tap
and 435 psi) with the carrier machine at high idle and the drive 5. Case drain pressure
motors operating at maximum rpm. Pilot pressure should be tap
between 2250 and 3000 kPa (326 and 435 psi).
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Valve Sections
• Main hydraulic manifold The main hydraulic manifold consists of a series of individual valve
valve sections sections bolted together. From the top of the manifold to the bottom,
the valve sections are:
• Component location • arm-pressure proportional valve (1)

1. Arm-pressure
proportional valve • measuring valve (2)
2. Measuring valve
3. Delimb valve • delimb valve (3)
4. Right drive valve
• right drive valve (4)
5. Inlet section
6. Left drive valve
• inlet section (5)
7. Rotator valve
8. Tilt valve • left drive valve (6)
9. Saw valve
10. Drive-arm valve • rotator valve (7)
11. Saw valve (on
processors with top • tilt valve (8)
saw)
12. Pilot section • saw valve (9)
• drive-arm valve (10)
• saw valve (11) (only on processors with top saw)
• pilot section (12).
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INLET SECTION
P1 T1
DR1
TOP VIEW
LEFT VIEW RIGHT VIEW
T3 T2
DR2
DR3
DR4
P2
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Inlet Section
The inlet section (5) of the main hydraulic manifold is an oil • Inlet section
distribution and collection block. The ports on the inlet section are
labeled for identification. The function of each port is as follows:
• Port “DR1”—This port directs case drain oil from the processor • Port description
head components to the carrier machine.
• Port “DR2”—This port collects case drain oil from the main saw
motor and the top saw motor (if equipped).
• Port “DR3”—This port collects case drain oil from the left drive
motor on the center drive roller and the drive motor on the left
drive roller.
• Port “DR4”—This port collects case drain oil from the right drive
motor on the center drive roller and the drive motor on the right
drive roller.
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• Port “P1”—This port receives pump supply oil from the carrier
hydraulic system. This oil is distributed to the other valve sections
through internal passages.
• Port “P2”—This port contains the main hydraulic pressure tap.
• Port “T1”—This port directs return oil from the processor head to
the carrier machine.
• Port “T2”—This port collects return oil from the outlet side of the
main saw motor and from the outlet side of the top saw motor (if
equipped).

PILOT SECTION
(13) BLOCKED INTERNALLY
(15) PILOT OIL SUPPLY

(16) PORT INLET SECTION
(17) LOAD-SENSING SIGNAL
(18) SCREEN
(19) PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE
(20) PILOT VALVE
(21) SCREEN
(22) RELIEF VALVE
(23) PILOT VALVE
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Pilot Section
• Pilot section The pilot section (12) of the main hydraulic manifold contains the
pilot valve (20) and a screen (18). Pump supply oil enters the pilot
section through internal passages in the sections of the main control
valve. Supply oil passes through the screen before reaching the pilot
valve.
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The pilot valve (20) serves as a pressure reducing valve (19) and a • Component location
relief valve (22). The pressure reducing valve reduces pump supply 12. Pilot section
pressure for use in the pilot system. The relief valve limits the 13. Load-sensing signal
maximum pressure in the pilot system. 14. From port “P”
15. Pilot oil supply
The ports on the pilot valve (12) are labeled for identification. The 16. To port “DR1”
function of each port is as follows: 17. Load-sensing signal
18. Screen
• Port “T”—This port serves two functions. First, the port collects 19. Pressure reducing
return oil from the drive motor relief valves. Second, oil is drawn valve
through this port when the drive motors spin down in order to 20. Pilot valve
prevent cavitation of the motors. 21. Screen
22. Relief valve
• Port “X”—This port contains the pilot pressure tap. 23. Pilot valve
• Port “Y”—This port contains the case drain pressure tap.
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ARM-PRESSURE PROPORTIONAL VALVE
(24) TOP-DELIMB PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID
(25) DRIVE-ARM PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID
(1) ARM-PRESSURE PROPORTIONAL VALVE
(26) TO PORT OF INLET SECTION
(27) LOAD-SENSING SIGNAL FOR DRIVE ARMS CLOSE
(28) LOAD-SENSING SIGNAL FOR DELIMB ARM CLOSE
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Arm-Pressure Proportional Valve

• Arm-pressure The arm-pressure proportional valve (1) contains two proportional
proportional valve solenoids. The top-delimb proportional solenoid (24) is on the right
side of the valve, and the drive-arm proportional solenoid (25) is on
the left side of the valve.
• Component location The top-delimb proportional solenoid (24) controls the load-sensing
1. Arm-pressure signal (28) for the top delimb close function. This solenoid allows
proportional valve the control system to vary the grabbing force of the delimbing arms
13. Load-sensing signal at different stem diameters. This solenoid also allows the control
17. Load-sensing signal system to limit the maximum grabbing force of the delimbing arms.
24. Top-delimb
proportional solenoid The output signal to the top-delimb proportional solenoid (24)
25. Drive-arm ranges from 0 to 1 amp. The higher the current, the higher the
proportional solenoid pressure. The operator can set the grabbing-force parameters with
26. To port “T2” the display unit.
27. Load-sensing signal
(drive arm close)
(delimb arm close)
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The drive-arm proportional solenoid (25) controls the load-sensing • Drive-arm proportional
signal (27) for the drive-arm close function. This solenoid allows the solenoid
control system to vary the grabbing force of the drive arms at
different stem diameters. This solenoid also allows the control
system to limit the maximum grabbing force of the drive arms.
The output signal to the drive-arm proportional solenoid (25) ranges

from 0 to 1 amp. The higher the current, the higher the pressure.
The operator can set the grabbing-force parameters with the display
unit.

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Control Valve Sections

The above illustration shows a typical control valve section. The • Typical control valve
control valve section contains two solenoids: “A” (33) and “B” (32). section
The solenoids can be either proportional or digital. Solenoid “A”
controls the flow out of port “A” of the valve section. Solenoid “B”
controls the flow out of port “B” of the valve section.
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• Component location Each solenoid has a corresponding line relief valve (30) and (31) and
29. Speed adjustment a corresponding load-sensing relief valve (34) and (35). Each control
screw “B” valve section contains two speed-adjustment screws (29) and (36).
30. Line relief valve “B” These screws limit the movement of the control spool in the valve
31. Line relief valve “A” section.
32. Solenoid “B”
33. Solenoid “A” The solenoid function and type of solenoid “A” (33) on each valve
34. Load-sensing relief section is as follows:
valve “A”
35. Load-sensing relief • measuring valve (2)—measuring down solenoid—digital
valve “B”
36. Speed adjustment • delimb valve (3)—top-delimb-close solenoid—digital
screw “A”
• right drive valve (4)—forward-feed solenoid (right)—proportional
• left drive valve (6)—forward-feed solenoid (left)—proportional
• rotator valve (7)—rotate “A” solenoid—proportional
• tilt valve (8)—tilt-up solenoid—digital
• saw valve (9)—saw-cut solenoid (only on processors without top

saw)—digital
• drive-arm valve (10)—drive-arm-close solenoid—digital
• saw valve (11)—top-saw-cut solenoid (only on processors with top

saw)—digital.
• Solenoid “B” The function of solenoid “B” (32) on each valve section is as
follows:
• measuring valve (2)—measuring up solenoid—digital
• delimb valve (3)—top-delimb-open solenoid—proportional
• right drive valve (4)—reverse-feed solenoid (right)—proportional
• left drive valve (6)—reverse-feed solenoid (left)—proportional
• rotator valve (7)—rotate “B” solenoid—proportional
• tilt valve (8)—tilt-down solenoid—digital
• saw valve (9)—saw-return solenoid—digital
• drive-arm valve (10)—drive-arm-open solenoid—proportional
• saw valve (11)—main-saw-cut solenoid (only on processors with

top saw)—digital.
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TYPICAL VALVE
(38) COMPENSATOR SPOOL
(39) RESOLVER VALVE
A B
(13) LOAD-SENSING TEST PORT

(37) CONTROL SPOOL

A B
(39) RESOLVER VALVE
MA MB
(37) CONTROL SPOOL
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The above illustration shows a cross section and an ISO schematic of • Typical valve section in
a typical control valve section. Solenoid “A” (33) in the above hold position
illustration represents a digital solenoid, and solenoid “B” (32)
represents a proportional solenoid.
NOTE: The delimb valve (3) and the drive-arm valve (10) are • Component location
configured in the above way. The measuring valve (2), tilt valve (8), 13. Load-sensing signal
and saw valve (9) are configured with two digital solenoids. The 14. From port “P”
right drive valve (4), left drive valve (6), and rotator valve (7) are 15. Pilot oil supply
configured with two proportional solenoids. The control spool (37) 16. To port “DR1”
in the measuring valve, the tilt valve, and the saw valve differ slightly 17. Load-sensing signal
from the above illustration. 30. Line relief valve “B”
31. Line relief valve “A”
Pump supply oil from port “P” (14) of the inlet section of the main 32. Solenoid “B”
control valve flows to the compensator spool (38) through internal 33. Solenoid “A”
passages. This oil acts against the compensator spool in opposition 34. Load-sensing relief
to the compensator spring. The compensator spool moves, and oil at valve “A”
a reduced pressure is available at the control spool (37). 35. Load-sensing relief
valve “B”
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• Component location Pilot oil (15) from the pilot section is available at solenoid “A” (33)
continued and at solenoid “B” (32). These solenoids control the pilot pressure
36. Speed adjustment on either side of the control spool (37). When neither solenoid is
screw “A” energized, both sides of the control spool are open to the return
37. Control spool passage in the main hydraulic manifold. In this case, the springs on
38. Compensator spool either side of the control spool hold the spool in the centered
39. Resolver valve position. In this position, the control spool blocks the passages to
port “A” and port “B” and opens the load-sensing passage to the
return line.
If an outside force acts on a function actuator that is connected to

port “A” or port “B,” the corresponding line relief valve (30) or (31)
protects the system from overpressure. When the pressure in the
circuit exceeds the relief setting, the line relief valve opens. Each line
relief valve contains a check valve that prevents cavitation from
occurring in the system.
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TYPICAL VALVE
(39) RESOLVER VALVE
A B
(13) LOAD-SENSING TEST PORT

(37) CONTROL SPOOL

A B
(39) RESOLVER VALVE
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When solenoid “B” (32) is energized, pilot oil causes the control • Typical valve section,
spool (37) to shift. This shift directs supply oil that flows across the solenoid “B” energized
compensator spool (38) and out port “B.” The control spool has
internal passages that also direct oil into the load-sensing passages.
Load-sensing oil acts against the following components:
• the resolver valve (39), in opposition to the highest resolved load- • Component location
sensing signal from the upstream valves 13. Load-sensing signal
14. From port “P”
• the compensator spool (38), in conjunction with the compensator 15. Pilot oil supply
spring 16. To port “DR1”
• load-sensing relief valve “B” (35).
30. Line relief valve “B”
32. Solenoid “B”
33. Solenoid “A”
34. Load-sensing relief
valve “A”
valve “B”
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• Component location Each control valve contains a resolver valve (39). These resolver
continued valves are connected in series within the main hydraulic manifold.
36. Speed adjustment Each resolver valve compares the hydraulic pressure from two
screw “A” sources and passes the higher pressure to the next resolver valve in
37. Control spool the series. Each resolver valve compares the load pressure of the
38. Compensator spool corresponding control valve with the output of the previous resolver
39. Resolver valve valve. The highest load pressure of all the control valves in the main
hydraulic manifold is directed to the load-sensing pressure tap. The
pressure tap can be used to check the load-sensing relief valves of the
different valve sections in the manifold. The resolver network in the
main hydraulic manifold is not used for pump control.
• Compensator spool The forces on either side of the compensator spool (38) cause the
spool to shift. The position of the compensator spool maintains
pressure and oil flow out port “B” at a level which is adequate to
fulfill the system load and flow needs. As pressure and flow needs at
port “B” change, the forces against the compensator spool move the
spool into a position that meets the new requirements.
• Load-sensing relief The load-sensing relief valve (35) limits the maximum pressure
valves available at the corresponding port during normal operation. This
valve is set at a lower pressure than the line relief valve (30).
NOTE: The load-sensing pressure at port “A” of the delimb valve

(3) and at port “A” of the drive-arm valve (10) is further controlled
by the solenoids on the arm-pressure proportional valve (1). Port
“MA” on each of these valve sections is connected to the
corresponding solenoid on the arm-pressure proportional valve.
Otherwise, port “MA” and port “MB” of the individual valve
sections are plugged.
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SLIDE 37
SAW RETURN MANIFOLD
The saw return manifold (2) is located on the left side of the main • Left side of main
hydraulic manifold. The bonnet provides access to this component. hydraulic manifold
The saw return manifold (2) is connected between the outlet side of • Component location
the main saw motor and port “T2” of the inlet section of the main 1. Handle
hydraulic manifold. The saw return manifold contains a simple gate 2. Saw return manifold
valve. Clockwise rotation of the handle (1) closes the gate valve.
This valve must be closed in order to test the saw pressure. The gate
valve should be fully open during normal operation.
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SAW-BAR-SPEED MANIFOLD
• Near bottom of main The saw-bar-speed manifold (1) is located near the bottom of the
hydraulic manifold main hydraulic manifold. Rubber guarding at the bottom of the
bonnet can be moved to access the saw-bar-speed manifold.
• Component location The saw-bar-speed manifold (1) is located between port “B” of the
1. Saw-bar-speed saw-valve section of the main hydraulic manifold and the head end
manifold of the saw cylinder. This valve controls the speed at which the saw
2. Handle extends.
• Inset “A”—saw extend, The saw-bar-speed manifold (1) contains a simple gate valve and a
inset “B”—saw retract check valve. The gate valve and the check valve restrict the return oil
from the head end of the saw cylinder during the saw-extend cycle
(refer to inset “A”). This restriction controls the saw-extend speed.
The check valve allows unrestricted oil flow into the head end of the
saw cylinder when the saw-return function is active (refer to inset
“B”).
Clockwise rotation of the handle (2) closes the gate valve, and the
saw-extend speed slows. Counterclockwise rotation of the handle
opens the gate valve, allowing the saw to extend more quickly. The
gate valve should be set to yield a saw-extend time of 2.5 to 3.5
seconds.
NOTE: Saw speed should be checked with the head in the FLOAT
position and with a chain installed. The saw should only be operated
intermittently for no more than 2-to-3 seconds at a time.
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SWIVEL MANIFOLD
The swivel manifold (1) is located at the top of the mainframe. This • Top of main frame, from
manifold provides the hydraulic connection point between the left side
processor head and the carrier machine.
The hydraulic hoses that connect the processor to the carrier • Component location
machine are routed through a hole (2) in the center of the coupler. 1. Swivel manifold
This unique “hose-through-center” connection prevents excessive 2. Hole (in center of
hose flexing and protects the hoses during processor operation. coupler)
3. Case drain port
The connection ports on the swivel manifold (1) are as follow: 4. Return port
5. Supply port
• case drain port (3)
• return port (4)
• supply port (5).
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Hydraulic Functions
ROTATE
• Inside main frame The rotate motor (5) is mounted to the hanger (3) on the rear-right
side. This gerotor-type motor drives the pinion gear (4), which is
splined to the external gear (2) of the rotator bearing. The external
gear is bolted to the coupler (1). The inner ring of the rotator
bearing is bolted to the hanger.
• Component location The rotate motor contains two relief valves and two anticavitation
1. Coupler check valves.
2. External gear (of
rotator bearing) The processor control system uses rotate “A” solenoid and rotate
3. Hanger “B” solenoid to control the flow to the rotate motor (5). When the
4. Pinion gear control system reads an input signal from rotate pressure switch
5. Rotate motor “A,” the system energizes rotate “A” solenoid, and the head rotates
one direction. When the control system reads an input signal from
rotate pressure switch “B,” the system energizes rotate “B” solenoid,
and the head rotates the other direction.
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ROTATE
(7) RESOLVER VALVE
A B
(5) ROTATE MOTOR
(12) LOAD-SENSING TEST PORT (12) LOAD-SENSING TEST PORT
(14) PILOT OIL SUPPLY (14) PILOT OIL SUPPLY

(15) PORT INLET SECTION (15) PORT INLET SECTION
(16) LS SIGNAL TO NEXT SECTION (21) LS SIGNAL FROM LAST
SECTION
A B
(23) ANTICAVITATION
(25) ANTICAVITATION
(17) TO PORT INLET SECTION
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(18) CONTROL SPOOL
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When rotator solenoid “A” (8) is energized, oil flows out port “A” • Rotate solenoid “A”
of the rotator valve and into the rotator motor (5). Inside the motor, energized
supply oil acts against the relief valve (24) and seats the
anticavitation check valve (25) in the supply passage. The supply oil
causes the motor to turn. Return oil from the rotate motor flows
into the return passage in the main hydraulic manifold through port
“B” of the rotator valve.
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• Component location The load-sensing relief valves (9) and (10) limit the load-sensing
5. Rotate motor pressure in the rotate “A” circuit and rotate “B” circuit to
6. Compensator spool approximately 5000 kPa (725 psi). The line relief valves (19) and
7. Resolver valve (20) limit the maximum pressure in the lines to the rotate motor (5)
8. Rotate solenoid “A” to approximately 7000 kPa (1015 psi).
valve “B”
valve “A”
11. Rotate solenoid “B”
15. To port “DR1”
(to next section)
17. To port “T1”
18. Control spool
(from last section)
22. Relief valve port “A”
23. Anticavitation check
valve port “A”
24. Relief valve port “B”
valve port “B”
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ROTATE
(7) RESOLVER VALVE
A B
(5) ROTATE MOTOR

(16) LS SIGNAL TO NEXT SECTION (21) LS SIGNAL FROM LAST
SECTION
A B
(23) ANTICAVITATION
(25) ANTICAVITATION
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(18) CONTROL SPOOL
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When rotator solenoid “A” (8) de-energizes, the control spool (18) • Rotate motor stopping
in the rotator valve blocks ports “A” and “B.” This action blocks
the return passage from the outlet side of the motor (5).
The momentum of the processor head attempts to continue the • Component location
rotation of the head. This rotation causes pressure on the “B” side of 5. Rotate motor
the motor (5) to increase and pressure on the “A” side to become 6. Compensator spool
negative. 7. Resolver valve
8. Rotate solenoid “A”
The increased pressure acts against the relief valve (24) on the “B” 9. Load-sensing relief
side of the motor (5). When the pressure that acts against the relief valve “B”
valve reaches 10 340 kPa (1500 psi), the valve opens. This action 10. Load-sensing relief
directs the oil through the anticavitation check valve (23) on the “A” valve “A”
side of the motor. 11. Rotate solenoid “B”
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• Component location The relief valve (24) relieves excess pressure from the system and
continued also creates back pressure on the outlet side of the rotate motor (5).
16. Load-sensing signal The back pressure provides a braking effect on the rotate motor,
(to next section) which stops the rotation of the processor head.
18. Control spool
(from last section)
22. Relief valve port “A”
valve port “A”
24. Relief valve port “B”
valve port “B”
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TILT
• Right side of processor The processor head is equipped with two tilt cylinders (2, right
head shown). The head ends of the tilt cylinders are attached to the
processor head (3), and the rod ends of the cylinders are attached to
the main frame (1).
• Component location The solenoids on the tilt valve section of the main hydraulic
1. Main frame manifold control the oil flow to the tilt cylinders. The processor
2. Tilt cylinder (right) control system uses the following logic to control the tilt function.
3. Processor head
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When the processor control system reads an input signal from the • Tilt-down control
tilt-down switch, the system energizes the tilt-down solenoid. In this
case, oil is directed into the head end of the tilt cylinders, and the
processor head tilts down under hydraulic power. The tilt-down
solenoid is only energized when the tilt-down switch is actuated.
When the operator releases the tilt-down switch, the control system
de-energizes the tilt-down solenoid, and both ends of the tilt
cylinders are open to the return line.
When the processor control system reads an input signal from the • Tilt-up control
tilt-up switch, the system controls the tilt-up solenoid based on the
setting of the tilt latch function (refer to “Display Operation, Main
Menu”).
When the operator actuates the tilt-up switch while the tilt latch • Tilt-up with tilt latch “Off”
function is set to “Off,” the control system energizes the tilt-up
solenoid. In this case, oil is directed into the rod end of the tilt
cylinders. The tilt-up solenoid is only energized when the tilt-up
switch is actuated. When the operator releases the tilt-up switch, the
control system de-energizes the tilt-up solenoid, and both ends of the
tilt cylinders are open to the return line.
When the operator actuates the tilt-up switch while the tilt latch • Tilt-up with tilt latch “On”
function is set to “On,” the control system energizes the tilt-up
solenoid. In this case, oil is directed into the rod end of the tilt
cylinders. The tilt-up solenoid remains energized until one of the
following actions occur:
• The operator actuates the tilt-down switch.
• The operator actuates the main-saw switch.
• Power to the processor control system is interrupted (the main

power switch is moved into the OFF position, or the power supply
circuit from the carrier machine is discontinued).
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TILT
UP
(5) RESOLVER VALVE
(6) TILT-UP SOLENOID
(9) TILT-DOWN SOLENOID

A B

(14) LS SIGNAL (NEXT SECTION) (19) LS SIGNAL FROM LAST SECTION
(20) LEFT TILT CYLINDER
A B
(2) RIGHT TILT CYLINDER
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• Tilt up When the tilt-up solenoid (6) is energized, oil flows out port “A” of
the tilt valve and into the rod ends of the tilt cylinders (2) and (20).
• Component location Displaced oil from the head ends of the tilt cylinders (2) and (20)
2. Right tilt cylinder flows into the return passage in the main hydraulic manifold
4. Compensator spool through port “B” of the tilt valve.
5. Resolver valve
6. Tilt-up solenoid Load-sensing relief valve “A” (8) limits the load-sensing pressure in
7. Load-sensing relief the tilt-up circuit to approximately 20 000 kPa (2900 psi). Line relief
valve “B” valve“A” (17) limits the maximum pressure in the tilt-up circuit to
8. Load-sensing relief approximately 22 000 kPa (3190 psi).
valve “A”
9. Tilt-down solenoid
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NOTE: The tilt-down function follows similar principles of • Component location

operation. When the tilt-down solenoid (9) is energized, oil flows continued
out port “B” and into the head ends of the tilt cylinders (2) and (20). 14. Load-sensing signal
Load-sensing relief valve “B” (7) limits the load-sensing pressure in (to next section)
the tilt-down circuit to approximately 13 000 kPa (1885 psi). Line 15. To port “T1”
relief valve“B” (18) limits the maximum pressure in the tilt-up 16. Control spool
circuit to approximately 15 000 kPa (2175 psi). 17. Line relief valve “A”
(from last section)
20. Left tilt cylinder
TILT
UP TO FLOAT
(5) RESOLVER VALVE
(6) TILT-UP SOLENOID
(9) TILT-DOWN SOLENOID

A B

(14) LS SIGNAL (NEXT SECTION) (19) LS SIGNAL FROM LAST SECTION
(20) LEFT TILT CYLINDER
A B
(2) RIGHT TILT CYLINDER
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When the tilt-up solenoid (6) de-energizes, the control spool (16) • Tilt up-to-float
returns to the centered position. This action opens a restricted
passage between the rod end of the tilt cylinders (2) and (20) and the
return line. This action also opens a restricted passage between the
head end of the tilt cylinders and the return line.
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• Component location Gravity causes the processor head to lower. As the head lowers, oil is
2. Right tilt cylinder forced out of the rod ends of the tilt cylinders (2) and (20). The
4. Compensator spool orifice in the control spool (16) restricts the oil, slowing the rate at
5. Resolver valve which the head lowers. As the rods move out of the tilt cylinders, the
6. Tilt-up solenoid pressure in the head ends of the cylinders drops below return
7. Load-sensing relief pressure, and oil is drawn from the return line into the head ends of
valve “B” the tilt cylinders.
valve “A”
9. Tilt-down solenoid
(to next section)
16. Control spool
(from last section)
20. Left tilt cylinder
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GRAB
• Front of processor head The delimb cylinder (1) and the drive-arm cylinder (2) allow the
processor head to grab and hold a tree. These cylinders can be seen
from the front of the processor head.
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The delimb valve and the top-delimb proportional solenoid on the • Component location
main hydraulic manifold control the oil flow to and the pressure in 1. Delimb cylinder
the delimb cylinder (1). The drive-arm valve and the drive-arm 2. Drive-arm cylinder
proportional solenoid on the main hydraulic manifold control the oil
flow to and the pressure in the drive-arm cylinder (2).
Top-Delimb Proportional Solenoid Control
The processor control system uses the following input signals to • Input signals for solenoid
control the output signal to the top-delimb proportional solenoid. control
The control system uses the input signal from the diameter encoder • Diameter encoder
to determine the diameter of the stem as the stem moves through the
processor. The control system calculates the output current required
for the proportional solenoid to achieve the desired clamping force
for the stem diameter. The output signal to the solenoid changes as
the stem diameter changes.
The control system uses the input signal from the length encoder to • Length encoder
determine the length of the stem as the stem moves through the
processor. When the stem reaches target length, the control system
directs the maximum signal to the proportional solenoid in order to
hold the stem tight before the log is cut.
When the control system reads an input from the find-end switch, • Find-end switch
the system energizes the proportional solenoid with the output signal
required to achieve the desired clamping force for the current stem
diameter.
When the operator actuates a target-length switch, the system • Length switches
energizes the proportional solenoid with the output signal required
to achieve the desired clamping force for the current stem diameter.
This control logic remains in effect until the stem reaches the target
length. At that point, the control system directs the maximum signal
to the proportional solenoid in order to hold the stem tight before
the log is cut.
When the operator actuates a feed switch, the processor control • Feed-forward and feed-
system initiates the “arm pulses” logic (refer to “Display Operation, reverse switches
Main Menu '1', Arm Pulses”). After the arm pulse action is
complete, the system energizes the proportional solenoid with the
output signal required to achieve the desired clamping force for the
current stem diameter. This control logic remains in effect until the
stem reaches the target length. At that point, the control system
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• Upper delimb-close When the operator actuates the upper delimb-close switch, the
switch control system directs the maximum signal to the proportional
solenoid in order to hold the stem tight.
• Main-saw switch When the operator actuates the main-saw switch, the control system
hold the stem tight while the log is being cut.
• Main-saw proximity When the control system reads an input signal from the main-saw
switch proximity switch, the system directs the maximum signal to the
proportional solenoid.
Drive-Arm Proportional Solenoid Control
• Input signals for solenoid The control system uses the following input signals to control the
control output signal to the drive-arm proportional solenoid.
• Diameter encoder The control system uses the input signal from the diameter encoder
to determine the diameter of the stem as the stem moves through the
processor. The control system calculates the output current required
for the proportional solenoid to achieve the desired clamping force
for the stem diameter. The output signal to the solenoid changes as
the stem diameter changes.
• Length encoder The control system uses the input signal from the length encoder to
determine the length of the stem as the stem moves through the
processor. When the stem reaches target length, the control system
• Find-end switch When the control system reads an input from the find-end switch,
the system energizes the proportional solenoid with the output signal
required to achieve the desired clamping force for the current stem
diameter.
• Length switches When the operator actuates a target-length switch, the system
energizes the proportional solenoid with the output signal required
to achieve the desired clamping force for the current stem diameter.
This control logic remains in effect until the stem reaches the target
length. At that point, the control system directs the maximum signal
to the proportional solenoid in order to hold the stem tight before
the log is cut.
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When the operator actuates a feed switch, the processor control • Feed-forward and feed-
system initiates the “arm pulses” logic (refer to “Display Operation, reverse switches
Main Menu '1', Arm Pulses”). After the arm pulse action is
complete, the system energizes the proportional solenoid with the
output signal required to achieve the desired clamping force for the
current stem diameter. This control logic remains in effect until the
stem reaches the target length. At that point, the control system
When the operator actuates the drive-arm-close switch, the control • Drive-arm close switch
system directs the maximum signal to the proportional solenoid in
order to hold the stem tight.
When the operator actuates the main saw switch, the control system • Main-saw switch
When the control system reads an input signal from the main-saw • Main-saw proximity
proximity switch, the system directs the maximum signal to the switch
When the operator actuates the top-saw switch, the control system • Top-saw switch (if
directs the maximum signal to the proportional solenoid in order to equipped)
When the control system reads an input signal from the top-saw • Top-saw proximity switch
proximity switch, the system directs the maximum signal to the (if equipped)
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Top Delimb Arms
• Top delimb arms The delimb-cylinder pin (4) connects the head end of the top-delimb
cylinder (1) to the processor head. The right delimb arm (6) is
connected to the processor head at the right-arm pivot point (3), and
the left delimb arm (8) is connected to the processor head at the left-
arm pivot point (5).
• Component location When oil is directed into the head end of the top-delimb cylinder (1),
1. Top-delimb cylinder the rod extends. This action causes the left delimb arm to rotate
3. Right-arm pivot point clockwise and push on the timing link (7). Movement of the timing
4. Delimb-cylinder pin link causes the right delimb arm (6) to rotate counterclockwise, and
5. Left-arm pivot point the delimb arms close.
6. Right delimb arm
7. Timing link When oil is directed into the rod end of the top delimb cylinder (1),
8. Left delimb arm the rod retracts. In this case, the cylinder rod and the timing link (7)
cause the delimb arms to open.
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Drive Arms
The right drive arm (10) is connected to the processor head at the • Drive arms
right-arm pivot point (12), and the left drive arm (11) is connected
to the processor head at the left-arm pivot point (13). The drive-arm
cylinder (2) and the timing link (9) are connected to each drive arm.
When oil is directed into the head end of the drive-arm cylinder (2), • Component location
action of the cylinder and the timing link (9) causes the right drive 2. Drive-arm cylinder
arm (10) to rotate counterclockwise, and the left drive arm (11) to 9. Timing link
rotate clockwise. In this case, the drive arms close in order to grip 10. Right drive arm
the tree. 11. Left drive arm
12. Right-arm pivot point
When oil is directed into the rod end of the drive-arm cylinder (2), 13. Left-arm pivot point
the rod retracts. In this case, the cylinder rod and the timing link (9)
cause the drive arms to open.
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GRAB
DELIMB-ARMS CLOSE AND DRIVE-ARMS CLOSE
(1) TOP DELIMB CYLINDER (2) DRIVE-ARM CYLINDER
(15) COMPENSATOR SPOOL (32) COMPENSATOR SPOOL

(16) RESOLVER VALVE (33) RESOLVER VALVE
(17) TOP-DELIMB-CLOSE SOLENOID (34) DRIVE-ARM-CLOSE SOLENOID
(14) TOP-DELIMB PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID
(20) TOP-DELIMB-OPEN SOLENOID (37) DRIVE-ARM-OPEN SOLENOID

A B A B

(25) LS SIGNAL (NEXT SECTION) (31) LS SIGNAL (LAST SECTION)
A A
B B
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(27) DRIVE-ARM PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID (28) CONTROL SPOOL (38) CONTROL SPOOL
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Hydraulic Schematic (Grab)
• Delimb-arms close When the top-delimb-close solenoid (17) is energized, the top-
delimb proportional solenoid (14) is also energized. These solenoids
work together to control oil flow to the top delimb cylinder (1).
• Component location When energized, the top-delimb-close solenoid (17) directs pilot oil
1. Top delimb cylinder against the control spool (28) in the delimb valve. This action causes
2. Drive-arm cylinder the control spool to shift. The shifted spool directs oil into the signal
14. Top-delimb network and directs oil out port “A” of the delimb section of the
proportional solenoid main hydraulic manifold. From port “A,” oil flows into the head
15. Compensator spool end of the top delimb cylinder (1).
16. Resolver valve
17. Top-delimb-close The pressure in the head end of the top delimb cylinder (1) increases.
solenoid This pressure is felt in the signal line. Signal pressure acts against the
18. Load-sensing relief top-delimb proportional solenoid (14), in opposition to the force
valve “B” created by the electrical field in the solenoid coil, and against the
19. Load-sensing relief compensator spool (15), in conjunction with the compensator
valve “A” spring.
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The top-delimb proportional solenoid (14) controls the pressure in • Component location
the signal line by creating a passage for oil in the signal line to flow 20. Top-delimb-open
into the return line of the main hydraulic manifold. The control solenoid
system determines the output signal to the proportional solenoid. 21. Load-sensing signal
The greater the output signal, the higher the pressure in the load- 22. From port “P”
sensing line. 23. Pilot oil supply
The resulting signal pressure that acts in conjunction with the 25. Load-sensing signal
compensator spring against the compensator spool (15) causes the (to next section)
spool to move into a position that maintains pressure and oil flow 26. To port “T1”
out port “A” at a level which is adequate to fulfill the system load 27. Drive-arm
and flow needs. proportional solenoid
28. Control spool
Load-sensing relief valve “A” (19) limits the maximum load-sensing 29. Line relief valve “A”
pressure in the top-delimb-close circuit to approximately 19 000 kPa 30. Line relief valve “B”
(2755 psi). Line relief valve “A” (29) limits the maximum pressure 31. Load-sensing signal
in the top-delimb-close circuit to approximately 22 000 kPa (3190 (from last section)
psi). 32. Compensator spool
33. Resolver valve
Operation of the drive-arms-close function is similar to the top- 34. Drive-arm-close
delimb-close function. The drive-arm-close solenoid (34) and the solenoid
drive-arm proportional solenoid (27) work together to control the 35. Load-sensing relief
oil flow into the head end of the drive-arm cylinder (2). valve “B”
Load-sensing relief valve “A” (36) limits the maximum load-sensing valve “A”
pressure in the drive-arm-close circuit to approximately 12 000 kPa 37. Drive-arm-open
(1740 psi). Line relief valve “A” (39) limits the maximum pressure solenoid
in the drive-arm-close circuit to approximately 14 000 kPa (2030 38. Control spool
psi). 39. Line relief valve “A”
NOTE: During the arm-open operation, the open solenoids (20)
and (37) are energized. In this case, oil flows out port “B” of the
valves and into the rod ends of the cylinders (1) and (2). Neither the
drive-arm proportional solenoid (27) nor the top-delimb
proportional solenoid (14) is energized.
NOTE: Load-sensing relief valve “B” (18) for the top-delimb-open • Arm-open relief pressure
circuit limits the maximum load-sensing pressure in the circuit to
approximately 15 000 kPa (2175 psi). Line relief valve “B” (30) for
the top-delimb-open circuit limits the maximum pressure in the
circuit to approximately 17 000 kPa (2465 psi).
NOTE: Load-sensing relief valve “B” (35) for the drive-arm-open

circuit limits the maximum load-sensing pressure in the circuit to
approximately 10 000 kPa (1450 psi). Line relief valve “B” (40) for
the drive-arm-open circuit limits the maximum pressure in the
circuit to approximately 12 000 kPa (1740 psi).
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SLIDE 50
MEASURING WHEEL
• Right side of processor The measuring cylinder (2) is on the right side of the processor head.
head The head end of the cylinder is connected to the processor head. The
rod end of the cylinder is connected to the pivot point of the
measuring arm (3).
• Component location When oil is directed into the head end of the measuring cylinder (2),
1. Measuring wheel the measuring arm retracts the measuring wheel (1), pulling the
2. Measuring cylinder wheel away from the stem. When oil is directed into the rod end of
3. Pivot point of the measuring cylinder, the measuring arm extends the measuring
measuring arm wheel so the wheel contacts the stem. Stops (4), which are welded on
4. Stops the processor head, limit the movement of the measuring wheel.
These stops prevent the measuring cylinder from fully extending or
fully retracting.
• Measuring-wheel control The processor control system controls uses the measuring up
parameters solenoid and the measuring down solenoid to control the oil flow
into the measuring cylinder. During normal operation, either the
measuring up solenoid or the measuring down solenoid is energized.
The control system uses the following input signals to control the
measuring up solenoid and measuring down solenoid.
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When the operator actuates soft key “5” on the operator display • Operator display unit
unit while the system is on the “Run” screen, a signal is sent through
the CAN to the processor control system. Each time soft key “5” is
actuated, the status of the measuring wheel changes between OFF
and ON. When the status is set to OFF, the measuring wheel up
solenoid is energized. When the status is set to ON, the control
system uses the other input parameters to control the measuring
solenoids.
When the processor control system receives an input signal from the • Find-end switch
find-end switch, the system looks at the measuring-wheel status to
determine how to proceed. If the status is set to ON, the control
system energizes the measuring down solenoid. If the status is set to
OFF, the measuring up solenoid remains energized.
When the processor control system receives an input signal from one • Length switches “1”
of the length switches, the system looks at the measuring-wheel through “9”
status to determine how to proceed. If the status is set to ON, the
control system energizes the measuring down solenoid. If the status
is set to OFF, the measuring up solenoid remains energized.
When the processor control system receives an input signal from the • Head-open switch
head-open switch, the system de-energizes the measuring down
solenoid (if energized), and energizes the measuring up solenoid after
a 600 ms delay.
When the processor control system receives an input signal from the • Feed-forward switch
feed-forward switch, the measuring down solenoid is de-energized
(if energized) unless a length switch or the main saw switch were
actuated before the feed-forward switch was actuated.
When the processor control system receives an input signal from the • Feed-reverse switch
feed-reverse switch, the measuring down solenoid is de-energized (if
energized) unless a length switch or the main saw switch were
actuated before the feed-reverse switch was actuated.
Six-hundred milliseconds after the processor control system receives • Drive-arm-open switch
an input signal from the drive-arm-open switch, the system de-
energizes the measuring down solenoid and energizes the measuring
up solenoid.
When the processor control system receives an input signal from the • Main-saw switch
main-saw switch, the system looks at the measuring-wheel status to
determine how to proceed. If the status is set to ON, the control
system energizes the measuring down solenoid. If the status is set to
OFF, the measuring up solenoid remains energized.
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MEASURING WHEEL
RETRACT
(6) RESOLVER VALVE
(7) MEASURING DOWN SOLENOID
(10) MEASURING UP SOLENOID

A B

(14) TO PORT INLET SECTION (14) TO PORT INLET SECTION
(15) LS SIGNAL TO NEXT SECTION (20) LS SIGNAL FROM LAST SECTION
A B
(2) MEASURING CYLINDER
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(17) CONTROL SPOOL
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• Measuring-wheel retract When the measuring up solenoid (10) is energized, the spool of the
solenoid creates a passage for pilot oil to flow to the control spool
(17) in the measuring valve section.
• Component location The pilot oil causes the control spool (17) to shift. The shifted spool
2. Measuring cylinder directs oil into the signal network and directs oil out port “B” of the
5. Compensator spool measuring valve. From port “B,” oil flows into the head end of the
6. Resolver valve measuring cylinder (2).
7. Measuring down
solenoid The pressure in the line from port “B” of the measuring valve
8. Load-sensing relief increases. This pressure is felt in the signal line. The pressure in the
valve “B” signal line acts against the resolver (6) in the measuring valve and
9. Load-sensing relief also acts against the compensator spool (5), in conjunction with a
valve “A” spring.
10. Measuring up
solenoid The signal pressure that acts in conjunction with the compensator
11. Load-sensing signal spring causes the compensator spool (5) to move into a position that
12. From port “P” maintains pressure and oil flow out port “B” at a level which is
13. Pilot oil supply adequate to fulfill the system load and flow needs.
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Load-sensing relief valve “B” (8) limits the maximum load-sensing • Component location
pressure in the measuring-wheel-retract circuit to approximately continued
5000 kPa (725 psi). Line relief valve“B” (19) limits the maximum 15. Load-sensing signal
pressure in the measuring-wheel-retract circuit to approximately (to next section)
7000 kPa (1015 psi). 16. To port “T1”
17. Control spool
NOTE: The measuring-arm-extend function follows similar 18. Line relief valve “A”
principles of operation. When the measuring down solenoid (7) is 19. Line relief valve “B”
energized, oil flows out port “A” and into the rod end of the 20. Load-sensing signal
measuring cylinder (2). Load-sensing relief valve “A” (9) limits the (from last section)
load-sensing pressure in the measuring-arm-extend circuit to
approximately 8000 kPa (1160 psi). Line relief valve“A” (18) limits
the maximum pressure in the measuring-arm-extend circuit to
approximately 10 000 kPa (1450 psi).
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SLIDE 52
FEED
The processor head is equipped with four drive motors. These • Left side of processor
gerotor-type motors rotate the drive rollers, which feed the stem head
through the processor head.
The drive roller on each drive arm is driven by a motor, and the • Component location
center drive roller is driven by two motors. The left drive-arm motor 1. Left drive-arm motor
(1) and the left-center drive motor (2) are shown in the above 2. Left-center drive motor
illustration.
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The left drive-arm motor (1) and the right-center drive motor are
connected in series hydraulic circuit. The right drive-arm motor and
the left-center drive motor (2) are also connected in series hydraulic
circuit. Since the center motors are mechanically connected, all drive
motors are forced to rotate at the same speed.
NOTE: Three drive motor configurations are available. The motors

on one configuration displace 500 cc (37.5 in3) of oil per revolution.
The motors on the second configuration displace 630 cc (38.4 in3) of
oil per revolution. The motor with the smaller displacement provides
higher speed operation, and the motor with the larger displacement
provides higher torque operation. For these two configurations, all
four motors on the processor head are the same size. The final motor
configuration has two 837 cc (51.1 in3) motors and two 500 cc (37.5
in3) motors. On this configuration the wheel diameters are different.
The displacement rating of the drive motors is matched to the wheel
diameter so the surface speed of the wheels is the same.
2 3
4 7
5 8
6 9
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• Rear view of center drive The left-center drive motor (2) is equipped with an inlet manifold
motors (6). The right-center drive motor (3) is also equipped with an inlet
manifold (9). Each of these manifolds contains a line relief valve (4
and 7) and an anticavitation check valve (5 and 8).
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The line relief valves (4 and 7) limit the maximum pressure in the • Component location
lines between the drive-arm motors and the center motors. These 2. Left-center drive motor
valves are set to 26 000 kPa (3800 psi). 3. Right-center drive
motor
The processor control system uses the forward-feed solenoids and 4. Line relief valve (on left
the reverse-feed solenoids to control the hydraulic flow to the drive inlet manifold)
motors. The control system uses the following input signals to 5. Anticavitation check
control the feed solenoids. valve (on left inlet
manifold)
When the processor control system receives an input signal from the 6. Inlet manifold (left)
find-end switch, the system looks at the status of the find-end photo 7. Line relief valve (on
sensor to determine how to proceed. If the status of the sensor is set right inlet manifold)
to ON (the stem is in front of the sensor), the control system 8. Anticavitation check
energizes the reverse-feed solenoids. If the status of the sensor is set valve (on right inlet
to OFF (the stem is not in front of the sensor), the control system manifold)
energizes the forward-feed solenoids. The output signal the 9. Inlet manifold (right)
processor control system sends to the feed solenoids is determined
by the value entered for the “find end speed” parameter on the “feed
speed” screen on the operator display. This parameter controls the
speed at which the stem moves through the processor when the
processor control system is attempting to locate the end of the stem.
When the processor control system receives an input signal from one • Length switches “1”
of the length switches, the system looks at the current length through “9”
measurement and the target length of the log currently selected in
the cutting plan to determine how to proceed. If the current length is
less than the target length, the control system energizes the forward-
feed solenoids. If the current length is greater than the target length,
the control system energizes the reverse-feed solenoids.
As the stem approaches the target length, the control system reduces
the output signal to the feed solenoids in order to reduce the speed at
which the stem is moving. The first reduction in output signal occurs
when the stem length reaches the brake distance set on the “length
calibration” screen on the operator display. The output signal at this
point is determined by value entered for the “slow feed speed”
parameter on the “feed speed” screen of the display. The second
reduction in the output signal occurs when the stem length reaches
the crawl distance set on the “length calibration” screen. The output
signal at this point is determined by value entered for the “creep feed
speed” parameter on the “feed speed” screen of the display. The
processor control system will discontinue the output signal to the
feed solenoids when the system has determined that the target length
has been reached.
When the processor control system receives an input signal from the • Feed-forward switch
feed-forward switch, the system energizes the forward-feed
solenoids, unless a saw proximity switch is OFF. This logic prevents
the operator from advancing the stem through the processor head
while a saw is out.
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• Feed-reverse switch When the processor control system receives an input signal from the
feed-reverse switch, the system energizes the reverse-feed solenoids,
unless a saw proximity switch is OFF. This logic prevents the
operator from retracting the stem through the processor head while
a saw is out.
• Main-saw proximity The processor control system will not energize any of the feed
switch solenoids if the system reads an input from the main-saw proximity
switch. This logic prevents the operator from moving the stem
through the processor head while the main saw is out.
FEED
FORWARD
(7) LINE RELIEF VALVE
(8) ANTICAVITATION CHECK VALVE (3) RIGHT-CENTER DRIVE MOTOR
(2) LEFT-CENTER DRIVE MOTOR
(6) LEFT INLET MANIFOLD (9) RIGHT INLET MANIFOLD
(1) LEFT DRIVE-ARM MOTOR (10) RIGHT DRIVE-ARM MOTOR
(11) TO PORT PILOT SECTION
(12) COMPENSATOR SPOOL (5) ANTICAVITATION CHECK VALVE (32) COMPENSATOR SPOOL
(13) RESOLVER VALVE (4) LINE RELIEF VALVE (33) RESOLVER VALVE
(14) RIGHT FEED-FORWARD SOLENOID (34) LEFT FEED-FORWARD SOLENOID
(27) PUMP SUPPLY FROM CARRIER

(28) CARRIER RETURN LINE
(17) RIGHT FEED-REVERSE SOLENOID (29) CARRIER (37) LEFT FEED-REVERSE SOLENOID
CASE DRAIN LINE
A B P T1 DR1 A B

(22) LS SIGNAL TO NEXT SECTION (41) LS SIGNAL (PREVIOUS SECTION)
A B A B
MA MB T2 P2 DR2 DR4 DR3 MA MB

(24) CONTROL SPOOL (38) CONTROL SPOOL
(30) FROM SAW CASE DRAIN

(31) SAW RETURN
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• Feed forward When the feed-forward solenoids (14) and (34) are energized, the
spools of the solenoids create passages for pilot oil to flow to the
control spools (24) and (38) in the drive valve sections.
• Component location The pilot oil causes the control spools (24) and (38) to shift. The
2. Left-center drive motor shifted spools direct oil into the signal network and direct oil out
3. Right-center drive port “A” of the valve sections.
motor
4. Line relief valve (on left
inlet manifold)
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From port “A” of the right drive valve, oil flows to the left drive-arm • Component location
motor (1). From port “A” of the left drive valve, oil flows to the continued
right drive-arm motor (10). Oil on the outlet side of the left drive- 5. Anticavitation check
arm motor flows to the right-center drive motor (3). Oil on the valve (on left inlet
outlet side of the right drive-arm motor flows to the left-center drive manifold)
motor (2). 6. Inlet manifold (left)
7. Line relief valve (on
Resistance to motor movement causes the pressure in two hydraulic right inlet manifold)
circuits to increase. Since the center motors are mechanically 8. Anticavitation check
connected, the drive motor with the most resistance determines the valve (on right inlet
pressure in the hydraulic circuits. manifold)
9. Inlet manifold (right)
As the supply pressure to the feed motors increases, the signal 10. Right drive-arm motor
pressure increases. Signal pressure in each drive valve acts against 11. To port “T1” of pilot
the resolver (13/33) in the valve and also acts against the section
compensator spool (12/32) in the valve, in conjunction with a 12/32. Compensator spool
spring. 13/33. Resolver valve
14/34. Right/Left feed-
The signal pressure that acts in conjunction with the compensator forward solenoid
spring causes the compensator spool (12/32) to move into a position 15/35. Load-sensing relief
that maintains pressure and oil flow out port “A” at a level which is valve “B”
adequate to fulfill the system load and flow needs. 16/36. Load-sensing relief
valve “A”
Load-sensing relief valve “A” (16/36) in each drive valve limits the 17/37. Right/Left feed-
maximum load-sensing pressure in the forward drive circuit to reverse solenoid
approximately 26 000 kPa (3770 psi). Line relief valve “A” (25/39) 18. Load-sensing signal
limits the maximum pressure in the forward drive circuit to 19. From port “P”
approximately 28 000 kPa (4060 psi). 20. Pilot oil supply
NOTE: The reverse drive function follows similar principles of 22. Load-sensing signal
operation. When the feed-reverse solenoids (17/37) are energized, oil (to next section)
flows out port “B” of the corresponding drive valve. Load-sensing 23. To port “T1”
relief valve “B” (15/35) limits the load-sensing pressure in the 24/38. Control spool
reverse drive circuit to approximately 26 000 kPa (3770 psi). Line 25/39. Line relief valve
relief valve“B” (26/40) limits the maximum pressure in the reverse “A”
drive circuit to approximately 28 000 kPa (4060 psi). 26/40. Line relief valve
“B”
27. Pump supply from
carrier
28. Carrier return line
29. Carrier case drain line
30. From saw case drain
31. Saw return
(from last section)
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FEED
FORWARD-TO-STOP
(7) LINE RELIEF VALVE
(8) ANTICAVITATION CHECK VALVE (3) RIGHT-CENTER DRIVE MOTOR
(2) LEFT-CENTER DRIVE MOTOR
(6) LEFT INLET MANIFOLD (9) RIGHT INLET MANIFOLD
(1) LEFT DRIVE-ARM MOTOR (10) RIGHT DRIVE-ARM MOTOR
(11) TO PORT PILOT SECTION
(12) COMPENSATOR SPOOL (5) ANTICAVITATION CHECK VALVE (32) COMPENSATOR SPOOL
(13) RESOLVER VALVE (4) LINE RELIEF VALVE (33) RESOLVER VALVE
(14) RIGHT FEED-FORWARD SOLENOID (34) LEFT FEED-FORWARD SOLENOID
(27) PUMP SUPPLY FROM CARRIER

(28) CARRIER RETURN LINE
(17) RIGHT FEED-REVERSE SOLENOID (29) CARRIER (37) LEFT FEED-REVERSE SOLENOID
CASE DRAIN LINE
A B P T1 DR1 A B

(22) LS SIGNAL TO NEXT SECTION (41) LS SIGNAL (PREVIOUS SECTION)
A B A B
MA MB T2 P2 DR2 DR4 DR3 MA MB

(24) CONTROL SPOOL (38) CONTROL SPOOL
(30) FROM SAW CASE DRAIN

(31) SAW RETURN
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• Feed forward-to-stop When the feed-forward solenoids (14/34) de-energize, the control
spools (24/38) in the drive valves block ports “A” and “B.” This
action blocks the return passage from the outlet side of the drive
motors.
• Component location The momentum in the drive system attempts to continue the
show previously rotation of the drive motors. This rotation causes pressure at port
“B” of the drive valves to increase and pressure at port “A” of the
valves to become negative. The anticavitation check valve inside the
line relief valves “A” (25/39) in the drive valves allow make-up oil to
enter each motor hydraulic circuit as the drive motors come to a
stop.
The increased pressure between each drive-arm motor (1/10) and

each center drive motor (2/3) acts against the line relief valves (4/7)
in the inlet manifolds on the center drive motors. The increased
pressure between each center drive motor and port “B” of the
corresponding drive valve acts against the line relief valves “B” in
the drive valves.
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The line relief valves relieve excess pressure from the system and also
create back pressure on the outlet side of the drive motors. The back
pressure provides a braking effect on the drive motors, which stops
the rotation of the drive motors.
1 2
3 4 5
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SLIDE 56
MAIN SAW
The processor head is equipped with a saw group. This group • Left side of processor
contains a heavy-duty saw bar (2), a saw motor (1), an automatic head
chain-tensioning mechanism, and a saw cylinder (4) with an internal
rack and pinion and a chain oil pump (5). A cover plate (3) on the
left side of main body provides access to the saw group.
The saw motor (1) operates the chain. The cylinder (4) extends and • Component location
retracts the saw bar (2). The chain oil pump (5) lubricates the chain 1. Saw motor
when the saw is extending. 2. Saw bar
3. Cover plate
The processor control system uses the saw cut solenoid and saw 4. Cylinder
retract solenoid to control the main saw. The control system uses 5. Chain oil pump
input signals from the main-saw switch and the main-saw proximity
switch to control the saw cut solenoid and saw retract solenoid.
When the control system reads an input signal from the main-saw
switch, the system de-energizes the saw retract solenoid (if
energized) and after a delay, energizes the saw cut solenoid. In this
case, hydraulic oil is sent to the saw motor (1), and the saw bar
extends. The saw cut solenoid remains energized while the control
system reads an input signal from the main-saw switch.
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If the processor control system determines that the saw proximity

switch is OFF and the main-saw switch is OFF, the system energizes
the saw return solenoid. In this case, the saw bar retracts. The saw
return solenoid remains energized until either the main-saw switch is
actuated, or the saw proximity switch is ON.
SAW (HEADS WITHOUT TOP SAW)

CUT
(7) RESOLVER VALVE
(8) SAW CUT SOLENOID
(11) SAW RETRACT SOLENOID

A B
(12) LOAD-SENSING TEST PORT (12) LOAD-SENSING TEST PORT (4) SAW CYLINDER

(15) PORT INLET SECTION (15) TO PORT INLET SECTION
(22) OILER NOZZLE

A B
(5) CHAIN OIL PUMP
(23) SAW-BAR-SPEED MANIFOLD
(24) OUTLET CHECK

VALVE (1) SAW MOTOR
(25) INLET CHECK
VALVE
(26) SAW OIL RESERVOIR
MA MB
(18) CONTROL SPOOL
(27) SAW RETURN MANIFOLD
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• Saw cut (heads without When the saw cut solenoid (8) is energized, pilot oil shifts the
top saw) control spool (18). This shift directs pump supply oil out port “A”
of the saw valve to the inlet side of the saw motor (1).
• Component location Return oil from the saw motor (1) is directed to the saw return
1. Saw motor manifold (27). The orifice in this manifold creates a slight back
4. Saw cylinder pressure, and saw return oil is forced into the rod end of the saw
5. Chain oil pump cylinder (4) and to the chain oil pump (5).
6. Compensator spool
7. Resolver valve
8. Saw cut solenoid
valve “B”
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Oil flowing into the rod end of the saw cylinder (4) causes the • Component location
cylinder to retract. As the cylinder retracts, the saw bar extends, and continued
the plunger in the chain oil pump (5) closes the inlet check valve 10. Load-sensing relief
(25). This action forces lubrication oil through the outlet check valve valve “A”
(24) to the oiler nozzle (22). 11. Saw retract solenoid
As the saw cylinder (4) retracts, displaced oil from the head end of 13. From port “P”
the cylinder flows through the saw-bar-speed manifold (23). The 14. Pilot oil supply
orifice in this manifold restricts the oil that flows from the head end 15. To port “DR1”
of the saw cylinder. This restriction limits the speed at which the saw 16. Load-sensing signal
bar extends. (to next section)
If the load on the saw motor (1) increases, the saw cylinder (4) 18. Control spool
moves slower. This action limits the cutting force in order to reduce 19. Line relief valve “A”
the load on the saw motor. 20. Line relief valve “B”
(from last section)
22. Oiler nozzle
23. Saw-bar-speed
manifold
24. Outlet check valve
25. Inlet check valve
26. Saw oil reservoir
27. Saw return manifold
28. To port “T2” of inlet
section
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CUT
(5) CHAIN OIL PUMP (29) SAW SWIVEL

(30) SAW PINION
(31) SAW PISTON WITH RACK
(25) INLET CHECK VALVE
(32) OILER RELIEF VALVE
(24) OUTLET CHECK VALVE
(33) SAW BAR
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• Saw group cut As oil enters the rod end of the saw cylinder (4), the cylinder retracts
the rack (31). Rack movement causes the saw pinion (30) to rotate.
This action causes the saw bar (33) to extend.
• Component location As the saw cylinder (4) retracts, lubrication oil is forced out of the
5. Chain oil pump center chamber of the cylinder and into the lubrication line. This oil
24. Outlet check valve flows through the saw swivel (29) and is delivered to the saw bar
25. Inlet check valve (33) for chain lubrication.
29. Saw swivel
30. Saw pinion
31. Saw piston with rack
32. Oiler relief valve
33. Saw bar
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SAW (HEADS WITHOUT TOP SAW)

RETRACT
(7) RESOLVER VALVE
(8) SAW CUT SOLENOID
(11) SAW RETRACT SOLENOID

A B
(12) LOAD-SENSING TEST PORT (12) LOAD-SENSING TEST PORT (4) SAW CYLINDER

(15) PORT INLET SECTION (15) TO PORT INLET SECTION
(22) OILER NOZZLE

A B
(5) CHAIN OIL PUMP
(23) SAW-BAR-SPEED MANIFOLD
(24) OUTLET CHECK

VALVE (1) SAW MOTOR
(25) INLET CHECK
VALVE
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(18) CONTROL SPOOL
(27) SAW RETURN MANIFOLD
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When the saw retract solenoid (11) is energized, pilot oil shifts the • Saw retract (heads
control spool (18), directing pump supply oil out port “B” of the without top saw)
saw valve to the saw-bar-speed manifold (23). This oil opens the
check valve in the manifold, and oil flows unrestricted into the head
end of the saw cylinder (4).
As the saw cylinder (4) extends, the saw bar (33) retracts, and the • Component location
plunger in the chain oil pump (5) draws oil into the lubrication shown previously
chamber through the inlet check valve (25).
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SAW GROUP
RETRACT
(5) CHAIN OIL PUMP (29) SAW SWIVEL

(30) SAW PINION
(31) SAW PISTON WITH RACK
(25) INLET CHECK VALVE
(32) OILER RELIEF VALVE
(24) OUTLET CHECK VALVE
(33) SAW BAR
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• Saw group retract As oil enters the head end of the saw cylinder (4), the cylinder
extends the rack (31). Rack movement causes the saw pinion (30) to
rotate. This action causes the saw bar (33) to retract.
• Component location As the saw cylinder (4) extends, the inlet check valve (25) in the
5. Chain oil pump chain oil pump (5) opens. This action allows lubrication oil to enter
24. Outlet check valve the center chamber of the saw cylinder for use during the next cut
25. Inlet check valve cycle.
29. Saw swivel
30. Saw pinion
31. Saw piston with rack
32. Oiler relief valve
33. Saw bar
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ECM # LEGEND
HEAD #1 - OX024-010
HEAD #2 - MC024-020
WIRE # LEGEND
PIN#
C#
HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM PWR-RD 1 157-YL K990-GN 1 K990-GN
ECM# CAN-GN 2 K900-YL K900-YL 2 K900-YL
1206-BR GND-BK 3 200-BK F484-YL 3 F484-YL
CAN-WH 4 K990-GN L730-OR 4 L730-OR 200-BK 1 (40) LED POWER
2109-BU 607-PK
GND-BK 5 200-BK 157-YL 5 157-YL 2 FROM
(10) DRIVE-ARM (11) TOP-DELIMB 6 F486-BU 6 F486-BU
F492-WH 7 F492-WH
PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID PROPORTIONAL SOLENOID L740-BR 8 L740-BR
(41) MAIN POWER SWITCH
607-PK 4
156-YL 3
(2) ECM MC024-020 1206-BR 1 1205-BR 1 2
C1 BU 2 BU 2 141-PK 1
200-BK 5
BK GROUND 1 GND-BK (31) JOYSTICK
RD POWER 2 PWR-RD (30) ROTATE PRESSURE
PRESSURE SENSOR
CAN + 3 CAN-GN 1205-BR SWITCH A
CAN 4 CAN-WH L740-BR
NOT USED 5 1 GROUND
TOP SAW PROX SIGNAL 6 2106-BK 2106-BK 1 L730-OR L730-OR 2 POWER (42) POWER-ENABLE RELAY
2 F484-YL 3
END FIND PROX SIGNAL 7 2107-BK 2107-BK
ENCODER PWR (5+ VDC) 8 2108-BR 2108-BR (12) MEASURING UP F492-WH 4 SIGNAL
2203-BR 1 156-YL 1
ENCODER GND 9 2109-BU 2109-BU BU 2 SOLENOID 200-BK 2
LENGTH SIGNAL A 10 2110-BK 2110-BK 141-PK 3
LENGTH SIGNAL B 11 2111-WH 2111-WH 4
SAW LIMIT PROX SIGNAL 12 2112-BK 2112-BK
2204-BR 3 (13) MEASURING DOWN (32) ROTATE PRESSURE 157-YL 5
2201-BK
C2 2202-WH BU 4 SOLENOID SWITCH B
DIAMETER SIGNAL A 1 2205-BR
2201-BK 1 L730-OR
DIAMETER SIGNAL B 2 2202-WH 1105-BK
2 F486-BU 200-BK 1
MEASURE RETRACT SOL 3 2203-BR 141-PK 2
(43) SYSTEM
MEASURE EXTEND SOL 4 2204-BR POWER/GND
PROX. SENSOR POWER 5 2205-BR
TOP SAW CUT SOL 6 2206-BR 1207-BR 1 (14) TOP-DELIMB-OPEN FROM
ROTATE CCW SOL 7 2207-BR
ROTATE CW SOL 8 2208-BR
BU 2 SOLENOID
TOP SAW RETURN SOL 9 2209-BR
NOT USED 10 157-YL
RD POWER 11 PWR-RD 1110-BR 3 (15) TOP-DELIMB-CLOSE (33) LEFT JOYSTICK
K900-YL
BU 4 K990-GN
RD POWER 12 PWR-RD SOLENOID F484-YL
1
2 H843-YL F486-BU
MAIN SAW CUT F492-WH
TILT UP 3 H845-WH
4 H846-PK L740-BR
(1) ECM OX024-010) TILT DOWN
5 H847-GN L730-OR
C1 LOWER DELIMB OPEN
1201-BR 1 (16) REVERSE-FEED TOP DELIMB OPEN 6 H850-BR (34) OPERATOR DISPLAY UNIT
BK GROUND 1 GND-BK TOP DELIMB CLOSE 7 H849-OR
BU 2 GROUND 1 200-BK
RD POWER 2 PWR-RD SOLENOID (RIGHT) 5V SENSOR POWER 8 L730-OR
POWER 2 157-YL
CAN + 3 CAN-GN 9 200-BK
CAN 4 CAN-WH 2203-BR CAN + 6 K900-YL
2204-BR 10
CAN 7 K990-GN
SAW PROX SIGNAL 5 1105-BK
2206-BR 1112-BR 3 (17) FORWARD-FEED LOWER DELIMB CLOSE 11 H848-WH
SAW CUT SOL 6 1106-BR TOP SAW CUT 12 T975-PK
SAW RETURN SOL 7 1107-BR 2207-BR BU 4 SOLENOID (RIGHT)
2208-BR
PROX. SENSOR POWER 8 1108-BR
2209-BR (35) CAN RESISTOR
9 9 1109-BR 1 320-RD
DELIMB CLOSE SOL 10 1110-BR 1106-BR A K900-YL
1107-BR 2 L972-BU
HARVEST TILT UP SOL 11 1111-BR 3 200-BK B K990-GN
LT/RT DRIVE FWD SOL 12 1112-BR 1109-BR C
1110-BR 4 235-BK
1111-BR
1201-BR 1 (18) REVERSE-FEED 5
200-BK
C2 1112-BR BU 2 SOLENOID (LEFT) 6
H850-BR
LT/RT DRIVE REV. SOL 1 1201-BR 1201-BR H849-OR
2 2 1202-BR 1202-BR L730-OR
(19) FORWARD-FEED "G-C10"
3 3 1203-BR 1203-BR 1112-BR 3
"H-C5" H843-YL (44) ECM MC024-010
HARVEST TILT DN SOL 4 1204-BR 1204-BR BU 4 H845-WH
DELIMB PRES SOL 5 1205-BR 1205-BR SOLENOID (LEFT) "G-C11"
H846-PK
C1
DRIVE ARM PRES SOL 6 1206-BR 1206-BR "H-C4" 200-BK 1 ECM PWR (BAT
H847-GN 157-YL 2 ECM PWR (BAT +)
DELIMB OPEN SOL 7 1207-BR 1207-BR H848-WH
DRIVE ARM OPEN SOL 8 1208-BR 1208-BR K900-YL 3 CAN +
T975-PK K990-GN 4 CAN
DRIVE ARM CLOSE SOL 9 1209-BR 1209-BR
RD POWER 10 PWR-RD T969-YL 5 STEM COUNT
RD POWER 11 PWR-RD 2208-BR 1 H850-BR 6 TOP DELIMB OPEN
RD POWER 12 PWR-RD BU 2
(20) ROTATE SOLENOID (36) RIGHT JOYSTICK H849-OR 7 TOP DELIMB CLOSE
H839-WH L730-OR L730-OR 8 5V SENSOR POWER
DRIVE CLOSE 1 H839-WH L730-OR T969-YL L740-BR 9 5V SENSOR RETURN
5V SENSOR POWER 2 L730-OR T969-YL T973-WH T973-WH 10 FEED FORWARD
2207-BR 3 3 K483-GN T973-WH H853-YL H853-YL 11 FEED REVERSE
BU 4
(21) ROTATE SOLENOID 4 K847-PU H853-YL H844-BR H844-BR 12 DRIVE OPEN
(3) FIND-END STEM COUNT 5 T969-YL H844-BR H839-WH
TOP SAW SELECT 6 T970-GY
PHOTO SENSOR FIND END 7 T972-GN
C2
8 T974-BR H839-WH 1 DRIVE CLOSE
POWER 1 2205-BR HEAD OPEN 2
GND 9 235-BK H843-YL MAIN SAW CUT
SIGNAL 2 2107-BK H845-WH 3 TILT UP
GROUND 3 BU FEED FORWARD 10 T973-WH
1204-BR 1 11 H853-YL H846-PK 4 TILT DOWN
4 FEED REVERSE
BU 2 (22) TILT-DOWN SOLENOID DRIVE OPEN 12 H844-BR H847-GN 5 LOWER DELIMB OPEN
H848-WH 6 LOWER DELIMB CLOSE
(4) TOP-SAW 1 F492-WH 7 JOYSTICK DEMAND
2 T975-PK 8 TOP SAW CUT
PROXIMITY SWITCH 1111-BR 3
(23) TILT-UP SOLENOID 3 1 C903-BU 9 P1 LOW FLOW
BU 4 235-BK 4 2 C905-OR 10 P2 HIGH FLOW
POWER 1 2205-BR K483-GN 5 "G-C8"
TO 11 ECM PWR (BAT +)
2 K847-PU 6 12 ECM PWR (BAT +)
GROUND 3 BU 1
SIGNAL 4 2106-BK 2
TO
(5) SAW-LIMIT 1106-BR 1 (24) MAIN-SAW-CUT (45) ECM IX024-010
PROXIMITY SWITCH BU 2 C1
SOLENOID 200-BK 1 ECM PWR (BAT
POWER 1 2205-BR 157-YL 2 ECM PWR (BAT +)
2 K900-YL 3 CAN +
GROUND 3 BU 2206-BR 3 (25) TOP-SAW-CUT K990-GN 4 CAN
SIGNAL 4 2112-BK BU 4 SOLENOID (39) RIGHT JOYSTICK KEYPAD 5 STEM COUNT
T786-OR 6 5V SENSOR POWER
(6) MAIN-SAW (7) SAW CONN. LENGTH 6 1 L923-WH 7 5V SENSOR RETURN
2107-BK L924-GN 8 LENGTH 1
2106-BK LENGTH 7 2 L945-PK
PROXIMITY SWITCH (M12 PLUG) 2112-BK LENGTH 8 3 L926-GY L922-BU 9 LENGTH 2
LENGTH 9 4 L946-OR L925-PU 10 LENGTH 3
POWER 1 BR 1 2205-BR 2205-BR L921-YL 11 LENGTH 4
SIGNAL 2 BK 2 1105-BK 1105-BK 1208-BR 1 (26) DRIVE-ARM-OPEN LENGTH EXTRA 5 L949-BU
L920-BR 12 LENGTH 5
3 3 2108-BR BU 2 5V SENSOR POWER 6 T786-OR
GROUND BU BU SOLENOID 5V SENSOR POWER 7 T786-OR
4 4 2201-BK
2109-BU LENGTH 1 8 L924-GN C2
LENGTH 2 9 L922-BU L923-WH 1 LENGTH 6
2202-WH 1209-BR 3 (27) DRIVE-ARM-CLOSE LENGTH 3 10 L925-PU
(8) DIAMETER 2110-BK BU 4 SOLENOID LENGTH 4 11 L921-YL
L945-PK 2 LENGTH 7
2111-WH L926-GY 3 LENGTH 8
ENCODER LENGTH 5 12 L920-BR L946-OR 4 LENGTH 9
POWER BR/GN 1 2108-BR L949-BU 5 LENGTH EXTRA
SIGNAL A BR 2 2201-BK T970-GY 6 TOP SAW SELECT
GROUND GN/WH 3 2109-BU T972-GN 7 FIND END
SIGNAL B GY 4 2202-WH T974-BR 8 HEAD OPEN
1107-BR 1 (28) SAW RETURN 9 NOT USED
BU 2 10 NOT USED
(9) LENGTH SOLENOID F484-YL 11 HEAD ROTATE A
F486-BU 12 HEAD ROTATE B
ENCODER
2209-BR 3 (29) TOP-SAW RETURN
POWER BR/GN 1 2108-BR
SIGNAL A BR 2 2110-BK
BU 4 SOLENOID
GROUND GN/WH 3 2109-BU
SIGNAL B GY 4 2111-WH
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Electrical Schematic
INTRODUCTION
The above schematic shows the wiring of the processor control • Electrical schematic
system as installed on a Cat Forest Machine. This schematic can
assist with system troubleshooting.
NOTE: The logic for the processor control system is described in

the previous sections of this publication.
The following components are shown on the electrical schematic: • Schematic component list
(1) ECM OX024-010
(2) ECM MC024-020
(3) Find-end photo sensor
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• Schematic component list (4) Top-saw proximity switch

continued
(5) Saw-limit switch
(6) Main-saw proximity switch
(7) Saw connector
(8) Diameter encoder
(9) Length encoder
(10) Drive-arm proportional solenoid
(11) Top-delimb proportional solenoid
(12) Measuring up solenoid
(13) Measuring down solenoid
(14) Top-delimb-open solenoid
(15) Top-delimb-close solenoid
(16) Reverse-feed solenoid (right)
(17) Forward-feed solenoid (right)
(18) Reverse-feed solenoid (left)
(19) Forward-feed solenoid (left)
(20) Rotate solenoid
(21) Rotate solenoid
(22) Tilt-down solenoid
(23) Tilt-up solenoid
(24) Main-saw-cut solenoid
(25) Top-saw-cut solenoid
(26) Drive-arm-open solenoid
(27) Drive-arm-close solenoid
(28) Saw return solenoid
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(29) Top-saw return solenoid • Schematic component list

continued
(30) Rotate pressure switch “A”
(31) Joystick pressure sensor
(32) Rotate pressure switch “B”
(33) Left joystick
(34) Operator display unit
(35) CAN resistor
(36) Right joystick
(37) Pump “1” low-flow (to “EC-C6”)
(38) Pump “2” high-flow connector (to “EC-C9”
(39) Right joystick keypad
(40) LED power (from “F-C26”)
(41) Main power switch
(42) Power-enable relay
(43) System power and ground (from “EC-C7”)
(44) ECM MC024-010
(45) ECM IX024-010
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Feed Speeds Cutting Plan
Length Calibration Diameter Calibration
Feed Pressure Production Data
Arm Pulses Menu 2
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Display Operation
MAIN MENU
Main Menu “1”
• Main menu “1” screen When the operator actuates soft key “7” from the “run” screen, the
system enters the main menu “1” screen. This screen shows the
following options:
• “Feed Speeds”—This option allows the operator to set the

different feeding speeds for the head.
• “Length Calibration”—This option allows the operator to adjust

how the head finds the mark at which to cut the log currently
chosen in the cutting plan.
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• “Feed Pressure”—This option allows the operator to set the drive-

arm pressure and delimb-close pressure.
• “Arm Pulses”—This option allows the operator to set the time the
delimb arms remain slightly open when the direction of the stem is
reversed in the processor. The speed at which the arms open and
close during this process is also set in this option.
• “Cutting Plan”—This option allows the operator to enter target

length and diameter specifications for a given log. Up to 18
different logs can be specified in the cutting plan. The operator can
select a log from the cutting plan using the keypad on the right
joystick. The total volume cut for each log specification is also
shown on the “cutting plan” screen.
• “Diameter Calibration”—This option allows the operator to

calibrate the diameter encoders.
• “Production Data”—This option displays the total volume of logs

cut.
• “Menu 2”—This option opens the main menu “2” screen.
The soft key next to the option on the screen allows the operator to
enter the option.
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SLOW FEED SPEED 00

when Drive arm close is pressed
Min speed for finding the mark

Crawl Speed 00
Pilot Slow Find End Speed 00

0 bar
Min Drive Current
000 amps Find End Offset 00 cm
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“Feed Speeds”
• Main menu “1”—“feed The system enters the “feed speeds” screen when the operator
speeds” actuates soft key “1” from the main menu “1” screen. Several
parameters can be changed on the “feed speeds” screen. The soft key
next to a parameter shown on the screen selects the parameter to be
edited.
• Changing parameters When the operator has selected a editable parameter on the “feed
speeds” screen, a white box appears around the value of the
parameter, as shown in the “Pilot Slow” parameter in the above
illustration. At this point, the operator can use the up arrow key
and/or the down arrow key to change the value of the selected
parameter.
• Saving parameters The new parameter value is saved to memory when the operator
actuates the “OK” key. At this point, “Saving to memory” appears
on the screen. This message remains on the screen until the operator
releases the “OK” key. After the parameter value is saved, the system
exits the edit mode for that parameter.
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If the “ESC” key is actuated at any point, the system returns to the
main menu “1” screen.
The following parameters can be changed on the “feed speeds” • Description of parameters
screen: on “feed speed” screen
• “Pilot Slow”—This pressure setting controls how much the drive

rollers will slow down when the operator is simultaneously
operating the feeding system and other machine hydraulic
functions. The pilot-slow pressure can be set between 0 and 40 bar
(0 and 580 psi). The operator must actuate soft key “3” to edit
this parameter. This parameter is available when the processor
head is installed on a Cat Forest Machine.
• “Min Drive Current”—This setting controls the minimum current

sent to the feed solenoids when the operator actuates the drive-
forward or drive-reverse functions. The minimum drive current
can be set between 0 and 180 amps. This parameter determines the
beginning ramp point for the drive function. The operator must
actuate soft key “4” to edit this parameter.
• “SLOW FEED SPEED”—This parameter controls the feeding

speed at which the drive system will operate when the stem being
processed reaches the brake distance set on the “Length
Calibration” screen. The range for slow-feed-speed value is from 0
to 99. The lower the value, the slower the speed. The operator
must actuate soft key “5” to edit this parameter.
• “Creep Feed Speed”—This parameter controls the feeding speed at

which the drive system will operate when the stem being processed
reaches the crawl distance set on the “Length Calibration” screen.
The range for the creep-feed-speed value is from 0 to 99. The
lower the value, the slower the speed. The operator must actuate
soft key “6” to edit this parameter.
• “Find End Speed”—This parameter controls the feeding speed the

drive system uses when the system is establishing the zero point at
the butt-end of the stem. The range for this value is from 0 to 99.
The lower the value, the slower the speed. The operator must
actuate soft key “7” to edit this parameter.
• “Find End Offset”—This parameter sets the distance between the

find-end sensor and the main saw. The operator must physically
measure this distance and enter the distance into the system in
centimeters. Soft key “8” allows the operator to edit this
parameter.
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Pulp Log 0 Length Scale 0000
Species 2
0000 TOLERANCE 0 cm
If lengths are too short
decrease scale factor
Species 3
BRAKE DISTANCE 0 cm
0000 If lengths are too long
increase scale factor
CRAWL DISTANCE 0 cm
CURRENT LENGTH 0
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“Length Calibration”
• Main menu “1”—“length The system enters the “length calibration” screen when the operator
calibration” actuates soft key “2” from the main menu “1” screen. Several
parameters can be changed on the “length calibration” screen. The
soft key next to a parameter shown on the screen selects the
parameter to be edited.
• Changing parameters When the operator has selected a editable parameter on the “length
calibration” screen, a white box appears around the value of the
parameter, as shown in the “Pulp Log” parameter in the above
parameter.
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The following parameters can be changed on the “length • Description of parameters

calibration” screen: on “length calibration”
screen
• “Pulp Log”—This parameter allows the operator to expand the
cutting tolerance for the selected log. The expansion is limited to
five times the tolerance window. This feature allows faster
processor operation in applications where log length is not as
critical, such as in pulp-log processing. The range of this parameter
is from 0 to 18, with 0 representing no increase of the tolerance
window and 18 representing five times the tolerance window. Soft
key “1” allows the operator to edit this parameter.
• “Length Scale”—This parameter allows the operator to set the

scale factor required to calibrate the measuring wheel and encoder.
The scale factor correlates an encoder pulse to a length
measurement. The parameter value ranges from 0 to 9999. Soft
key “5” allows the operator to edit this parameter.
During the calibration process, the length scale factor should be set
so the value next to “CURRENT LENGTH” at the bottom left
corner of the screen matches the actual length of the log being used
for calibration. After the initial calibration is complete, five-to-ten
logs of the same species should be cut and manually measured to
confirm the initial calibration. If the test logs are consistently
shorter than the target length, the scale factor must be decreased.
If the test logs are consistently longer than the target length, the
scale factor must be increased.
• “Species 2” and “Species 3”—These parameters allow the

operator to calibrate the measuring wheel and encoder for two
additional species. Soft key “2” allows the operator to enter the
scale factor for species “2,” and soft key “3” allows the operator
to enter the scale factor for species “3.” Refer to “Length Scale,”
above.
• “TOLERANCE”—This parameter sets the cutting tolerance the

system uses during automatic log processing. The parameter value
represents the allowable tolerance window around the target
length in centimeters. The maximum tolerance is ±9 cm (±3.5 in).
Soft key “6” allows the operator to edit this parameter.
Smaller tolerances increase cutting accuracy but may require fine

adjustments of the following parameters in order to prevent the
system from hunting for the target length: brake distance, slow
feed speed, crawl distance, and crawl speed.
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• “BRAKE DISTANCE”—This parameter sets the distance from the

target length at which the system decreases processor speed to the
slow feed speed set on the “Feed Speeds” screen. The brake
distance parameter ranges from 0 to 250 cm (0 to 98 in). Soft key
“7” allows the operator to edit this parameter.
The brake distance must be set so that the momentum of the stem
being processed and the spinning of the drive rollers do not allow
the stem to overshoot the crawl distance before the processor
reaches the slow feed speed. If an average-sized stem slows down
too far from the crawl distance, the brake distance can be
decreased. The brake distance must be greater than the crawl
distance.
• “CRAWL DISTANCE”—This parameter sets the distance from

the target length at which the system decreases processor speed to
the creep feed speed set on the “Feed Speeds” screen. The crawl
distance parameter ranges from 0 to 100 cm (0 to 40 in). Soft key
The crawl distance must be set so that the momentum of the stem
being processed and the spinning of the drive rollers do not allow
the stem to overshoot the tolerance window before the processor
stops the stem. If an average-sized stem consistently overshoots the
tolerance window, the crawl distance may need to be increased
and the creep feed speed setting may need to be decreased. The
crawl distance must be less than the brake distance. If an average-
sized stem slows down too far from the tolerance window, the
crawl distance can be decreased.
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Log Dia cm 10 20 30 40 50
Top Delimb 00 00 00 00 00
Drive Fwd 00 00 00 00 00
Drive Rev 00 00 00 00 00
Lower Delimb 00 00 00 00 00
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“Feed Pressure”
The system enters the “feed pressure” screen when the operator • Main menu “1”—“feed
actuates soft key “3” from the main menu “1” screen. The “feed pressure”
pressure” screen allows the operator to adjust the clamping force of
the delimb arms and the drive arms at various stem diameters. The
clamping force is controlled by the pressure in the arm hydraulic
cylinders. During normal operation, this pressure is controlled by
the proportional relief valves on the main hydraulic manifold.
The clamping parameters for top delimb, drive forward, drive • Changing parameters
reverse, and lower delimb (if equipped) are independently set. The
soft key next to a parameter shown on the screen selects the
parameter to be edited. Stem diameters are listed along the top of the
“feed pressure” screen.
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The first actuation of a soft key allows the operator to change the
clamping parameter for stems with a diameter of 10 cm (4 in). A
white box appears around the value of the parameter, as shown for
the “Top Delimb” parameter in the above illustration. At this point,
the operator can use the up arrow key and/or the down arrow key to
change the value of the selected parameter. Subsequent actuations of
the soft key advances the editable parameter to the next larger log
diameter. If a soft key is actuated six times, the system exits the
parameter editing mode.
• Saving parameters The new parameter values are saved to memory when the operator
releases the “OK” key.
• General considerations The values of the clamping parameters range from 0 to 99. This
value represents the percentage of the total output current that is
sent to the proportional relief valve. Generally, larger diameters
require higher clamping force, and therefore, higher current output
to the relief valves. Also, the drive arms require higher pressure than
the delimb arms. Typical settings for the delimb arm clamping
parameters range from 0 to 15. Typical settings for the drive arm
clamping parameters range for 15 to 70.
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DELIMB REVERSE OPEN

00 s
DELIMB REVERSE CLOSE

00 s
DELIMB PULSE SPEED

00
DELIMB PULSE ON FEED

00 s
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“Arm Pulses”
The system enters the “arm pulses” screen when the operator • Main menu “1”—“arm
actuates soft key “4” from the main menu “1” screen. Several pulses”
parameters can be changed on the “arm pulses” screen. The soft key
edited.
When the operator has selected a editable parameter on the “arm • Changing parameters
pulses” screen, a white box appears around the value of the
parameter, as shown in the “DELIMB REVERSE OPEN” parameter
in the above illustration. At this point, the operator can use the up
arrow key and/or the down arrow key to change the value of the
selected parameter.
The new parameter value is saved to memory when the operator • Saving parameters
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• Description of parameters The following parameters can be changed on the “arm pulses”
on “arm pulses” screen screen:
• “DELIMB REVERSE OPEN”—This parameter allows the

operator to set the time that the delimb arms remain slightly open
when the feed-reverse function is actuated. The parameter value
ranges from 0 to 10. The parameter units are tenths-of-a-second.
• “DELIMB REVERSE CLOSE”—This parameter allows the

operator to set the total time required to cycle the delimb arms
open and closed when the feed-reverse function is actuated. The
parameter value ranges from 0 to 10. The parameter units are
tenths-of-a-second. This parameter must have a minimum setting
of 1 and must be greater than the delimb reverse open parameter.
• “DELIMB PULSE SPEED”—This parameter allows the operator

to set the speed at which the delimb arms open when the feed-
reverse function is actuated. The parameter value ranges from 0 to
99. The higher the parameter value, the faster the speed. Soft key
• “DELIMB PULSE ON FEED”—This parameter allows the

operator to set the total time required to cycle the delimb arms
open and closed when the feed-forward function is actuated. The
parameter value ranges from 0 to 10. The parameter units are
tenths-of-a-second. Soft key “8” allows the operator to edit this
parameter.
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LENGTH SED LED GOTO Volume LENGTH SED LED GOTO Volume
1 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 11 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -1
2 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 12 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -2
3 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 13 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -3
4 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0m 3
14 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -4
5 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 15 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -5
Down Down Up
LENGTH SED LED GOTO Volume LENGTH SED LED GOTO Volume
6 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -1 16 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -1
7 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -2 17 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -2
8 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -3 18 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -3
9 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m3 -4
10 0 cm 000 cm 000 cm 0 0 m -5
3
Down Up Up
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“Cutting Plan”
The system enters the “cutting plan” screen when the operator • Main menu “1”—“cutting
actuates soft key “5” from the main menu “1” screen. Specifications plan”
for up to 18 logs can be entered into the cutting plan.
The first cutting-plan screen shows the parameters that have been • Screen navigation
entered for the first five logs in the cutting plan. The down arrow
can be used to scroll through the remaining three cutting-plan
screens. The up arrow can be used to step backwards through the
screens from the fourth screen to the first screen.
The cutting-plan screens contain the following information: • Parameters on “cutting-

plan” screens
• “1” through “18”—log number
• “LENGTH”—target log length
• “SED”—small-end diameter
• “LED”—large-end diameter
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• “GOTO”—identification number of alternate log to cut if target

log cannot be cut
• “Volume”—total volume cut of a particular log in cubic meters.
• Soft key function The operator can use soft key “1” through soft key “5” to access the
screen that allows the log parameters for the corresponding log to be
entered (refer to the next illustration). Soft keys “1” through “5”
choose logs “1” through “5” on the first-cutting plan screen. On the
remaining cutting-plan screens, the number to the right of the
“Volume” column indicates the soft key to use for a particular log.
LENGTH
00 cm
SED
000 cm
LED
LOG 1
000 cm
GOTO LOG 00
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• Target length and When the operator chooses a log to configure from the “cutting
diameter screen for log plan” screen, the system opens the target length and diameter screen
“1” for the chosen log. The log parameters can be changed on this
screen. The soft key next to a parameter shown on the screen selects
the parameter to be edited.
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When the operator has selected a editable parameter on this screen, • Changing parameters
a white box appears around the value of the parameter, as shown in
the “LENGTH” parameter in the above illustration. At this point,
change the value of the selected parameter.
“cutting plan” screen.
The following parameters can be changed on the target length and • Description of parameters
diameter screen: on target length and
diameter screen
• “LENGTH”—This parameter allows the operator to set the target
log length in centimeters. The length can be set between 0 and
2500 cm (0 and 82 ft).
• “SED”—This parameter allows the operator to set the small-end

diameter in centimeters. The SED can be set between 0 and 100 cm
(0 and 39.4 in).
• “LED”—This parameter allows the operator to set the large-end

diameter in centimeters. The LED can be set between 0 and 100
cm (0 and 39.4 in).
• “GOTO”—This parameter allows the operator to specify an

alternate log to cut if the target log cannot be cut. The value of this
parameter is from 0 to 18. If 0 is chosen, no alternate log is
specified.
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0000 Small End 0 mm

0000 1 0 cm
0000 2 0 cm
0000 3 0 cm
0000 4 0 cm
0000 5 0 cm
0000 6 0 cm
Large end
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“Diameter Calibration”
• Main menu “1”— The system enters the “diameter calibration” screen when the
“diameter calibration” operator actuates soft key “6” from the main menu “1” screen. The
“diameter calibration” screen allows the operator calibrate the
diameter encoders.
• Preparation for Six calibration points are required to calibrate the diameter
calibration encoders. The procedure requires the operator to measure five logs
with a tape. The sixth calibration point is a “virtual” log that
corresponds to the full-open position of the drive arms.
For best results, the log diameters should be proportionally spaced

between the full-open diameter and the smallest log in the cutting
plan. The log measurements should be recorded in centimeters, and
the measuring point should be marked on the log. The logs should
be labeled “1” through “5,” with “1” being the smallest and “5”
being the largest.
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The four-digit number in the top left corner of the “diameter • Screen layout
calibration”screen represents the number of pulses the control
system has received from the encoder. The number in the top right
corner of the screen represents the diameter (in millimeters) the
control system has calculated based on the number of pulses
recorded.
The first column of numbers on the screen is the number of encoder

pulses received for the given log diameter. The second column
represents the log number. The third column represents the diameter
the control system has calculated based on the number of pulses
recorded. This number is adjustable.
In order to calibrate the encoder for a particular log diameter, the • Calibration procedure
operator must actuate the soft key that corresponds to the log to be
calibrated for two seconds. During this time, the message “Hold for
2 seconds to reset” appears on the screen. When the operator
releases the soft key, a white box appears around the log that is to be
calibrated, as shown for log “6” in the above illustration. At this
point, the operator can use the up arrow key and/or the down arrow
key to change the value of the log diameter on the screen to match
the measured diameter. For log “6,” the operator must enter the full-
open capacity of the head.
The full-open position of the drive arms must be entered first. The
remaining logs can be calibrated in any order.
The new calibrated values are saved to memory when the operator • Saving parameters
releases the “OK” key. After the calibration value is saved, the
system exits the edit mode for that log.
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Saw Log .0m3

Clear
Clear Log Volumes
Random .0m3
Clear
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“Production Data”
• Main menu “1”— The system enters the “production data” screen when the operator
“production data” actuates soft key “7” from the main menu “1” screen. The number
to the right of “Saw Log” on this screen represents the volume of
logs automatically cut. The operator can actuate soft key “5” to
clear this value.
The number to the right of “Random” on the screen represents the

volume of wood cut that was not cut to a set length. The operator
can actuate soft key “8” to clear this value.
The saw log volume and the random volume can be simultaneously
reset to zero with soft key “2.”
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Pump Setup Auto feed

mode 2
Hard Clamp Saw Limiting
TILT LATCH ON Multi Stem Mode On
Delimb Mode Standard Menu 3
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Main Menu “2”
When the operator actuates soft key “8” from the main menu “1” • Main menu “2” screen
screen, the system enters the main menu “2” screen. This screen
shows the following options:
• “Pump Setup”
• “Hard Clamp”
• “TILT LATCH”
• “Delimb Mode”
• “Auto feed mode”
• “Saw Limiting”
• “Multi Stem Mode”
• “Menu 3”
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enter the option, except for the “Menu 3” option. Menu “3” is
protected by a pass code. In order to enter menu “3,” the operator
must simultaneously actuate the left arrow key, the right arrow key,
and soft key “8.”
“TILT LATCH”
• Enter “TILT LATCH” The “TILT LATCH” option can be accessed directly from the main
option menu “2” screen with soft key “3.” A box appears around “TILT
LATCH” when this option is selected. The active tilt-latch mode is
shown immediately to the right of “TILT LATCH” on the screen.
The up key and the down key allow the operator to toggle between
“OFF” and “ON.”
• Saving parameters The currently displayed tilt-latch mode is saved to memory when the
operator actuates the “OK” key. At this point, the system exits the
edit mode. If the “ESC” key is actuated at any point, the system
returns to the main menu “1” screen.
• “ON” and “OFF” modes The tilt-latch function determines how the control system operates
the tilt-up solenoid. When the function is set to “OFF,” the control
system energizes the solenoid only when the tilt-up switch is
actuated. When the function is set to “ON,” the control system
keeps the solenoid energized after the operator releases the tilt-up
switch.
“Delimb Mode”
• Enter “Delimb Mode” The “Delimb Mode” option can be accessed directly from the main
option menu “2” screen with soft key “4.” A yellow box appears around
“Delimb Mode” when this option is selected. The active delimb
mode is shown immediately to the right of “Delimb Mode” on the
screen. The up key and the down key allow the operator to toggle
between “Standard” and “Debarker.”
• Saving parameters The currently displayed delimb mode is saved to memory when the
operator actuates the “OK” key. At this point, the system exits the
edit mode. If the “ESC” key is actuated at any point, the system
• Standard and debarker When the standard delimb mode is active, the delimb arms
modes automatically close when the stem is being manually fed and when
the stem is being automatically fed through the processor head.
When the debarker mode is active, the delimb arms only
automatically close during automatic feeding operations.
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“Auto-Feed Mode”
The “Auto feed mode” option can be accessed directly from the • Enter “Auto feed mode”
main menu “2” screen with soft key “5.” When this mode is active, option
white box appears around the value of the parameter. At this point,
change the value of the auto-feed parameter between “0,” “1,” and
“2.”
The currently displayed auto-feed mode is saved to memory when • Saving parameters
the operator actuates the “OK” key. At this point, the system exits
the edit mode. If the “ESC” key is actuated at any point, the system
Mode “0” is the standard feed mode. When the system is in this • Mode “0”
mode, log processing does not automatically start.
Mode “1” is the semi-automatic mode. In this mode, automatic • Mode “1”
processing to the last-selected log preset begins after the find-end
switch is actuated. Once a log is cut, the operator must actuate the
find-end switch again to process the next log.
Mode “2” is the fully automatic mode. Actuation of the find-end • Mode “2”
switch starts the automatic log processing. While in this mode, the
control system automatically processes the stem to the last selected
log preset immediately after the main saw returns to the home
position after a log is cut. Actuation of the tilt-up function before a
saw cut is made cancels automatic processing.
The chosen mode affects the background color of the screen in the
“Run” mode. Refer to “Operator Controls” for additional
information about screen colors.
“Multi-Stem Mode”
The “Multi Stem Mode” option can be accessed directly from the • Enter “Multi Stem” mode
main menu “2” screen with soft key “7.” When this mode is active,
white box appears around the value of the multi-stem parameter. At
this point, the operator can use the up arrow key and/or the down
arrow key to toggle the value of the multi-stem parameter between
“Off” and “On.”
The currently displayed multi-stem mode is saved to memory when • Saving parameters
the operator actuates the “OK” key. At this point, the system exits
the edit mode. If the “ESC” key is actuated at any point, the system
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• Multi-stem “On” When the multi-stem parameter is set to “On,” the control system
locks the processor head in the tilt-up condition and enables the
auto-grabbing function. This feature allows the operator to cut more
than one tree before a stem is layed on the ground. When this feature
is set to “On,” the operator can use the top-saw switch to toggle the
multi-stem function off and on.
Pump 1 00
Pump 2 00
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“Pump Setup”
• Main menu “2”—“Pump On installations where the pilot valves are switched with the SATCO
Setup” controller, the values on this screen control the pump output or
spool travel on the carrier valve. The “Pump 1” value controls the
pump flow when the operator uses the tilt-up function. The “Pump
2” value controls the hydraulic flow when the operator uses the
feeding system and/or operates the saw.
The values range from “00” to “99.” Lower values result in lower
fuel consumption but also in less power.
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When the processor is installed on a Cat Forest Machine with a

factory harness, these values are set to “99,” and the electronic
control module on the machine controls the pumps.
TOP DELIMB HOLD PRESSURE 00
DRIVE ARM HOLD PRESSURE 00
LOWER DELIMB HOLD PRESSURE 00
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“Hard Clamp”
The system enters the “Hard Clamp” screen when the operator • Main menu “2”—“Hard
actuates soft key “2” from the main menu “2” screen. The soft key Clamp”
edited.
When the operator has selected a parameter on the “Hard Clamp” • Changing parameters
screen for editing, a white box appears around the value of the
parameter, as shown in the “TOP DELIMB HOLD PRESSURE”
parameter in the above illustration. At this point, the operator can
use the up arrow key and/or the down arrow key to change the value
of the selected parameter.
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• Description of parameters The following parameters can be changed on the “Hard Clamp”
on “Hard Clamp” screen screen:
• “TOP DELIMB HOLD PRESSURE”—This parameter allows the

operator to set the clamping force of the top delimb arms under
any of the following conditions: top delimb close function is
activated, main-saw cut is activated, or main-saw bar is out. The
parameter value ranges from 0 to 99. This value represents the
percentage of the total output current that is sent to the
proportional relief valve.
• “DRIVE ARM HOLD PRESSURE”—This parameter allows the

operator to set the clamping force of the drive arms under any of
the following conditions: drive-arm close function is activated,
main-saw or top-saw cut is activated, or either saw bar is out. The
parameter value ranges from 0 to 99. This value represents the
percentage of the total output current that is sent to the
proportional relief valve.
• “LOWER DELIMB HOLD PRESSURE”—This parameter allows

the operator to set the clamping force of the lower delimb arms (if
equipped) under any of the following conditions: lower-delimb
arm close function is activated, drive-arm close function is
activated, main-saw or top-saw cut is activated, or either saw bar
is out. The parameter value ranges from 0 to 99. This value
represents the percentage of the total output current that is sent to
the proportional relief valve.
If the top delimb close function is actuated while the stem is being
fed through the processor head, the top-delimb-arm clamping force
is increased. Likewise, if the lower delimb switch is actuated while
the stem is being fed through the processor head, the lower-delimb-
arm clamping force is increased.
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Decrease setting for

00mm Cut per Pulse more saw travel
001mm Increase when felling
Saw Limiting Mode 0
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“Saw Limiting”
The system enters the “Saw Limiting” screen when the operator • Main menu “2”—“Saw
actuates soft key “6” from the main menu “2” screen. Several Limiting”
parameters can be changed on the “Saw Limiting” screen. The soft
key next to a parameter shown on the screen selects the parameter to
be edited.
When the operator has selected a editable parameter on the “Saw • Changing parameters
Limiting” screen, a white box appears around the value of the
parameter, as shown in the “Cut per Pulse” parameter in the above
parameter.
actuates the “OK” key. At this point, the parameter value is saved,
and the system exits the edit mode for that parameter.
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• Description of parameters The following parameters can be changed on the “Saw Limiting”
on “Saw Limiting” screen screen:
• “Cut per Pulse”—This parameter allows the operator to specify

the distance (in millimeters) the saw bar moves for each pulse of
the saw-limit encoder. The parameter value should be calibrated so
a log of known diameter is cut correctly when the saw limiting
mode is set to “1,” “2,” or “3.” The calibration process may
require the operator to make several test cuts and adjustments.
When the “cut per pulse” parameter is set correctly, the saw bar
will extend beyond the diameter of the log being cut. If a log of
known diameter is not completely cut, the “cut per pulse” value
should be decreased. This action will increase saw travel. If the
saw bar cuts through and extends beyond the log a distance
greater than the value of the “increase when felling” parameter,
the “cut per pulse” parameter should be increased. This action will
decrease saw movement.
• “Increase when felling”—This parameter allows the operator to

increase the distance the saw bar moves during felling operations
to allow for tree-butt flare. This factor is only applied to bar
movement when the processor head is tilted up. The operator must
enter distance in millimeters.
• “Saw Limiting Mode”—This parameter allows the operator to

choose one of the four following saw limiting modes: mode “0,”
mode “1,” mode “2,” or mode “3.”
Mode “0” disables the saw limiting feature. In this mode, the saw
only extends when the operator holds the saw switch. The saw
only returns to the home position when the operator releases the
switch.
Mode “1” requires the operator to hold the saw switch to operate
the saw. The saw returns to the home position when the saw limit
is reached or when the operator releases the switch, whichever
occurs first.
Mode “2” operates the saw after the saw switch has been
actuated. The operator need not hold the switch for the saw to
make a cut. The saw will return when the saw limit is reached or if
the operator actuates the saw switch before the limit is reached.
Mode “3” allows the control system to operate the saw when the
target length has been reached. The saw returns to the home
position when the saw limit is reached, and the control system
initiates another cut when the next target length is reached. If the
operator actuates the saw switch during a cut, the saw returns to
the home position, and the automatic operation is reset.
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Head Type
318 Forward Ramp 20
Language 0 Reverse Ramp 20
Topsaw Fitted Rotor Ramp 100

No
Saw Return Mode Topsaw Offset 100

Standard
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Main Menu “3”
When the operator simultaneously actuates the left arrow key, the • Main menu “3”
right arrow key, and soft key “8” from the main menu “2” screen,
the system enters the main menu “3” screen. This screen shows the
following options:
• “Head Type”
• “Language”
• “Topsaw Fitted”
• “Saw Return Mode”
• “Forward Ramp”
• “Reverse Ramp”
• “Rotator Ramp”
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• “Topsaw Offset.”
enter the option.
“Head Type”
• Enter “Head Type” option The “Head Type” option can be accessed directly from the main
menu “3” screen with soft key “1.” The currently chosen head type
is shown immediately to the right of “Head Type” on the screen. A
white box appears around the head type when this option is selected.
the different available head types.
• Saving parameters The currently displayed processor head is saved to memory when the
operator actuates the “OK” key. At this point, “Saving to memory”
appears on the screen. This message remains on the screen until the
operator releases the “OK” key. After the parameter value is saved,
the system exits the edit mode for this parameter.
“Language”
• Enter “Language” option The “Language” option can be accessed directly from the main
menu “3” screen with soft key “2.” The currently chosen language
mode is shown immediately to the right of “Language” on the
screen. A white box appears around the language and language
mode when this option is selected. The up key and the down key
allow the operator to toggle between the following language modes:
“0,” “1,” “2,” and “3.”
• Language mode “0”—English with metric units
• Language mode “1”—Spanish
• Language mode “2”—Russian
• Language mode “3”—English with imperial units.
• Saving parameters The currently chosen language mode is saved to memory when the
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“Topsaw Fitted”
The “Topsaw Fitted” option can be accessed directly from the main • Enter “Topsaw Fitted”
menu “3” screen with soft key “3.” The currently chosen top-saw option
mode is shown immediately under “Topsaw Fitted” on the screen. A
white box appears around the mode when this option is selected.
“Yes” and “No.”
The currently chosen top-saw mode is saved to memory when the • Saving parameters
When top-saw mode is set to “Yes,” the top-saw proximity signal

will stop operation of the feeding system during stem processing,
and the top-saw light can switch on. When the top-saw mode is set
to “No,” the top-saw proximity signal has no effect on the feeding
system during stem processing. In this case, the top-saw indicator at
the top of the display screen will not show red.
“Saw Return Mode”

The “Saw Return Mode” option can be accessed directly from the • Enter “Saw Return Mode”
main menu “3” screen with soft key “4.” The currently chosen saw- option
return mode is shown immediately under “Saw Return Mode” on
the screen. A white box appears around the mode when this option
is selected. The up key and the down key allow the operator to
toggle between “Standard” and “Old.”
The currently chosen saw-return mode is saved to memory when the • Saving parameters
The saw-return mode should be set to “Standard” on all processor • “Standard” required for
heads manufactured after 2006. In the standard mode, the saw- post-2006 processor
return solenoid remains energized after the saw has returned to the heads
home position.
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“Forward Ramp,” “Reverse Ramp,” and “Rotor Ramp”

• Enter “Forward Ramp,” The “Forward Ramp,” “Reverse Ramp,” and “Rotor Ramp”
“Reverse Ramp,” and options can be accessed directly from the main menu “3” screen.
“Rotor Ramp” options The soft key next to the option on the screen allows the operator to
enter the option. A white box appears around the value of the
parameter of the currently chosen option. The up key and the down
key allow the operator to change the parameter value.
• Saving parameters The currently chosen parameter value is saved to memory when the
• Description of parameters The following ramp parameters can be changed on this screen:
• “Forward Ramp”—This parameter allows the operator to set the

acceleration and deceleration rates for forward operation. The
range of this parameter is from 20 to 80, with 20 representing the
slowest acceleration and deceleration rates and 80 representing the
maximum acceleration and deceleration rates.
• “Reverse Ramp”—This parameter allows the operator to set the

acceleration and deceleration rates for reverse operation. The
range of this parameter is from 20 to 80, with 20 representing the
slowest acceleration and deceleration rates and 80 representing the
maximum acceleration and deceleration rates.
• “Rotator Ramp”—This parameter allows the operator to set the

acceleration and deceleration rates for rotator operation. The
range of this parameter is from 100 to 220, with 100 representing
the slowest acceleration and deceleration rates and 220
representing the maximum acceleration and deceleration rates.
“Topsaw Offset”
• Enter “Topsaw Offset” The “Topsaw Offset” option can be accessed directly from the main
option menu “3” screen. Soft key “8” allows the operator to enter the
option. A white box appears around the value of the offset
parameter. The up key and the down key allow the operator to
change the parameter value.
• Saving parameters The currently chosen parameter value is saved to memory when the
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This parameter sets the distance between the main saw and the top • Description of “Topsaw
saw. The operator must physically measure this distance and enter Offset”
the distance into the system in centimeters.
TEST MENU
Screen Head Module Head
Cab Outputs Head Module Outputs
Output Module Head
HEAD COMM CHECK 000

Handles
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TEST MENU
When the operator actuates soft key “3” from the “run” screen, the • “Test” menu screen
system enters the “TEST” menu screen. This menu allows the
operator to test the electrical components in the control system. The
test screen shows the following options:
• “Screen”
• “Cab Outputs”
• “Output Module Head”
• “Handles”
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• “Head Module Inputs”
• “Head Module Outputs”
enter the option.
TEST MENU
SCREENS
SCREEN VOLTAGE 12.0
SCREEN VOLTAGE LOW
BUTTON 1
LENGTH ENCODER A
LENGTH ENCODER B
DIAMETER ENCODER A
DIAMETER ENCODER A
Encoder Voltage 0.0 V
Cab Module Voltage Screen Head Module Head
Input Module Voltage 000 V
10.0 V
Length Switch Voltage 00 V
Pressure Switch Voltage Cab Outputs Head Module Outputs
0.0 V
Output Module Head
HEAD COMM CHECK 000 Head Module Voltage 00.0 V

Handles
Rotator A
Rotator B
Measuring Down
Measuring Up
Topsaw Cut
Main saw
Saw Return
Drive Arm Open
Drive Arm Close
Saw Prox Power
Saw Bar Oiler
Lower Delimb Close
Top Delimb Close
Tilt Up
Feed Forward Handle Voltage 0.0 V
Feed Reverse
Lower Delimb open
Lower Delimb Pressure
Tilt Down
Top Delimb Pressure
Drive Arm Pressure
Top Delimb Open
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“Screen”
• “Test” menu—”Screen” The system enters the “Screen” test when the operator actuates soft
key “1” from the “Test” menu. This screen allows the operator to
test the function of the display screen. “SCREEN VOLTAGE” is
shown at the top of the display. Supply voltage to the display unit
should be between 24.0 V and 28.0 V. If the supply voltage to the
display unit is outside the acceptable range, an error message will
appear on the screen, as shown above.
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In the “Screen” test, the operator can test the function of each • Switch testing
switch on the display unit. When the operator actuates a switch on
the display unit (except for the escape switch), the name of the
actuated item should appear on the screen. If the operator actuates
the escape switch, the system should return to the “Test” screen.
“Cab Outputs”
The system enters the “Cab Outputs” screen when the operator • “Test” menu—”Cab
actuates soft key “2” from the “Test” menu. This screen shows the Outputs”
“Cab Module Voltage” and the “Pressure Switch Voltage.” Supply
voltage to the cab module should be between 24.0 V and 28.0 V.
The “Pressure Switch Voltage” should be between 4.8 V and 5.1 V.
The “Pressure Switch Voltage” is the supply voltage for the logic
valve pressure switch and the joysticks.
The “Cab Outputs” screen also displays the following information:
• pressure switch status, if on
• pump “1” and pump “2” logic, if “short circuit” or

“disconnected.”
“Output Module Head”
The system enters the “Output Module Head” screen when the • “Test” menu—”Output
operator actuates soft key “3” from the “Test” menu. This screen Module Head”
shows the status of an output device when the device is activated.
The system will report faults, short circuits, and disconnections for
the output components as follows:
• “Main saw”—fault
• “Saw Return”—fault
• “Drive Arm Open”—short circuit or disconnected
• “Drive Arm Close”—short circuit or disconnected
• “Lower Delimb Close”—fault
• “Top Delimb Close”—fault
• “Tilt Up”—fault
• “Feed Forward”—short circuit or disconnected
• “Feed Reverse”—short circuit or disconnected
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• “Lower Delimb open”—short circuit or disconnected
• “Lower Delimb Pressure”—short circuit or disconnected
• “Tilt Down”—short circuit or disconnected
• “Top Delimb Pressure”—short circuit or disconnected
• “Drive Arm Pressure”—short circuit or disconnected
• Top Delimb Open“”—short circuit or disconnected.
“Handles”
• “Test” menu—”Handles” The system enters the “Handles” screen when the operator actuates
soft key “4” from the “Test” menu. This screen shows the “Handle
Voltage” and allows the operator to test the function of the switches
on the joysticks. Supply voltage to the handles should be between
4.8 V and 5.2 V.
When the operator actuates a switch on a joystick, the name of the

actuated switch should appear on the screen.
“Head Module Inputs”
• “Test” menu—”Head The system enters the “Head Module Inputs” screen when the
Module Inputs” operator actuates soft key “5” from the “Test” menu. This screen
shows the status of wiring to the length and diameter encoders. This
screen also shows the “Encoder Voltage,” “Input Module Voltage,”
and “Length Switch Voltage.”
The “Encoder Voltage” is the supply voltage to the length and

diameter encoders. This voltage should be approximately 5.0 V. The
“Input Module Voltage” is the supply voltage to the input module in
the cab. This voltage should be between 25 V and 28 V. The “Length
Switch Voltage” is the supply voltage to the length switches on the
keypad. This voltage should be approximately 5.0 V.
“Head Module Outputs”
• “Test” menu—”Head The system enters the “Head Module Outputs” screen when the
Module Outputs” operator actuates soft key “6” from the “Test” menu. This screen
shows the “Head Module Voltage.” Supply voltage to the head
module should be between 24.0 V and 28.0 V.
This screen also shows the status of an output device when the
device is activated. The system will report short circuits and
disconnections for the following output components:
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• “Rotator A”
• “Rotator B”
• “Measuring Down”
• “Measuring Up”
• “Topsaw Cut”
• “Saw Prox Power”
• “Saw Bar Oiler.”
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Conclusion
SUMMARY
• Objectives recap This presentation gave a general overview of the three-series

processing heads and covered each system component in detail.
Service personnel who observed the presentation should now be able
to:
1. locate and identify major components on the processor heads;

2. explain the function of and properly use all head controls;
3. explain operation of the processor head hydraulic systems by
tracing oil flow through each of the systems;
4. explain operation of the processor head electrical system by
tracing current flow through the system.
When used in conjunction with the operation manual and other

service publications, the information in this package should permit
service personnel to thoroughly analyze system problems.
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Slide List
1. Three-series processing heads 36. Main hydraulic manifold—control valve
2. 322 Processor Head sections
3. General specifications 37. Saw return manifold
4. Operator controls 38. Saw-bar-speed manifold
5. Main power switch 39. Swivel manifold
6. Power-enable relay 40. Rotate motor
7. Left joystick 41. Rotate solenoid "A" energized
8. Right joystick 42. Rotate motor braking action
9. Right joystick 43. Right tilt cylinder
10. Operator display unit 44. Tilt up
11. Run screen 45. Tilt up-to-float
12. Run screen 46. Top delimb cylinder and drive-arm cylin-
der
13. Diameter encoder
47. Top delimb arms
14. Diameter encoder linkage
48. Drive arms
15. Length encoder
49. Drive-arms close and delimb-arms close
16. Pressure sensor and switches
50. Measuring wheel
17. Main-saw proximity switch
51. Measuring wheel retract
18. Top-saw proximity switch
52. Left feeding motors
19. Find-end photocell
53. Center drive motors
20. Machine view
54. Feed forward hydraulic schematic
21. MC024-020 connectors
55. Feed hydraulic schematic, forward-to-stop
22. OX024-010 head module
56. Saw cylinder
23. Cab ECMs
57. Saw hydraulic schematic—cut
24. MC024-010 cab module
58. Saw group cross section
25. IX024-010 cab module
59. Saw hydraulic schematic—retract
26. Machine view
60. Saw group cross section
27. Main pressure tap
61. Electrical schematic
28. Load-sensing pressure tap
62. Operator display unit
29. Pilot, case drain, tank pressure taps
63. Main menu "1"—"feed speeds"
30. Main hydraulic manifold valve sections
64. Main menu "1"—" length calibration"
31. Main hydraulic manifold—inlet section
65. Main menu "1"—"feed pressure"
32. Main hydraulic manifold—pilot section
66. Main menu "1"—"arm pulses"
33. Main hydraulic manifold—arm-pressure
proportional valve 67. Main menu "1"—"cutting plan"
34. Main hydraulic manifold—control valve 68. Main menu "1"—"cutting plan"—"log 1"
sections 69. Main menu "1"—"diameter calibration"
35. Main hydraulic manifold—control valve 70. Main menu "1"—"production data"
sections
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Slide List
71. Main menu "2"
72. Main menu "2"—"pump setup"
73. Main menu "2"—"hard clamp"
74. Main menu "2"—"saw limiting"
75. Main menu "3"
76. Test menu
77. Test menu screens
78. Three-series processing heads
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Three-Roller Processing Heads

MEETING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SLIDES AND SCRIPT

1. locate and identify major components on the processor heads;

Estimated Time: 6 Hours

Electronic Control Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Main Menu “2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

THREE-ROLLER PROCESSING HEADS AB04546_2

SATCO® 318, 318T, and 322 Processor

Each processor head can be equipped with a fixed or a floating top

SATCO 3-SERIES, THREE-ROLLER PROCESSOR

WEIGHT 318: 1900 KG (4190 LB)

OPEN MAXIMUM: 690 MM (27 IN)

MAXIMUM FEED SPEED:

MAXIMUM FEED FORCE:

The main power switch (4) is a two-position switch. When the

NOTE: The hydraulic system on the carrier machine must be

B+ FROM MAIN POWER SWITCH 1

NOTE: The power-enable relay (5) is located in a compartment • Component location

The power-enable relay (5) is equipped with five contacts. The

The coil of the power-enable relay (5) is controlled by the main

• main-saw cut switch (6)

• tilt-up switch (7)

• tilt-down switch (8).

• zero-length switch (4) or top saw select switch (if equipped)

• feed-forward switch (5) and feed reverse switch (6).

The operator can select a double-digit log preset by first actuating

OPERATOR DISPLAY UNIT

• Scroll-down key (14)—The scroll-down key allows the operator to

NOTE: Refer to “Display Operation,” in this publication, for

• “Multi Stem”—If the multi-stem mode is turned on, “Multi Stem”

• “Diameter”—For language modes “0,” “1,” and “2,” the

• “Target”—The length and the small-end diameter (SED) of the

• “Log”—The log number selected with the switches on the keypad

• “Species”—The species number indicates the currently selected

• “Stem Total”—The total number of stems processed is displayed

NOTE: Refer to “Display Operation,” in this publication, for

• Run screen The “run” screen provides additional color-coded information

The diameter encoder (2) is calibrated at six different points to

PRESSURE SENSOR AND SWITCHES

The two pressure switches monitor the hydraulic pressure in the

The find-end photo sensor (5) is a proximity-type photoelectric • Component location

Electronic Control Modules

ECM MC024-020 (2) communicates with the other ECM on the

MC024-020 HEAD MODULE

1 2 3 4 5 6 C1-7 FIND END PROXIMITY SWITCH INPUT

0X024-010 HEAD MODULE

1 2 3 4 5 6 C1-7 SAW RETURN SOLENOID OUTPUT

MC024-010 CAB MODULE

1 2 3 4 5 6 C1-7 DELIMB-CLOSE SWITCH INPUT

IX024-010 CAB MODULE

1 2 3 4 5 6 C1-7 SENSOR GROUND COMMON

MAIN HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD

• Component location • arm-pressure proportional valve (1)

• drive-arm valve (10)

• saw valve (11) (only on processors with top saw)

• pilot section (12).

MAIN HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD

• Port “P2”—This port contains the main hydraulic pressure tap.

MAIN HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD

(15) PILOT OIL SUPPLY

(19) PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE