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Inspect and clean the feeder sensors

WHAT YOU NEED 

Tools:Allen Key SetSecurity Torx Key SetSmall Flat Head ScrewdriverSmall Phillips Head ScrewdriverLoctite Low Strength Threadlocker

Spare Parts:Banner Laser Emitter - EL1023 (if needed)Banner Receiver - EL1024 (if needed)Metal Pinhole Mask - EL1022 (if needed)

Safety Equipment:Standard Personal Protective Equipment

Other Equipment:Damp cloth

ClosedInspection and cleaning
  1. Remove both feeder transparent covers.

  2. Perform the following checks:

    • Inspect the feeder sensors for any initial signs of damage or misalignment.
    • Make sure the green power LED on each emitter and receiver is on.
    • Check the strength and alignment of the laser beams on the receiver side by placing a thin strip of timber in front of each emitter. The beam should be clearly visible and roughly in the centre of the receiver.
    • Make sure the orange sensing LED on each receiver turns on when the beam is interrupted.
    • Make sure there is a metal pinhole mask fitted to the first emitter on the infeed feeder (farthest from the saw chamber) and to the middle emitter on the outfeed feeder.

  3. If any of the checks are not met, press the E‑stop button on the operator console and perform the following tasks accordingly:

    • Replace any damaged or faulty emitters and receivers with spare ones. Apply a small amount of Loctite on the mounting bolts.
    • If the beam is dull, clean the face of the emitter with a damp cloth. Remove any fitted mask if necessary and refit after cleaning. If this does not help, replace the emitter with a spare one.
    • If the beam is off centre, adjust the alignment of the emitter.
    • If any metal pinhole mask is missing, install a spare one.
  4. Refit both feeder transparent covers.

ClosedTesting
  1. Release the E‑stop button on the operator console.
  2. Feed a long length of timber into the saw by hand and make sure the "eye" feeder indicators in the monitoring panel turn grey when the beam is interrupted.