Motomit IT GB

Harvester control system

OPERATING MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 BASIC FUNCTIONS AND SYSTEM STRUCTURE ..................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Motomit IT modules ............................................................................................................................................... 5

2.2 Motomit IT display ................................................................................................................................................. 6

3 USAGE / OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................ 8

3.1 Menu structure ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Changing a value on the screen ............................................................................................................................ 9

4 START-UP PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................................... 10

5 OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

5.1 Starting a new cutting area.................................................................................................................................. 11

5.2 Start / end a work shift......................................................................................................................................... 11
5.3 Finishing a cutting area ....................................................................................................................................... 11
5.4 Changing of species and blocks .......................................................................................................................... 12
5.4.1 Cutted blocks ............................................................................................................................................... 12
5.4.2 Changing species......................................................................................................................................... 12
5.4.3 Changing a block ......................................................................................................................................... 13
5.5 Harvesting ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5.1 Forked trees and big branches..................................................................................................................... 14
5.5.2 Squaring the butt .......................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5.3 Wind throws ................................................................................................................................................. 14
5.5.4 Free length pulp ........................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5.5 Knot backing ................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.5.6 Processing ................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5.7 Multi-tree handling........................................................................................................................................ 14
5.6 Messages on the display ..................................................................................................................................... 15

6 SCALING ................................................................................................................................................................... 17

6.1 Presets ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

6.1.1 Product types ............................................................................................................................................... 18
6.1.2 How to add a new preset ............................................................................................................................. 20
6.1.3 How to remove a preset ............................................................................................................................... 21
6.1.4 How to add a new product type .................................................................................................................... 22
6.1.5 How to remove a product type ..................................................................................................................... 23
6.1.6 How to change the min top diameter area ................................................................................................... 23
6.2 Diameter classes ................................................................................................................................................. 24
6.2.1 How to add diameter classes ....................................................................................................................... 25
6.2.2 How to remove diameter classes ................................................................................................................. 25
6.3 Colour matrix ....................................................................................................................................................... 26
6.4 Tree species ........................................................................................................................................................ 27
6.5 Keyboards ........................................................................................................................................................... 28

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6.5.1 Preset selection............................................................................................................................................ 28
6.5.2 Functions for the preset keys ....................................................................................................................... 29
6.5.3 Use of some preset keys .............................................................................................................................. 29
6.6 Changing the cutting area ................................................................................................................................... 30
6.6.1 Miscellaneous .............................................................................................................................................. 31

7 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................... 32

7.1 Start-up ............................................................................................................................................................... 32

7.2 Date and time ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
7.2.1 Russian in Motomit PC................................................................................................................................. 35
7.3 Test diagnostics .................................................................................................................................................. 36
7.3.1 Sensors ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
7.3.2 Keys ............................................................................................................................................................. 37
7.3.3 Pumps .......................................................................................................................................................... 38
7.4 Resets ................................................................................................................................................................. 39
7.4.1 Resetting the Cutting area ........................................................................................................................... 39
7.4.2 Others .......................................................................................................................................................... 39
7.5 Head module power ............................................................................................................................................ 40
7.5.1 Disconnecting the head module ................................................................................................................... 40
7.5.2 Connecting the head module ....................................................................................................................... 40

8 SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................................. 41

8.1 Operating modes ................................................................................................................................................. 41

8.2 Multi-tree handling SETTINGS ............................................................................................................................ 43
8.3 Feeding ............................................................................................................................................................... 45
8.4 Pump control ....................................................................................................................................................... 47
8.5 Rotaror ................................................................................................................................................................ 48
8.6 Saw ..................................................................................................................................................................... 49
8.7 Pressure .............................................................................................................................................................. 51
8.8 Colour / lubrication .............................................................................................................................................. 52
8.9 Knives ................................................................................................................................................................. 53
8.10 Open/Close ...................................................................................................................................................... 54
8.11 Tilt .................................................................................................................................................................... 55
8.12 Others .............................................................................................................................................................. 56
8.13 Head ................................................................................................................................................................ 57
8.14 Machine ........................................................................................................................................................... 58
8.15 Operator .......................................................................................................................................................... 58

9 REPORTS .................................................................................................................................................................. 59

9.1 Volume ................................................................................................................................................................ 59

9.2 Other reports ....................................................................................................................................................... 59
9.3 Print preview ....................................................................................................................................................... 60
9.4 On screen............................................................................................................................................................ 61

10 CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 62

10.1 Basic length calibration .................................................................................................................................... 62

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10.2 Length calibration ............................................................................................................................................ 63
10.3 Basic diameter calibration................................................................................................................................ 64
10.4 Diameter calibration ......................................................................................................................................... 64
10.4.1 Repositioning the curve................................................................................................................................ 65
10.4.2 Calibration curve .......................................................................................................................................... 66
10.4.3 Calibration table ........................................................................................................................................... 66

11 Control measurement .............................................................................................................................................. 67

11.1 Control measurement without electronic callipers ........................................................................................... 67

11.2 Control measurement with callibera................................................................................................................. 67
11.3 Random stem sampling ................................................................................................................................... 68
11.4 Random stem control....................................................................................................................................... 69
11.5 RESULTS CALLIBER CONTROL ................................................................................................................... 70

70

71

COMMUNICATION Motomit IT ........................................................................................................................................ 72

11.6 Loading ............................................................................................................................................................ 72

11.7 Saving.............................................................................................................................................................. 73

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1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of control system! Combined in Motomit IT harvester data system are the latest
technology in the field, top efficiency, reliability and easiness to use. It has been designed in co-operation with both
forestry professionals and harvester manufacturers. We hope that this manual will enable you to get the most out of the
Motomit IT system. By reading this manual carefully, you will be able to take advantage of the superior features of
Motomit IT.

Superior features of Motomit IT

• Optimisation at high computing speed

• Data transfer according to StanForD-standard
• HKS approved
• Small and efficient harvester head module
• Linux operating system

Safety

Motomit IT system is designed to operate in a safe manner and it has many built-in security structures. To maintain
maximum safety, always take care of the following things during the operation and service:

• Installation and start-up of a Motomit IT -system should be carried out in co-operation with a retailer’s service person
trained and authorised by Vansco Electronics Oy. The operator should also receive training on how to use the
system.
• Whenever you switch the power to Motomit IT ON or OFF, make sure there is no-one close to the harvester.
• Always make sure there is no-one inside the boom / harvester head risk-zone when operating with the machine.
• Whenever you work on the harvester head, switch the power from Motomit IT system OFF.
• Before you weld something on the harvester, unplug all connectors from the harvester head module MCC and the
interface module MCI.

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2 BASIC FUNCTIONS AND SYSTEM STRUCTURE

2.1 Motomit IT modules

Motomit IT is a four-wire system, based on CAN (Controller Area Network). CAN bus is intended for demanding
applications under heavy interference. Intelligent control functions are distributed between:

• harvester head module MCC (Motomit CAN Controller),

• display module MCT (Motomit CAN Terminal)
• keyboard control module MCKC (Motomit CAN Keyboard Controller)

These modules are connected to each other by two CAN signals, supply voltage (VCC) and ground (GND) wires.
Voltage wires are doubled to ensure maximum reliability and power capacity. Therefore the CAN cable from the cabin to
the harvester head has 6 wires.

In addition to these three modules there is an interface module MCI (Motomit CAN Interface) which makes installation in
the cabin easy and quick. MCT display module controls the MCI module. Supply voltage from the base machine is
connected to the MCI module and distributed again to the other parts of the system. MCI has pump control signals for the
base machine. In addition there are also connectors for a thermal printer and callipers.

Handle keys and preset keyboards are connected directly to the MCKC module, which transfers the button signals
through the CAN bus to the other modules. Since these modules are compatible with the older ones, Motomit 4 can be
upgraded to IT by changing only the display module. In case of Motomit PC model, it is recommended to replace also the
MCI module with the new one.

PC model has a separate processing module instead of a display module. Cable to the PC is connected between the
communication ports of the PC and the MCI module of Motomit.

See the system structure and modules in the following picture.

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2.2

Optional Optional
handles handles
Optional
keys

Optional
callipers

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Motomit IT display

- Measured length in centimetres and diameter in

millimetres.

- Selected species and product.

Preset length and minimum diameter.

- Profile of the scaled stem.

- Message field.

- Cutting area, operator, stem counters, date and time.

Buttons:

ESC-key on the left side of the panel. Used for moving backwards in the menu, returning to the main
ESC
window and as a cancel-key. By pressing ESC on the main screen you can get to the LOGOUT screen.

MENU-key. Used for moving in the menu and within the editable fields. After pressing ENTER, you can
MENU change any value or function or write text by pressing this key. Contrast of the display can be adjusted
with MENU-key LEFT / RIGHT when the main window is visible.

ENTER-key on the right side of the panel. By pressing this in the main window you get to the main menu.
ENT
When you wish to change any value on the display, press ENTER, select or type the value by using
MENU-key and validate the change by pressing ENTER again. Change can be cancelled with ESC-key
unless you haven’t pressed ENTER.

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3 USAGE / OPERATION

3.1 Menu structure

A press of ENTER in the main

window takes you to the main menu.

Move between the main menu topics

with MENU-key and select one with
ENTER. ESC takes you back to the
main window.

”Menu tree” on the left and caption on top of each window show which window
is open. MENU-RIGHT or ENTER on top of a Main topic opens the branch
and shows the list of submenus of which you have to select one with ENTER
to open the window.

This manual may refer to things about optimisation, auto calibration and data transfer which do not belong to all program
versions. There is more about them in Additional properties manual. Ask for available versions from your dealer.

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3.2 Changing a value on the screen

The following applies to all of the changes:
Blue colour indicates where the cursor is, i.e. which editable field or other component is active. A press of
ENTER turns the background of the field into yellow if you are allowed to change the value. Field being yellow,
change the value with MENU-key and accept the changes with a press of ENTER or cancel with ESC. If the field is
grey, the setting is not in use or it is otherwise disabled (low userlevel, cutting area started).
Numeric value

MENU-UP / DOWN increases / decreases the value by 1. MENU-LEFT / RIGHT changes the value by 10. By holding UP
/ DOWN pressed, numbers start to roll faster.
Text field

You can find all of the characters and numbers under MENU-UP / DOWN. Type the text one character at the time. When
the correct letter is blinking, press MENU-RIGHT once to add another etc. Press ENTER only when the last letter of the
text is blinking. The field can be cleared first by holding MENU-LEFT pressed.
Listbox

Select the option from the list with MENU-UP / DOWN.

Checkboxes are used when the setting can be either ON or OFF and also if many options can be selected at the same
time.
Checked = setting is ON
Unchecked = setting is OFF

Command buttons

Next window. A press of ENTER on this button takes you forward to another window under the same submenu. ESC
takes you back to the previous window.

A press of ENTER on OK button executes the function in question.

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4 START-UP PROCEDURE

When a new system is installed, this start-up procedure should be carried out in order to get the measuring device into
use in most efficient and reliable way.

1. BASIC SETTINGS Maintenance > Start-up

• Language Maintenance > Language / Time
• Harvester head type Maintenance > Start-up
• Volume calculation method
• Load factory settings and basic calibration values
• Hydraulic valve block Settings > Head

2. TEST HARVESTER HEAD FUNCTIONS

• Remember the safety aspects

3. BASIC CALIBRATION
• Basic length calibration Calibration > Basic length calibration
• Basic diameter calibration Calibration > Basic diameter calibration

4. PROGRAM PRODUCT TYPES AND PRESETS

• Change species information if necessary Scaling > Tree species
• Edit the preset table Scaling > Presets
• Program the additional keys as desired Scaling > Keyboards

5. ADJUST FEEDING PARAMETERS AND HEAD FUNCTIONS

• Harvest some trees Settings . . .

6. CALIBRATION PER SPECIES

• Calibration of length measurement Calibration > Length
• Calibration of diameter measurement Calibration > Diameter

7. CUTTING AREA INFORMATION

• Cutting area information Scaling > Identification
• Operator & machine information Settings > Machine, Operator

8. OPERATOR’S TRAINING

9. START THE PRODUCTION

• Choose Cutting area (1, 2, 3 or 4) Scaling > Cutting area
• Reset Cutting area before starting production Maintenance > Resets

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5 OPERATION

5.1 Starting a new cutting area

• Select a new Cutting area, 1, 2, 3 or 4. Scaling > Cutting area
or reset the current Cutting area: Maintenance > Resets
• Edit the preset table and product type settings Scaling > Presets
• Set Cutting area and contract information Scaling > Cutting area
• Check the calibration, make a control measurement Calibration > …

5.2 Start / end a work shift

At the start of a work shift:
• Select the operator if necessary Settings > Operator
• Select the cutting area if necessary Scaling > Cutting area
• Check the calibration (make a control measurement) Calibration > …
At the end of a work shift:
• print out or write down your working hours and harvested timber volume
• Log out and shut down when the computer is ready

5.3 Finishing a cutting area

At the end of a cutting area:
• print out the harvested timber volume - measurement proof

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5.4 Changing of species and blocks

Changes can be made before finishing the stem. You can handle all functions by preset keys.
Program a button SHIFT. That function works when the main screen is on. First press sets the SHIFT mode ON and it
shows SHIFT text on a red background. Second press sets the SHIFT mode OFF.

5.4.1 Cutted blocks

Press shortly ARROW DOWN or press SHIFT for two seconds. If there are pieces made from the stem and the stem is
not finished yet, the screen shows a list of the blocks. Last block is the first row and the first block of the stem is in the
last row as number 1. Screen shows the cut length, top diameter and volume in dm3.

5.4.2 Changing species

Example. You have cut some Spruce blocks and want to change the species of the stem to Pine.
Press once SHIFT and then SPECIES 2 (PINE) button. Screen shows a suggestion how to change the products.

You can move in the screen with arrow buttons or preset

keys.
APT+ or UP = ARROW UP
APT- or DOWN = ARROW DOWN
SHIFT = ENTER

Accept the change with SHIFT or ENTER. ESC cancels it.

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5.4.3 Changing a block

Example 1. Last cutted block was made as LOG and you want to change it to PULP.

Press once SHIFT and then what ever preset key that
would select a PULP.

LOG is changed to PULP. Press SHIFT.

Example 2. You have made several blocks and you wish to change one of the LOGs to PULP.

Open Cutted blocks –screen by pressing SHIFT for a long

time.

Move down on the row that you want to change. Press

ENTER or SHIFT.

Select PULP from the list and press ENTER or SHIFT.

The list shows only those products to which it is possible to

change the block. E.g if you cut a pulp with a small
diameter, there won'
t be any log products in the list.

The block is changed to PULP.

Move up to OK-button and press ENTER or SHIFT.

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5.5 Harvesting
Some special situations and how to handle them:

5.5.1 Forked trees and big branches

Separate the forks and process the first fork normally. Pick a fork; press NEW STEM button and process normally.

5.5.2 Squaring the butt

If the butt needs to be squared, simply cut off a short piece, less than 1.5m. A message “DEVALUATION OF PIECE”
appears on the display. The piece is added to the “REJECT” counters. This counter can be printed out in the Assortment
report, otherwise it won’t appear in any other production data.

5.5.3 Wind throws

If the tree is already felled, then do the following to start processing, unless there is a setting called Processor. Grab a
tree, and feed up to bar or square the butt. Press NEW STEM key. Continue processing normally.
If trees to be processed are already felled, set the tilt mode to ONLY CONFIRM (Settings > Tilt …Tilt mode) and the
head will not tilt up when the button is pressed. The tilt up button now just finishes the previous tree and increases the
corresponding counters. Alternatively you can press NEW STEM button after each stem.

5.5.4 Free length pulp

Set the Stopping to TOP for pulp ( Scaling > Presets ... Product… Product types1/5...Stopping). Program at least two
presets; the shortest and the longest allowed length. Feeding stops either at the preset length or at the minimum
diameter depending on which is reached first. If Stopping is set set to ADVANCE, the head will reverse to the next
shorter length when minimum diameter is reached.

5.5.5 Knot backing

You can use automatic knot backing by setting the parameters Knot backing distance and Fast backing distance
(Settings > Other…). The values should be such that the mass of the stem is exploited with small and fast movements.
With most head types the head reverses three times before stopping if the knot is not passed (Automatic knot backing).

5.5.6 Processing

(Special feature in some harvester heads) Used when the head is used as a processor with a photocell. Grab a felled
tree and push NEW STEM -key. The harvester head reverses towards the butt end of the stem until the photocell tells
Motomit to stop feeding. Motomit resets the length and starts to feed forward to a chosen preset length.

5.5.7 Multi-tree handling

(Special feature) Used to cut down multiple trees at once. The trees gatered in a bunch are counted as separate MTH
stems and can also be processed. When activated this function prevents the tilt from automatic release with sawing and
head open/close functions make a gathering sequence. When activated, main screen is completely grey. To exit from
MTH function tilt down and then up or press NEW STEM.see settings-> operation modes… MTH.

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5.6 Messages on the display

Message row on the main screen shows information about some functions.

LOG AMOUNT FULL

More than 60000 logs with the same length / diam. combination. Save production, change / reset the Cutting
area.
NO SCALING MEAS.
There is not any preset that Motomit could select. Maybe limited by min and max butt and top diameters or some
product settings.
MINIMUM DIAMETER
Diam. below preset minimum. Choose a smaller block if there is one.
NOT IN SAWING AREA
Head has stopped outside the cutting window. Check the size of the cutting window, adjust feeding parameters.
STEM NOT READY
It is not possible to change the cutting area if a stem is not finished.
Use SHIFT-key to change species.
NO MOVEMENT
Head has not enough power to feed or the length sensor is broken.
CHOOSE SPECIES
If Forcing to choose species (Settings > Operating…Forcing to choose species) is ON, you must press species
key before the feeding starts.
STEM DID NOT FALL!
Not proper felling cut made.
SAW DID NOT MOVE
State of the Saw home sensor didn'
t change when sawing.
DEVALUATION OF PIECE
Blocks shorter than 1.5 m are rejected.
REJECT MISSING
There must be a reject product for all species. Otherwise small pieces are registered under a wrong product.
MAX STEM LENGTH
Max stem length is 50 m.
NO CHANGE LAST BLOCK
The block could not be changed or there are no pieces made.
LAST BLOCK CHANGED
The block was changed to another product.
GRAPPLE WAS OPENED
Head was opened during feeding.
KNOT BACKING
Feeding is active but length sensor doesn'
t give pulses. Knot backing is activated.
CONTROL MEASURING
Control measuring interval is reached. Make diam. / length calibration.

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CONNECTION FAULT / Head power off

No CAN signal to the head module. System cuts power off from head module and keyboard module. See service
manual.
SHORTCIRC. / CABELBR
Wiring fault
EEPROM COPY FAULT
Different cabin and head program versions. Bad wiring
DIAM.DROPPED >2cm
Diameter dropped more that 2 cm in 10 cm length.
CUTTING AREA CHANGED
Cutting area changed with programmable keys.
DIAMETER FAULT
Head open - close values differ from the previous values. Check wiring and mechanical mounting of the diameter
sensor.

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6 SCALING

6.1 Presets
A total of 100 presets can be set per tree species. Products can be in free order, so PULP can be before LOG.

Select Scaling > Presets

All of the preset settings can be set through this preset
table.

Tree species:
Choose the species from the list. Each species has its own preset table of 100 rows.
Columns in the preset table:
#
Number of the product (1…16)
Product type
Product type of the preset in the current row
Length
Preset length in centimeters
Min. diameter
Minimum top end diameter of the preset in millimeters
Max. diameter
Maximum top end diameter of the preset in millimeters

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A press of ENTER at the Max. diam. column, opens a window where you can set Max- and Min butt diameters for the
preset.

All diam. limits are per preset.

Copy OK sets the value to all presets of the product type.

Return with ESC key.

Settings for the Product types can be changed in another window by pressing ENTER in the Product type column of the
preset table. If you wish to go to the LOG settings, select any row in the table where the product type is LOG and press
ENTER. Motomit initializes the table with LOG presets (340 – 580cm), 200cm ROT and 300cm and 500cm PULP.
REJECT is the last one in the table. Reject is needed in order to save the volume of the short pieces cut for example
when squaring the butt so that they are not added into the log counters. Do not remove it.

6.1.1 Product types

Next window button opens the colour matrix window.

Scaling > Presets…Product types 4/5 Colour

Product
Number of the product and the field where the name can be written. Below the name field there is a list of
common product names so that you don'
t have to write the name.
Code
Product type code of a forest company
Product in use
Product is in use if the checkbox is ticked. If the checkbox isn'
t ticked, the product is disabled from use.

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Colour
Colour for automatic colour marking. Three spray nozzles can be controlled in the head.
X = Colour 1
X X = Colours 1 and 2
Squares on the main screen show the dye marking selection.
Colour 1 (red)
Colour 2 (blue)
Colour 1 & 2
Stump treatment (yellow)
Sound
Sound signal, when a block of this product type has stopped inside the cutting window. Length of the signal can
be adjusted between 0 – 9. 0 = no sound, 9 = 0.5 s long sound.
Cutting window
Allowed lower and upper limits for the cutting tolerance per product type

E.g. preset SPRUCE LOG 400cm

Cutting window: Bucking length
0 – 50 400 - 405 cm
-30 – 30 397 - 403 cm *)
30 – 80 403 - 408 cm
*) Don’t forget the minus sign, when needed.
If both of the limits are set to same value, the cutting window is 0 mm and it is impossible for the head to find the
length. Motomit gives a message on the screen in that case.
Product type group
LOG, POLE, PULP, ROT or REJECT. Affects on piece counters, printouts and value scaling. Logs are grouped in
the log list by the top end diameter. Poles are grouped by the mean diameter of the piece. Reject pieces are not
added to the total counters, but they can be printed out separately.
Product type group can not be changed in the middle of harvesting.
Stopping
ADVANCE = The head is fed directly to the desired length. If the minimum diameter is reached, the head
reverses to the next shorter length if possible (No free length).
OVERRUN = The head is fed past the preset length at the amount of Overrun distance (Settings >
Other) and reversed to the cutting window. This makes it easier to start feeding the next block.
TOP = Feeding stops either at the preset length or at the minimum diameter depending on which is reached first
(Free length).
TOP2 = Like TOP but used in value scaling if there are restricted dimensions. Feeds to the minimum diameter of
the class.
Log cut
Only in some harvester heads

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6.1.2 How to add a new preset

Adding a preset for an existing product type:

Example. Adding preset 450 cm to PINE PULP.

Open menu
Scaling > Presets
and select PINE
.

Move down to the empty row that is under the last pulp
preset. Press ENTER on Length column.

A new preset appears on the row. Change the length to

450. Another empty row appears below so you can add
the next preset in the same way.

When you have changed the length to 450 and pressed

ENTER, the presets are arranged into length order.

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6.1.3 How to remove a preset

Preset can be removed if there are no pieces in the counters.

Example Remove preset 370 cm from BIRCH LOG.

Press ENTER in the Product type column on that preset

row you wish to remove.

Select Product 0 (Not in use) and press ENTER. Back to

the preset table with ESC

Accept the change with ENTER

The preset is removed. Presets are always shown in

length order.

Another way to remove a preset is to set 0 for length.

You can disable a preset at any time by setting so big min

top diameter for the preset that it is not possible for the
head to make it.

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6.1.4 How to add a new product type

Example. Add presets 310 cm and 370 cm for PINE SMALL LOG.

Go to the preset table window and choose the tree

species.
Move down to the first empty row in the table. and press
ENTER in the Product type column.

Type the name or...

…select a name from the list.

Tick at least one of the Qualities (or Product in use)

boxes, select Stem type and check all of the other
settings in the window. Press ESC to get back to the
preset table.

Set length and min diameter for this new preset. Add other
presets like in the chapter How to add a new preset.

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6.1.5 How to remove a product type

The easiest way to disable a product is to uncheck all Qualities boxes empty (or to uncheck the Product in use box).
Single presets can be disabled by setting a large min diameter.
If you want to remove the product so that it won’t appear in any printouts, remove all presets like in the chapter 6.1.3.
How to remove a preset. You can'
t remove the last preset if the cutting is started.

6.1.6 How to change the min top diameter area

Example. Change min diam of PINE LOG from160 to 150 mm.

Press ENTER in the Max. diameter column on any LOG

row.

Set top min 150 mm and press Copy OK.

Here you can change also the minimum and maximum diameters for butt
of the piece in addition to top diameters.

If you want to change the value of a single preset, make a change and
return with ESC (don’t press Copy OK).

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6.2 Diameter classes

Classes can be edited if there are no harvested pieces for the product. Classes must be in ascending order.

Go to Scaling > Presets…Product and then press “>>“

You can browse all matrices of the species in this

window. Top row shows presets and the first column diameter classes.

Example. Matrix of PINE LOG.

150 mm. First diameter class = Minimum diameter of
the product.

240 mm. Last diameter class

300 mm. = Maximum diameter of the product

1400 mm. First figure after the maximum diameter =

class not in use

1000 cm. Last figure after the longest preset = Maximum

length of the product.

Note that free length pulp can be made up to its maximum length.

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6.2.1 How to add diameter classes

Edit the number 1400 which is the first diameter after the maximum diameter.

Class 300 in use. Max diameter

changed to 400 mm.

6.2.2 How to remove diameter classes

Start from the bottom (max

diam) by changing the value to
1400.
Press ENTER.

Class 300 removed. New max

diam is 240 mm.

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6.3 Colour matrix

Go to Scaling > Presets…Products and press “>>“

It is possible to mark only certain lengths or dimensions.

1 = Colour 1
2 = Colour 2
3 = Colour 1 and 2
Colour marking selection per whole product type works over this matrix, so do not tick any checkboxes if you want to use
marking for certain dimensions.

Settings > Colour/Lubric....Automatic colour marking must be ON to make colour marking work.
Example 1. Set colour 2 to 460 cm SPRUCE LOG.

Press ENTER at 460.

Set diameter range if needed.

Set colour 2 and press OK.

Example 2. Colour marking for SPRUCE LOGs that have more than 200 mm top diameter.

Press ENTER on top left corner.

Presets / Diameter
Lower and upper limits for the range that the value will be set. In this
case all presets and diameters starting from 200.

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6.4 Tree species

Number of tree species is 8. The first four species are

initialized as follows:
SPECIES1 = SPRUCE
SPECIES2 = PINE
SPECIES3 = BIRCH
SPECIES4 = ASPEN
Don’t change the order of these species.

Browse between the species by changing the number in

front of the name.
Next to the name there is a list of common names.

First preset
The order number of the length in the preset table that is automatically chosen after felling a tree when value
scaling is not in use.
Stump treatment
ON = urea is automatically sprayed onto each butt when felling a tree of this species.
Butt
Multiplier table of the butt curve can be chosen from a straight line (cone), spruce, pine or broadleaf tree. This
information is used only when the volume of the butt - distance from the saw bar to the first real diameter measure
- is calculated. The actual butt curve can not be edited.
Bark parameters
The meaning of the bark parameters depend on the Volume calculation method.
Bark parameters are not visible/in use when volume calculation method Slice by Slice is used (Maintenance >
Start-up…Vol.calc.method).

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6.5 Keyboards
Programming the keys:
Scaling > Keyboards
Press the preset key you want to program. The name of
the key is the same that the name of the pin to which it
is connected in the MCKC-module.
Select the desired Function from the list.

6.5.1 Preset selection

PRESET 1 – PRESET 10 –keys are for direct preset selection. PRESET 2 doesn’t mean that it would select the preset
#2. When the function PRESET 1 ... PRESET 10 has been assigned to the key, you will be able to select any preset
number from 1 to 100 per tree species. for each preset button you can program 2 presets, a single press length and a
double press length (DoubleClick).

Program a function PRESET (1-10) to the key. Move down to the

Function frame and set the presets per tree species. First row is for
SPECIES 1, second for SPECIES 2 and so on. All 8 species can
have 2 lengths per preset button.

To program a second length to the same button, use the edit boxes
on the right for each species. Species number 2 DoubleClick length
active in the example picture here.
To prevent accidents caused by a surprising length it is a good idea
to program similar lengths to the button for all species.

Program a different PRESET number for the next key and set desired presets like before. Repeat this for all of the keys
that you want to use for direct preset selection.

This programming won’t be reset in any situation. Motomit remembers the number of the preset in the preset table.
Check the programming when you start a new cutting area.

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6.5.2 Functions for the preset keys

-- no function
SPECIES 1 – SPECIES 9 species selection
PROD.GROUP 1-4, REJECT product selection according to the product type group
UP, DOWN longer / shorter preset from the selected length
PRESET 1 – PRESET 10 key for choosing directly any preset per species
CORR. manual correction for colour marking
COLOUR 1 - COLOUR 3 colour selection for manual or test spraying
COL.TEST used for testing colour spraying after the colour selection
NEAREST selects the closest preset during the feeding
PROD.1 - PROD 9 product type selection
PROD.+/PROD. next / previous product type selection
RESET zeros the measured length
UREA manual selection for urea spraying
KNIFEOP knives open pulse
MB 1 - MB 2 cutting area (memory bank) selection
PRESET +, PRESET - longer / shorter preset from the current length
MB + / MB - cutting area (memory bank) selection + and -
SHIFT SHIFT-key for example for changing a block
TOPSAW starts the topsaw (only valid in heads which have topsaw)
NEW STEM starts a new stem
Heads with top saw: shows diam and length measurements from
TOP MEAS
the point of the top saw.
Q1...Q8 quality selection. Used only in value scaling program versions.
BUTT short reverse to clear the butt
GPS not in use
used for moving backwards in the menu, returning to the main
ESC
window and as a cancel-key
ENT used for moving to the main menu and validating settings
used for moving in the menu and within the editable fields, typing
ARROW LEFT/RIGHT/DOWN/UP
and choosing from lists

6.5.3 Use of some preset keys

PROD.GROUP 1-4, REJECT

Product selection according to the setting Scaling > Presets ... Products.
Example: If you press a PROD.GROUP 3 (=PULP) key, computer selects the first possible preset that has this
Product type group. If you wish to select a certain preset from a certain product, use PRESET 1-10 keys instead.

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UP, DOWN, PRESET + PRESET -
UP and DOWN functions select the next preset from that preset which is on the screen.
PRESET + and PRESET - functions select the next preset from the currently fed length.

Example 1:
Fed length = 700 cm, automatic scaling shows preset 430 on the screen.
A press of a DOWN key makes it to feed to the next shorter preset from 430.
A press of a PRESET - key makes it to feed to the next shorter preset from 700 cm.
Example 2:
Fed length = 200 cm, automatic scaling shows preset 430 on the screen.
A press of a UP key makes it to feed to the next longer preset from 430.
A press of a PRESET + key makes it to feed to the next longer preset from 200 cm. If there are no shorter
presets than 200 cm, PRESET - key also starts finding the next longer preset from 200 cm.

Motomit selects the next possible preset and jumps past those presets which have diameter or other limits.

COL.TEST
Example how to test the COLOUR 1 output:
Program keys COLOUR 1 AND COL.TEST. Press the COLOUR 1. The square in the main window turns to red.
The COL.TEST –key activates the colour output as long as the key is pressed. Also a long press of UREA or
COLOUR –keys activates the colour output.

6.6 Changing the cutting area

This is where you can change the active Cutting area.
Cutting area is a memory bank where all of the
production data - harvested timber volume - is stored.
Motomit IT can handle four Cutting areas at the same
time. Cutting areas are numbered from 1 to 4.

Information on the Cutting area depends on the forest

company.
Upper “>>“ -button opens the pages where you can write
the site information.
Lower “>>“ –button opens the page where you can
upload APT-file for the current cutting area.

Cutting area status

STARTED Pieces made.
RESET Pieces not made. Resetting the cutting area resets the production and site information. Doesn'
t reset any
presets.
Production
Start date of the site.

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APT:
Name of the apt file that is in use.

Changing the cutting area may take a few seconds as the system loads all the required settings.

Site information

6.6.1 Miscellaneous

Main species
This species is selected automatically after each stem is finished. Otherwise the previously selected species will
remain on the screen. Not in use turns the main species selection OFF and holds the previously selected species
for the next stem.
3
Control measuring interval 0 - 1000m
Gives a message on the screen every time this volume is reached to remind the operator to do the calibration.
The message will disappear only when the calibration is done.

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7 MAINTENANCE

7.1 Start-up

User level BASIC, STANDARD, ADVANCED, SPECIAL

Password field. List of levels.
You can always browse through all windows and see what settings are on. On lower user level there are less
settings that you can change. Light grey text means that the setting is disabled on the current user level.
Printer
Restart the system after changing the printer type. Select Scriptos if you have Kyosha thermal printer.
Motomit PC connected
When a 6,5” Motomit has a PC connected this has to selected for the PC connection to work

NOTE! On service level additional selections are visible!

Load default (factory) settings

Harvesting head Default values for the head type: operating modes, feeding, tilt, etc.
Default keyboard layouts Default programming for the preset keys.
Calibrations Sets the same diameter calibration curve for all species.
Tick checkboxes and press OK. At the start-up of a new head it is recommended to load all default settings. These
settings can also be copied from another Motomit as a MAS file.
NOTE! After loading the Calibrations, check Measuring wheel diameter and Pulses/revolution in the window
Calibrations > Basic len.

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Volume calculation method

All cutting areas must be reset before you can change the Volume calculation method. There are three methods
for calculating the volume of timber.

SLICE BY SLICE
Volume is measured in 10 cm cylindrical slices. Diameter is the average diameter of a slice on bark. Total volume is the
sum of the slices. Length is the actual cut length.

SLICE BY SLICE UNDER BARK

Similar to SLICE BY SLICE -method but the bark reduction is made before the volume calculation. Diameter on the
screen and in the printouts is always on bark.

HKS UNDER BARK (German fast meter)

Cut length

Middle diameter under bark Nominal length

The volume of a log is measured as a cylinder, diameter being the middle diameter under bark and length being the
nominal length, which is shorter than the cut length. Difference between the nominal length and the cut length should be
made by shifting the cutting window to the positive side, for example from +120mm to +170m

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7.2 Date and time

Language FINNISH, SWEDISH, ENGLISH, GERMAN, FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE and RUSSIAN
Language can be changed at any time. Doesn’t change the names of the tree species or products or any other
information that can be user-defined. Initialize products / species to get their names in selected language
(Maintenance > Resets ... Initialize).
Character set
Changes the list of available characters when typing with arrow buttons. Doesn'
t change the appearance of the
other texts on the screen.
Western
Normal western alphabet.
Cyrillic
Cyrillic characters. Select when russian language is used.
Eastern europe
Eastern European characters
GENERIC
UTF-8
Measuring unit METRE / INCH
Measured diameter and length values on the display can be changed to feet and inches. All the preset settings
etc. are always in metrics.
Date/time
Save date OK saves adjusted date and / or time.

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7.2.1 Russian in Motomit PC

If the text in PC-monitor look like this when the language

has been changed:
Chose File > Codepage

cp1250 Central and Eastern European characters

cp1251 Cyrillic characters. Chose this, close Motomit PC
and restart.
cp1252 Western characters

Printing Cyrillic characters with scriptos=kyosha is slower than printing western characters.

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7.3 Test diagnostics

In the test display you can test functions of all of the keys,
pump controls, inputs and outputs of the head module.
Numbered squares indicate connector pins of the head
module. Same numbering is in the circuit diagrams and
also printed on the module. Colour indication:
Black = ground
White = inactive
Green = active output or state of a limit sensor

CAN connection to the head module must work.

7.3.1 Sensors

Find out the type of sensors in your harvester head. Motomit is able to read length and diameter signal from both pulse
sensors and potentiometers. Numbers of pulses are shown as pulse edges. One pulse consists of four edges. E.g.
sensor of 100 pulses gives number 400 to the screen from one rotation.

NOTICE! The encoder info is a secondary message in the can traffic, so delays can occur in the screen update!
Pulses on top left corner:
1 = length (all heads)
2 = diameter sensor 1
3 = diameter- or length sensor 2
4 = saw pulses

Relative mV values from potentiometers

AD on lower left corner:
1 = diam potentiometer 1
2 = diam potentiometer 2
Limit sensors
PIN 46 = saw home sensor (all heads)
PIN 47 = limit sensor (some heads)
Current length and diameter are in the test display to help you harvest trees while troubleshooting.
DOOR switch is shown on low right corner under length and diameter.

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7.3.2 Keys

Frame on top right shows which buttons are being pressed and which head module outputs are active.

Programmable keys:
There is one button being pressed which is connected to
PIN LEFT 2.1 in MCKC module. Programmed function is
SPECIES 2 (PINE).

If no text appears while pressing a button, there is

something wrong in the button or in its wiring.

Handle keys:
There is a button being pressed which is connected to PIN
R5 in MCKC module. Function of the button is SAW.

HEAD OPEN button is being pressed. There are three

active outputs in the head module.

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7.3.3 Pumps

Base machine pump controls from MCI module appear as

green bars and percent values. P1 = PUMP 1 and so on.

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7.4 Resets

7.4.1 Resetting the Cutting area

Resetting the Cutting area deletes the produced volume from the counters and resets identification and contract
information.

Select Cutting area from the list. Give the number of the
Cutting area you wish to reset.

Press Reset OK.

7.4.2 Others

Depending on the choice you will be able to reset and/or init.

Tree species
Sets names and other start-up values for the species; SPRUCE, PINE, BIRCH and ASPEN
Product types
Reset - Clears all of the product type information
Init - Initializes values for LOG, PULP, ROT and REJECT
Presets
Reset – Clears the preset tables
Init – Clears the preset tables and initializes them with the basic presets
Price lists
Sets basic prices for the price lists
Auxiliary memory
Resets the temporary memory where the data of the latest pieces is stored. Reset this before making an auto
calibration.
Stem profile
Sets factory values for the stem profiles
Working hours
Resets working hours and production counters from the currently selected operator / active cutting area.
For monitoring working time and production, Motomit IT has stem and m3 counters / tree species / operator /
cutting area. In addition there are working time counters / operator / cutting area. These counters can be reset at
any time without affecting to the main production counters. There is a message dialog on the screen that tells the
selected operator and active cutting area. Resetting the cutting area resets work hours and stem and volume
counters from the active cutting area / all operators.
Error codes
Error codes can be printed out to help troubleshooting. Resetting them makes it easier to monitor the most recent
malfunctions.
All
All memory reset should be done always after loading a new cabin program. As it initializes the new program for
use, it resets all production data and preset programming. All memory reset doesn'
t change any other settings,
calibrations or preset keys.

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7.5 Head module power

It is possible to disconnect the head module and connect it again without the need to restart Motomit. Connection time
varies a bit depending on the system, but it is much less than the whole system start-up time. User level must be
STANDARD or higher.

7.5.1 Disconnecting the head module

Maintenance > Resets ... Turn head power OFF

Voltage to the head module is immediately cut off. Therefore all the
connectors are inactive.

The message tells that the power is turned off from the head module
and keyboard module. Data transfer and
printer work normally.

Main display shows a message that the head power is turned off. This
message comes always when there is a connection fault in the CAN
bus.

WARNING! Most harvester heads release their tilt when the power is switched of, danger of injury imminent safety
distances are not met prior to shut down!

7.5.2 Connecting the head module

Turn head power ON.

Motomit starts to create the connection

When the connection is restored, Motomit shows cabin and head module versions and asks you to close the head if
diameter is measured by pulse encoders. Motomit tries to restore the connection 10 times. If it fails, there is a break in
the CAN bus. Fix the cable and try to restore the connection as described above. You don’t have to restart Motomit.

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8 SETTINGS

8.1 Operating modes

Head close -button works as a "SHIFT"
button. Keep it pressed when you want to
feed in slow speed.
Head Close + Fast forward = Slow forward.
Head Close + Fast reverse = Slow reverse.

Feeding style
FEED KEY START
The desired preset is chosen by pressing the preset key. The command to start feeding is given by pressing a
"Feed forward" button for a short time. Then Motomit will automatically feed to the preset length. The preset can
be changed during the feeding. Pressing any feed key starts manual feeding, which will be used until the
sequence above is started again.
PRESET KEY START
Feeding will start immediately upon pressing a preset key (length, species, product type). After the piece is cut,
the process is restarted again by pressing a preset key. At any time, pressing any feed button will stop the
automatic operation.
AUTOMATIC FEEDING
Feeding will start immediately after cutting a piece (not after the felling cut). One changes to manual operation by
pressing any feed button, and back to automatic operation by pressing a preset key. After felling, the start
command is given either by pressing a "Feed forward" or a preset key.
HOLD DOWN FEED
The head will feed to the chosen preset length as long as the “Hold down feed” button is held down. That button
can be either “Feed forward” or “Slow forward” depending on the head type.
Automatic preset change
OFF
Feeding stops when the minimum diameter of the preset is reached. Another preset has to be selected manually.
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LENGTH
The preset will automatically change to the longest possible preset of the same product type, if the minimum
diameter limit is reached. With this setting a long preset with a small minimum diameter value is chosen instead of
a shorter preset with a bigger minimum diameter value!
DIAM.
The preset will automatically change to a shorter one of the same product type, if the minimum diameter limit is
reached and there is a shorter preset defined. First preset for a new stem is set in the window Scaling > Species
... First preset.
VALUE
The preset selection is made automatically according to the price list and stem prognosis to optimize the value of
the stem.
QUAL.
Same as VALUE, but allows the operator to select which product types are taken into account in optimizing.
Quality scaling is value scaling limited by 8 quality classes. This makes the calculation of several products lighter
since there are only a few product in the calculation at the same time.
Automatic product type change
Shorter than 150 cm pieces are rejected.
OFF
Piece is registered to the product that is on the screen even if it is undersized.
ON
The product type will change to a smaller product when the minimum diameter of the current product is reached.
Log that is cut under its min diam is registered as pulp. Pulp that is cut under its min diam is not rejected.
AUTO
Like ‘ON’, but Motomit checks through all products that are in use when it registers an undersized piece to
another product. Pulp that is cut under its min diam is rejected.
Forcing to choose species ON / OFF
ON
You must select a species (press a species key) always before starting on the new stem. Otherwise automatic
feeding is not activated.
OFF
It is not necessary to select a species for each new stem.
Processor ON / OFF
Grab a felled tree and push NEW STEM -key. The harvester head starts to feed forward to chosen preset length.
Grade limit point
SAW; Saw is used as reference point for quality change (= fed length on the display)
KNIVES; Knives are used as reference point for quality change
BUTT; Changes the quality of the currently fed piece starting from the butt of the piece
NOTICE! the grade limit is BUTT by default, all other form require more accuracy in timing for the quality scaling
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8.2 Multi-tree handling SETTINGS

Settings - Operating modes ... Multistemming
MTH function
OFF
MTH function in not in use.
AUTO
MTH function is in use when selected with double tilt-up.
AUTO2
MTH function is in use always. Tilt doesn'
t release in the felling cut. You have to press tilt down to release it.

MTH-clambs open time in sawing

0 - 2000 ms. MTH-clambs will open this time when making the felling cut.
MTH-clambs open time in tilt release
0 - 2000 ms. MTH-clambs will open this time when the tilt is released.
Rollers opening delay time
0 - 2000 ms. When head close is pressed how long delay is for opening rollers to gather bunch..
Rollers opening time
0 - 2000 ms. Time for opening knives after delay in head close
Knives pressure increase
increases the pressure on knives when in MTH to maximum for open / close
Closing pulse
when feeding an MTH bunch, the front knives close is activated for this time
Interval of pulses
when feeding an MTH bunch front knives close is of for this time.
Back knives
Closing pulse
when feeding an MTH bunch, the back knives close is activated for this time
Interval of pulses
when feeding an MTH bunch back knives close is of for this time.

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Keyboards (Scaling – Keyboards)

MTH can be set to a programmable key. A press of this key opens the MTH clambs.

MTH-sequence with MTH clambs:

When MTH function is ON:
1. Tilt the head up or open it.
- clambs are closed

2. Take a stem to the head when the tilt is up.

( Press Tilt UP again if MTH function is AUTO )
Press Saw for making the felling cut.
- clambs open ( MTH-clambs open time in sawing ) and close
- tilt does not release to floating mode as it normally does when sawing.

3. Step 2 can be repeated once you have enough stems in the head.

4. Press Tilt down to release the tilt.

- clambs open ( MTH-clambs open time in tilt release ) and close.
- if you want to process the bunch and save the volume, press NEW STEM.

MTH-sequence with a normal head:

When MTH function is ON:
1. Take a stem to the head when the tilt is up.
( Press Tilt UP again if MTH function is AUTO )
Press Saw for making the felling cut.
- Head stays closed
- tilt does not release
2. Press HEAD OPEN
- Knives open, rollers stay closed
3. Grap another stem and press head close
- Knives close
-after Rollers opening delay time rollers open
- when Rollers opening time has elapsed, rollers close
4. saw the stem now completely in the head

5. Steps 2-4 can be repeated until you have enough stems in the head.

6. Press Tilt down to release the tilt.

- tilt up if you don’t want to process bunch
- if you want to process the bunch and save the volume, press NEW STEM.

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8.3 Feeding
All adjustments for feeding should be made when the hydraulic system has a normal working temperature and normal

working revs are on. Propo values for the feed rollers depend on the pressure settings for the rollers and knives.
Propo values affect only if the head is equipped with proportional feed valve. Then Settings > Head ... Hydraulic
block type has to be PROPO.

Min speed of proportional valves

Value from which the feeding signal stars at the beginning of the acceleration ramp and to which it is lowered
before stopping.
Press slow forward and adjust Forward slow prop. speed so that the feed rollers are just barely turning. Put that
value here as Min speed. Min speed must always be the lowest of the feeding propo values.
Too low: Part of the feeding ramps are on an area where feeding doesn'
t work. Finding the cutting window
becomes inaccurate. Causes mechanical stress to the head.
Too high: Movements of the head are abrupt. Rollers may slip and finding the cutting window becomes
inaccurate.
Max speed of proportional valves
Find the lowest value when the maximum feeding speed is achieved. If the maximum speed is reached at Eg 80
%, don'
t set the value any higher. Max speed must be the highest of the feeding propo values.
Too low: Can cause vibrations in the hydraulic system during feeding, because the spool in the feeding valve is
not fully activated.
Too high: Part of the feeding ramp is on an area where there is no effect on feeding speed. Feeding speed will not
decrease at the beginning of the deceleration time, which can cause the breaking too irregular. Finding the cutting
window becomes inaccurate. Too high value heats up the coil.

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Stopping advance
Feeding slows down from max speed on this distance before the middle point of the cutting window.
Too short: Head stops after the cutting window and has to reverse back.
Too long: Harvesting becomes slow as the head is fed in slow speed.
Backing advance
After passing the length, reversing is activated and at this distance from the desired length, feeding is switched
off. Normally 50 - 100 mm.
Too short: Head feeds back and forth over the cutting window.
Acceleration ramp

Cutting window
Feed speed Speed adjustment Stopping distance
curve with speed curve

Learned distance
Max

Slow
Length
Min

Acceleration time Decel. time

Acceleration time from minimum feeding speed to maximum speed.

Too short: Movements of the head are abrupt causing mechanical stress.
Too long: Harvesting becomes slow. Difficult to start feeding a branchy stem.
Deceleration ramp
Deceleration time from the maximum feeding speed to the minimum speed.
Control pulse
If the stem has not stopped within the cutting window, the computer will give short feeding pulses, ‘control pulses’
to feed to the cutting window.
Normal setting is 50 - 150 ms, depending on the head type. Bigger heads normally require a longer control pulse.
Too short: The feed rollers will not turn at all. Can'
t find the cutting window.
Too long: The log is fed back and forth past the cutting window.
Forward / Reverse slow prop. speed
Grab a stem and press slow feed button. Find the lowest value when the slow feeding works well.
Too low: Head has not enough power to feed. Main screen shows a message "NO MOVEMENT". Knot backing
may get activated.
Too high: Log is fed back and forth past the cutting window.
Propo, fast manual feed
Feeding speed when pressing fast manual feed button.
NOTICE! The stopping advance distance set the feed to slow in old motomit. Now the target speed curve is
foolowed so the feed valve can be completely open even after the stopping advance distance.

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8.4 Pump control

Pump settings control the proportional pump outputs of the MCI module. In case of ON / OFF purpose, use values 0 =
OFF and 100 = ON. Delay times can be set to keep the output active after the functions are set off.
Pump normal
Pump normal value is for functions like head open/close, tilt, knives.
Pump delay
Delay times can be set to keep the output active after the functions are set off. Pump normal value is used during
the delay.

Pump settings 3 page.

P% is the pressure request for each state

Q% is the flow request for each state

Third pump settings page is in use only on machines where CAN communication between base machine and
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8.5 Rotaror
Rotator control in GB program is proportional,
however when using analog buttons to control the
rotator, the maximum current is only working as a
limiting value.
PROPO MiN value sets the minimum percentage for
the output
PROPO MAX set the maximum for the output.
RAMP start and stop are intented to make the
control softer.
FINE CONTROL is a filter value for the control, to re
duce vibration from the input.

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8.6 Saw
SAW CONTROL
Pulse settings should be correctly set so that color marking marks well all sizes of logs. Make all adjustments
while the engine is not running. Saw control in cross-cutting works after feeding 50 cm.
Switching to manual mode:
Felling: Press saw button again and keep it pressed until the stem is cut through.
Cross-cutting: Instead of pushing the saw button, keep it pressed until the stem is cut through

Motomit counts the number of pulses received from the saw bar sensor and calculates the actual position of the
saw bar from the “saw home” position by using two settings:
• number of pulses before saw bar reaches the stem

Pulses from saw to stem

iInterval between saw bar pulses

Advance for colour spraying

Total
pulse Oversaw distance
amount

Parameters for saw control and colour marking control

• total number of saw pulses

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Saw return
OFF
No hydraulic return saw bar returns by a spring. Not used.
ON
Hydraulic saw bar return. Saw control not in use.
AUTO
Saw bar control in use. Sawing is started by a short press of the saw button (<0.5 s). Longer press switches the
control off and saw bar comes further out.
AUTO2
Like AUTO, but the saw button may be pressed in advance during feeding, sawing starts if the length is reached
within 5 seconds.
AUTO3
Like AUTO2 + saw control also in the felling cut. Saw button has to be held down as normal.
Pulses from saw to stem
Number of pulses received before the saw bar reaches the stem.
Pulse amount
Number of pulses received when the saw bar is fully out. See Pulses 4 in test display.
Oversaw distance cross-cut
When using saw bar control. Distance that the saw bar comes out after the computer has calculated that the stem
is cut through. If the saw bar is returning before the stem is cut, this distance should be increased.
Oversawing in felling
Oversawing distance for the saw control for each tree species. Setting ‘Saw return’ must be on position: AUTO 3.
If the saw is not cutting through the stem when felling, this value should be increased. If the saw bar is fed too far
during felling, i.e. there is a risk that the saw bar can get caught on the wrong side of the stem, this value should
be decreased.
Topsaw
Set ON only when using the top saw. The system reads the states of both saw home sensors and controls the
top saw functions.
Protection for sawing
OFF
If any preset is not in the cutting window, you need to press saw button only once.
LOG
If a LOG-preset is not in the cutting window, you need to press saw button twice.
ALL
If any preset is not in the cutting window, you need to press saw button twice.
SHIFT
If any preset is not in the cutting window, you have to press a programmable button SHIFT first.
1. Press SHIFT. Main screen shows "SHIFT" on a red box.
2. When ”SHIFT”-text is on, saw button starts sawing.
This function is used to prevent cutting pieces outside the cutting window.
Delay before sawing
Delays the saw bar out function after the saw motor has started, in order to accelerate the saw motor.

NOTICE! IF there is an analog saw position sensor, the value for pulse amount is actually read from analog input as bits!

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8.7 Pressure

Pressure in different actions:

Front knives Rollers Back knives

Head close Max Max Max

Head open Diam/Max* Diam/Max* Diam/Max*

Felling cut Max Max Max

Cross Min Min Min

cutting
Feeding Diam Diam Diam

No action Min Min Min

Proportional pressure control for front knives, rollers and back knives varying with the diameter. Values affect only if the
head is equipped with proportional pressure reducers.
Pressure changes automatically between Min, Mid and Max values during feeding.
Example: Pressure in front knives according to the figure above.

Pressure %

55 %

42 %

37 %

MIN MIN -> MID MID -> MAX MAX

Diameter mm

130 mm 350 mm 1400 mm

th st
Pressure controls for 4 tree species. In the 8 tree species program the 5 tree species uses the values from the 1 the
th nd
6 uses the values from 2 and so on.

If the operator doesn’t want the pressure to rise to MAX value, the diameter range should be set to for example to
1800mm

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8.8 Colour / lubrication

Automatic colour marking ON / OFF

Must be ON to have automatic colour marking in use. Colour marking / product type is set in the window Scaling
> Presets ..Product types.
Colour spraying time
The time that the output(s) for colour spraying will be ON when the colour marking is activated.
Advance for colour spraying
Advance to compensate the delay in the colour-marking device. Spraying is activated this mm amount before the
tree is cut through. This value can be negative.
Urea spraying delay min / max
Delay after pressing the saw button before the stump treatment pump is activated. Min and max values help you
to set treatment for both small and big stumps. Negative Min value delays the saw.
Stump treatment volume (Rot stop)
Proportional volume control for stump handling in the base machine (pump 3/MCI). In case of ON/OFF pump, set
this to 100.

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8.9 Knives

Knives open pulse time

Opening time for the front knives in milliseconds. Opening pulse when the feeding starts.
Delay before open pulse
Delay for the front knives opening pulse in order to get the function to happen exactly the same time when the
feeding starts.
E.g. The value is set to 50 ms:
When feeding is started, the feed roller motors will get a signal and after a delay of 50 ms, the knives will pulse
open.
Knife close pulse time
Closing time for the knives during feeding.
Knife close pulse interval
Interval between the closing pulses for the knives during feeding.
Rollers delay
Delay for closing the feeding rollers after the knives. Makes it easier to grab a stem in the head.
How to keep the rollers open in felling cut:
When the head is open and you press Head close for less than this delay time, only the knives will close. Another
way is to close the knives with their closing buttons. It shows too big diameter for the butt of the stem but the
diameter is re-calculated after feeding a bit.
Special situations:
If you start feeding and the previous function for the tracks has been Open, the system closes the tracks for a
constant delay of one second before feeding is activated.
B.Knives open pulse time
Opening time for the back knives when feeding starts (backward or forward).

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B.Knives opening pulse back
Opening time for the back knives repeat pulse when reverse feeding is on.
B.Knives opening pulse back int.
Interval between the opening pulses for the back knives when reverse feeding is on.
Back knives get an opening pulse when the reverse feeding starts (B.Knives open pulse time). Then the system
pulses the knives open depending on these settings. There is no pulsing if the back knives are opened or closed
manually.
B.knives closing delay
Delay for closing the back knives after the head is closed.

OPENING THE KNIVES

To make it easier to feed curvy stems, it is possible to open front knives and back knives separately. Knives stay open
until they are closed or automatic feeding is activated.
When you feed manually or the head is stopped, you can open the knives with the handle keys:
Front knives : Press Front knives open key.
Back knives: Press Back knives open key.
Knives stay open in that position when the open key is released
Closing the knives:
Front knives: Press Front knives close or Head close key.
Back knives: Press Back knives close or Head close key.
Front knives and Back knives: Press Head close or start feeding with a preset key.
If you want to open both front and back knives on one key, connect both inputs of keyboard module in one. Use diodes.
If front and/or back knives are opened and you start automatic feeding, they will be closed.
If front and/or back knives are opened and you start sawing, they will be closed.
If front and/or back knives are opened and you open the rollers also, you can close only rollers and start feeding.

8.10 Open/Close
opening and closing parameters for each of the knives
and rollers on the head when an analog signal from the
machine is available. with these the timing on the head
opening with ananalog joystick can be adjusteted
separately. eg. if the knive open percentage is low (10%9
and rollers open high (80%) it is easy to open knive only
during feed with an analog joystick while operating by
pushing the joystick just a little bit.

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8.11 Tilt
Tilt mode
ON
When pressing the tilt up button, the previous
tree is finished and confirmed to the
counters. The harvesting head tilts up. The
“Saw” button tilts the head down.
ONLY CONFIRMS
Same as BUTTOM, but the tree will be
finished with head open instead. Use when
you don’t want to tilt up to finish trees.
BUTTON
A tilt limit sensor is required for tree counting.
The harvesting head is lifted up while the
TILT UP button is held down. After releasing it, the head is tilted down. The tree is confirmed when the tilt sensor
comes on. This is when the head is fully in the upper position. You can tilt up the head a bit to get better delimbing
without finishing the current stem. Sawing does not tilt the head down.
ON-OFF
The first press tilts the head up, and the second tilts it down again. The tree is finished when the TILT UP key is
pressed to lift the head. The saw button does not tilt down the head.
AUTOTILT
When pressing the TILT UP button (or HEAD OPEN button in some programs), the rollers and the knives open
and the head tilts up. The timing of the opening and tilting up is controlled by the parameters ‘head opening time’
and ‘tilt up time’,
Head opening time
Used with AUTOTILT function. Head starts to open after the tilt -command. After this time period the tilt up
solenoid is activated.
Tilt up time
Used with AUTOTILT function. The head continues to open this time period when the pump is still activated in
order to lift the head fully up.
Tilt diam. limit
Makes it easier to feed big stems. E.g. if the value is 200 mm, Motomit keeps pressure on tilt down during
forward feeding when the diameter is more than 200 mm. Value 0 = no pressure on tilt down.
Tilt release
SAW HOME Tilt is released after saw has returned home.
SAW RETURN Tilt is released when saw bar return begins.
SAWING Tilt is released when Saw key is pressed.
TILT DOWN Tilt is released with the ‘Tilt down’ button.
Tilt SHIFT locking
Press SHIFT once before making the felling cut to prevent tilt to release in felling. The function works when this
setting is ON. Main screen shows ”SHIFT” text.
Tilt can be released:
• Press SHIFT again or
• press TILT down or

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• feed manually more than 1,5 m and saw. Automatic feeding won'
t start before tilt is released.
Tilt may release if the stem is too heavy or you have pressed SHIFT twice.
ROLLERS OPENING TIME
in autotilt this time is used to set the maximum opening time for rollers. the idea is that when the knives are
completely open the rollers can remain closer to easy thinning work with a large harvesting head.
TILT DIAM LIMIT TABLE
The minimum and maximum diameter limits for automatic tiltin in feed. forward values set the tilt down in feedn
forward, backward values tilt up in feed backwards. eg. if the minimum value for forward is 150m and max is 250mm, the
tilt up will be active always when feeding forward a tree with a diameter of 150-250mm.

8.12 Others

Overrun distance
The head is fed past the preset length at the amount of Overrun distance and then reversed to the cutting
window. Set OVERRUN in the window Scaling > Presets ... Product types
Knot backing distance
The machine will reverse this distance and try again if the head gets stuck on a difficult branch.
Fast backing distance
Used in knot backing. The head reverses backwards this distance at max speed without the acceleration ramp.
Measuring wheel out delay
This setting not in use. Hydraulic measuring wheel is driven by wiring in outputs of the head module.
Measuring wheel in delay
This setting not in use. Hydraulic measuring wheel is driven by wiring in outputs of the head module.
Sensitivity, aut.reverse
Automatic knot backing gets activated if feeding is on but there is no length pulses in this period. Feeding
direction changes if the head gets stuck. Motomit tries three times to feed past the knot. Knot backing can be
stopped by manual feeding.
Stopping advance (top)
To help in the situations where the head stops after the minimum diameter and can'
t reverse back. Diameter may
become so small so fast that the rollers slip and the top breaks.

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8.13 Head
You don'
t have to change these values once they are set in start-up.

Head type
Shows which head type was selected in the Start-Up window.
Hydraulic block type
STD, PROPO
Affects the control of feeding valves. Set STD for ON/OFF and PROPO for proportional valves.
Diameter sensor type
Choose PULSE COUNTER 1 PC
Saw bar width
Saw dust is not taken into the timber volume.
Distance from saw to meas.
Distance from the saw bar to the point where the diameter is measured.
From saw to photocell
Not in use on Kesla harvester heads.
From saw to top saw
Distance between top saw bar and normal sawbar. Top saw is optional equipment in the head.
Back knives ON/OFF
Control of the back knives works only when this in ON.
Head closing
ON = A touch of the head close button closes the head. The system closes the head for two seconds after the
button has been released.
OFF = The system closes the head only for that time as the head close button is being pressed. If the button is
pressed for longer than one second, the system closes the head for two seconds.
- Sawing closes the head.
- If the rollers are opened before the felling cut, sawing won'
t close them.
- The function works in the same way when the head has been opened in the middle of harvesting a stem.

Zeroing the length

Fed length on the screen can be zeroed by pressing head open for longer than 0.5 seconds in the middle of
harvesting a stem.

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8.14 Machine

Machine information is printed on some reports and used in the data systems of the forest companies. Program versions
appear on the screen shortly when the power is turned on and they can be checked in this window at any time.

Program versions
MCT = Cabin module program date and version.
MCC = Head module program date.Head module has no version letter. There is a plus when the module type is
MCC2212.

NOTE! Program dates must be the same so that they work together.
Motomit is not able to show the head module program version if there is no connection to the module.

8.15 Operator

Select the current operator on right of the name. Work time and production goes to the counters of the currently active
operator.

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9 REPORTS

Some situations when it is good to print reports out:

• Preset tables at the start of a cutting area, if there has been changes
• Measurement proof and log lists at the end of the cutting area
• Auxiliary memory, stem profile and calibration report in connection with calibration
• Auxiliary memory for volume control
• Settings printout when changing or repairing the head

Finish the stem and tilt the head up before printing.

9.1 Volume

Measurement proof OK prints out a volume report from

the currently active Cutting area. Active Cutting area is
changed in window Scaling > Cutting area.

In the Other volume printouts frame you can select a

simple volume printout without identification info of the
cutting area. Reject pieces can be included in the
Product grouping reports.

Log list shows total quantities and deviation

percentages for each length class. Sorting for diameter
classes is done by top end diameter for the log
products. Poles are sorted by middle diameter.

9.2 Other reports

Select the printout from the list. Depending on the choice you may be able to do some additional selections.
Settings
Settings for hydraulics, feeding, operating modes
Calibrations
Length calibration factors, values of diameter calibration points and last calibration dates
Keyboards
Functions which are programmed to the preset keys
10cm stem profile
Diameters of 10 cm slices from the last stem. First measurements from the saw to diameter sensor are calculated
from the butt-end curve.

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Auxiliary memory
Auxiliary memory holds a record of the last 4500 pieces
harvested. Number of stems to print shows the number
of harvested stems in the aux. memory.
Options in the window allow you to set the number of
stems to be printed out. You may print only a summary or
include a list of individual pieces. Piece list contains the
cut length of each piece, top diameter, volume and
diameters at 50 cm, 150 cm ...in one meter intervals.
Make use of this report in calibration.

Error codes
Report shows the most recent error codes. There are rows with error counter, time stamp when the error has last
occurred, short description and in most cases a hint what to do. Texts in English only.

9.3 Print preview

Choose a printout and Print preview OK.

Printing starts from Print button.

FILE BUTTON saves the report as a standard text file.

The file is saved on PCMCIA-card (motomit 5,5”), USB-
stick (Motomit 6,5”) or to PC if either of those is present.
The file format is plain text with UTF-8 encoding.

Press arrow down to move around the preview window.

ESC moves the cursor back to the Print button and then
back to the previous screen.

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9.4 On screen

Production follow-up on screen. All species or all products of one species at the same time.

Working hours are in the next window.

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10 CALIBRATION

Due to the different wood properties, both diameter and length calibrations can be adjusted individually per species.
Feeding and pressure settings affect greatly on measuring accuracy.

Basic calibration should be done at least in these cases:

• taking a new head in use
• replacing an encoder
• any repair work that could affect to the calibration

It is recommended to take the calibration report once and a while and at least before making any major changes.

10.1 Basic length calibration

Motomit converts the pulse signal from the measuring wheel into millimeters. Length calibration is about adjusting a
correction ratio by which the millimeter value is multiplied with. The ratio is given as an integer which Motomit divides by
1000. E.g given value 998 equals the correction factor of 0.998. Since one digit is 1/1000th it means one centimeter
correction in 1000 cm piece or 0.5 cm in 500 cm piece. The bigger the ratio, the shorter pieces will be fed.

Length calibration affects only on accuracy of measuring. The preset length determines the correct cutting length.

Check these settings - Measuring wheel diameter and

Pulses/revolution - after loading the default values for
the head.
Ask the correct values from the head manufacturer or
check them by using measuring tape and test display.

Measuring wheel diameter

In millimeters
Pulses/revolution
Number of pulses that the sensor gives on one revolution
Correction ratio 900 – 1100
Save the correction ratio OK sets the ratio to all species. Used when taking a new head into use. Value in this
window returns back to 1000. Normal calibration per tree species is done in the window Calibration > Length.

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10.2 Length calibration

In the window Calibration > Length the calibration ratio can be set per tree species.

Feed a long log and cross cut it.

Measure the length of the log with a measuring tape.
Go to window Calibration > Length and choose the tree
species. Motomit shows the length of the log in
millimeters.
Give the manually measured length in the field Correct
length. A new correction ratio for this species is
calculated.
Accept the change by pressing Save the correction
ratio OK.

NOTE! New length calibration will be used for the next stem, not before. Tilt up or press NEW STEM to get new
calibration in use.

Butt correction
If the measuring wheel gives too much pulses due to the soft bark it leads to too short logs. This problem can be
avoided by setting a butt correction. It works only for the first log of the stem where this normally occurs. The
correction doesn'
t change any programmed preset length. Use a wider measuring wheel, adjust the pressure to
the wheel and check the encoder and its wiring and mounting if there is variation in lengths.

Example: Butt logs of pine tend to be 80 mm too short.

Select PINE at the top of the window. Set Butt correction 80 mm. Next butt logs will be 80 mm longer.

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10.3 Basic diameter calibration

Basic diameter calibration sets reference points for the opening of the head. It must be done always after changing or
repositioning the sensor. It does not affect the shape of the calibration curve.
NOTE! After the felling cut diameter doesn'
t change if the length doesn'
t change.

A certain amount of filtering is needed to filter out rapid changes in diameter caused by the knots.
Filtering
0 = no filtering
1 = measurement sensors on rollers
2-7 = filtering increases the bigger the number is (not recommended)
8 = always decreasing diameter (measurement sensors on knives). Diameter doesn’t increase if you open the head
while making the stem.

Measured diameter in millimeters is shown in the Diam field.

Steps for the basic calibration:

• Press Execute basic diam calibration OK to start the calibration procedure.
• Close the head fully, as the display advises and press ENTER. Number of pulses is zeroed or in case of
potentiometers, the minimum resistance is shown. Another sensor field is for the heads with two sensors.
• Open the head fully and press ENTER. Maximum pulse count / relative resistance is displayed.
• Basic calibration for diameter is done.

NOTE! Heads with pulse encoders:

Motomit shows an error message on the screen if A and B channels are connected wrong ways in the head module.
Sensor should not give a negative pulse count as you open the head. Connect the channels other way round and make
the basic diam calibration again

10.4 Diameter calibration

Diameter curve consists of 33 points, with a line drawn through them. Each species has its own diameter curve. The
whole curve or a desired section of it, e.g. points 200 - 250 mm, can be lifted or sunken by a desired amount of mm. The

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more you lift the curve up, the more volume Motomit will calculate.

10.4.1 Repositioning the curve

Select the species and set Start and End diameters.

Correction will change all of the points in the curve
which are in between this diameter range. Give negative
correction value if you wish to lower down the curve.

Example: Motomit measures 15 mm too big diameters for spruce pulp.

Start diameter can be 0 mm and set 150 mm as End diameter. Correction –15 mm. Execute OK.

Copying the curve

It is possible to copy the diameter calibration from one species to another. Select the species you wish to copy the values
to and press Copy OK.

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10.4.2 Calibration curve

Calibration curve is in the next window.

Points of the curve, 1 – 33 are on the X axis and head
close – head open diameter range in on the Y-axis. The
basic, factory curve is in blue and the calibrated curve in
yellow.
Individual calibration points can be adjusted graphically
in the curve. First you have to press MENU-down to
activate the grid.
A small white square shows the active point in the curve.
Move between the points with LEFT/RIGTH -buttons.
Before you can adjust the point, press ENTER. White
square turns into black and you can raise or lower the
point with MENU-key. Number of the point, its previous
and new value appear on top of the grid.

10.4.3 Calibration table

Calibration table is in the next window.

Shape of the curve depends on the mechanics of the head. If the error in measurement is suddenly large, it indicates a
mechanical or signal fault, which should be investigated.

Columns in the table:

# = index number of the point. 1 – 33.
Basic = Factory setting which will always be the same.
Calibr = Measuring is made by using these values. Only
this column is editable.
Change = Shows the difference between the factory
value and the calibrated value.

The last two columns (Sugg. and pcs) are for auto
calibration with electronic callipers.

Example of calibration: Diameter on the screen is 160 mm, but actual diameter is 150 mm.
Find some points that are close to 160 mm. Reduce values by 10 mm. Be sure not to make a sharp bend to the curve.
This way we tell Motomit that where it measured 160 mm it should have measured 150 mm.

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11 Control measurement

11.1 Control measurement without electronic callipers

1. Reset the auxiliary memory.

2. Harvest a couple of nice, straight stems that represent well the whole diameter range.
3. Print the auxiliary memory report on the paper.
4. The report contains diameter values at one meter intervals (first point at 50 cm). Measure the diameters at the same
points and write the values down.
5. Analyse the results and move the calibration curve.

11.2 Control measurement with callibera

1. select the number of stems harvested that you want to
transfer to the callpers.
2. Start the transfer from the callibers.
3. after measuring the trees, start the transfer back from the
callipers.
4. enter the name or the operator number for the calibration
batch.
5. see 11.5 results of calliper control.

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11.3 Random stem sampling

1. Block number when message

• Log number where the operator is notified that the stem has been randomly selected. Motomit shows
"RANDOM CONTROL STEM" -message when..
0 = making the felling cut
1 = cross-cutting the first log
2 = cross-cutting the second log
...
If the setting is 9 or bigger than the number of logs, the message will appear when finishing the stem.
Min DBH for sampled stem
• Minimum breast height diameter for a random control stem.
Basis for sampling interval and Max sampling interval
These two settings work together. Unit depends on the Basis for sampling interval.
Basis Unit
STEM number of stems harvested
DAY working day
VOLUME m3
OFF - random stems are not selected.

Time when a stem can be selected

• It is possible to prevent the system for taking control stems for example during dark hours or during
another work shift.

NOTE: MotomitPC saves a KTR-file automatically from every control stem. You can set the save folder from MotomotPC
menu COMMUNICATIONS-SAVE-KTR

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11.4 Random stem control

1. Random stem selected by the system

Main screen shows a message

“CONTROL STEM!”.
Press ENTER to accept the stem or ESC to discard it.
The system will ask for a reason if you don’t accept the
stem

CONTROL STEM!-screen appears once you have

finished the stem.

Select Accept Stem (OK) and transfer the data to the
calibers by starting the transfer from calibers. The
system will move only the control stem to the calibers.

Note:
The control stem number and first log number are used
for control analysis, They do not affect normal
harvesting stem numbers.

CONTROL DATA RECEIVED-screen appears once you

have tranfered the stem back from the callibers.
Select the control measurer (OK)

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11.5 RESULTS CALLIBER CONTROL

Calibration menu-Auto

Liner regression line shows a suggestion for the calibration.

X axis = diameter range.
Y axis = difference between the current calibration and suggestion.
Accept
Accepts the suggestion that is currently on the screen
There are two options for the suggestion. The system requires a number of measurements before it makes any
suggestion. Therefore it is not possible to change the calibration by accepting a suggestion that is based on only few
measurements.
[ R ] Regression:
Regression. Motomit calculates a suggestion for the whole diameter range. Accepting the regression curve can move the
whole diameter curve. Must be at least 30 diameter measurements per species. Must be both small and large diameters.
[ M ] Median:
Median. Motomit calculates median values for all diameter classes. Accepting the median curve will change only those
classes in the diameter curve that have control measurements. Must be at least 5 measurements per diameter
calibration class.
< >
• The latest control is shown on the screen as default. You can browse between the older controls.
All
• Measured points from all controls are shown at the same time.
Delete
• Is possible to remove old control measurements. This doesn’t remove any KTR files from PC.
Print
• Opens a comparison report from the latest control to print preview.

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REGRESSION LINE

MEDIAN LINE

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COMMUNICATION Motomit IT

Data transfer property with Flash memory card is included in all Motomit IT versions. Transferable file types depend on
the program version. MAS save and load is in all versions.

From memory card to Motomit:

• MAS Machine settings, calibrations

From Motomit to memory card:

• MAS Machine settings, calibrations
• DUMP Binary file for software developers’ use only

NOTE! Whenever you insert the Flash card for data transfer into its slot or remove it, make sure that Motomit has power
ON and the main window is visible.
Finish the stem before any data transfer.
You can’t load all the files if the user level is too low.

11.6 Loading

1. Insert the card into its slot.

2. Go to the window Data transfer > Load.
3. Choose the file and start loading with ENTER.
4. Wait for a couple of seconds until the loading is
completed.
5. Return to the main window and remove the card.

When loading a MAS file, you can select which settings to load.

Example. How to copy calibration values from a machine to another:

Save MAS to card in machine 1.
Load MAS from card in machine 2.
Select only Calibrations, press OK.

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11.7 Saving

1. Insert the card into its slot.

2. Go to the window Data transfer > Save.
3. Choose the file and start saving with ENTER.
4. Wait for a couple of seconds until the saving is
completed.
5. Return to the main window and remove the card.

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NOTES

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