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kiln dryers controller «NOME_PRODOTTO» – r.
«REVISIONE»
BEFORE STARTING ..............................................................8

How to use this manual ........................................................................................ 8
Intended use ......................................................................................................... 8
Safety instructions................................................................................................ 8
Battery................................................................................................................ 10
How to easily insert/remove the battery (Panel version) ................................... 11
How to easily insert/remove the battery (Desktop version) ............................... 12
Using the menus................................................................................................. 13
Contrast setting .................................................................................................... 13
LED lamps ............................................................................................................ 13
Locking the keyboard .......................................................................................... 13
INSTALLING EASY ADVANCED .........................................14

Parts listing ........................................................................................................... 14
Installation tips..................................................................................................... 14
Connections .......................................................................................................... 16
Easy advanced CPU (LG28) – LG39 ................................................................. 16
Dip-switch settings ........................................................................................ 16
Inputs / Outputs description ........................................................................... 17
Relays connection example............................................................................ 20
LG25 Probe amplifiers ....................................................................................... 21
LG30 probes amplifiers ..................................................................................... 22
LG35 Probe amplifiers ....................................................................................... 24
Connecting several LG25/LG30 amplifiers on Kiln Bus ................................... 27
Connecting several LG35 amplifiers on Kiln Bus ............................................. 28
Network connection ....................................................................................... 29
PC connection for controller software upgrade ............................................. 30
CONFIGURING EASY ADVANCED .....................................30

Menu  Service  Preferences ......................................................................... 30
Close flaps if temp. falls .................................................................................... 30
Sprayers - Flaps enabling temperature ............................................................... 31
High temp. alarm delay ...................................................................................... 31
EMC alarm delay ............................................................................................... 31
Save measures every: ......................................................................................... 31
Cooling phase mode ........................................................................................... 31
EMC compensation............................................................................................ 31
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Timber MC / EMC / Temperature calculation mode ......................................... 32
High temperature alarm threshold. .................................................................... 32
EMC alarm threshold ......................................................................................... 32
Phase timer mode ............................................................................................... 32
Variation EMC/hour .......................................................................................... 32
Flaps On/Off activation threshold. ..................................................................... 33
Flaps at end of cycle .......................................................................................... 33
MC compensation .............................................................................................. 33
Menu  Service Installation ........................................................................... 33
EMC/Temp probes............................................................................................. 33
Flaps driving mode ............................................................................................ 34
Flaps opening time ............................................................................................. 34
Flaps activation delay ........................................................................................ 34
Heat. valve driving mode ................................................................................... 34
Heat. valve opening time ................................................................................... 34
Heat. valve activation delay ............................................................................... 35
Spray management mode ................................................................................... 35
Spray valve activation delay .............................................................................. 35
Fans driving mode ............................................................................................. 35
Fans inversion .................................................................................................... 35
Condensation based kiln .................................................................................... 36
Maximum allowed temperature ......................................................................... 36
Compressor activation delay .............................................................................. 36
Heat Treatment mode (HT)................................................................................ 37
EMC and TMC measures filter .......................................................................... 37
Extraction fan..................................................................................................... 37
Minimum number of HT probes ........................................................................ 37
Minimum temp. for HT cycle ............................................................................ 38
Heating pump management ............................................................................... 38
Exhaust fan threshold ........................................................................................ 38
Dehumidifier threshold ...................................................................................... 38
Analog output mode .......................................................................................... 39
Sprayers max. percentage .................................................................................. 39
Additional I/O .................................................................................................... 39
Menu  Service Communication ................................................................... 39
Serial address ..................................................................................................... 39
Baud rate ............................................................................................................ 39
Menu  Service Maintenance ........................................................................ 39
Menu  Service Diagnostic ............................................................................ 40
Menu  Service Save preferences….............................................................. 40
Menu  Service Load preferences… ............................................................. 40
Menu  Service Software back-up ................................................................ 40
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kiln dryers controller «NOME_PRODOTTO» – r.«REVISIONE»
EASY ADVANCED OVERVIEW ...........................................41

Power on ............................................................................................................... 41
Main screen .......................................................................................................... 41
A) Status bar ...................................................................................................... 41
B) Measures area ............................................................................................... 42
C) Output status area – Manual commands ....................................................... 42
D) Information area – start, stop, phase selection ............................................. 43
E) Menu bar ....................................................................................................... 43
DRYING USING EASY ADVANCED ....................................44

1) Preliminary operations ................................................................................... 44
2) Timber probes positioning .............................................................................. 45
3) Probes selection ................................................................................................ 47
4) Setting the drying cycle ................................................................................... 48
4.1) Setting by iButton ....................................................................................... 48
4.2) Recalling a program from memory ............................................................. 48
4.3) Manual setting ............................................................................................ 49
Menu  Drying cycle  Generic data ......................................................... 49
Heating speed ............................................................................................. 49
Timber group: ............................................................................................ 49
Inversion interval: ...................................................................................... 49
Menu  Drying  Phases definition ............................................................ 49
Phases parameters – page 1 ........................................................................ 50
ID number .............................................................................................. 50
Climate ................................................................................................... 50
Condition ............................................................................................... 50
Fans speed .............................................................................................. 51
Phases parameters – page 2 ........................................................................ 51
Outputs ................................................................................................... 51
Alarms .................................................................................................... 51
HT .......................................................................................................... 52
Cell climate regulation ............................................................................... 52
4.4) Final moisture setting ................................................................................. 52
HEAT TREATMENT (HT) ......................................................52

Timber core temperature visualization .............................................................. 53
Probe verifying / calibration procedure ............................................................. 53
Probes positioning ................................................................................................ 54
Verifying the cycle setting ................................................................................... 55
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS................................................... 56
Menu  Energy saving ....................................................................................... 56
Menu  Energy saving  Mode ...................................................................... 56
Menu  Energy saving  Fans ........................................................................ 56
Menu  Energy saving  Heater ..................................................................... 57
Menu  Controller options ................................................................................ 57
Menu  Controller options  Display contrast .............................................. 57
Menu  Controller options  Display backlight mode .................................. 57
Menu  Controller options  Backlight timeout ............................................ 57
Menu  Controller options  Day….minutes ................................................. 57
Menu  Measures ............................................................................................... 58
Menu  Alarms ................................................................................................... 58
Menu  Erase history buffers............................................................................ 58
ALARMS AND FAULTS MANAGEMENT ............................ 58

Temperature and EMC alarms .......................................................................... 58
Temp. too high ................................................................................................... 59
Temp. too low .................................................................................................... 59
EMC too high .................................................................................................... 59
EMC too low ..................................................................................................... 60
Ice danger .......................................................................................................... 60
Faults and errors.................................................................................................. 60
EMC x probe shorted ......................................................................................... 60
Temp. x probe opened ....................................................................................... 61
Temp. x probe shorted ....................................................................................... 61
Probes amplifier ................................................................................................. 61
Power supply ..................................................................................................... 61
EEPROM write error ......................................................................................... 62
System clock: ..................................................................................................... 62
Default data ........................................................................................................ 62
LG30-1 / 2 Amplifier ......................................................................................... 62
Core tem. probes ................................................................................................ 63
Further problems & Solutions ............................................................................ 63
Measurement problems ...................................................................................... 63
Relay outputs ..................................................................................................... 64
Power supply / Power on ................................................................................... 64
SOFTWARE UPGRADING ................................................... 65
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 66

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APPENDIX ............................................................................67
1) Wood type/group table .................................................................................... 67
2) Drying programs ............................................................................................. 68
Limits of the standard programs ........................................................................ 68
Easy advanced base programs ........................................................................... 68
British schedules (British programs).................................................................. 74
3) Defects and faults associated with drying ...................................................... 75
4) Outputs activation conditions ......................................................................... 78
Common problems measuring MC and EMC................................................... 79
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE (DIR. 2012/19/UE - WEEE) ................................. 86
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REVISION HISTORY
Rev. 2 Added new special parameters for condensation based kilns
05/01/2005 management
Added:
- Heat Treatment cycles capability
Rev. 3
- New settings for regulation values calculation mode
01/06/2005
- Compressor activation interval
- Filter for EMC and TMC measures
Added:
Rev. 4 - New details added about how to connect the power supply
06/07/2005 and about internal fuses
- Description of HT related faults
Added:
- A new charter to underline how to set the final moisture
Rev. 5
- Description of “Diagnostic” and “Maintenance” functions
05/09/2005
- “Reload default setting” function moved from “Installation”
to “Maintenance” Menu.
Rev. 6 The output for fans analog signal was reversed in this manual
03/10/2005
Software release 2.5
Rev. 7 Added :
15/10/2005 - New info about wiring for not reversible fans
- New function: extraction fan management
- New function: HT probes calibration
Rev. 8 Software release 2.6
22/11/2005 The preference parameter to disable the sprayers below a set-
table temperature now disables the flaps too.
06/04/2006 Added new descriptions for two new installation parameters
related to HT pyhitosanitary cycles.
05/11/2007 Added new function for Heating pump management
Added :
Rev. 11 - EMC and MC problems solving chapter
25/02/2008 - Added LG35 chapter
- Added new probes configurations
Rev. 12 Added description for new parameters under “Drying prefer-
12/05/2008 ences” for alarm thresholds setting.
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Added:
- more detailed description for battery replacement
Rev. 13 - more detailed instruction for internal fuse replacement
15/09/2008 - connection diagram for LG35 amplifiers
- instruction to measure the LG25 reference voltage
- new probes configuration (4T,4EMC,12MC)
21/04/2009 Added description for 4 new drying preferences parameters
Rev. 15
Fixed the wrong table Connections/Kiln bus connector
06/07/2009
Rev. 16
Added a new management mode for condensation kilns and
03/12/2009
two additional parameters related to the new mode
Additions to menu “SERVICE  INSTALLATION”:
Rev. 17 - New parameter to specify whether the analog output should
11/03/2010 be used to drive the fans or the heating valve.
- Maximum activation percentage for sprayers while in pro-
portional management mode
Rev. 18 New management of sprayers when in On/Off mode: while
19/05/2010 ON, they are now driven according to the duty cycle specified
with “Sprayers max. percentage” setting.
13/09/2010 - Added new parameter for MC measurement compensation
Rev.20
- Modified flaps management with temperature priority
01/02/2011
- Added new capability for additional I/O connection
Rev.21 - Additional description about error codes (- - - - and xxxx) of
22/03/2011 the HT probes visualization screen
Rev.22
Replaced LG29 unit with LG39
22/10/2012
Rev.23 Firmware 6.8: Added management for analog output and
15/02/14 AUX2, AUX3 on LG39
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BEFORE STARTING
How to use this manual

This manual is intended as a reference guide to use «NOME_PRODOTTO». Alt-
hough it is possible (and advisable, at least one time) to read it starting from the
first page, the manual has been written to be used as reference every time an in-
formation is required about a specific function. For this reason the title of the para-
graphs are the same as written in the control system (abbreviations included). The
best way to get most out of this manual is by sitting in front of
«NOME_PRODOTTO», exploring it, be curios and searching here the explana-
tions.
This manual uses icons that to point out some specific information:
This icon points out in-depth information or a peculiarity regarding the

specific argument.
This icon is used to highlight the operations that, in case of not appro-
priate use, may cause damage or data loss.
Intended use
This product has been designed for the control of timber kiln dryers, in order to
perform drying cycles in automatic, semi-automatic and manual mode. It can also
perform HT cycles according to the ISPM15 requirements.
Safety instructions
- Warning! When using battery-powered instruments, basic safety precautions,

including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
leaking batteries, personal injury and material damage.
- Read this manual carefully before operating the instrument.
- Retain this manual for future reference.
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Consider work area environment

Do not expose the instrument to rain. Do not use the instrument in wet conditions.
Keep the work area well lit. Do not use the instrument where there is a risk of caus-
ing fire or explosion, e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids and gases.
Keep children away

Do not allow children, visitors or animals to come near the
work area or to touch the instrument.
Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate the instrument when you are tired.
Check for damaged parts

Before use, carefully check the instrument for damage. Ensure that the instrument
will operate properly and perform its intended function. Do not use the instrument if
any part is damaged or defective.
Repairs
This instrument complies with relevant safety requirements.
Repairs should only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts;
otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user
Use appropriate instrument

The intended use is described in this instruction manual.
Warning! The use of any accessory or attachment or performance of any operation
with this instrument other than those recommended in this instruction manual may
present a risk of personal injury.
Additional safety instructions for non-rechargeable batteries

- Never attempt to open for any reason.
- Do not store in locations where the temperature may exceed 40 °C.
- Please disposing the battery in accordance with local regulations.
- Do not incinerate the batteries.
- Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.
When you notice liquid on the batteries, proceed as follows:
- Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth.
- Avoid skin contact.
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Battery
If you want to dispose of the instrument yourself, the battery must be removed as
described in the next chapter and disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Place the battery in a suitable packaging to ensure that the terminals cannot be
short-circuited.
Take the batteries to a local recycling station.
Battery technical data

IEC* designation CR2032
System Litio
Nominal voltage 3V
Nominal capacity 210 (mAh)
Permissible temp. range -20°C … 60°C (min/max)
Weight, approx. 3g
Dimensions, approx. ø20 x 3,2 mm
* International Electrotechnical Commission
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How to easily insert/remove the battery (Panel version)
REAR view
 Unplug the “KILN BUS” and
“RS232 – RS485”connectors
from the rear side of the con-
trol panel.
 Unscrew the 5 screws indi-

cated by the “A” label in the
“rear view”, then remove the
metallic cover.
 The battery, located as stated

in the red rectangle in the
“rear view (internal)” is now
REAR view (internal) accessible.
 Insert a small, flat screwdriv-

er under the battery as indi-
cated by the yellow arrow (B)
in “Battery holder detail”,
then lift the battery and slide
it out from the battery holder.
 To insert a new battery, gen-

tly slide it inside the battery
holder, as indicated by the
grey arrow (C) in “Battery
holder detail”. Pay attention
to the positive pole (+) which
Battery holder detail must be faced up.
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How to easily insert/remove the battery (Desktop version)
FRONT view
 Unscrew the 4 screws indi-
cated by the “A” label in the
“FRONT view”, then remove
the control panel.
 Unplug the “KILN BUS” and

“RS232 – RS485”connectors
from the rear side of the con-
trol panel.
 The battery, located as stated

in the red rectangle in the
“REAR view (internal)” is
REAR view (internal) now accessible.
 Insert a small, flat screwdriv-

er under the battery as indi-
cated by the yellow arrow (B)
in “Battery holder detail”,
then lift the battery and slide
it out from the battery holder.
 To insert a new battery, gen-

tly slide it inside the battery
holder, as indicated by the
grey arrow (C) in “Battery
holder detail”. Pay attention
to the positive pole (+) which
Battery holder detail must be faced up.
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Using the menus

A lot of the functions of «NOME_PRODOTTO» are accessible through menu.
The menu item currently selected is identified by the white letters on black back-
ground; the various items of a menu can be selected through the selection arrows
(normally the keys number 3 and 4), the access to the following submenu is made
by the confirmation key (5), while the key 1 (ESC) is normally used to return to
the preceding menu.
The browsing of the various pages is made through selection menus. In this manu-
al, to point out the path to follow for reaching one determined function, the various
menus to select are listed in sequence, beginning from the first level (main menu),
divided by the symbol “”. For instance, the function to load a standard program
(accessible from main screen by pressing the MENU key, then selecting “Drying
Cycle” and “standard”) will be described as:
Menu  Drying cycle  Standard
All the pages of «NOME_PRODOTTO» are characterized by a status bar (on the
top of the screen) and a menu bar (at the bottom). The status bar usually describes
the path effected to reach the active page (except in the main page, where it gives
different information), while the menu bar, located immediately above the five
functions keys, specifies the specific function for every key.
Contrast setting
Although it is possible to set the contrast of the display through an addicted menu,
a shortcut is available, particularly useful for the first power-on, if the display ap-
pear completely black. In this case, to set the contrast, press contemporarily the
key “?” and the key “” to darken or “” to clear the screen.
LED lamps
«NOME_PRODOTTO» is equipped with two LED indicators. The green lamp,
always on, indicates that the controller is powered; the other, red, become visible
only if turned on and indicates the presence of an alarm condition. On the front
panel there is another small transparent area, to the right of the “MENU5” key, be-
hind which there is the photo resistor used for the automatic power-on of the
screen backlight.
Locking the keyboard

The keyboard of «NOME_PRODOTTO» has a lock function that can be enabled
by the special iButtons (black keyring). Touching the connector with the keyboard
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lock iButton, the symbol of a key will appear on the top bar of the display. Under
such conditions it is not more possible to access to any page or to effect any
change on the settings of the controller.
The unlocking of the keyboard is made in the same way: touching again the con-
nector with the iButton, the symbol of the key will disappear from the display and
the keyboard will take back the normal operation.
Installing «NOME_PRODOTTO»
Parts listing
«NOME_PRODOTTO» control system consists of the following parts:
1 Nr. 1 Central unit LG28 with screen and keyboard.

2 Nr. 1 Relay outputs /analog outputs unit LG29
3 Nr. 1 Probes amplifier LG25
4 Nr. 2 Probes box to be installed inside the kiln
5 Nr. 6 Timber moisture measurement cables
6 Nr. 42 Electrodes for timber moisture measurement (three lengths)
Nr. 2 Keyboard locking iButton
8 Nr. 3 iButton for programs or configuration storage
9 Nr. 1 user’s manual
10 Accessories for installation
1: In the desktop version, the parts 1 and 2 are assembled into a unique
case.
NOTE 2: The quantities listed for the positions from 3 to 6 are referred to the
2 Temperature, 2 EMC, 6 Timber MC probes version.
Installation tips
For a proper installation of the controller it is necessary to follow some precau-
tions:
 The central unit with screen and keyboard and the relay outputs unit must
be placed into a room having temperature between 0 and 40C.
 If «NOME_PRODOTTO» controller (panel version) is installed on a
switchboard, it is necessary to pay particular attention to the correct as-
semblage of the other equipments installed inside the same switchboard,
installing, where suggested, all the filters required to reduce the interfer-
ences. Especially if a frequency inverter for fans driving is present , it is
necessary to follow all the indications of the manufacturer to avoid the
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generation of interferences that could affect the operation of the control

system.
 The probes amplifier must be installed close to the kiln, to maintain the
connection cables to the probes boxes as short as possible. Although the
LG25 amplifier is furnished in watertight case, it is absolutely advisable
to avoid its direct exposure to the rain: a minimum protection constituted
by a simple plate roof should be always provided.
 The temperature and EMC sensors must be positioned inside the kiln so
that to assure a representative measure of the climatic conditions inside it.
If the kiln is equipped with reversible fans, the sensors must be placed on
both the sides of the kiln; if the front side is completely occupied by the
loading door, the sensor should be positioned on the side wall, close to
the door.
 The cables for probes box connection and for wood moisture measure-
ment have to be under good conditions. No junction or reparation is ad-
mitted, because it could affect the cable insulation characteristic. In the
case of insufficient length, it is necessary to replace the whole cable. This
limitation doesn't concern the other cables of connection of the controller.
 The probes boxes connection cables have to be placed at 30cm minimum
from whatever other power cable.
The distance among CPU unit, the power unit and the probes amplifier, can be also
very high (< 1,2Km), because the communication among these devices is made
through an RS485 line, suitable for long distances. In case of long distances
(>100m) or of environments particularly disturbed, it could be necessary to use
special cables, especially developed for RS485 transmission; in this case the power
supply must be conducted separately, using another cable.
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Connections
«NOME_PRODOTTO» CPU (LG28) – LG39

The LG39 is the new input/output unit which may be supplied instead of the LG29
as standard equipment of the control system.
The control panel of the kiln controller must be connected to one of the two Kiln-
Bus connectors (CN2 or CN3 - they are internally connected) of the input/output
LG39 unit, using the supplied cable (connection 1:1*).
The other connector (CN3 or CN2) can be used to connect the next devices on the
bus.
(*) Please note that, although the pins number is reversed if compared to the con-
trol panel, the functions are on the same pin (1:1 connection).
Dip-switch settings
The LG39 is equipped with 8 configuration dip-switches. Use a small sharpen tool
to place them.
The following table summarizes the function of the dip-switches (Off=0, On=1):
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Dip-switch number
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Serial address offset S.M. N.U. Mode N.U. Protocol
0=Safe Mode deactivated

000 = Base address + 0
1=Safe Mode enabled
0=Configuration
0=ModBus
1=KilnBus
Not used
Not used
1= work
Factory settings
0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1
When the “Safe mode” is enabled, after 4 minutes of inactivity of the serial inter-
face, all the outputs will be disabled, but the HEATER CLOSE and the FLAPS
CLOSE will be activated, in order to set the kiln under a safe condition. When this
alarm condition occurs, the DATA ERROR led flashes every second. Under nor-
mal conditions, for use with standard controllers, the switches should remain as
showed in the “Factory settings” row.
Whatever change on the dip-switches setting will be effective only after a reset of
the device.
Inputs / Outputs description

The power supply input and the relay outputs are available on the CN4 and CN7
connectors.
The power supply for the whole system must be applied to the pins 1 and 2 of the
CN4 connector; these contacts are internally connected to the KILN-BUS plugs
through the FUSE 1 (5A) protection, to supply all the peripheral devices.
All the common contacts of the relays are connected to the same input (CN7 - 8)
that can be connected to whatever voltage from 0 to 250Vac. A protection fuse
(FUSE 2.5x20mm – 5A) is connected in series to this input; the sum of all the
loads consumption must not exceed the fuse maximum current rating.
The following table summarizes the function for every I/O pin of the LG39:
Connector ID Description
Fans inverter ModBus connections (for ModBus controllers only)
3 – RS485 Tx/Rx +
CN1
2 – RS485 Tx/Rx -
1 – Serial GND interface
CN2/CN3 KilnBus connector
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1 – Power supply output L/+ (**)
2 – Power supply output N/- (**)
3 – Serial GND interface
4 – KilnBus Tx/Rx -
5 – KilnBus Tx/Rx +
Inputs connector (clean contacts only)
1 – Common
2 – Not Used
CN5
3 – Not Used
4 – Not Used
5 – Not Used
0-10V outputs (NOTE: the outputs are not mutually insulated: all the
commons are referred to the same GND as CN5. This GND is insulat-
ed from the serial GND interface (CN1, CN2 and CN3) and from the
power supply.)
1 – Common fan (- FANS)
CN6
2 – Fans 0-10V output (+ FANS)
3 – Common fan (- FLAPS)
4 – Fans 0-10V output (+ FLAPS)
5 – Common fan (- HEAT)
6 – Fans 0-10V output (+ HEAT)
Power supply inputs / Relay outputs
1 – 24Vac/dc Power supply input L/+ (**)
2 – 24Vac/dc Power supply input N/-(**)
3 – not connected
CN4 4 – AUX3 – Heating Pump (*)
5 – Flaps Close (FLAPS CLOSE)
6 – Flaps Open (FLAPS OPEN)
7 – Heater Closed (HEATER CLOSE)
8 – Heater Opened (HEATER OPEN)
Relay outputs / Relays common Input
1 – Fans counter clock wise output (FANS CCW) or without inversion
2 – Fans clock wise output (FANS CW)
3 – Sprayers output (SPRAY)
CN7 4 –AUX1 output (NC)
5 – AUX1 output (NO)
6 – AUX2 extraction fan (NC) (*)
7 – AUX2 extraction fan (NO) (*)
8 – Relays Common input (RELAY COMMON)
Led RX DATA Green led (it flashes each time a valid packet has been received)
Red led (it flashes when a wrong message has been receive or when
Led RX ERROR
there is no communication)
Yellow led which signal the activation of the corresponding output.
Outputs Led For the 0-10V outputs, the duty cycle (ON time) of the LED is propor-
tional to the output voltage (10V = led fixed ON).
S1 Configuration Dip switch
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Protection fuse for devices powered through the CN2/CN3 connectors
FUSE 1
(5A)
Protection FUSE for relay outputs (5A – 250V). The sum of all the
FUSE 2 output currents from the connectors CN4 and CN7 should not exceed
the rating of this fuse.
(*) These outputs are available only starting from firmware release 6.8
(**) These power supply signals can be under direct or alternate current, so that
they can be reversed.
The outputs from 4 to 8 (CN4) and from 1 to 7 (CN7) are subject to the voltage
applied on the relays common input (CN7, pin 8).
The analog outputs to drive the fans frequency inverter, the heater and the flaps are
electrically insulated from the power supply and from the Kiln Bus interface, but
are not insulated each other and from the digital inputs (CN5)
In the standard configuration, the functions assigned to the Auxiliary relays are as
follows:
AUX1 Alarm (configurable)

AUX2 Extraction Fan
AUX3 Heating Pump
If a relays output is used to drive an inductive load (such as an electro valve), it is

recommended to add the supplied spark suppression filters in parallel to the load.
NOTE: the filter must be installed across the load and not across the relay, to
avoid leakage of currents and any consequent malfunctioning.
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Relays connection example
Lg39 RELAYS WIRINGS
Neutral
Teleruttori ventilatori
Line
Fans power relays

Serrande
Riscaldamento
Maximum allowed
Heating valve
voltage: 230Vac
Flaps
Spruzzatori
Spray
Power supply
Counter Clock wise

voltage
Senso antiorario
Lampada allarme
24Vac/dc
+/-20%, 1A
Alarm lamp
Senso orario
Clockwis e
1 1
Close/Chiude
2 2
Open / Apre
3 3
Close/Chiude
4 4
Open / Apre
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
CN4 CN7
Com
1 Fans speed
Lg39 2 controller
CONNECTORS 3 (Inverter)
0-10V
4
5
6
CN6
Esempio di collegamento del filtro su teleruttori, elettrovalvole e
servomotori per apertura/chiusura valvole o serrande
Wiring example for filter connection on power relays, electrovalves

and servo motors for flaps or valves opening/closing.
L
L Apre / Open
Chiude / Close
Filtro / Filter
Filtro / Filter
Filtro / Filter
Filtro / Filter
K1 M
N N N
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LG25 Probe amplifiers
The probe amplifiers model LG25 1.0 are equipped with 5 connectors with the
following functions
CN1 = factory use

CN2 = Timber probe and EMC input
CN3 = Connection to self-calibration device
CN4 = temperature probe
CN5 = KILN BUS
The connectors can be accessed by removing the 6 fixing screws of the metal case
lid.
WARNING:
1) Make sure the lid is perfectly closed and tighten the cable
holders once the operation is over to prevent dust or water from
filtering in. The measure circuits must not be dirty or polluted
2) Pay attention to not damage the electronic card and avoid the
fall of dirt or bits of copper wires on it when you made the
connections..
The following tables specify the connections related to connectors CN2, CN4 and
CN5 (output 1 on each connector is the one nearest to the name of the connector
on the printed circuit)
CN2 - Timber probe inputs and EMC

Connection Description
CN2-1 EMC probe 1
CN2-2 EMC probe 2
CN2-3 Timber probe 1
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CN2-5 Common for timber probes -EMC probes
CN2-10 Common for timber probes -EMC probes
CN4 - Temperature probe inputs

CN4-1 Temperature probe 1
CN4-2 Common for temperature probes
CN4-3 Temperature probe 2
CN4-4 Common for temperature probes
CN5 - KILN BUS

CN5-1 Rx/Tx+ Interface with the KILN BUS sensors
CN5-2 Rx/Tx- Interface with the KILN BUS sensors
CN5-3 Earth connection
CN5-4 Power supply input (24Vac/dc)
CN5-5 Power supply input (0V)
LG30 probes amplifiers

The LG30 amplifiers allow to manage up to 8 additional temperature probes. They
have three connectors:
CN1 = Measuring inputs
CN2 = Factory use
CN3 = KILN BUS
The connectors can be accessed by removing the 6 fixing screws of the metal case
lid.
WARNING:
3) Make sure the lid is perfectly closed and tighten the cable
holders once the operation is over to prevent dust or water
from filtering in. The measure circuits must not be dirty or
polluted
4) Pay attention to not damage the electronic card and avoid the
fall of dirt or bits of copper wires on it when you made the
connections..
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The following tables specify the connections related to connectors CN1 and CN3
(output 1 on each connector is the one nearest to the name of the connector on the
printed circuit)
CN1 – Inputs
Connection ID Description
CN1-1 IN1 Temperature probe 1
CN1-9 +5V Temperature probes common
CN1-10 GND Not used
CN3 – KILN BUS

CN5-1 Rx/Tx+ Interface with the KILN BUS sensors
CN5-2 Rx/Tx- Interface with the KILN BUS sensors
CN5-3 Earth connection
CN5-4 Power supply input (24Vac/dc)
CN5-5 Power supply input (0V)
The KILN BUS most be parallel connected to the other LG25 amplifiers, on the
same cable coming from the LG29 unit (panel versions) or directly from the desk-
top unit.
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LG35 Probe amplifiers
The multi sensor LG35 includes all the sensors required for the Kilns management
and the electronic to transform the signals in digital information. It should be in-
stalled inside the kiln in a position suitable to measure the average climate condi-
tions of the cell.
WARNING: LG35 cannot be exposed directly to water spray and to tem-

peratures higher than 80°C, otherwise serious damage may occur.
LG35 is equipped with a new, spring cage type connector, for an easy and faster
wiring. To access the connector, unscrew the four screws of the front panel.
Remove the front panel CAREFULLY, and temporary fix it at the left side (see
picture) while wiring the connector, in order to avoid any stress to the delicate
connections between the front panel and the connection board..
Connect the kiln bus cable to the connector.

Two inputs are provided for an easy chain connection: the kiln-bus can be con-
nected to one of the two inputs, while the other is available to connect the next de-
vice (if any). For the connection use the following wires:
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SIGNAL COLOUR
KilnBus + Blue
KilnBus - White
Can be used to connect the cable shield
KilnBus GND
(not required)
24Vac (dc) – Phase (+) Red
24Vac (dc) – Neutral (-) Black
To perform the connections, simply

peel about 1cm of insulation from the
wire, insert a flat screw driver (
0,6x3,5mm tip) and turn it slightly to
open the cage, then insert the wire. Pay
attention to climp the copper and not
the insulation of the wire.
The two temperature probes inputs can
be used to connect two NTC type sen-
sors.
Probe
Temp1 Air Temperature
Temp2 Wood Temperature (optional)
WARNING: be sure that no uninsulated wire (including the shields

of the cables) get in touch with the metal cover of the measuring cir-
cuit, otherwise the measures could be seriously influenced.
On the main connector there is also the measuring circuit ground , which is sup-
plied connected to the metallic roof of LG35 through a capacitor. The metallic roof
should be connected to an earth connection, not shared with other power devices.
To get good performances, in most of the applications, it is enough to install LG35
on the metallic walls of the kiln.
The missing or insufficient earth connection may cause problems in measuring
very low EMC and MC values.
If this kind of problem is encountered, the following solutions should be tested:
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1) Disconnect the capacitor from the LG35 metallic roof and connect it to a
”clean” (addicted only to the measuring circuit) earth connection.
2) Leave the “Meas. GND” input of LG35 unconnected.
3) Connect the Meas.GND pin directly to a clean earth connection. (Warn-
ing: this solution could carry to errors in measuring very high timber
moisture contents)
Observing the rear side of the front panel a dip-switch wit 8 positions can be
found. For this application their position should be: 8,6: ON, all the others OFF.
Usually they are set in factory so there is no need to adjust them.
Looking obliquely into the dip-switch window two LEDS can be seen. In normal
operation only the green LED should blink approx. once a second; the red led
blinks at power on or in case of communication problems.
At the end of the wiring, before closing the cover, be sure that no wire is posi-
tioned over the connector, because there is no room available between the con-
nector itself and the rear side of the cover. Pay also attention to the proper posi-
tioning of the sealing gasket.
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Connecting several LG25/LG30 amplifiers on Kiln Bus
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Connecting several LG35 amplifiers on Kiln Bus
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Serial interface
«NOME_PRODOTTO» controller is equipped with a serial interface for the con-
nection to the supervisory PC or to update the controller software. The connector
for such interface is a 9 poles DB series (DB9 female) situated on the back panel
of the panel unity desktop versions) or of the main control unity (panel versions).
The pin out of the connector is:
Serial interface (DB9 F)

1 +5V out
2 TxD (RS232)
3 RxD (RS232)
4 Rx/Tx+ (RS485)
5 Rx/Tx- (RS485)
6 n.c.
7 RTS (RS232)
8 CTS (RS232)
9 GND
Network connection
«NOME_PRODOTTO» can be connected to a network of kilns managed by a su-
pervisory Personal Computer, that must be equipped with an interface converter
model CV485NG. The connection must be effected as follows:
«NOME_PRODOTTO» CV485NG
(DB9 F) 5 pins, green connector
4 Rx/Tx+  1 Rx/Tx+
5 Rx/Tx-  2 Rx/Tx-
Shield  5 GND
Although, for brief distances in not disturbed environments, any telephone single
pair cable could be used, we recommend to use a specific cable for RS485 nets,
such as. Belden 9841, Alpha 6412, CEAM CPR6003. The cable shield has to be
connected to earth from a single side of the cable(for example, only on pin 5 of
CV485NG converter) and left unconnected on the other side.
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PC connection for controller software upgrade
To upgrade the software of a «NOME_PRODOTTO» controller not connected to a
supervisory PC, a direct connection to the RS232 COM port of the PC can be ef-
fected, without need of a CV485NG converter:
«NOME_PRODOTTO»
PC COM port (DB9 M)
(DB9 F)
2 TxD  2 RxD
3 RxD  3 TxD
9 Gnd  5 Gnd
Use then the AggiCE utility for the upgrade.
Configuring «NOME_PRODOTTO»
After having installed and connected the controller, before being able to use
«NOME_PRODOTTO», it is necessary to proceed with its configuration, to suit it
for the characteristics of the specific kiln. The configuration is effected through the
addicted “Service only menu.”. Under this menu are grouped all the settings that
must normally be set during the controller installation and that hardly will be mod-
ified later, during the normal use of the kiln.
Following there is a list of the settable parameters for every submenu, together
with a description of the meaning for each one.
Menu  Service  Preferences

They are a series of settings related to the management of the drying cycle.
Close flaps if temp. falls

It allows to set the management priority for the dampers. Under normal conditions
the flaps should be open if the humidity in the cell is too high. With particularly
cold climate and/or with under dimensioned heating systems, the opening of the
flaps could also cause an unwanted diminution of the temperature in the cell. To
avoid this, it is possible to set this value on a value different from 0°C. In this way
the temperature in the cell has higher priority than the humidity and, if it falls be-
low the ideal values minus this setting (in °C), the flaps are closed, regardless to
the moisture in the cell, until the temperature reaches again its ideal value.
If this function is not required, set this value to 0°C to exclude it.
Default setting: 5°C
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Sprayers - Flaps enabling temperature

It is the minimum temperature below which the sprayers and the flaps are forced
closed (disabled).
Default setting:: 20C
High temp. alarm delay

It is the delay, in minutes, from the identification of an alarm condition for high
temperature (10°C higher in comparison to the set-point) and its signalling.
Default setting: 20
EMC alarm delay

It is the delay, in minutes, from the identification of an EMC alarm condition (+/-
5,0 in comparison to the set-point) and its signalling.
Default setting: 20’
Save measures every:

«NOME_PRODOTTO» can preserve a trace of the last 80 effected measures into
its memory, included the correspondents ideal values and the state of the timber
probes. This parameter allows to set the interval in hours among two following re-
cordings.
Default setting : 8h
Cooling phase mode

It specifies how the cooling have to be performed. When there is a cooling demand
(usually at the end of the cycle) the controller can proceed in two ways:
Natural: the heating is turned off, and all the other functions (flaps, sprayers) con-
tinue to work in normal way.
Forced: the heating is turned off and the flaps are opened. In case of too low
EMC, the sprinklers are also activated;. Only if an alarm for too low EMC occurs,
the flaps are closed again, up to the end of the alarm condition.
Default setting: Natural
EMC compensation
Use this function for fine adjustments on the measures of EMC effected by the
controller. The correction of the EMC measure is especially useful when cellulose
plates different from those furnished with the equipment or plates made from other
materials are used as sensors. The compensation is limited to +/-3,0; the set value
is added to the measure detected by the controller.
Default setting: 0.0
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Timber MC / EMC / Temperature calculation mode
They are referred to timber probes, temperature probes and moisture probes and
are used to specify how the measures received from the various sensors must be
managed. For all the types of probes, you can specify whether the regulation value
should be the highest value, at the lowest value or at an arithmetic average of the
measured values.
The controller is preset to regulate on basis of the average timber moisture and of
highest temperature and the lowest EMC measured in the cell (usually the most
critical values of all). In some cases, it can be useful to adjust the cycle according
to other values; for ex, when the timber is particularly subject to mould stains, an
adjustment based on the highest EMC value can be more suitable or in case of
timber that requires a minimum temperature to ensure an adequate treatment
against parasites, it may be better to adjust the temperature at its lowest value
High temperature alarm threshold.

Defines the difference between measured and ideal temperatures which enables the
countdown for high temperature alarm signalling.
Default setting: 10,0
EMC alarm threshold

Defines the difference between measured and ideal EMC which enables the count-
down for high/low humidity alarm signalling.
Phase timer mode

Specifies how to manage the timing of the drying phases, If set to “T_OK” the
countdown begins when the temperature required for the phase has been reached.
If set to “Start” the countdown begins immediately when the phase is started, re-
gardless of temperature.
NOTE: when the timer for a drying phase is set to 0 or the phase is marked as HT
phase, the controller will wait for the required temperature before starting the
countdown, regardless of the setting of this parameter.
Default Setting: “T_OK”
Variation EMC/hour
Defines the hourly variation allowed for the EMC set. If the measured EMC is dif-
ferent by the set EMC required by the program, the required value will be reached
according to the specified speed.
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Flaps On/Off activation threshold.

This parameter is considered only when Flaps management is set to ON/OFF
mode, and specifies the threshold above set point for opening the flaps. The flaps
will remain opened until the EMC value return to the ideal value.
Flaps at end of cycle

Defines whether the flaps should be ON (opened) or OFF (closed) when the cycle
has been completed. (end of cycle).
Default setting: OFF
MC compensation
This parameter can be used for fine adjustments on the measures of Timber Mois-
ture performed by the controller, in order to match it with the preferred reference
meter of the user. The compensation is limited to +/-3,0; the set value is added to
the measure detected by the controller.
Default setting: 0.0
Menu  Service Installation
The installation parameters are used to configure «NOME_PRODOTTO» accord-

ing to the characteristics of the specific kiln; after the first setting, it shouldn’t be
necessary to modify these parameters, unless mechanical changes are brought to
the kiln.
EMC/Temp probes
Specifies the number of air temperature, moisture and timber moisture probes. The
available configurations are:
6 timber MC probes, 1 EMC and 1 Temperature
6W1E1T
(1 LG25 amplifier with single probes box)
6 timber MC probes, 2 EMC and 2 Temperatures
6W2E2T
(1 LG25 amplifier with two probes boxes)
12W2E2T
(2 LG25 amplifier with single probes box)
8W2E2T
(2 LG35 amplifiers)
4W1E1T
(1 LG35 amplifier)
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12W4E4T
(2 LG25 amplifier with double probes box)
Default setting: “6W2E2T”
Flaps driving mode

Used to specify whether the flaps should be managed by pulses (the controller
gives small opening or closing pulses, to move the flaps little by little) or On/Off
(the flaps can be only fully opened or closed). When traditional motorized flaps
are used, the first solution is warmly advisable, because it allows a better
regulation. The On/Off mode should be used only when the proportional mode
cannot be applied (for instance: dehumidification by extracting fans only or by
condensation)
Default setting: Pulse
Flaps opening time

The time required for the flaps to open or close completely. It is used only if flaps
pulse mode has been selected.
Default setting: 80”
Flaps activation delay

A delay used during the proportional management, to define the response time of
the system. It should be increased if the response is too fast (the real value oscil-
lates around the ideal value) or decreased if the response is too slow.
Heat. valve driving mode

As provided for the flaps, allows the proportional management of the heating valve
for a better temperature regulation. The pulse mode should be preferred when used
with a traditional motorized valve, while the On/Off mode should be used only
when the pulse mode cannot be applied (such as direct heating with direct burner
driving).
Default setting: Pulse
Heat. valve opening time

The time required for the heating valve to open or close completely. It is used only
if heating pulse mode has been selected.
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Heat. valve activation delay

A delay used during the heating proportional management, to define the response
time of the system. It should be increased if the response is too fast (the real value
oscillates around the ideal value) or decreased if the response is too slow.
Spray management mode

Used to specify whether the spraying must be On/Off or proportional. The propor-
tional management is made keeping the valve open for a variable percentage (duty
cycle) of a 30” working time (Pulse Width Modulation Mode)
NOTE: when the On/Off mode is selected, the sprayers will be always OFF or ac-
tivated according to the max. percentage setting; i.e. if the “Sprayers max. percent-
age” setting is set to 50%, the sprayers can be always OFF or activated with a 50%
duty cycle. To drive them in pure On/Off mode, be sure that the “Sprayers max.
percentage” is set to 100%.
Default setting: PWM
Spray valve activation delay

A delay used during the sprayers proportional management, to define the response
time of the system. It should be increased if the response is too fast (the real value
oscillates around the ideal value) or decreased if the response is too slow.
Fans driving mode

It indicates the type of fans used in the kiln. You can specify whether they can be
set on or off only, or if their speed can be adjusted (INVERTER controlled fans -
the speed of which is specified by an analogue voltage.
Default setting: On/Off
Fans inversion
Specification if the sense of rotation of the fans has to be inverted periodically
(usable only with suitable fans and switchboard).
NOTE: by setting the inversion interval to 0 and restarting the controller, the fans
will run for 1 minute (plus pause time) for each direction (useful for testing
purposes)
Default setting: Yes
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Condensation based kiln
By setting this parameter to “1”, the controller will be configured to manage a
condensation kiln (a special drying kiln that uses a dehumidifier system to de-
crease the air humidity, instead of requiring fresh air from outside like the conven-
tional kilns do).
For the condensation kilns, the relay normally used for the flaps is used to drive
the refrigerator, and the relay normally used to signal an alarm becomes the over-
heating relay. These relays are managed as follows:
Refrigerator (flaps): disabled for temperatures below 30C

ON when EMC>Set-point +0.8
OFF when EMC<Set-point -0.3
Overheating (alarm): ON when Temperature > Set-point +3.0C
OFF when Temperature <= Set-point
By setting this parameter to “2”, in addition to the above mentioned specifications,

the overheating output will act also as exhaust air output, to help dehumidifying
the air, activated together with the compressor unit until the temperature remains
within a settable range from the ideal set point (see also “Exhaust fan threshold”
and “Dehumidifier threshold”). This functioning mode should be preferred in
plants where there is a good availability of heating power in order to minimize the
absorption for the dehumidifier.
Default setting: “0”
Maximum allowed temperature

This parameter sets the maximum temperature that the controller will require for
regulation. Also if a program than requires higher temperatures is loaded or writ-
ten, the controller won’t regulate for a temperature higher than the one set by this
parameter.
Default setting: 120C
Compressor activation delay

Useful for condensation based kiln dryers, it avoids to activate too often the com-
pressor connected to the flaps relay ; this parameter specifies a delay in minutes
between two consecutive activations of the compressor.
By setting the parameter to 0 the function will be excluded.
Default setting: 0
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Heat Treatment mode (HT)

Defines the hardware configuration used to perform the Heat Treatment function.
The available configurations are:
0 = no LG30 amplifier – HT treatment not available
1= 1 LG30 amplifier – HT treatment up to maximum 8 core temperature probes
2= 2 LG30 amplifiers – HT treatment up to max. 16 core temperature probes
Default setting: 0
EMC and TMC measures filter

Used to enable and to define the response time of a filter that can be applied on the
measured values of timber and equilibrium moisture. If enabled, the filter affects
all the EMC and MC probes, allowing a variation of the measured value in steps of
1/10, while the set value defines the interval between two steps. For example:
If previous value= 4,7 ; new value= 5,3
If C18=0 the transition occurs immediately
If C18=1 the transition occurs step by step (4,8-4,9-5,0-…-5,3) and takes
6/10 of second
If C18=200 the transition occurs step by step (4,8-4,9-5,0-…-5,3) and
takes 200 seconds
This function is useful to reduce the oscillation of the measured values in very
noisy environments. By setting this parameter to 0, the filter is excluded.
Default setting: 0
Extraction fan
It is a fan that may be installed to help the dampers in the extraction of the exhaust
air from the kiln. If the management of this fan is enabled, the “alarm relay” be-
comes a “Extraction fan” relay and it will be activated when the flaps activation
percentage will be 100% and will remain ON until that percentage will decrease
down to 50%. NOTE: this setting has no meaning for “condensation kilns” with
LG29 relay unit, because the same relay is already used for other purposes.
In case of LG39 unit and firmware release 6.8 or higher, this function is automati-
cally available on the AUX2 relay, so this setting should be set to “No”
Default setting: “No”
Minimum number of HT probes

This value specifies the minimum allowable number of timber core temperature
probes; the PC software WoodWizard2 sets it at every starting of a new phytosani-
tary HT cycle according to the minimum requirements set in its configuration on
basis of local regulations.
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Default setting: 4
Minimum temp. for HT cycle

It is the minimum temperature to be reached at timber core during the phytosani-
tary HT cycles. It is set by the PC software WoodWizard2 at every starting of a
new HT cycle, according to the local requirements. The real temperature value
maintained during the HT cycles will be the higher between this one and the one
set in the phase definition.
Default setting: 58°C
Heating pump management

If enabled, the heating pump management uses the ALARM relay as Heating
Pump relay, turning it ON when there is a request for heating and turning it OFF
after 5’ from the last heating request.
NOTE: this function is automatically excluded when “Condensation based kiln” or
“Extraction fan” functions are enabled and relay unit LG29.
In case of relay unit LG39 and firmware version 6.8 or higher, this function is au-
tomatically available on the AUX3 relay, so this setting should be set to “No”.
Default setting: “No”
Exhaust fan threshold

This parameter is used only when the condensation mode 2 has been selected (see
also “Condensation based kiln”) and specifies the maximum temperature tolerance
from the temperature set point to maintain active the exhaust/overheating fan.
When there is a dehumidification request and the temperature is close to the set
point, the exhaust fan is activated in order to help the compressor in decreasing the
humidity. It is maintained active until the temperature remains above the set-point
minus this setting, then it is turned OFF and only the compressor is used to de-
crease the humidity. (Hysteresis = 1,0 °C)
Default setting: 3,5°C
Dehumidifier threshold
This parameter is used only when the condensation mode 2 has been selected (see
also “Condensation based kiln”) and specifies the threshold (referred to the tem-
perature set point) to stop the dehumidifier. When there is a dehumidification re-
quest while the temperature is under the ideal value, the dehumidifier is activated
in order to dehumidify and either to help the heater in heating up the air. If the
temperature increases above the ideal set point minus this setting, the compressor
is disabled in order to save energy (Hysteresis = 1,5 °C).
Default setting: 1,5°C
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Analog output mode

Specifies whether the 0-10V analog output of LG29 should be used to regulate the
fans speed (“Fans”) or the opening of the heating valve (“Heat”).
Default setting: “Fans”
Sprayers max. percentage

Sets a limit for the maximum allowable percentage (duty cycle) for the sprayers
valve activation.
NOTE: this setting is used also when the Sprayers management is set to ON/OFF;
if set to a percentage other than 100%, the ON/OFF management will use a corre-
spondent fixed duty cycle while the sprayers should be ON.
Default setting: 100%
Additional I/O
This parameter specifies whether there are additional I/O modules connected to the
KilnBus for special purposes. In normal conditions it should be set to 0.
Default setting: 0
Menu  Service Communication
It is necessary to set these parameters if the controller has to be connected to a re-

mote supervisory system.
Serial address
When one or more controllers are connected to a supervision system, an univocal
identification number must be assigned to them. On the same net cannot be con-
nected 2 controllers having the same address.
Default setting: 1
Baud rate
It specifies the speed of data transmission on the net of kilns. The setting has to be
the same one for all the connected equipments.
Default setting: 9600
Menu  Service Maintenance
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The access to this page is reserved to maintenance operators and is password pro-
tected.
Menu  Service Diagnostic

This page can be used to drive manually the controller outputs for testing purpose.
When this menu is selected, the controller automatically stops the current drying
cycle and the status of heater, flaps, sprayers and fans can be freely changed. The
controller won’t exit from this page until MENU 1 key (ESC) will be pressed.
WARNING! This function does not manage any delay time between
switching the output status. It is an operator’s responsibility to avoid
sudden changes to the fans rotation direction, to avoid possible damag-
es to them.
For testing purposes, when this page is active, the controller emits a beep each
time the light sensor (used to drive the LCD backlight) detects a light fluctuation.
Menu  Service Save preferences…

Saves a copy of the configuration settings of the controller on iButton. This can be
useful for the future restoration of the configuration or to transfer the complete
configuration on another controller. The usable iButtons are the same usable to
save the drying programs (yellow keyring).
Menu  Service Load preferences…

It allows a quick configuration of the controller, loading the data previously saved
on iButton.
Attention: the configuration data to be loaded must have been generated with the
same version of the controller software, otherwise the operation could bring to un-
expected results.
Menu  Service Software back-up

It can be used to make a copy of the controller software on red iButtons.
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«NOME_PRODOTTO» overview
Power on
At power on, «NOME_PRODOTTO» launches the boot program that verifies the
congruity of the management software in memory (and also serves to manage the
software upgrades); at the end of the verification, that lasts few second, the main
program is launched. The program starts with one initial screen who informs on
the state of advancement of the system initialization, that depends on the configu-
ration of the controller; there is always a bar for the advancement of the probes
reading, while the bars for the first positioning of flaps and heating valve are dis-
played only if the devices are driven in proportional mode (not On/Off). At the end
of the initialization, «NOME_PRODOTTO» switches to the main screen visualiza-
tion.
Main screen
It is the control centre of the kiln; great attention has been paid to realize it, to con-
jugate an easy consultation to the maximum completeness of the displayed infor-
mation. This screen, that gives to the operator almost all the necessary information
at a glimpse, is automatically visualized at the end of the power-on procedures and
it is also automatically recalled by all the other screens if the controller stays inac-
tive for a few minutes.
All the information and the functions accessible from this page are following de-
scribed in the detail.
A) Status bar
On the right there is the name and version of the installed software. To the left
there is the system clock, that can be preceded by two symbols:
 If there is the “$” symbol, it means that the system is working in energetic
saving mode.
 The “  ” symbol means that there is an active connection to a supervi-
sory PC.
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B) Measures area
The measured values of temperature, equilibrium moisture and timber moisture are
displayed in big characters for an immediate consultation. Below every value the
correspondents ideal values are listed (if any), that are the values required by the
control system on basis of the current program. The ideal value for the timber
moisture is displayed only if, for the phase in progress, a timber moisture threshold
has been set. For the temperature, two ideal values are displayed: the immediate
one (the temperature now desired in the cell) and the one that should be reached at
the end of the heating cycle in progress.
NOTE: during the HT phases, the final temperature value is replaced by the tim-
ber core temperature, preceding by two small letters (HT) – see HT section of the
manual.
C) Output status area – Manual commands

It gives an immediate control and visualization of the state of the outputs for heat-
ing, flaps, fans and sprayers. If an output has been set for proportional manage-
ment, the corresponding state is represented by a bar followed by a value percent-
age, otherwise appears only the status (On/Off). To the right of the status of every
output there is the operation mode (Automatic, Manual, Disabled). Moving the
cursor above the operation mode (Menu3-Menu4) and pressing the key ENTER
(Menu5) the related output management is switched from manual mode to auto-
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matic and vice versa; after having selected the manual mode, move the cursor over
the current status of the output to change it.
The indication “Disabled” beside an output means that it is set in automatic mode,
but the particular current conditions of the kiln does not allow the controller to use
it. It is possible, for instance, that the sprayers are disabled because the tempera-
ture is lower than the minimum set for their activation, or that the heating and the
fans are disabled in case of conditions of temperature and EMC dangerous for the
timber in treatment.
In case of reversible fans, to the right of the operation mode, the current rotation
direction followed by the time to the next inversion is displayed; these information
are replaced by the “Pause” label during the rotation switching,.
D) Information area – start, stop, phase selection

It gives information about:
 the group of classification of the wood in treatment
 the drying phase in progress, followed by the condition required for its
end.
 the number of the program currently in execution (replaced from “?” if
the program in execution is not standard or it has been partially modified
by the user)
 the alarms currently in progress
Under normal conditions, when the controller is left inactive for some minutes, the
cursor is automatically positioned over the “phase in progress” field. In this condi-
tion, pressing the button “Menu 5”, it is possible to switch quickly the controller in
Pause or Stop mode or to change the phase currently in execution.
E) Menu bar
As well as all the other pages, the main screen includes a menu bar, used to define
the function of the 5 immediately underlying keys in the specific context.
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Drying using «NOME_PRODOTTO»
This chapter illustrates step by step all the operations to start a drying cycle.
1) Preliminary operations
To start a new drying cycle some operations and preliminary verifications are re-
quired:
a) Replace the cellulose plates for EMC measurement: to avoid that residues
and dusts of the preceding dryings can influence the measured values, it is
advisable to replace them at every new cycle. Being the controller cali-
brated on the particular cellulose in endowment, is absolutely advisable to
use spare parts from the same origin; otherwise a new calibration of the
controller may be required. Every now and then it is advisable to check
the efficiency of the EMC measuring circuit: after having removed both
the cellulose plates, observe the “empty” measures on the
«NOME_PRODOTTO» display; they should be as low as possible. Alt-
hough it is not possible to give an absolute reference value (because it de-
pends on the plant, on the temperature and on the calibration), usually
values below 4,0% should be observed for temperatures of about 20-
25°C... In case of higher measures it is necessary to proceed with an accu-
rate cleaning of the probes boxes, all around the EMC clamps and with
the verification of the cables of connection from the boxes up to the am-
plifier (that has to be installed in a position protected from the rain).
b) Verify the timber probes cables; they have to be in perfect conditions: a
damaged cable must be replaced or shortened, but it is never advisable to
try to repair/join it, because the insulation required could be not assured.
Every now and then it is advisable to verify the cables, by connecting
them to the plugs of the probes boxes and leaving the other extremity un-
connected, suspended in air so that the connectors are not in contact with
any surface. In these conditions the values measured by
«NOME_PRODOTTO» should be as low as possible: as described for the
EMC measures, it is not possible to establish with precision a value, but,
as a rule, the readings should be lower than 6-8% at 20-25°C. In case of
higher measures, first the related probe cable should be unplugged from
the probes box: if the measured value falls, the cable should be replaced,
otherwise an accurate cleaning of the probes bow should be performed,
together with a verification of the connection cable between the probes
box and the amplifier (that must be installed in a position protected from
the rain).
c) Electrodes verification: the electrodes for the timber moisture measure-
ment supplied with the controller are made from stainless steel AISI303
to assure a long duration; despite this, it is possible that, after a prolonged
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use, traces of corrosion appear. These must be removed using some

common abrasive paper.
2) Timber probes positioning

The timber moisture content
is detected by the controller
based on the resistance that
the current found flowing
between the two measuring
electrodes, that must be
carefully inserted in the
planks selected as samples.
The electrodes must be
inserted cross wise to the
fibres (see figure),
approximately 30 mm from each other and at an equal distance from the edge of
the board; they shall be kept far from the plank edges because they would be the
first zones to lose their moisture content and they cannot be representative of the
average moisture content. The depth where they should be inserted to obtain an
indication of the average moisture content, must be approximately 1/3rd of the
plank gauge. If you want to read the highest moisture value, insert the electrodes
as far as the centre of the plank. To insert the electrodes it is advisable to make a
guide hole, 3 mm diameter, to the required depths of insertion by using a drill at
low rpm, to prevent over heating.
To obtain the best results choose in advance the planks to be used as samples for
detecting the measurements, by selecting the most humid planks using a portable
measure instrument (for example LG9NG probes or LG6NG contact measuring
devices or MOISTEST I); the selected planks must be positioned in as many
different points inside the kiln as possible, in order to obtain an indication of the
whole lot of timber being treated even in case of corners where the air flow may be
not perfect.
After inserting the electrodes, fit in the probe cable pins in the relevant electrode
holes and position the cable in such a way as not to crush it when positioning the
other stacks. The far ends of the cables connected with the electrodes must be
connected with the relevant connectors on the probe holder panels.
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Wrong positions for MC
electrodes
WARNING:
1) If one or more timber probes are not used, it is mandatory to discon-
nect the related cable from the probes box inside the kiln, because if the
electrodes of the unused probes come in contact with a ground potential
(like the wall of a metallic kiln) the measuring values of all the MC and
EMC probes could be affected.
2) When a multiple amplifier configuration is used (more than 6 timber
probes) it is necessary to avoid to connect on the same timber board
probes coming from different amplifiers, because the probes can cause
an interference with a consequent wrong and not stable measure. On a
single board only probes coming from the same amplifier can be con-
nected.
3) To get good drying results in the shortest possible time, is extremely
important to follow the following advises:
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A) The material to be dried has to be the as homogeneous as possible,

for dimensions and for initial moisture content, otherwise the drying
time of the whole load will be penalized by the time required to dry
the most critical elements and by the longer conditioning phase re-
quired to get a result acceptably uniform.
B) The oven has to be loaded with extreme attention: the stacks have to
occupy the whole available space in width and in height, to avoid
possible “shortcuts” for the air that otherwise would avoid to pass
through the stacks.
C) Among each row of stacks there must be a minimum distance of at
least 10cm. Placing side by side the stacks without respecting this
distance could obstruct the gaps for the air created by the spacers
into every stack because of the tolerances in the height of the stacks,
with the result to prevent the desiccation of the elements in proximity
of the obstructed passages.
3) Probes selection
After having placed the probes and loaded the kiln, from the main screen of
«NOME_PRODOTTO» press the “Probes” key to access the page of visualization
of the measured values. Use the arrows to move the cursor on every probe to acti-
vate or to de activate it. It is possible, for instance, to turn off the probes having
values not representative of the actual average state of the load.
It is also possible to select the “Auto cut-off” parameter, to set a percentage for the
automatic exclusion of the probes having abnormal values, by setting a maximum
percentage of variance/deviation from the average of the enabled probes. If the
percentage is 0, the function is disabled. Otherwise, the controller will exclude
from the average calculation those probes that show a discrepancy higher than the
percentage set. The exclusion is made gradually; based on the average value of all
the enabled probes, the probes having a discrepancy are identified and the one fur-
thest from the average value is disabled. The average value is then calculated again
based on the residual probes and the identification - exclusion process starts again,
until all remaining probes fall within the discrepancy percentage that has been set.
This method allows to adjust the cycle on the probes with the majority of values
similar.
The probes that have been automatically cut off are identified by the “Excluded"
label.
Example of an automatic cutoff operation:
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% Probe values Average
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6
No cutoff 0 25,3 36,8 26,1 28,1 42,9 23,5 30,5%
With cutoff 30% 25,3 36,8 26,1 28,1 Esc 23,5 28%
4) Setting the drying cycle

«NOME_PRODOTTO» allows to set the drying cycle in three different ways, in
addition to the remote programming from the supervisory PC.
It is possible to set a completely new program or to recall a standard or previously
set program. The recalled programs are copied in the working memory where they
can be modified without altering the original program. The existing programs can
therefore be used as starting point to write new, personalized programs, that in turn
can be recorded into the controller memory or on iButton for a fast future use.
When a program is recalled by the memory, its identification number will appear
on the main page of «NOME_PRODOTTO». Such information will be replaced
by a “?” if the program will be modified by the user.
4.1) Setting by iButton

It is in absolute the simplest method: just lay the iButton on the reader and confirm
the dialogue that will appear on the screen, pressing the key “5” while maintaining
in position the button. If the iButton contains a valid program, it will automatically
be copied into the working memory (overwriting the existing program) and a mes-
sage of confirmation will appear; otherwise an error message will appear.
4.2) Recalling a program from memory

To recall a program (standard or custom) from the memory of
«NOME_PRODOTTO» follow the following paths (starting from the main page):
Menu  Drying cycle  standard
Menu  Drying cycle  custom
By pressing the key “5” to confirm the selection a dialogue box that proposes the
choice of the program to load will appear. The standard programs have numbers of
identification beginning from 1, while the user programs depart from 100. Con-
firming the loading, if the select program will result valid, it will be copied into the
working memory, overwriting the existing program, otherwise an error message
will appear.
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4.3) Manual setting

The manual setting can be used to adjust the programs loaded with the previous
described methods or to create entirely new programs. Although the supplied
standard cycles can be used for the firsts experiences, the personalization of the
cycles is essential to get performances optimized for the specific kiln and require-
ments: whatever standard program could never result perfectly calibrated for the
specific demands. It is therefore important to understand exactly how the control-
ler operates to exploit all its potentialities.
The manual setting consists in two phases: the setting of the generic parameters
and the definition of the phases
Menu  Drying cycle  Generic data
Heating speed
Expressed in Celsius degrees per hour, it represents the speed for temperature
changes into the kiln (heating / cooling)
Timber group:
This setting is used to compensate the reading coming from the timber probes on
basis of the wood species. It must be set on the value specific for the wood species
to be dried (see appendix 1).
Inversion interval:
If the kiln is equipped with reversible fans, you can preset the controller in order to
manage the inversion of the direction of rotation by setting the time interval
between two inversions. After the interval, the fans will stop for two minutes, then
the direction will be reversed and the fans will start again.
NOTE: by setting the inversion interval to 0 and restarting the controller, the fans
will run for 1 minute (plus pause time) for each direction (useful for testing
purposes)
Menu  Drying  Phases definition

It is the screen where the drying cycle is defined. The drying cycle of
«NOME_PRODOTTO» consists in a certain number of phases (from 1 to 10).
Every row corresponds to a phase and involves different settings, that takes two
pages; to switch from a page to the other press the key “2” ().
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WARNING: It is absolutely important, during the program setting, to
verify that the parameter of both the pages are properly set.
Phases parameters – page 1
ID number
Every active phase is identified by a progressive number; the excluded phases are
identified by the symbol “- “. To enable or to exclude a phase, simply select the
relative identification number and confirm with the key “5”
Climate
For every phase the climate (temperature and equilibrium moisture) into the kiln
must be specified. The EMC may be expressed directly or specified by a gradient,
so depending on the timber moisture. Moving the cursor over the EMC or GR col-
umn and confirming with “5” , the setting of the related parameter is started, while
the other parameter is automatically excluded.
If the setting by gradient, is chosen the EMC in the cell will depend on the aver-
age moisture of the timber when it is lower than 30%:
EMC = Timber moisture / Gradient
If the timber moisture is higher than 30%, the EMC will be calculated as follows:
EMC = 30 / Gradient
Condition
It is the condition that has to be satisfied in order that the controller switch to the
next phase. It is possible to set a timber moisture content that must be reached
(TMC based phase), simply moving the cursor over the relative column and press-
ing the “5” key (to erase the effected setting press the “1.” key). It is also possible
to set one delay in hours to maintain a constant climate in the kiln for the specified
hours (time based phase); the countdown will begin after that the required temper-
ature and timber moisture (if any) have been reached..
If no timber moisture and neither a duration is set, the phase ends when the kiln
reaches the required temperature (heating/cooling phases).
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Fans speed
If the kiln is equipped with a fans speed control (frequency inverter), it is possible
to specify a specific rotation speed for every phase. This data has no effect for
kilns without frequency inverter.
Phases parameters – page 2
Outputs
Use this section to specify for each phase whether flaps, fans, sprayers and heating
must be managed automatically by the controller or whether they have to be al-
ways on or off. There are 4 columns for these setting, related to the controller out-
puts:
Sp = sprayers
Fl = flaps
Ht = heating
Fn = fans
By positioning the cursor over the corresponding column and pressing the “5” key,
the related output can be set for automatic operation (A), or always OFF (x) or ON
(●)
The normal condition is the automatic operation (A) for all the outputs in all the
phases.
Alarms
These settings specify for each phase whether a determined type of alarm has to be
managed. The four available columns have the following meaning:
LT = Low temperature
HT = High Temperature
LE = Low EMC
HE = High EMC
By positioning the cursor over the corresponding column and pressing the “5” key,
the alarm can be activated (●) or excluded (x).
Normally the management of the alarms should be always active, but it could be
useful to exclude it when an output is excluded (see previous paragraph) or, for in-
stance, to avoid alarms due to low EMC in the initial phase of the cycle.
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HT
Specifies whether the current phase is a standard or an Heat Treatment phase (only
for controllers equipped with the required hardware option). To define a phase as
HT cycle, simply press the “5” button when the cursor is over this column until the
“HT” label is displayed.
When a phase is defined as HT cycle, the temperature specified for the phase itself
is considered as the minimum timber core temperature measured instead of the
kiln temperature (see also “Minimum temp.for HT cycles”) and the timeout set is
considered as specified in minutes instead of hours (See “Climate” and “Condi-
tion” chapters)
Cell climate regulation

The cell climate is regulated according to the values set for the various phases. If
the ending condition of the phases is a time delay (time based phase), the set cli-
mate is immediately reached (according to the heating speed specified in the gen-
eral parameters). On the opposite, during the transition between two timber mois-
ture based phases, the climate variation is performed gradually, according to the
variations of the timber moisture. In this operation mode, the set values of temper-
ature and EMC for the current phase are reached only when the timber moisture
reaches the value set as ending condition for the same phase, changing gradually
from to the values of the previous phase while the timber moisture decreases.
4.4) Final moisture setting

Either when the drying program has been recalled from memory (standard, custom
or iButton) or when it has been set manually, the final moisture of the timber is de-
fined by the last timber moisture value set as “end of phase” condition (see “Dry-
ing phase – first page” chapter). After having recalled whatever program, enter the
“Phases definition” section of “Manual settings” to adjust the final moisture. This
change won’t affect the original program loaded from memory.
Heat Treatment (HT)

«NOME_PRODOTTO» controller can be supplied with a special hardware option
to automatically perform HT cycles according to the IPPC-FAO phytosanitary
regulations for pest prevention. In addition to the hardware option, that consist of 1
or 2 LG30 amplifiers and a number of timber temperature probes that goes from 1
to 16, the controller must be connected to a PC running WoodWizard2 software to
generate the reports.
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The treatment cycle can be managed using a single phase of the cycle, before, after
or instead of a drying cycle. To perform it, a number of probes (that depends on
the local regulations) must be inserted in a hole made in the ticker wood pieces,
then a proper cycle phase must be set, specifying that it is an HT phase (see “Phas-
es definition” chapter).
During the HT phase, the temperature into the kiln will be increased according to
the specified heating speed, until the minimum core temperature or the maximum
kiln temperature will be reached. As soon as the minimum core temperature will
be reached, a countdown with the set minutes will start; the phase will end at the
elapsing of the countdown. Should, for any reason, the core temperature fall below
the minimum value, the countdown will automatically restart from the beginning.
At the end of the countdown, the controller will proceed with the next phase (if
any).
Timber core temperature visualization

During the HT phase, the minimum core temperature is displayed instead of the fi-
nal temperature, below the kiln temperature on the main screen; this value is iden-
tified by two small “HT” letters immediately before it. The value of all the core
probes can be displayed by pressing the “Probes” key from the main screen, then
pressing the “HT” key. A list of the installed HT probes will be displayed, fol-
lowed by the measured temperatures. If the error symbol “- - - -“ is displayed in-
stead of the measured value, the related sensor is disconnected or not functioning.
When the symbol “xxxx” is displayed instead of the measured value, it means that
the probe is working properly, but it has been deselected by the operator (through
PC connection and WoodWizard2 software) or automatically by the system. A HT
probe is automatically deselected by the system when, during the cycle, a fault or a
temporary disconnection is detected, because it is not allowed to replace the probes
during the cycle. When this happens, in order to enable the probes again, a new
cycle should be started from the PC software WoodWizard2: from the start
screen, select the section “Probes selection” and check the box beside the desired
probes.
NOTE: The measured value of the unselected probes shows always “0,0” in
WoodWizard2. Select the probe in order to see the real measured temperature.
Probe verifying / calibration procedure

In some countries it's required to make a verifying procedure of all the probes be-
fore the starting of every drying cycle. This preliminary control should be done re-
specting the information of the dryer constructor or the reference controlling or-
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ganism ones. .Normally the control is based on a comparison with a sample ther-
mometer; the probe of the sample thermometer and the probes used for the meas-
ure should measure an homogeneous temperature and the measured temperature
values should be registered. The cheapest solution we can suggest is to put all the
probes in a bucket full of water with a temperature next to the one of the treatment
,having care of putting all the probes in the centre of the bucket and eventually
mixing the water; in few minutes it's possible to obtain a comparison provided of
a good accuracy
A more professional alternative is to use a temperature calibrator, which will allow
you to set exactly the temperature to make the comparison of the probes. Also in
this case the probes (max.4 each time)should be inserted in the insert holes togeth-
er with the reference thermometer probe in order to determine the error of the
measuring system.
If, during the verification a not exact probe is found, its reading can be adjusted by
setting the related compensation parameter. To set the parameter, from the HT
probes visualization page (Probes  Heat Treatment) press the “Adj” button to
access the compensation parameters page, then select the desired probe and set the
adjustment value.
Probes positioning
The positioning of the probes and their number is usually based on the local nor-
mative. However it has usually to be granted that the minimum temperature to
which the wood has been treated couldn't be lower than 56C.Here there are some
general suggestions;
- The temperature probes should be positioned in the kiln's colder places
If the normative of your country requires the insertion of the probes in the wood
(the most common prescription) you should:
1) Identify the boards /elements that you consider more difficult to heat
(normally the bigger ones)
2) Drill a hole length wise deep enough to insert all the metal part of the
probe and part of the black insulator, in order to make negligible the heat
leaded by the probe itself.
In order to choose the proper size of the hole to be drilled you 'd mind the fact
that:
a) If the hole and the probe have exactly the same diameter, it's
possible that the normal drying process due to the HT treatment
may cause a contraction of the hole that can turn in a difficult
removal of the same probe.
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b) Otherwise if the hole is too large, the circulation of air could

distort the measurement.
If you're doubtful about the size of the hole to be drilled you can drill larger holes
and then seal them with a subtle layer of any material which is simple to remove.
Verifying the cycle setting

On the basis of the results of the probes verifying procedure, if one of the probes
indicates a temperature higher than the reference thermometer, you'd increase the
treating temperature of the same value of the difference between the probe who
shows the higher temperature and the reference thermometer's own temperature.
For example:
Temperature of the reference thermometer =50,5°C

Temperature of probe 1= 49,8°C
In the case the temperature required for the treatment should be 56,0°C, you'd set
as the “Treatment Temperature” parameter the value 56+(51,2-50,5)=56,7°C.
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Additional functions
Menu  Energy saving

This function of the controller is studied to optimize the plant management cost,
by limiting the consumption during the most critical hours. It allows to fix a limit
to the demand of electrical energy (fans) and either to the heating power, so it is
particularly useful where the energy cost depends on the hour of the day (the max-
imum power to the fans can be assigned when the energy cost is lower). But this
function may also be useful in other circumstances, such as:
- to limit the heating demand during working time, when the boiler has a
low power and the hot water is used also to heat-up the working environ-
ment.
- where several kilns are installed, to reduce the maximum power demand-
ed by the plant, by setting in turn each kiln in energy saving mode.
- to reduce the noise generated during the night, by decreasing the fans
speed in night time.
For every day of the week the time of beginning (B) and ending (E) of the energy
saving mode can be set. If the beginning time is later than ending time, the energy
saving will be active from midnight to the ending time and, again, from the begin-
ning time to midnight. Otherwise the energy saving mode will be active between
beginning and the ending time.
Menu  Energy saving  Mode

It specifies the energy saving operating mode. The settable values are:
“Off”: the energy saving function is not enabled.

“Local”: the energy saving function is managed by the controller accord-
ing to the programmed schedule.
“Remote”: The energy saving mode is managed directly by the supervisory
PC.
Menu  Energy saving  Fans

It is the maximum power allowed for the fans when the energy saving mode is ac-
tive.
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Menu  Energy saving  Heater

It is the maximum power allowed for the heating when the energy saving mode is
active.
Menu  Controller options

Use this menu to ad just the display and the system clock.
Menu  Controller options  Display contrast

Use this parameter to ad just the display contrast display.
NOTE: the contrast adjustment can be effected directly from main screen (see
“Before starting  contrast setting” chapter.
Menu  Controller options  Display backlight mode

The display backlight is obtained by fluorescent lamp that whose operating life is
usually lower than the other electronic parts. To preserve it,
«NOME_PRODOTTO» offers two alternatives for its automatic turning off. The
operating modes are:
- Auto: the lamp is managed according to the light sensor situated close to
the “5” key and it is automatically turned on when an abrupt external light
variation is detected or when a key is pressed.
- ON: The lamp is maintained always turned on
- Timer: the lamp is turned on when a key is pressed and stays on for a set-
table time
Menu  Controller options  Backlight timeout

Used if the backlight mode is set to “Auto” or “Time”, it is the time for which the
lamp will be on after the last activation due to the light sensor or key pressed.
Menu  Controller options  Day….minutes

Use these parameters to set «NOME_PRODOTTO» internal clock.
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Menu  Measures
It is a list of the last measures effected by the controller. The interval between a
recording and the following one is settable from “Menu  Service  Drying
preferences.”; the list can be scrolled using the arrows.
Every row gives the following information:
DD = Day of the month of the measure

HH = Hour of the day when the measure was taken
Temp. = Kiln temperature ((C)
T.I. = Ideal kiln temperature
EMC = Equilibrium moisture content
IEmc = Ideal equilibrium moisture content
M.C. = Moisture Content of the timber
Probes = Timber probes status (active (?) or not active (x))
Menu  Alarms
It is the list of all the alarm conditions occurred in the last period. Every row of the
list gives the following information:
DD = Day of the month of the alarm

HH = Hour of the day when the event is occurred
MM = Minute of the hour when the event is occurred
DESCRIPTION= Description of the alarm
The description of the alarm is preceded by the word “New” when the alarm is de-
tected and by the word “End” when alarm ends.
Menu  Erase history buffers

This function may be used to erase the measures and alarms lists.
NOTE: The measures and alarms files are circular, so, when the maximum capaci-
ty is reached, every new information will be written over the older one. For this
reason is not required to erase the archives.
Alarms and faults management
Temperature and EMC alarms

The high temperature alarm is signalled when the temperature is +10ºC from the
ideal value (see “Ideal Values Visualization” paragraph) for more than 10 minutes.
The low temperature alarm is noticed with a more complex procedure: if the tem-
perature in the cell is lower than required, for a time that depends on the planned
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heating speed (ºC/h) that could be from 10 minutes (@ speed=30ºC/h) to 5 hours

(@ speed = 1ºC/h), the alarm is signalled by the activation of the related red LED
and relay. If the temperature stays 10ºC below the ideal temperature for more than
10 minutes , the ideal value is lowered of 10ºC to avoid that a sudden restoration
of the heating system causes an abrupt rise of temperature in the wood: in this way
the initial temperature will be restored according to the speed planned with the pa-
rameter ºC/h.
The EMC alarm is signalled when the moisture is 6,0 points over or 5,0 points be-
low the ideal value for a time longer than 10 minutes.
For every single phase of the cycle it is possible to specify whether the alarms
must be managed or excluded (see phase setting chapter).
The low temperature or high EMC alarms are signalled but they don't influence the
carrying out of the cycle. On the opposite, the high temperature or low EMC
alarms (more critical), force Off the fans and the heating, that are automatically re-
stored when the alarm condition disappear.
Temp. too high

Problem:
The temperature inside the kiln is higher than required by the drying cy-
cle.
Workaround:
- Verify the functioning of the heating valve and its wirings.
- If the temperature required by the drying program is lower than the exter-
nal temperature, adjust the drying program by setting an higher tempera-
ture or excluding this alarm (see “manual setting”).
Temp. too low

Problem:
The temperature inside the kiln is lower than required by the drying cycle.
Workaround:
- Check the functioning of the burner
- Verify the functioning of the heating valve and its wirings.
- If the problem is due to a heating power not sufficient to compensate the
flaps when they stay opened for a long time, you may want to set the
flaps priority to temperature, so that they will be forced closed when the
temperature drops (see “Menu service  Drying preferences”)
EMC too high

Problem:
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The equilibrium Moisture Content inside the kiln is higher than required
by the drying cycle.
Workaround:
- Verify the functioning of the flaps and their wirings.
- Adjust the drying program increasing the required EMC value for the cur-
rent phase or excluding the signalling of this alarm (see “manual setting”)
EMC too low

Problem:
The equilibrium Moisture Content inside the kiln is lower than required
by the drying cycle.
Workaround:
- Verify the functioning of the sprayers valve and its wirings.
- Verify the functioning of the flaps and their wirings.
- Adjust the drying program decreasing the required EMC value for the
current phase or excluding the signalling of this alarm (see “manual set-
ting”)
Ice danger
Provided to preserve the kiln from possible damages for freezing, it is signalled
when the temperature remains lower than 5,0°C for some minutes. In presence of
this alarm the controller activates the heating, independently from the state (Pause,
stop, drying) until the temperature reaches 8,0°C.
Faults and errors

The controller is able to signal some faults or anomalies; following all the possible
errors are listed, together with the most likely consequences and solutions. If the
proposed solutions don't resolve the signalled problems contact the assistance.
Note: sometimes the presence of some faults/alarms cause the signalling of other
faults/alarms; for instance a missed connection with the amplifier probes will also
cause the signalling of alarms of temperature and EMC. In this case, it will be
enough to restore the connection to resolve all the alarms.
EMC x probe shorted

Problem:
A short circuit condition has been detected on the EMC measurement
clamps.
Workaround:
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- Be sure that the cellulose plate is not completely wet.

- Check all the wirings between the cellulose clamp and the amplifier case
(grey aluminium box close to the kiln)
Temp. x probe opened

Problem:
An open circuit condition has been detected on a kiln temperature probe.
Workaround:
- Check all the wirings between the probe and the amplifier case (grey al-
uminium box close to the kiln)
Temp. x probe shorted

Problem:
A short circuit condition has been detected on a kiln temperature probe.
Workaround:
- Check all the wirings between the probe and the amplifier case (grey al-
uminium box close to the kiln)
Probes amplifier
Problem:
- There is no communication between the controller CPU and the probes
amplifier (grey aluminium box close to the kiln)
Workaround:
- Turn off the amplifier for 1 minute, then turn it on again, to reset the
thermal protection
- Check the wirings between the probes amplifier and the control panel.
- Be sure that the amplifier is powered (24Vac/dc)
Power supply
Problem:
There is no communication between the controller CPU and the power
supply/ relay unit (built into the controller case for desktop units or situat-
ed inside the switchboard for panel mounting units)
Workaround:
- Check the wirings between the control unit and LG29
thermal protection
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EEPROM write error
Problem:
An error is occurred during an attempt to write in the controller memory.
Workaround:
- Turn the controller Off and On again.
System clock:
Problem:
The data and time settings are lost when the unit is not powered; the “De-
fault data” error is signalled.
Workaround:
Replace the back-up battery (CR2032 type, lithium). To replace the bat-
tery, power off the unit, then:
- Desktop versions: unscrew the 4 screws of the main control panel, and
pull out the panel from the case. The battery is on the back of the front
panel.
- Panel versions: disconnect all the connectors from the back side of the
main control panel; unscrew the 4 screws of the rear cover and remove it.
The battery can be seen on the electronic board.
Default data
Problem:
One or more parameters (from drying program or controller options or in-
ternal clock ..) has been found not properly set and has been replaced by
the related default data.
Workaround:
- Check all the set values of the controller, adjusting the wrong ones, then
turn off and on the controller.
- If the wrong data was the system clock, please check (and replace if
needed) the back-up battery (CR2032 lithium model, situated on the back
side of the LCD control unit).
LG30-1 / 2 Amplifier
Problem:
«NOME_PRODOTTO» cannot communicate with a LG30 amplifier.
These amplifiers are used to measure the temperature values for the sys-
tems equipped with HT (heat treatment) option.
Workaround:
If the system is equipped with HT function:
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thermal protection
- Check the wirings between the probes amplifier and the control panel.
- Be sure that the amplifier is powered (24Vac/dc)
If the system is NOT equipped with HT function:

- Set the configuration parameter “ Heat Treatment mode” on 0 (see “In-
stallation” chapter)
Core tem. probes

Problem:
«NOME_PRODOTTO» cannot find any core temperature connected.
Workaround
Connect at least one core temperature probe to the related probes box.
Further problems & Solutions

This chapter describes the most particular problems occurred during the previous
installations of this controller. This list is continuously upgraded, so it is possible
that new solutions are known for other problems. If, after having carefully read the
whole manual, you cannot find the solution to your problem, you may write to
«MAIL_SUPPORT» describing accurately the problem and giving as much detail
as possible (controller description, software version, program data, measured data,
current phase and so on). You’ll be contacted ASAP by our on-line free assistance
service.
Measurement problems
PROBLEM: The measured values are unusually low.

CAUSE:
An electrode of a probe wood could accidentally have come into contact with an
earth connection (es. with the metallic wall of the kiln), short-circuiting the voltage
used for the measures of wood moisture and EMC.
WORKAROUND: remove the short-circuit. We warmly advise to disconnect any
timber probe cable from the box probes inside the kiln (see paragraph timber
probes positioning)
PROBLEM: The low EMC or timber moisture values are not measured properly.
CAUSE: Since these are the most critical values (because of the high resistances
involved), they can be easily affected by external sources of electrical noise.
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WORKAROUND:
Be sure that:
- The LG25 case (probes amplifier) is connected to earth
- All the probes boxes cables (the yellow ones) are placed far from whatever
possible source of electrical noise
- The frequency inverter for fans speed control (if any) is properly installed and
shielded, and the earth connections for its filter is different from the one used
for LG25 (a practical method to understand whether the source of the problem
is the frequency inverter is by turning it off and see whether the measuring
problems disappear. If so, you should contact the Inverter manufacturer to
have more detail about how to filter its noise. Sometimes a different set-up is
enough to solve the problems, for instance by selecting another chopper fre-
quency).
Relay outputs
PROBLEM: the controller cannot drive any external device
CAUSE: the LG29 relay unit is equipped with a common voltage input to drive all
the outputs, that is protected by a fuse. Probably an overload on any output has
burned it.
WORKAROUND: find the load that generated the problem and disconnect or fix
it. Replace the fuse with a new one having the same specifications (5x20mm, 5A -
250Vac).
Power supply / Power on

PROBLEM:
The whole control system seems not powered although the 24V power
supply is applied on the 8 pin connector of LG29.
CAUSE:
The LG29 supplies the current to all the kiln bus devices; it is equipped
with an internal fuse which may have been burned with an external short
circuit or overload on the kiln bus line.
WORKAROUND:
Power off the system, then find the cause of the short circuit or overload
and remove it. Replace the fuse with another having the same specifica-
tions (5x20mm, 5A, 250Vac). To replace the fuse:
- Desktop versions:
Remove all the connectors from the back side of the controller, then un-
screw the 4 screws of the rear panel and remove the panel. The black
fuse holder is in the centre of the electronic board assembled on the rear
panel.
- Panel versions:
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Remove all the connectors from the lower side of the LG29 unit, then un-
screw the two screws on the left and right side of the case. Remove the
cover of LG29 unit. The black fuse holder is in the centre of the electronic
board.
Software upgrading
The «NOME_PRODOTTO» controller is equipped with 2 software programs for
its operation: the boot software plus the drying management software. The boot
software checks the validity of the management program and launches it. The boot
can be updated only at factory works. The management software on the contrary
can be very easily updated by the servicing technician or directly by the user.
WARNING: Further to the management software updating, a

few machine configuration data as well as the user drying
programs stored in the controller memory or in the iButtons,
could be modified or no longer valid. We strongly recommend
you to write all configuration and programming data that you
consider important on paper before the updating .
The command for updating must be given at controller start up (by turning on the
controller without releasing the keys MENU1 + “?” throughout the start-up
procedure). Do not try this function if you don’t have a new software available
for this controller.
If the system is connected to a PC, the updating can be made directly from PC
trough the updating file and the dedicated program that must be requested from the
technical servicing (follow the instructions given with the updating software). As
an alternative you should request the servicing technician a set of iButtons that
must be laid on the connector in sequence.
When the first iButton is laid on the connector, the software checks its validity,
then proceeds with the erasure of the old software, the loading of the iButton and
the request for the next ones.
If, during the upgrading procedure something goes wrong, due to an error or to a
power failure, there is no way to recover the previous software. However the
upgrade procedure can be repeated because the boot software stay resident into the
controller.
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The following specifications are referred to a standard «NOME_PRODOTTO»
system in its basic configuration..
Tecnlchal specifications
Power supply: 24 +/-20% Vac/dc 0-60Hz
040C (CPU unit)
Working temperature:
-2050°C (Probes amplifier)
Kiln temperature measuring range: 0 – 130C
Timber moisture measuring range: 6-90% @25C)
Equilibrium moisture measuring range: 4-30% @25C)
Timber moisture probes: 6
Kiln temperature probes: 2
EMC probes: 2
n8 relays (5A - 250Vac for resistive loads):
(Sprayers – Heating valve opening, closing –
Relay outputs:
Flaps opening, closing – Fans CW, CCW
rotation – alarm)
n 1 0-10V for fans speed control, electrically
Analog outputs:
insulated from power supply.
RS232 for direct PC connection (software up-
grade)
Digital interfaces:
RS485 for kilns network connection
KILN BUS for sensors connection
TFT graphic display 240x128 pixel B/W, fluo-
Visualization: rescent backlight /w automatic lightening, 2
LEDS
Keyboard: 6 keys
- connector for button memories (iButton)
Special functions: - management software upgradable trough seri-
al interface and iButtons
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APPENDIX
1) Wood type/group table
GROUP 1
Afrormosia, Nyatoh, Zingana
GROUP 2
Assegai, Avodirè, Box-wood, Cedar, Coigue, Cucuswood, Greenheart, Dabema, Dogwood,
Douglas, Ebony, Rilled Ebony, Beach, Framirè, Freijo, Goncalo, Goupio, Guayacan, Ipe,
Iroko, Issoua, Jarrah, Karri, Kempas, Rosewood, Bahia, Rosenholz, Macarati, Massaranduba,
Mecrusse, Moabi, khaya Mahogany, sapelli Mahogany, Muhimbi, Muhuhu, Mukulungu,
Mukusi, Niagon, Niove, Okouma, Olive wood, Brazilian Rosewood, Indian Rosewood, Panga
panga, Rose Pau, Pear wood, Persimmon ,Pillarwood, Paranà Pine, Poplar, Pyinkado,
Quebracho blanco, Quebracho colorado, Ramin, Red Cedar, Samba, Sandalwood, Satinholz,
Ostindisches, Satinholz, Westindisches, Schlagenholz, Sucupira, Tali, American Yew,
Wacapou Teak', Wattle, Black, Wengè, Zapatero
GROUP 3
Fir, American Fir, With Fir, Abura, Maple, American Maple, Sweet Maple, Afzelia, Agathis,
Agba, Alstonia, Amarant, Amazakoue, Amendoim, Andiroba, Andoung, Angelin, Angelique,
Antiaris, Assacu, Azobè, Baboen, Baitoa, Balsa, Balsamo, Banga wanga, Basswood, Berlinia,
Birch, Yellow Birch, Bilinga, Australian Blackwood, Blue gum, Bombax, Box-wood, Brushbox,
Campeche, African Camphor, Hornbeam, Chestnut, Cativo, African Cedar, American Cedar,
Virginia Red Cedar, Ceiba, Chickrassy, Cherry wood, Cypress, Cocobolo, Courbaril, Daniellia,
Diambi, Douka, Eibe, Essia, Evino, Eyong, Ash, American Ash, Japanese Ash, Guatambu,
Haldu, Hemlock, Hickory, Ilomba, Buckeye, Izombe, Jacareuba, Jelutong, Kapur, Kauri,
Kotibe, Koto, Landa, European Larch, Japanese Larch, Siberian Larch, Chilean Laurel, Indian
Laurel, Red Laurel, Limba, Limbali, Madrono, Magnolia, Makore, Manbarklak, Maninga,
Manio, White Meranti, Yellow Meranti, Merawan, Merbau, Mersawa, Kosipo Mahogany,
Tiama Mahogany, Mahogany, Mahogany, Echtes, Movingui, Musizi, Mutenye, Myrtle, Naga,
Walnut, American Walnut, Okan, Olive Wood, Elm, Alder, Ozigo, Africa Padouk, Burma
Padouk, Manila Padouk, Paldao, Pardillo, Pernanbucco, Peroba, Rose Peroba, American
Pine, Kiefer, Weymouth, Cirmalo Pine, Insignis Pine, Black Pine, Red Pine, Red Pine, Sylvan
Pine, Trembling Poplar, Pitch Pine, Pitch Pine , Plane, Podo, Port-orford Cedar, Quaruba,
Rauli, Rengas, Locust, Roble, American Oak, White Oak, Northern Oak, Japanese Oak,
Slavonian Oak, Safukala, Willow, Saligna gum, Sapo, Schirmbaum, Sen, Sequoia, Sikon,
Western White Spruce, Sugi, Sweetgum, Tchitola, Thuya-maser, Basswood, Tulip, Tupelo,
Wacholder, Yang, Yeman
GROUP 4
Alerce, Aningre, Bubinga, Dibetou, Imbuia, Mansonia, Light Red Meranti, Dark Red Meranti,
Sipo Mahogany
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2) Drying programs
«NOME_PRODOTTO» controller is supplied with some standard drying
programs taken from the technical literature of the branch and adapted to the
controller. According to the zone of origin of the literature, different programs can
be associated with the same wood species. This is also due to the different
requirements expected for final results: For example the drying programs for beach
developed in the U.S. use drying temperatures that are unthinkable of in Europe,
with higher drying speeds that play against the white shade, considered to be less
important. This is a further aspect to be carefully considered before using the
supplied programs.
Limits of the standard programs

The programs supplied with the controller, based on the average behaviour of the
various types of wood, can be used as a starting point to manage the first drying
operations, but cannot be considered to be the best under any circumstances. The
behaviour of wood, even if it is the same sort, is influenced by many outer factors
(origin, quality, width of the planks, possible preservatives used, etc.) Also the
spacers used, the way of laying the stacks inside the kiln, of putting the detection
probes, the thickness of the spacing strips can modify the drying cycle
considerably For these reasons sometimes it can be convenient, to speed up the
drying process, to modify some parameters manually based on your own
experience after recalling the standard program. It could also be necessary to slow
down the process not to spoil a very delicate type of wood perhaps. For the same
reasons it is essential, at least until a good experience is acquired, to constantly
follow the trend of drying to react promptly when necessary. By all means no
responsibility for damage to the material being treated caused by the use of the
programs supplied can be ascribed to the controller manufacturer.
«NOME_PRODOTTO» base programs

It is a set of 80 drying programs based on two gradients, with a growing degree of
severity. They were obtained by means of a series of technical documents of
European origin and by adapting them to the «NOME_PRODOTTO» controller.
To identify the number of standard program (preset) to recall just find the line in
the following table that corresponds to the type of wood you wish to dry and read
the program number in the column relevant to the plank thickness (or the one
closest to it anyway).
WARNING: Before using these programs, read the paragraph

LIMITS OF STANDARD PROGRAMS
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Thickness
WOOD SPECIES
<30mm 30  60 >60mm
Fir 56 54 51
American Fir 53 51 49
White Fir 53 51 49
Abura 55 52 50
Maple 51 50 48
American Maple 51 50 48
Sweet Maple 51 50 48
Afrormosia 12 10 9
Afzelia 51 50 48
Agathis 58 56 52
Agba 53 51 50
Alerce 77 73 71
Alstonia 57 53 51
Amaranth 45 44 43
Amazakoue 50 48 47
Amendoim 49 46 44
Andiroba 50 49 46
Andoung 50 49 46
Angelin 50 48 46
Angelique 48 46 45
Aningre 72 71 69
Antiaris 51 50 48
Assacu 56 54 52
Assegai 26 25 23
Avodirè 31 29 27
Azobè 44 43 42
Baboen 51 50 48
Baitoa 49 47 45
Balsa 56 52 51
Balsam 45 43 42
Banga wanga 43 42 41
Basswood 52 50 47
Berlinia 45 44 43
Common Birch 51 50 48
Yellow Birch 51 50 48
Bilinga 50 48 46
Australian Blackwood 52 51 50
Blue gum 45 43 41
Bombax 55 53 51
Box-wood 51 49 47
Box-wood 25 24 22
Brushbox 45 42 41
Bubinga 65 64 63
Campeche 45 44 42
African Camphor 51 50 48
Hornbeam 47 45 43
Chestnut 50 48 46
Cativo 51 50 48
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Thickness
WOOD SPECIES
<30mm 30  60 >60mm
Cedar 31 30 28
African cedar 54 52 50
American cedar 54 52 51
Virginia red cedar 52 51 50
Ceiba 56 54 52
Chickrassy 45 44 42
Cherry wood 51 49 47
Cypress 54 52 50
Cocobolo 43 42 41
Coigue 28 26 24
Courbaril 47 46 45
Cucuswood 23 22 21
Greenheart 24 23 22
Dabema 28 26 24
Daniellia 51 50 48
Diambi 50 48 46
Dibetou 71 70 68
Dogwood 25 24 23
Douglas 31 30 28
Douka 49 47 45
Ebony 25 23 21
Rilled Ebony 25 23 21
Eibe 50 48 46
Essia 45 43 42
Evino 53 51 50
Eyong 48 46 44
Beach 28 27 25
Framirè 34 32 31
Ash 52 51 49
American Ash 52 51 49
Japanese Ash 52 51 49
Freijo 34 32 31
Goncalo 23 22 21
Goupio 23 22 21
Guatambu 44 43 42
Guayacan 24 22 21
Haldu 50 48 46
Hemlock 53 51 50
Hickory 47 46 44
Ilomba 53 51 50
Imbuia 70 69 67
Ipe 23 22 21
Buckeye 50 48 46
Iroko 31 29 27
Issoua 26 25 23
Izombe 48 46 44
Jacareuba 49 47 45
Jarrah 28 26 24
Jelutong 51 50 48
Kapur 48 46 44
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Thickness
WOOD SPECIES
<30mm 30  60 >60mm
Karri 26 24 23
Kauri 50 48 46
Kempas 24 23 21
Kotibe 50 48 46
Koto 53 51 50
Landa 51 50 48
European Larch 53 51 50
Japanese Larch 53 51 50
Siberian Larch 53 51 50
Chilean Laurel 51 50 48
Indian Laurel 45 44 43
Red Laurel 51 50 49
Rosewood, Bahia, Rosenholz 25 23 21
Limba 51 50 49
Limbali 45 44 43
Macarati 26 24 23
Madrono 50 48 46
Magnolia 50 48 46
Makore 51 49 47
Manbarklak 45 44 43
Manina 51 50 48
Manio 53 51 50
Mansonia 70 69 67
Massaranduba 25 23 21
Mecrusse 27 26 24
White Meranti 48 46 44
Yellow Meranti 51 50 48
Light Red Meranti 71 70 68
Dark Red Meranti 68 66 64
Merawan 46 44 43
Merbau 46 44 43
Mersawa 50 48 46
Moabi 26 24 23
Khaya Mahogany 31 30 28
Kosipo Mahogany 50 48 46
Sapelli Mahogany 28 26 24
Sipo Mahogany 71 70 67
Tiama Mahogany 50 48 46
Mahogany, Mahagoni, Echtes 51 50 48
Movingui 50 48 46
Muhimbi 26 24 23
Muhuhu 27 26 24
Mukulungu 26 24 23
Mukusi 26 24 23
Musizi 53 51 50
Mutenye 48 46 44
Myrtle 51 50 47
Naga 51 50 48
Niagon 30 28 26
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Thickness
WOOD SPECIES
<30mm 30  60 >60mm
Niove 26 24 23
Walnut 49 47 45
American Walnut 51 49 47
Nyatoh 8 7 6
Okan 45 44 42
Okouma 34 32 31
Olivillo 51 49 47
Olive wood 23 22 21
Elm 50 48 46
Alder 51 50 48
Ozigo 50 48 46
África Padouk 50 48 46
burma Padouk 46 44 43
manila Padouk 54 52 51
Paldao 50 48 46
Brasilian Rosewood 26 24 23
Indian Rosewood 26 24 23
Panga panga 28 26 25
Pardillo 46 44 43
Pau rosa 26 24 23
Pernanbucco 46 44 43
Pear wood 28 26 25
Peroba 48 46 45
Rose Peroba 48 46 44
Persimmon 28 26 25
Pillarwood 26 24 23
American pine, Kiefer, Weymouth 53 51 50
Cirmalo Pine 51 50 48
Insignis Pine 54 52 51
Black pine 51 50 48
Paranà pine 31 30 28
Red pine 55 52 50
Sylvan Pine 55 52 50
Poplar 33 31 30
Trembling Poplar 54 52 50
Pitch pine, Pine pitch 55 52 50
Plane 51 50 48
Podo 51 50 48
Port-orfordcedar 54 52 51
Pyinkado 25 24 22
Quaruba 51 50 48
Quebracho blanco 26 25 23
Quebracho colorado 23 22 21
Ramin 23 22 21
Rauli 51 49 47
Red cedar 36 34 31
Rengas 51 49 47
Robinia 50 48 46
Roble 50 48 46
American Oak 48 46 44
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Thickness
WOOD SPECIES
<30mm 30  60 >60mm
White Oak 46 44 42
Norther Oak 46 44 42
Japanese Oak 48 46 44
Slavonian Oak 48 46 44
Safukala 50 48 46
Willow 53 51 50
Saligna gum 48 46 43
Samba 39 35 31
Sandalwood 26 24 22
Sapo 50 48 46
Satinholz, Ostindisches 26 24 23
Satinholz, Westindisches 26 24 23
Schirmbaum 56 55 52
Schlagenholz 24 23 22
Sen 51 50 48
Sequoia 56 54 51
Sikon 51 49 47
Western White Spruce 56 54 52
Sucupira 25 24 23
Sugi 53 51 50
Sweetgum 51 50 48
Tali 26 25 24
American Yew 31 30 28
Tchitola 51 49 47
Teak 28 26 24
Thuya-maser 53 51 48
Basswood 51 50 48
Tulip 53 51 48
Tutelo 53 51 48
Wacapou 26 24 23
Wacholder 54 52 51
Wattle, Blach 29 27 25
Wengè 28 26 24
Yang 47 46 44
Yemane 51 50 48
Zapatero 28 26 24
Zingana 9 7 5
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British schedules (British programs)
The British drying cards, universally known and published in the Timber Drying
Manual (Pratt, G.H. - 1974 - Building Research Establishment, Environmental
Department, HMSO, London) adapted to the operation with the
«NOME_PRODOTTO» controller. They have been included in that most drying
literature refers to these cards. In this case, to program the controller as per an
English program, just recall the number corresponding to the required card.
WARNING: Before using these programs, read the paragraph LIMITS OF

STANDARD PROGRAMS In particular consider that as the British
Schedules are programs defining the drying phase only, the
parameters relevant to the other phases must be checked from time
to time; also he TIMBER GROUP must be set manually
British Schedule Number British Schedule Number

A 81 G 87
B 82 H 88
C 83 J 89
D 84 K 90
E 85 L 91
F 86 M 92
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3) Defects and faults associated with drying
Fault or Possible
Cause Prevention or reduction
defect remedy
Apply higher moisture None: The

content (lower gradients) cracks tend to
Surface The surface dries too fast in
in the early stages of close when
cracks comparison with the core
drying Make sure the the wood has
EMC sensors are clean dried evenly
The ends dry up faster

because of:
Paint the ends with some
Drying along the fibres
bituminous paint
Make your stacks with the
Cracks near The ends are suspended too
utmost care, with spacers
the ends of far
very close to the ends
the planks
Too much air flowing on the Position some deflectors
ends and not enough air to make sure the air
inside the stacks circulates properly
The metal clamps cause Remove the clamps
stresses at the ends before drying
A permanent distortion - Apply higher moisture

strain due to too fast a content (lower gradients) It should
surface during (usually at in the early stages of undergo a
Binding their first stages) with drying Make sure the long
compression of the surface EMC sensors are clean conditioning
layers and traction of the Limiting the final period
inner layers. temperature
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Fault or Possible
defect remedy
Apply higher moisture
content (lower gradients)
Serious binding during the in the early stages of
early stages, followed by drying Make sure the
cracking due to an excessive EMC sensors are clean.
Inner crack None
stress in the inner layers. Interpose some wetting
The final temperature is too phases to the drying
high phases
Limiting the final
temperature
Review how
The stacks are not correct, They can be limited with the stacks
ex. spacers too far from each the following precautions: have been
other or not exactly made, then
Form the stacks with the recondition
superimposed, the ends of utmost care (spacers at
the planks are not supported. them as it
frequent intervals and should be
Distortion/ Shrinking due to high perfectly aligned, spacers done after
temperature at each end) they collapse
strains
(any type) (see below)
Carry out a
conditioning
cycle until the
Use programs with lower
Overdrying required
temperatures
moisture
content is
obtained
"cup" A different contraction
distortion/ Apply some weights on
crosswise to the fibres
the top of the stacks
strain radially and tangentially
"Arc" or
"spring" A different contraction along Scrap low quality material
distortion/ the fibres due to irregular or the vein of which is too
curved fibres uneven
strains
"Spiral"
distortion/ Spiral , or braided or
irregular wood fibres
strain
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Fault or Possible
defect remedy
Carry out a
reconditioning
treatment - 4
A surface stress on the cell
to 8 hours
walls when expelling the free
spraying at
water Frequent in some
Use programs with lower 100°C and
Collapsing species and in wood
temperatures 100%RH,
drenched with water it can
possibly when
also be due to the
the moisture
temperature being too high
content of the
wood is
around 15%
The temperature in the kiln is Improve the heating
not even system
The kiln moisture content is Make sure spraying is
not even even along the whole kiln
Check the fan speed, Carry out a
apply deflectors, interrupt conditioning
The air flow is not even cycle with
any possible short circuit
of air between stacks. degree of
moisture
Drying is Pipe leaks Repair the pipes
content
uneven Door leaks Improve closing slightly lower
Check the ceiling than the
insulation; Install an required final
Condensation dripping
auxiliary heater if moisture
necessary content.
Dry only timber that is
homogeneous by species,
The load is not even
size and starting moisture
content
Spray for
Poor air flow Increase air flow
three hours
Mold growth Use higher temperatures
or stains Very slow drying at low (if the species does not
temperature get too distorted and does
not collapse too often)
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4) Outputs activation conditions
Following the relay activation conditions are listed, according to the difference
from the ideal kiln climate values and the selected management mode (On/Off or
proportional).
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Common problems measuring MC and EMC

The LG25 boards are used to measure the data required for the complete management of a
kiln dryer. The measured parameters are: air temperature, EMC (Equilibrium Moisture Con-
tent) and TMC (Timber Moisture Content). The EMC and TMC parameters are calculated on
basis of the resistance measured on a cellulose plate and the timber itself. The temperature is
measured by means of a NTC thermistor; due to the intrinsic characteristics of the sensor,
this measure is usually not critical and virtually not affected by the cable length and the envi-
ronment. On the opposite, the TMC and EMC are much more critical, especially in an indus-
trial environment such as the typical kiln dryer. The resistance range to be measured spaces
from few Kohm (at the beginning of the cycle, with very wet timber) up to few Tohm (at the
end of the cycle). The most critical measure is the EMC because, at the end of the drying cy-
cle, according to the drying gradient, it could assume values several times lower than the
TMC value. Measuring so high resistances is a critical mission also in a clean environment
such as a laboratory; doing it in an industrial environment is a real challenge.
These reasons make of the measuring board the most critical component of the entire kiln.
Since it is also the basic element for the whole control system, it is very important to pay at-
tention to whatever possible problem and to know the workarounds in order to get the best
performances in all the applications.
Following a list of the most common problems is given:

a) Not stable measuring of low EMC values; this problem normally could be observed
for EMC values lower than 8-10% and appears as a sudden drop of the measured
value from normal values to values close to 0, often jumping between the two val-
ues.
b) Not stable measure of low EMC and TMC values. It is the same problem as above
but with higher interference noise.
c) Wrong measured values for high TMC values. The problem could be observed
when the timber is very wet or when the initial phases of the drying cycle are made
with very high humidity.
d) Wrong measured values for TMC and EMC. This problem, like the previous one,
could be observed when the moisture is high enough to dampen the measuring
electrodes or when an electrode comes in contact with the metallic wall of the kiln
(short circuit).
e) Difficult, unstable communication with the control system.
Common workarounds
The (a),(b) and (e) problems are usually caused by the electrical noise. The noise is most of
the times produced by the Frequency Inverters used for the control of the fans speed. It may
also be caused by other appliances, external from the kiln dryer
The interferences most of the time are caused by the Frequency Inverters(IF) installed to reg-
ulate the speed of fans. They could also be due to causes outside the kiln drying, such as
other equipment in the factory or in the immediate vicinity of the kiln (eg railways), in which
case the problem may occur occasionally and is more difficult to be identified.
For the kilns equipped with IF, it's easy to determine whether the problem is caused by it,
simply turning it off and verifying whether the problem disappears.
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Reducing the interferences
Here are some recommendations on the reduction of the interferences produced by the IF,
the most common source of noise in the kiln dryer. The same recommendations, with appro-
priate considerations may also serve as a starting point for reducing noise from external
sources.
The interference produced by the IF are conducted (transported by conductors) and irradiated
(via electromagnetic waves).
Switching frequency
The interference of the IF is due to the switching pulses (PWM) that the IF uses to create the
sine wave to supply the fans. The switching may occur at different frequencies (in the KHz
range); normally the switching frequency is programmable and can be varied within a certain
field that depends on the application. A first attempt to reduce interference consist in changing
(usually reducing) this frequency. Consult your IF supplier to verify the range of frequency al-
lowed for your application.
Conducted interferences
These interferences propagates through the cables (power supply and measure) which con-
nect LG25 to the switchboard and probes boxes and through the earth path of the plant.. To
reduce this kind of interference, the first care is to have two different earth paths: one should
be used for the switchboard and the IF, the other addicted for the measuring boards only. In
no circumstance the earth of the switchboard should be used also for the measuring board or
the shield of its connection cable.
The interferences produced by the IF are due to the square shaped switching
waveform, which contains harmonics having a frequency much higher than the
NOTE switching frequency set. For this reason this must be considered as high fre-
quency noise, so that the resistance of the earth path is not the sole parameter to
be considered, while the most important aspect is its impedance, which depends
on its length and its path. In high frequencies domain, either a big sized, short
conductor, may have a significant impedance.
The connection cables for LG25 should be shielded (see following charter) and the shield
should be connected to earth on a single side (such as the LG25 side). A ferrite clamp applied
on both the ends of the cable stops the highest frequencies.
To solve the worse interferences, it may be useful to make an addicted circuit for the LG25
power supply (external to the switchboard) and to use an optoinsulator to decouple the RS485
signals.
Sometimes it may be useful to experiment different solutions for the earth connection of the
cables (power supply and probes boxes) such as connecting the shield to earth on the other
side or on both the sides, repeating the test on all the cables.
Radiated interferences
The radiated interferences are generated by all the cables subjected to the IF switching fre-
quency. They consist of electromagnetic waves which couple on whatever near conductor.
For this reason they are the most difficult to find and to fight against; sometimes is enough a
simple different path, orientation or length of a cable to obtain a completely different noise re-
sponse.
This is why the best solution is to try to stop them directly at the source, in order to avoid un-
expected problems later.
To reduce the radiated interferences, the first solution is to install the IF inside specific cases
with shielded ventilation gaps; the connection of the fans must be effected through shielded
cables, having the shields connected to earth by means of cable glands specific for EMI re-
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duction. The cases must be connected to an addicted earth connection through a short path,
not shared with whatever else device.
All the shielding devices (filters, shields, cases) convey the interferences to-
wards the earth connection. For this reason it may happen that, a very well de-
NOTE signed plant may cause higher interferences to the measuring device than a
plant without or with poor shielding if the earth paths are not carefully designed.
A simple method which should always be adopted to reduce the interferences

consists of keeping the signal cables as far as possible from the power cables. The signal ca-
bles (including also the LG25 power supply) must have addicted paths, possibly inside metal-
lic ducts connected to a ”clean” earth (an earth not shared with the IF).
The cables paths should be at least 1m far from whatever other cable
Filter capacitors
Another solution which can be tried to reduce the interferences on the EMC measures, con-
sist of a small capacitor connected in parallel to the EMC clamps. The capacitor must have
low capacity (< 3,3nF) and high insulation (such as polypropylene or polystyrene type); using
higher capacity or lower insulation capacitors may affect the LG25 capability to measure low
EMC values.
Since the capacitors may affect the capability of measuring low EMC values, it is recom-
mended to install them only after having tested their effective need to solve the measuring is-
sue for the particular plant.
Measuring circuit reference

Several on-field experiences proofed that the effects of the electrical interferences have been
reduced, obtaining more stable measurement for low MC and EMC values, by referring the
measuring circuit to the plant earth.
For this reason LG25, although designed for a circuit completely insulated from power supply
and serial interface (all the three sections are each other insulated), has been connected to
the earth connection by means of a small trace on the device PCB.
Even if this solution assures in many applications some advantages for noise rejection, there
are some collateral effects which must be considered in order to effect the most appropriate
configuration for the specific installation.
Earth leakage
The LG25 amplifier estimates the moisture content on basis of the current which flows from
the common electrode (which produces an alternate reference voltage) and the measuring
electrode, which should be placed at approx. 3 cm. from the previous one.
When the measuring circuit is connected to earth, a small percentage of the current could be
shorted towards earth instead of reaching the measuring electrode. When this phenomena
occurs, the apparent resistance detected by the measuring electrode is higher than the real
one, so the returned moisture content is lower than the actual content.
The higher is the leakage of the timber towards earth, the higher is the effect that can be ob-
served. The leakage is directly proportional to the timber moisture content and the kiln mois-
ture, so it is more observable at the beginning of the drying cycle, while usually becomes not
noticeable towards the end of the cycle. For this reason usually the earth leakage is not dan-
gerous for the timber to be dried, since it disappears before reaching the critical point (fibre
saturation point).
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Reference voltage short circuit
This problem is the same as the above described leakage, but it doesn’t affects only the tim-
ber moisture measures but also the EMC measure. It occurs in very high humidification con-
ditions (timber soaked with water) or when a not used probe comes accidentally in contact
with the metallic wall of the kiln. When this happens, the reference voltage for the moisture
measurement could be attenuated, resulting in a false measurement of MC and EMC values.
The reference voltage can be measured using a multimeter (Vdc range) connected between
pins CN4-4 (temperature common = GND) and CN2-8 (MC / EMC common = Vref). In normal
conditions the measured voltage should be approx +30V and -30V alternating every 4-5 sec-
onds. The exact value depends on the timber moisture; the higher is the MC, the lower is the
absolute value of the reference voltage, which should not be lower than 25V in normal work-
ing conditions.
Effects
The earth leakage issue usually causes “aesthetic” problems. The operator, looking at the dry-
ing graph, will notice a curios variation of the timber moisture content, with a constant or either
increasing trend at the beginning of the cycle, followed by the usual decreasing slope when
the timber conductivity decreases.
Usually this aspect does not affects the kiln regulation since the standard drying cycles pro-
vide no or small climate changes while the timber is above the FSP (Fibre saturation Point -
>30%), operating the most important changes under this threshold, when the phenomena is
not more an issue.
On the opposite, the short circuit of the reference voltage cannot be ignored. It also can be
observed only at the beginning of the cycle (unless it is caused by a short circuit of a probe on
the metal wall of the kiln), but since it affects also the EMC measure, the cycle management
could be seriously affected, resulting in excessive humidification.
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Workarounds
The most critical issue (short circuit of the measuring reference) can be simply prevented
avoiding to leave connected to the probes box any unused probe, in this way the problem may
occur only in case of timber soaked with water, a quite unusual condition.
Sometimes it can be advisable to avoid this possible problem by insulating the measuring cir-
cuit from earth. This operation can simply be performed using a cutter to cut the PCB trace
visible in the picture. This solution solves instantaneously the two issues above described, but
may cause some instability in measuring low EMC values.
To reduce the resulting instability, the

measuring circuit can be referred to the
earth connection through a small capaci-
tor (1-100nF), which acts as the original
short circuit for high frequency noise sig-
nals, stopping the measuring voltage
leakage (very low frequency).
This solution is probably the best com-
promise between the direct earth connec-
tion and the totally insulated measuring
circuit.
For this reason it has been adopted as a standard in the most recent LG25 productions (Feb-
ruary 2008). In case of problematic measuring of very low EMC values the original direct con-
nection can be easily restored simply connecting a jumper between CN4-pin4 and CN5-pin3
as visible in the following picture
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Please refer to the chapter “Reducing the interferences” for additional tips to make the
measures more stable
Other causes / workarounds

Other possible causes for a problematic measurement of MC and EMC values are:
a) Signal cables insulation

Considering the very high resistance that must be measured, only special, high insulation ca-
bles (Teflon, Silicone) can be used for the signal connections. PVC cables cannot be used for
this application as well as every joining on broken cables should be avoided. In case of dam-
age of the insulation, the whole cable should be replaced.
b) Signal cables length

Remember that the signal cables are a very critical point for the measures reliability. If they
are too long for the application, it is advisable to cut them in order to leave only the required
measure. Consider, however, that the best results can be obtained when all the probes boxes
cables have the same length (because of the same capacitance of the cables) with the ampli-
fier positioned in a central position between the two boxes. It is not advisable to use one very
short and one very long box cables, because the different capacitance of the two cables may
cause different indications for very low EMC values.
c) Probes box positioning

The probes box must be positioned so that the EMC plated is subject to an air flow which rep-
resents the effective conditions of the cell climate.
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It is absolutely important to avoid any position subject to a direct air flow from dampers or
sprayers.
Usually in the rear side of the kiln it is easy to place the box at the centre of the wall, but most
of the times the optimal positioning on the front side is not easy because of the loading door,
so the box is usually positioned on a side wall. This positioning could cause the box to meas-
ure the air which flows beside the timber stacks instead of the air through the stacks, which
may results in a not very reliable value. When possible some solutions should be adopted to
avoid this problem, such as positioning the box on mobile arm to move it towards the centre
after having loaded the kiln.
d) Dirty probes box

After a few drying cycles, depending also on the timber species, the probes box may become
dirty. Remember to clean it regularly; otherwise the measures can be seriously affected. To
clean it use isopropyl alcohol or other solvents which do not leave any residual substance and
do not corrode the polycarbonate plastic of the probes box.
Glossary
Equilibrium Moisture Content – Air humidity given as the moisture which

EMC would be reached by the timber if subjected for enough time to the current
climatic conditions
EMI Electro Magnetic Interference
Frequency Inverter – Device used to regulate the speed of the fans by

IF
changing the mains frequency.
KOhm 10.000 ohm
PCB Printed Circuit Board
TOhm 1.000.000.000.000 Ohm
MC Timber Moisture Content
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DISPOSAL PROCEDURE (DIR. 2012/19/UE
- WEEE)
The symbol on the bottom of the device indicates the sepa-
rated collection of electric and electronic equipment.
At the end of life of the device, do not dispose it as mixed
solid municipal waste, but dispose it referring to a specific
collection centre located in your area or returning it to the
distributor, when buying a new device of the same type to be
used with the same functions. This procedure of separated
collection of electric and electronic devices is carried out
forecasting a European environmental policy aiming at safe-
guarding, protecting and improving environment quality, as
well as avoiding potential effects on human health due to the
presence of hazardous substances in such equipment or to an
improper use of the same or of parts of the same.
Caution! The wrong disposal of electric and electronic
equipment may involve sanctions.
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kiln dryers controller «NOME_PRODOTTO» – r.

BEFORE STARTING ..............................................................8

INSTALLING EASY ADVANCED .........................................14

CONFIGURING EASY ADVANCED .....................................30

EASY ADVANCED OVERVIEW ...........................................41

DRYING USING EASY ADVANCED ....................................44

HEAT TREATMENT (HT) ......................................................52

ALARMS AND FAULTS MANAGEMENT ............................ 58

SOFTWARE UPGRADING ................................................... 65

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 66

How to use this manual

This icon points out in-depth information or a peculiarity regarding the

- Warning! When using battery-powered instruments, basic safety precautions,

Consider work area environment

Keep children away

Check for damaged parts

Use appropriate instrument

Additional safety instructions for non-rechargeable batteries

Battery technical data

How to easily insert/remove the battery (Panel version)

 Unscrew the 5 screws indi-

 The battery, located as stated

 Insert a small, flat screwdriv-

 To insert a new battery, gen-

 Unplug the “KILN BUS” and

 The battery, located as stated

 Insert a small, flat screwdriv-

 To insert a new battery, gen-

Using the menus

Menu  Drying cycle  Standard

Locking the keyboard

1 Nr. 1 Central unit LG28 with screen and keyboard.

generation of interferences that could affect the operation of the control

«NOME_PRODOTTO» CPU (LG28) – LG39

0=Safe Mode deactivated

1=Safe Mode enabled

Inputs / Outputs description

AUX1 Alarm (configurable)

If a relays output is used to drive an inductive load (such as an electro valve), it is

Fans power relays

Counter Clock wise

Wiring example for filter connection on power relays, electrovalves

LG25 Probe amplifiers

CN1 = factory use

CN2 - Timber probe inputs and EMC

CN4 - Temperature probe inputs

CN5 - KILN BUS

LG30 probes amplifiers

CN3 – KILN BUS

WARNING: LG35 cannot be exposed directly to water spray and to tem-

Connect the kiln bus cable to the connector.

To perform the connections, simply

WARNING: be sure that no uninsulated wire (including the shields

Connecting several LG25/LG30 amplifiers on Kiln Bus

The pin out of the connector is:

Serial interface (DB9 F)

Menu  Service  Preferences

Close flaps if temp. falls

Sprayers - Flaps enabling temperature

High temp. alarm delay

EMC alarm delay

Save measures every: