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LogicaH&S - General Catalogue

The par�cular company organiza�onal s tructure, which consists of an engineering department and a pro-

duc�on department served by selected partners and where everything is run with an ISO9001 cer�fied

quality system, guarantees a great flexibility, reliability and, consequently, real advantages for the custom-

ers :

● Technical assistance, both during installa�on and use of the instruments , supplied by our helpful

technical office

● Possibility to customize products according to customers ’ specifica�ons and needs

● Quali ty guaranteed by severe inspec�ons on 100% of our products

● Low costs, obtained with an accurate op�miza�on of company resources and products.

● Great a0en�on to the quality of the whole service, from the firs t contact with the customer to a1er-

sale assistance

All these features have made LogicaH&S, a well-established and worldwide appreciated company in the

field of drying control and moisture measurement.

LogicaH&S

- Company Organiza�on

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Contents

HANDHELD MOISTURE METERS

Measuring �mber moisture 4

LG6NG - Contact �mber moisture meter 5

MoisTest I - Digital contact meter 5

LG43 - Pin type moisture meter/thermohygrometer 6

DRYING PROCESS CONTROLLERS

Comparison ta ble 7

LG31 MC – panel moun�ng �mber moisture meter 8

LG38 – panel moun�ng semi automa�c kiln controller 8

EASY - Semi automa�c �mber kiln controller 9

HELIOS - Automa�c �mber kiln controller 10

M900 - Advanced �mber kiln controller 11

DELPHI - LCD based automa�c kiln controller 12

DELPHI - VAC2 (Vacuum kilns controller) 13

dTOUCH - a step ahead in wood drying 14

OTHER PRODUCTS

Wireless Sensors System by LogicaH&S 16

LG34 - Wireless receiver unit 16

LG36 - MoistureMouse wire less transmi0er unit. 17

LG36 Box EMC/RHT - Wireless Transmi0er Unit. 18

LG40 - Mul�purpose digita l meter 19

LG20-VAP - Steaming cells controller 19

LG35 - Measurement system 20

LG30 - Kiln Bus data logging system 21

LG46 - Mul� I/O module 21

LG47 - Moisture monitor. 21

USB485 - USB to RS485/RS422 optoinsulated converter 22

HT - Phytosanitary treatment. 24

SOFTWARE

WoodWizard2 - Data acquisi�on and remote control so1ware 23

dVIEW so1ware 23

SmartHT - Easy so1ware for HT (Heat T reatment) 24

ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS 26

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It is very important to know �mber moisture during all phases of wood working, from the

purchasing of sawed wood un�l its final pain�ng. Although the weighing method (ra�o

between weight before and a1er drying process) is the only worldwide recognized refer-

ence method for the exact measurement of moisture, many good instruments (but even

more easy-to-use, faster and less intrusive) are today available on the market for most of

applica�ons. The most important thing is, first of all, to choose the right instrument, ac-

cording to the specific needs, since different needs can only be sa�sfied with different

instruments. Buying an instrument without having analysed the pros and the cons may

o1en lead to the wrong purchase and to user’s disappointment. Many meters are availa-

ble today on the market and can be divided into two main groups: contact meters (which

measure the dielectric characteris�cs of wood) and pin type meters (which measure the

resistance between two electrodes).

Contact meters or pin type meters?

Contact meters can make readings in depth, due to the generated electric field. The read-

ing depth depends on the characteris�cs of the instrument, on the density of the material

to be measured and its moisture content. The obtained value is an average of measured

moisture value, which is calculated with decreasing sensi�vity at the increase of depth.

Pin type meters are used to measure the electric resistance between two electrodes. The

reading is made only on the space between the two electrodes at the depth where they

have been inserted. The measured value corresponds to the maximum moisture between

the electrodes, both on surface and in depth. If the highest moisture is in the middle, you

can easily es�mate the moisture distribu�on into the board simply by no�cing the read-

ing changes on the instrument while s�cking the electrodes. Otherwise, the only other way to get this informa�on is

by using insulated electrodes, with unshielded ends, to avoid the influence of surface layers on readings. From this

difference between the two meters, it becomes clear that the only condi�on in which we can compare the measure-

ments obtained with the two instruments is with seasoned or dried wood, in which moisture is uniformly distributed

into the wood.

Contact meters are suggested when ...

● the moisture on tested material is lower than 8-10%

● it’s essen�al not to cause any damage on tested material

● the wood surface is wet with dew

● a great number of readings must be taken in short �me

Pin type meters are suggested when...

● the moisture on tested material is higher than 20-30%

● the material is less than 2 cm thick and you can’t put one layer on other without air gaps

● the moisture could be not uniformly distributed into the wood

● the tes�ng speed and damage on material are less important than required accuracy

Precision

The instruments produced by LogicaH&S have been calibrated on internal reference samples, which are based on

measurements taken on many �mber species, whose moisture have been determined according to the regula�on

UNI 9091-2/87 (weighing method). Other �mbers have been classified in analogy with tested samples. As wood is

not a homogeneous material, the instruments’ performance cannot be automa�cally guaranteed on samples which

are different from tested ones, even if of the same wood species.

For this reason, on customer’s request, LogicaH&S can supply all instruments with the Cer�ficate of Inspec�on which

is made directly on customer’s wood, released by CA T A S S . p. A . ® ( A ut ho r i ze d t e s t i n g l a bo ra t o r y ).

Pin type meter

Contact meter

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LG6NG - Contact �mber moisture meter This meter, which is provided with 7 scales for the measure of wood classified

according to its density, allows to make quick readings in depth on seasoned or dried

wood (not green), without any damage on tested material.

Equipment:

Leather case, Alkaline battery,

User’s manual.

MoisTest I - Digital contact meter This meter is provided with a microprocessor and offers, in addi�on to LG6NG features,

5 more scales for tes�ng building materials, 7 customer adjustable ranges for the use

with different materials, se0able alarm thresholds and an easy-to-use reference

sample for calibra�on control

Equipment:

Leather case, plastic case, reference sample, alkaline battery, user’s manual.

CODE: C000032

Additional functions:

Temperature indicator, reading compensation with microprocessor, selectable alarms, alphanu-merical display, automatic switch off, low battery indicator

CODE: C000017

CODE: C000032

* Minimum thickness suggested for testing material; it changes in inverse proportion to material density and moisture content.

* Minimum thickness suggested for testing material; it changes in inverse

proportion to material density and moisture content.

Additional functions:

Automatic switch off (when measure key is released), Low battery indicator.

Technical characteristics

• Suggested testing range: 5-35 %

• Number of ranges: 7

• Reading depth*: 2-3 cm

• Power supply: 9V 6F22 battery

• Battery life: 60h ca

• Size: 148x59x25 mm

• Weight: 200 gr

Technical characteristics

• Suggested testing range: 5-40%

• Ranges number (wood): 7

• Ranges number (building materials): 5

• User-programmable ranges: 7

• Temperature indicator: -10/50°C

• Reading depth*: 1-2 cm

• Power supply: 9V 6F22

• Battery life: 70h ca

• Case size: 32,5x26x8 cm

• Case weight: 800 gr

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LG43 is a resistance (pin-type) moisture meter which returns the moisture content of

the materials measuring their electrical resistance through two electrodes that must be

stuck into the material.

It is equipped with a microprocessor circuit to automa�cally compensate the readings

from different materials (wood, building materials, paper). It can be supplied with a

plas�c handle (/T version), for surface measurement through conduc�ve rubber elec-

trodes or very thin nails, with a special hammer (/M) to s�ck the electrodes in depth or

with both the accessories (/TM). It is especially suitable for measures on not dried/

seasoned �mber or to detect the distribu�on of the moisture across the material.

The measure performed using an alternate current, assuring an op�mum stability even

in case of high humidity contents.

The �mber moisture indica�on is automa�cally compensated on basis of the �mber

temperature, which can be set manually by the operator (useful when measuring �mber

just out from the kiln dryer) or measured by the instrument by its internal sensor or the

external RT/T sensor (op�onal). An addi�onal, op�onal, sensor (SPF) is available to

measure the sawdust moisture.

If equipped with the op�onal RH/T sensor, LG43 becomes a complete diagnos�c instru-

ment for your kiln dryer, able to measure the air temperature and rela�ve humidity,

which can be also displayed in EMC format (�mber Equilibrium Moisture Content).

Equpment:

Case, plastic handle*, hammer*, e le ctrodes,

assembling key, alkaline

battery, user’s manual.

* Depends on the version

Main Functions:

Temperature indicator, microprocessor based measurement compensation, temperature compensation with internal exter-

nal or settable temperature, high/low moisture alarms, air

temperature / RH / EMC measurement (optional sensor), auto

-power off, battery low indicator.

CODE: C001549 LG43 M CODE: C001550 LG43 TM CODE: C001551 LG43 T CODE: C001553 RH/T CODE: C001909 SPF

LG43 - Pin type moisture meter/thermo hygrometer

C001542

C001550 - LG43 TM C001553 - RH/T

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Suggested measuring range (wood): 8-50%

• Timber groups: 4

• Building materials groups: 5

• Leather groups: 2

• Internal temperature indication: -10/50°C

• Power supply battery: 9V6F22

• Battery life: 35h approx.

• Case dimensions: 32,5x26x8cm

• Weight (/T-/M-/TM): 1,3 - 3,0—3,5 Kg. approx

THERMOHYGROMETER (/w optional sensor)

• Temperature range: -10/+80°C -10/+80°C

• Temperature accuracy: ±0.5 (0-40°C) ±1.2 (-20+80°C)

• Humidity range: 0-100% RH

• Humidity accuracy: ±2% (10-90%) ±4% (0-100%)

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LG31 MC – panel moun�ng �mber moisture meter LG31 is an instrument developed to measure con-

�nuously the humidity of the �mber.

Supplied into a prac�cal case suitable for panel

moun�ng (DIN), it is the simplest and cheapest so-

lu�on to survey the progress of the drying cycle in

your kiln. It has 4 �mber probes inputs plus one

temperature probe input for automa�c compensa-

�on of �mber moisture readings.

In addi�on there is a relay output that is switched

when a se0able �mber moisture has been reached

allowing to turn off automa�cally the kiln at the end

of the cycle.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• 4 timber probes inputs

• 1 temperature probe input

• 1 relay output for end of cycle

• Operative temperature range: -10 / +40 °C

• Dimensions: 144(H) x72(L) x152(D) mm

• Mounting hole: 134x66mm (depth: 145mm)

• Power supply: 230Vca ±20% - 50/60Hz

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• 4 silicone insulated cables for timber moisture measurement

(10m length)

• 1 temperature probe (10m length)

• Assortment of 30 electrodes in three different lengths (15,

25 and 40mm)

LG38 – panel moun�ng semi automa�c kiln controller LG38 is an instrument developed to measure con-

�nuously the humidity of the �mber and to control

the climate inside the kiln. It has 4 �mber probes

inputs whose readings are automa�cally compen-

sated on basis of the �mber temperature. The cli-

mate of the cell is determined by means of two

temperature probes (Dry Bulb and Wet Bulb); the

WB probe must be wrapped with a co0on cloth,

that must be maintained always wet (cloth and bath

are not included in the supply). The temperature

difference among dry and wet probes, due to water

evapora�on, is directly related to the cell moisture

content. LG38 is equipped with 5 relays to control

the dampers, sprayers, heater and reversible fans.

Supplied into a prac�cal case suitable for panel moun�ng (DIN), it is the simplest and more affordable solu�on to

control your kiln and survey the progress of the drying cycle.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• 4 timber probes inputs

• 2 temperature probe input (Dry and Wet Bulb)

• 5 relay outputs (Heater, Dampers, Sprayers, Fans Clock Wise and Counter Clock Wise)

• Operative temperature range: -10 / +40 °C

• Power supply: 230Vca ± 20% - 50/60Hz

• Dimensions: 144(H)x72(L)x152(D) mm

• Mounting hole: 134x66mm (depth:145mm )

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• 4 silicone insulated cables for timber moi-

sture measurement (10m length)

• 2 temperature probes (4m length)

• Assortment of 30 electrodes in three dif-

ferent lengths (15, 25 and 40mm)

• User’s manual

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EASY - Semi automa�c �mber kiln controller

EASY controller is addicted to the most tradi�onal users who prefer to

run the drying cycle by themselves. It is a semiautoma�c controller,

used to measure the �mber moisture and to maintain into the cham-

ber the equilibrium temperature and moisture previously set by the

user, according to his own personal experience.

In this version there is no need of program seTngs: you only have to

set the type of wood to be dried, the desired equilibrium temperature

and moisture inside the chamber, according to �mber moisture con-

tent measured by the instrument.

Technical specifications

• Temperature measurement: 0-99ºC (resolution 1ºC)

• Equilibrium moisture (EMC) measurement: 6-30% @25ºC (res. 1%)

• Timber moisture measurement: 8-90% @25ºC (res. 1%)

Inputs

• 4 timber probes

• 1 temperature probe

• 1 equilibrium moisture probe

Outputs

4 relay outputs to control:

• Flaps (manual or automatic control)

• Sprayers (manual or automatic control

• Heating (manual or automatic control)

• Alarm

Equipment

EASY controller is supplied with the following parts:

• Probes box with roof to be placed into the kiln, provided with clamp for cellulose, temperature probe, 10m long high insu-

lation cable (Teflon®)

• 3 sets of 10 electrodes (L=15/20/25 mm) to be placed on wood

• 50 cellulose plates

• 4 high insulation cables (Teflon®) for connection with electrodes

• Instructions manual with quick reference chart

• Accessories for assembly

Probe box

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HELIOS - Automa�c �mber kiln controller. HELIOS kiln controller has been created with the precise purpose to

obtaining good reliability and great performances with a very low

price, by removing all unnecessary parts for the correct run of drying

process. This instrument is par�cularly suitable to control small kilns

or, generally, all systems in which is necessary to maintain a good

standard of quality and to reduce costs: HELIOS is the instrument with

the best price/performance ra�o today available on the market.

Simply by seTng the desired drying program, by wri�ng it directly or

by recalling a drying program from the memory (a standard one or a

program previously saved by the user), HELIOS controller is able to run

the drying cycle in a fully automa�c way.

HELIOS includes into a single sealed box (IP55) the control panel and

the amplifier for the signals coming from the �mber probes. For this

reason it must be placed close to the kiln, opera�on made easier

thanks to its extended working temperature range.


• Temperature measurement: 0-99ºC (resolution 1ºC)

• Equilibrium moisture measurement (EMC): 6-30%

@25ºC (res. 1%)

• Timber moisture measurement: 8-90% @25ºC (res.

1%)

Inputs

• 4 timber probes

• 1 temperature probe (second probe optional )

• 1 equilibrium moisture probe (second probe optional)

Outputs

6 Relay outputs to control:

• Fans (manual or automatic control)

• Flaps (manual or automatic control)

• Sprayers (manual or automatic control)

• Heating (manual or automatic control)

• Reversal of fans rotation

• Alarm

Additional outputs

• Serial line RS232 (interface RS485 optional)

Software main characteristics

• Automatic drying cycle in 5 phases

• Drying gradient proportional to timber moisture

• Anti-freeze function for kiln protection

• Automatic warning in case of electrical problems on

probes

• Alarm signalling by a dedicated relay and code on dis-

play.

• Automatic Switch ON/OFF loads in case of alarm

• Flaps control can be run according to temperature

• 80 pre-programmed drying profiles

• 19 user programmable profiles

Equipment

HELIOS controlle r is supplied with the following parts:

• Probes boxes with roof to be placed into the kiln, provid-

ed with clamp for cellulose, temperature probe, 10m

long high insulation cables (Teflon®)

• 3 sets of 10 electrodes (L=15/20/25 mm) to be placed

on wood

• 50 cellulose plates

• 4 high insulation cables (Teflon®) for connection with

electrodes

• instructions manual with quick reference table

• accessories for assembly

Options

• Double equilibrium moisture and temperature probe

• RS232 - RS485 Converter for network connection

• Control software for P.C. (Windows®XP/Vista/7)

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M900 - Advanced �mber kiln controller.

*** DISCONTINUED PRODUCT -NOT SUGGESTED

FOR NEW APPLICATIONS ***

M900 is an advanced and flexible solu�on for the auto-

ma�c run of the drying process, thanks to its following

features:

• Adaptability to kilns of all sizes, with configurable

number of �mber, temperature ed EMC (equilibrium

moisture) probes (up to 32 �mber probes, 8 EMC probes and 8 temperature probes) and of great number of

selectable parameters

• Selectable drying mode (drying cycle based on gradients, equilibrium moisture or �me, and a number of phas-

es from 2 to 8), which makes the controller compa�ble with all drying cards available today

• Automa�c management of HT cycles (for phytosanitary measures) just adding the required number of �mber

temperature probes (op�on)

• Propor�onal driving of flaps and hea�ng (based on impulse or analog voltage)

• Propor�onal driving of fans with analog voltage for external inverter or double speed switch

• Energy saving with the possibility to select �me bands and percentage of power reduc�on for fans and/or

hea�ng

• Safety, guaranteed by an advanced alarm control which leads the system to the best opera�ng condi�ons for

wood on treatment, even if an hardware problem occurs, and the possibility to prevent unauthorized users

from modifying program profiles, while all parameters can be displayed for control purpose.

• Easy maintenance, with the possibility to print detailed reports of all events occurred during the drying cycle

(including alarms and other events), to the internal memory of occurred events and to iBu0on technology for

future so1ware updates.

• Possibility of remote control for supervision by network connec�on with a supervisor computer

• Easy installa�on, with the new “easy wiring” box in which the two parts are separated, the input/output part

(which can be placed into the switchboard) and the control part (which can be placed on the switchboard

front panel or even far from it) and with the digital connec�on to all sensors.


• Temperature measurement: 0-159,9ºC (resolution 0,1ºC)

• Equilibri um moisture (EMC) measurement: 2-30,0% @25ºC

(res. 0,1%)

• Timber moisture measurement: 4-90,0% @25ºC (res. 0,1%)

Inputs/Outputs

• Inputs for timber moisture probes: 6-32

• Inputs for equilibri um moisture probes: 2–8

• Inputs for temperature probes: 2–8

• Auxiliary di gital inputs: 7

• Fan control On/Off, 2 speeds or proportional (0-10V)

• Control for reversal of fans rotation

• Heating control On/Off or proportional (0-10V or impulse)

• Flaps control On/Off or proportional (0-10V or impulse)

• Sprayers control

• Output for alarm mode signal

• Auxiliary outputs (2 relays)

• kilnBus Inter face for sensors connection

• RS485 Interface for connection to a network of kilns

• iButton Connector for program setup, keyboard lock or software

update

Display

• 3 4-digits display with high-bri ghtness LED

• 39 status LEDs

• Simultaneous and permanent display of temperature, equilibri -

um moisture and average timber moisture value

• Signal of main alarm conditions with dedicated LEDs and flash-

ing codes on display

Printing (on optional internal printe r)

• Print of date, current phase and measurement values, by press-

ing the pri nt key

• Automatic print of date and tested values at scheduled time

intervals

• Print of all alarm conditions

• Automatic print of all program parameters after every change

And, moreover:

EasyWiring or desktop box (both metal made for t he maximum noise rejection), cables with insulation in Teflon® into the kiln, new probe

amplifiers with new measurement circuit, pre-arrangement for network connection with WoodWizard2 s upervision software.

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DELPHI - LCD based automa�c kiln controller The user interface of Delphi, based on a LCD graphic

display, allows an easy set-up also to not skilled users,

because all seTng are made through self-explaining

menu while the access to most advanced func�ons is

obtained through other menus, reserved to the assis-

tance service.

To further improve the friendly interface of DELPHI, it

adopts an useful method, based on “intelligent

bu0ons” (iBuAon® ) that can be used to save and re-

call drying programs (in addi�on to internal memory),

to protect the controller set-up against not authorized

people and to upgrade the controller so1ware. Having

a drying program saved into an iBu0on, everybody

can start a drying cycle, simply by laying the bu0on on

the addicted reader. The same solu�on can also be

used to order to your assistance centre a drying pro-

gram ready to use, without need to inpuTng it manually into the controller, or to transfer a program from a control-

ler to another one. Obviously there are also many standard programs (over 80) ready to use for a lot of wood es-

sences, recallable from an addicted menu, useful for users without par�cular needs or for beginners.

DELPHI can be supplied with LG25, a probe amplifier which assures the maximum reliability together with the

be0er external noise rejec�on. The amplifier comes in a sealed (IP65) aluminium case, and complete with wirings for

the probe boxes inside the kiln made by shielded and

Teflon® insulated cables. Op�onally, Delphi can also be

supplied also with LG35 amplifiers (with tradi�onal

EMC plates or digital sensors). The probe boxes are

made using polycarbonate herme�c cases, assuring a

good protec�on against dust on their internal side, a

problem than affects the measures of many compe�-

�ve systems. DELPHI allows a very flexible manage-

ment of the drying cycle, thanks to 10 flexible phases

combined with progressive transi�ons of the kiln cli-

mate from phase to phase. Every phase can be de-

fined by gradient, EMC value or dura�on.

A so high flexibility allows Delphi to be used also to

manage heat treatment (HT) cycles in accordance to

the latest phytosanitary prescrip�ons.

DELPHI is based on KILN BUS system, a communica�on protocol which makes it compa�ble with all the sensors/

actuators for kiln dryers today available and to be developed in the next future, so it is suitable for future upgrades.

In addi�on it comes with a serial interface (double standard - RS232 + RS485) useful to connect it to a master PC

(running WoodWizard 2 so1ware). In the panel version (“easy wiring”) DELPHI controller is supplied split in two very

small units: the visualiza�on module and the power module.

With this solu�on the visualiza�on module can be installed on the front panel of the switchboard while the power

module can be installed directly inside it, for a very �dy wiring; the link between the modules is made with a single

pre assembled cable. But, if you prefer, the same solu�on could also be used to install the power module into the

switchboard and the visualiza�on module directly in your office, far up to 1,2Km!

DELPHI (desktop version)

DELPHI (panel version)

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Visualization module (LG28)

• Visualization on an high contrast LCD graphic display

• Menu based set-up

• Set-up/keyboard lock/software upgrade through iButton®

• Serial interface: RS232 / RS485

• Modules connection interface KILN-BUS

Power module (LG29)

• Relay outputs for sprayers, heating (opening + closing), flaps (opening + closing), fans, alarm (24V—max 4 A sum of all

output currents)

• Analog output for fans speed driving (0-5 or 0-10V)

• Power supply: 24Vac/dc - 1A


Measuring module (LG25)

• 6 timber moisture probes (6-90% @ 25C, 0,1% resolution)

• 2 Equilibrium Moisture Content probes (4-30% @ 25C, 0,1% resolution)

• 2 temperature probes (0-120C, 0,1° resolution)

• Auto adaptive AC measuring voltage (VAV)

• Digital filter for mains noise rejection (MNR)

• Aluminium IP65 case


Standard equipment

• DELPHI controller (single case including LG28 and LG29 module for desktop version, double cases for panel mounting

version)

• External amplifier LG25

• 2 probes boxes for inside kiln installation (every one including: 1 temp. probe, 1 EMC clamp, 3 plugs for timber moisture,

10m of Teflon® insulated cable)

• 6 timber probe cables

• 14 electrodes for timber moisture x 3 different lengths (15, 25, 40 mm)

• 100 Cellulose plates for EMC detection

• Connectors and accessories for installation

• 3 program iButton + 2 keyboard lock iButton

• User manual

Options

• Desktop or panel mounting version

• PC software for remote controlling/management

DELPHI - VAC2 (Vacuum kilns controller) Star�ng from the base of DELPHI controllers and adding a special sensor (LG35 - rela�ve humidity, temperature and

absolute pressure) designed for this purpose, a new, powerful and flexible controller for vacuum �mber kiln dryers

has been developed. The controller performs the whole management of the kiln, included the depression regula-

�on, the draining tank management, the regula�on of kiln climate and the measurement of �mber moisture. The

same product can be configured to operate with kilns having conven�onal hea�ng or plates hea�ng with con�nu-

ous, discon�nuous or semi-discon�nuous vacuum (the controller performs automa�cally the commuta�on from

con�nuous and discon�nuous method).


The control system is highly configurable on customer’s de-mand. The basic specifications for the standard version are:

Outputs:

• Vacuum pump

• Vavuum release valve

• Fans (with rotating direction control and 0-10V output

for speed regulation)

• Sprayers

• Heater (opening and closing output, with proportional

drive capability by pulse or by 0-10V output)

• Alarm signalling /tank management

Inputs:

• 4 x timber moisture sensors

• 1 x RH / EMC sensor

• 1 x Heating fluid temperature

• 1 x Timber core temperature

• 1 x Absolute pressure

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dTOUCH - a step ahead in wood drying. dTOUCH is a step ahead in the control systems for kiln

dryers, since it combines an advanced and flexible con-

trol system with the know-how of interna�onal experts

in the �mber drying field.

dTOUCH has been developed in coopera�on with

IVALSA, the Italian Research Ins�tute, member of

CNR, which includes a laboratory for research and

tests about �mber drying.

In addi�on to all the func�ons already implemented in

Delphi plus many other, dTOUCH includes a wide range

of base drying programs for over 400 �mber species,

including also some special cycles to maintaining/

changing the natural colour of the wood, for fast drying

and so on.

dTOUCH uses this data base, together with the infor-

ma�on received from the sensors and the inputs from

the user (such as required quality, priority to �me or to

quality, par�cular requirements..) to create each �me the program more suitable to drying the wood according to

the specific needs of the user…

...because a spread library of drying programs is not enough: several are the possible requirements, and several

must be the programs for sa�sfy them...

dTOUCH can automa�cally iden�fy some cri�cal condi�ons (like frozen wood, casehardened wood etc.) and modify

the drying cycle in order to include the most suitable remedy for the iden�fied problem.

The crea�on of a customized program using dTOUCH does not more require the user to learn about drying methods

and programming details (temperature, humidity, �me, etc..); it is enough to “explain” to the system what are the

specific requirements by answering to some simple ques�ons and the system will create the most suitable cycle.

dTOUCH is the drying expert always at your disposal.

dTOUCH – An evolving system

dTOUCH is a control system with a great poten�al, which is now just at the first stage of its development and which

will be expanded in the next future, thanks to the coopera�on with IVALSA and to the

experimenta�on on pilot plants.

By using the automa�c upgrade func�on (available when connected to a PC running

dVIEW so1ware) your dTOUCH system will take advantage of the con�nuous improve-

ments that will be developed on this product, in a very easy and totally free way.

In addi�on to the advanced func�ons already available, other advanced func�ons are

now under development, such as:

DRYING CYCLE OPTIMIZATION

This func�on, especially useful in case of repeated drying cycles on material having ho-

mogeneous characteris�cs (specie, thickness and ini�al condi�ons), will be used to op-

�mize the drying cycles according to the specific kiln characteris�cs and to the user

specific requirements.

At the end of the cycle, the user will have the opportunity to answer to a few ques�ons

to give an evalua�on about the completed cycle; dTOUCH, the drying expert, will use

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this informa�on to modify the current cycle then it will save it for the next drying.

PROBLEMS SOLVING

An new func�on will be provided to inform the system about doubts regarding the dry-

ing in progress (such as long �me, appearing defects etc.) through a guided procedure

(“wizard”) ; at the end of the procedure the system will automa�cally take the most

suitable remedy to the problem occurred.

dTOUCH – The friendly expert

A big effort has been accomplished to provide dTOUCH with the best user-friendly in-

terface. The system is based on a touch sensi�ve, colour LCD screen. Whenever possi-

ble, every func�on is iden�fied by a icon, while the menu are available in several lan-

guages. All the selectable func�ons are iden�fied by bu0ons or blue colour. With

dTOUCH a single touch on the screen is enough to switch from the most complete auto-

ma�c management to the simplest semi-automa�c mode, without need for any programming skill.

dTOUCH – The flexible solu�on

Being based on “Kiln Bus” protocol, dTOUCH is compa�ble with all the most recent

sensors and interfaces developed by LogicaH&S. The number of probes and their typolo-

gy can be configured as required to sa�sfy whatever control need, including interfacing

to non conven�onal sensor or sensors for special uses like ISPM15 compliant heat

treatment. Following three configura�ons are provided as example:

C001666 Controller mod. dTOUCH - LG25 (2T,2EMC,6MC)

The configura�on includes: dTOUCH control panel, relay output unit LG29, LG25 amplifier c/w 10m cable, 2 x probes

box (to be installed inside the kiln, each one including 1 temperature probe, 1 EMC clamp, 3 x mc plugs and 10m of

Teflon insulated cable), 6 mc cables (10m), 14 electrodes x 3 lengths.

Configura�on based on LG25 amplifier; the probes boxes (installed inside the kiln) must be connected to LG25 which

must be installed outside the kiln. This configura�on is especially suitable for drying cycles at temperatures up to

120°C.

C001667 Controller mod. dTOUCH – LG35 (2T,2EMC,8MC)

The configura�on includes: dTOUCH control panel, LG29 relay output unit LG29, 2 x LG35 amplifiers (to be installed

inside the kiln, each one including 1 temperature probe, 1 EMC clamp, 4 x mc plugs), 30m of kiln bus cable, 8 mc

cables (10m), 18 electrodes x 3 lengths.

Configura�on based on LG35 amplifiers, which are built directly into the probes boxes, which should be installed

inside the kiln; especially suitable for drying cycles at temperatures up to 80°C.

C001668 Controller mod. dTOUCH – LG36 (2T,2EMC,4+4MC)

The configura�on includes: dTOUCH control panel, LG29 relay output unit LG29, LG36 wireless sensors receiver, 2 x

wireless EMC box (to be installed inside the kiln, each one with one EMC and one temperature probe), 4 x MC sen-

sor (surface + core), set electrodes x 3 lengths.

Configura�on based on a wireless sensors network, especially suitable for drying cycles up to 100°C, where it is pref-

erable to avoid connec�on cables for MC probes. The number of probes can be increased simply purchasing addi-

�onal transmi0ers; every MC transmi0er has two moisture sensors (surface + core) plus one temperature sensor.

All the above examples use LG29 as relays output unit, to drive propor�onally flaps, hea�ng valve and sprayers (by

pulses) and to manage the fans inversion and speed (through a 0-10 analog output). Several different configura�ons

are available either to add further outputs or to connect addi�onal sensors.

dTouch remotely controlled via Smartphone.

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Wireless Sensors System by LogicaH&S Based on a receiver and a series of remote sensors,

this system is suitable to measure the �mber moisture,

its core temperature and the environment climate

(temperature, rela�ve humidity and EMC). The system

can be used inside the kiln, instead of the standard

sensors in dTOUCH or Delphi controllers, elimina�ng

the cables and making easier the posi�oning and the

management of the stacks.

Moreover, the system can be used together with a data

acquisi�on so1ware, to monitor the temperature and

humidity of �mber during storage, to survey the condi-

�ons of delicate wooden items like archaeological

goods, wooden structures, for building automa�on ap-

plica�ons and so on.

The WIRELESS SENSORS SYSTEM can be easily interfaced to standard PLCs thanks to its ModBus RTU compa�ble pro-

tocol

WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEM consists of the following

parts:

• LG34 Wireless Receiver Unit

• ¼ wave, 433MHz antenna

• Stainless steel moun�ng bracket for antenna

• Antenna Coaxial cable (RG58 MIL-C17)

• Stainless steel template for electrodes posi�oning

• LG36 MoistureMouse (�mber moisture sensor)

• Stainless steel, self-drilling electrodes kit for �mber

moisture measurement

• LG36 Box EMC/RH/T - environment climate sensor

LG34 - Wireless receiver unit LG34 is the heart of the system, which receives the data transmi0ed

from all the ac�ve wireless sensors posi�oned into the opera�ve range

of the system. It recognizes the kind of sensors connected and sort

them on basis of their number and typology.

The collected data can be stored into the memory of LG36 (data logging

mode) or re-transmi0ed immediately to the devices connected through

the RS485 serial interface.

The available protocols are KilnBus and the industry standard ModBus,

suitable for connec�on to PLC based systems.


• Power supply: 24Vac/dc +/-20% 2W

• Work temperature range: 0-60°C

• Interface: RS485

• Protocol: ModBus / KilnBus selectable

• Max sensors: up to 40 (255 with polling buffer FIFO)

Mechanical features

• Aluminum case 171x121x55mm

• Connecting via screw connectors. Max wire section: 2,5

mm2

WIRELESS SENSORS SYSTEM by LogicaH&S is compatible

with the following kiln-bus controls system:

• dTouch* control system (Automatic/Semi-automatic -

graphic, colour, touch screen LCD)

• Delphi** control system (Automatic - graphic LCD)

• M900** control system (Automatic - LED)

* Available in Panel mounting version ** Available in Panel mounting or desktop version

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LG36 - MoistureMouse - �mber moisture sensor.

MoistureMouse is a wireless moisture meter en�rely designed by Logi-

caH&S. Our design department developed it from scratch, considering all

the request and ideas collected in 20 years of experience on the field.

The design process (performed according to the ISO9001 standards)

involved all the parts, from the electronics up to the mechanical parts

and the connec�on system. This process has led to exclusive solu�ons

such as:

• Double moisture meter in a single transmi0er

• “Easy click” system, allows to hook the transmi0er to the elec-

trodes in a simple ac�on

• Thin design of MoistureMouse, to posi�on it in the middle of the stacks (minimum height of the spacers:

20mm)

• “Air system”, slots cut into the bo0om of the transmi0er to allow proper drying of the wood sample near the

sensor as well as the rest of �mber

• Replaceable ba0ery avoids the need to purchase a new MoistureMouse at the end of ba0ery life and makes it

environmentally compa�ble for disposal at the end of its life

MoistureMouse transmi0ers can detect and transmit

simultaneously the following data:

• Inner moisture of the wood

• Superficial moisture of the wood

• Internal or wood temperature

• Ba0ery status

MoistureMouse transmi0ers are supplied with the fol-

lowing accessories:

• MoistureMouse transmi0er c/w ba0ery

• Self-drilling, stainless steel electrodes kit - 3 differ-

ent lengths

• Two colours nylon cord with florescent iden�fica-

�on plate to locate the instrument among the

stacks


• Built-in sensors: 2 for Moisture wood (Inner and superficial) 1 for wood/internal temperature 1 for Battery status

• Power supply: 1 for Lithium interchangeable battery 3,6VAA size extended temperature

• Battery life: Up to 5 years in continuous use

• Transmission frequency: 433.92MHz (FSK)

• Transmission distance: Approximately 50m in free space

• Transmission period: Approx. 30”

• Transmission indicator: red led

• Setting: Device address 1÷32 Receiver address (kiln dryer) 1÷8

• Temperature range: -20 ÷ 85°C

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LG36 Box EMC/RHT - environment climate sensor

The wall moun�ng environment climate sensor EMC Box is equipped

with an external temperature probe and a clamp for cellulose plates

for equilibrium moisture content measuring.

The complete insula�on from every power source assures the highest

immunity to earth related problems that some�mes could affect the

tradi�onal EMC sensing devices.

A model with digital RH/T sensor is also available, which measures

temperature and rela�ve humidity , calcula�ng automa�cally also the

equivalent EMC value.

The digital RH/T sensor can be easily and quickly replaced by the end

user, restoring the original performances of the device without any need of calibra�on.

The Wireless Box EMC measures and transmit the following data:

Equilibrium moisture content (EMC) – Rela�ve Humidity (RH%)(*1)

Air temperature

Ba0ery status


Built-in sensors: 1 for equilibrium moisture content (EMC) 1 for RH / Temperature sensor (*1) 1 for NTC Temperature (air

temperature) (*2)

• Power supply: 2 for Lithium interchangeable battery 3,6VAA size extended temperature

• Battery life: Up to 5 years in continuous use

• Transmission frequency: 433.92MHz (FSK)

• Transmission distance: Approximately 50m in free space

• Transmission period: Approx. 15”

• Transmission indicator: Internal red led

• Setting: Device address 1÷32 Receiver address (kiln dryer) 1÷8

• Temperature range: -20 ÷ 85°C

Note:

(*1): only for LG36 Box RHT version

(*2): only for LG36 Box EMC version

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LG40 - Mul�purpose digital meter

LG40 is a mul�purpose digital meter which has been developed as reference ther-

mometer for ISP15 applica�ons. Based on LogicaH&S KilnBus interface, it can be con-

nected to a kiln network to perform an automa�c check of the process temperature

probes before each star�ng of a new treatment cycle. The data measured by LG40

and the process probes is automa�cally recorded by WoodWizard2 so1ware and

printed on the HT report.

In addi�on to the temperature probe, a rela�ve humidity

probe having an opera�ve range suitable for kiln applica-

�ons, is now available.

Technical specifications:

• Temperature range:-20/+80°C

• Temp. accuracy: ± 0.5 (0-40°C) ± 1.2(-20+80°C)

• Humidity range: 0 - 100% RH

• RH Accuracy: ± 2% (10-90%) ± 4% (0-100%)

LG20-VAP - Steaming cells controller LG20-VAP is a control system to manage �me and temperature se-

quences required for wood treatment into steaming cells. Using LG20-

VAP the user can set steaming cycles with maximum of 9 different tem-

perature grades and set the �me (expressed in hours) for each of them.

It is also possible to set the speed of temperature increase, for a gradu-

al step-by-step transi�on from a value to the next one. The tempera-

ture inside the steaming chamber and the current phase or, as alterna-

�ve, the �me le1 before the end of the treatment, are always dis-

played.

Every set program can be saved into the controller's internal memory

and can be recalled in the future with a simple sequence of keys. Up to

20 programs can be saved into controller's memory.

LG20-VAP is provided with 3 relay outputs to control the steam inlet

valve, the steam generator (with automa�c switch off at the end of the

cycle) and to signal possible alarm condi�ons. Another input is also

available for an external alarm control (which can be normally open or

closed), which, if ac�ve, automa�cally disables the steaming process and enable an alarm warning signal on display.


• Box with protection door (IP55)

• Working temperature: -10/+50ºC

• Temperature adjustment range: from 0 to 99ºC

• Input for external alarm

• Relay outputs for Alarm, Steam inlet valve, Steam generator

RH/T sensor

Temperature Probe

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LG35 - Measurement system LG35 is a complete measuring system for the �mber moisture and the

climate into the drying cell. It is available in three versions according to

the preferred cell humidity measuring method:

• by a cellulose plate (Equilibrium Moisture Content – LG35-EMC)

• by an electronic Rela�ve Humidity sensor (LG35-RH)

• by psychrometric method (through two temperature probes -

LG35-WDB).

All the versions can be equipped with an op�onal absolute pressure

sensor, which makes them especially suitable for vacuum kilns applica-

�ons. The device has been de-

veloped to be installed inside

the kiln, in order to transduce

the signals directly from the source, reducing the effect of external interfer-

ences and making pointless the use of expensive high insula�on cables for

signal transmission. The measured data are transferred in digital format

through a standard RS485 line, using a KilnBus protocol (compa�ble with all

the latest genera�on LogicaH&S controllers) or ModBus protocol for using with

compa�ble standard PLC systems.

The LG35-WDB version is supplied complete with two temperature probes,

for the wet and dry bulbs measurement. The bath for the wet bulb is not in-

cluded.

An important

feature of LG35

-RH version is

the special so-

lu�on for a fast

replacement of the RH sensor, opera�on that can be

easily performed by the end user and that restores

the original performances of the device without any

need of calibra�on.

LG35 - EMC

LG35 - RH

Replaceable RH Sensor

Features LG35

EMC WDB RH

Timber moisture inputs 4 4 4

EMC inputs 1 - -

RH inputs - - 1

Cell temperature inputs 1 2 1

Absolute pressure inputs 1

(optional)

1

(optional)

1

(optional)

Power supply 24Vac/dc +/-20%

Serial interface RS485

Working temperature range 0-80°C

Technical specifications Range Accuracy Resolution

Timber Moisture measurement

(accuracy referred to reference resistors)

6-90% @25°C

<10 ± 1

0,10% 10-20 ± 0,5

20-40 ± 1

40-90 ± 2

EMC measurement 4-30% @25°C

<10 ± 1

0,10% 10-20 ± 0,5

20-30 ± 1

Temperature measurement

(NTC) 0-80°C

0-40 ± 1°C 0,1°C

40-85 ± 2°C

Temperature measurement

(by RH integrated temperature sensor) 0-80°C

0-40 ± 1°C 0,1°C

40-80 ± 2°C

Relative Humidity measurement 0-100%

0-10% ± 5

0,10% 20-80% ± 3

80-100% ± 5

Absolute pressure measurement 150-1150 mB ± 25 mB 1 mB

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LG30 - Kiln Bus data logging system LG30 is a Kiln Bus compa�ble device able to read up to 8 temper-

ature sensors (NTC) or whatever other sensor having a 0-10V or

-20mA output. Thanks to its RS485 interface, LG30 can be con-

nected to a PC running a special version of WoodWizard2 so1-

ware program, in stand-alone configura�on or together with oth-

er devices (kiln controllers or other devices). It is par�cularly suit-

able where several sensors are required, for example for temper-

ature monitoring in heat treatment cycles requested for phyto-

sanitary measures, or for monitoring several other parameters of

kiln dryers (such as addi�onal temperature or RH measurement

points, air flow, energy consump�on and so on). The collected

data, that can be saved and recalled from archives, is available in

table (to be exported in other program for analysis) or in graphic

format. The graphic representa�on (with zoom) can be printed to generate reports especially useful to be displayed

as proof in case of thermal treatments. LG30 can be supplied with external accessories to make easier the connec-

�on of the sensors (box with sockets).

LG46 - Mul� I/O module LG46 is a module with several input/outputs digital /analogical,

which can be connected to the control systems equipped with

KilnBus Interface to enhance the compa�bility with addi�onal

sensors / actuators. The product is also equipped with the indus-

try standard ModBus protocol and can be connected to systems

based on industrial PLC. The inputs are factory configurable to

accept signals such as 0-10V, 4-20mA, PT100 temperature

probes (2 or 3 wires) or NTC probes. The outputs can be set as

analog 0-10V or as digital outputs (transistor or relay).

This module is especially suitable to customize the control sys-

tems adding addi�onal sensors, like special clima�c sensors, cur-

rent or flow sensors for energy consump�on management etc.

LG46 is supplied in a standard DIN 50022 case for a fast

moun�ng on the switchboard rails.

LG47 - Moisture monitor. LG47 is the simplest device to survey the moisture of the �mber

inside the kiln dryer. The product is suitable either for conven-

�onal and for vacuum dryers.

It consists of two plas�c boxes:

• one should be installed inside the kiln and is equipped

with six pairs of sockets for �mber moisture probes

• the other should be installed outside the kiln and includes

a switch to select the probe to be measured and a socket to con-

nect a standard handheld moisture meter

The two boxes are connected by a special, high insula�on cable.

The product can be also supplied complete with a climate sensor

(Equilibrium Moisture, Rela�ve Humidity and Temperature) com-

pa�ble with LG43 moisture meter. This version, in addi�on to provide the informa�on about kiln climate, effects

automa�cally the temperature compensa�on of the �mber moisture.

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CV485NG - RS232/RS485-RS422 Converter CV485NG converts an RS232 output signal from a Personal

Computer (or other device) to RS485 or RS422 electrical

standard, which are suitable for connec�on of many de-

vices on a single serial line (mul� point connec�on), assur-

ing a very good noise rejec�on even at a long distance.

The op�on between automa�c transmission (with self-

opera�ng so1ware - no configura�on is needed) and

hardware transmission (driven by Request To Send signal)

makes CV485NG a versa�le instrument which can be used

in many applica�ons. The op�cal insula�on between the

RS232 signal and the RS485/RS422 outputs protects the

connected devices from possible voltage fluctua�ons on

the transmission line. This converter is suitable to connect

a PC or a Helios controller to a network of �mber kiln con-

trollers.

Equipment

• Cable for connection to PC

• Connector for network connection (with screw clamps)

• Drivers on CD

• Instructions sheet


• Selectable output: RS485 or RS422

• Number of connectable devices: 32

• Transmission speed (auto mode): 300-115.200 B/s

• Transmission speed (RTS mode): 0-512.000 B/s

• Connec�on distance: >1Km @ 9600B/s

• Power supply: 230Vac 50/60Hz

• RS232 port electrically insulated from RS485/

RS422

• Automa�c transmission or transmission driven by

RTS line

Equipment:

• cable for connec�on to PC

• connector for network connec�on (with screw

clamps),

• instruc�ons sheet.

USB485 - USB/RS485-RS422 Converter USB485 converter is the USB version of the above de-

scribed converter. It has been developed to be connected

directly to the USB port of the PC and offers an insulated

interfacing without requiring any external supply voltage.


• Output standard: RS485 or RS422

• Number of connectable devices: 32

• Transmission speed (auto mode): 300-115.200 B/s

• Transmission speed (RTS mode): 0-512.000 B/s

• Connection distance: >1Km @ 9600B/s

• Insulation voltage: >1KV

• Selectable line termination resistance

• Automatic transmission

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dVIEW soJware dVIEW is the new LogicaH&S so1ware for remote control

and management, specific for dTOUCH series controllers.

Running on PC equipped with Windows7, Vista or XP O.S.,

it allows to manage all the kilns of the plant from a single

loca�on (up to 32 kilns for the standard configura�on).

A dis�nguish feature of dVIEW is to propose to the opera-

tor exactly the same user's interface which is available on

the control panel; this makes able to work on the PC so1-

ware whoever is able to work on the local panel and vice

versa: the learning curve is reduced and the produc�vity is

increased.

From the PC so1ware the operator can perform all the

opera�ons available from the local panel; moreover the PC

so1ware is able to record the drying data during the pro-

cess, represen�ng them in table or graph format. The so1-

ware is also able to produce reports to cer�fy the HT treatment performed on packaging materials, according to the

interna�onal rule ISPM15.

Using dVIEW makes it easy to obtain the complete control of the plant through Internet, simply installing on the

same PC one of the several u�li�es available for remote management of the desktop.

WoodWizard2 - Data acquisi�on and remote control soJware WoodWizard2 is a SCADA so1ware from LogicaH&S. It is

compa�ble with most of Logica kiln controllers and other

devices based on Kiln-Bus interface.

Very useful in plants having several dryers, to control and

survey in real �me all the kilns, it becomes necessary, in

conjunc�on with compa�ble controllers or acquisi�on

boards, when there it is required to produce HT treatment

cer�ficates.

WoodWizard2 records all the data of the process, includ-

ing measured data, alarms occurred and user opera�ons;

in addi�on it can be used to set-up, from a single place, all

the kilns of the plant. The drying programs can be saved

on disk to be used later or transferred on other control-

lers. The plant surveillance can also be made from a remote PC connected to the local one trough Internet or a di-

rect telephonic line, using common remote desktop u�li�es for PC . Based on XP® technology, the so1ware can run

also on Windows Vista™ or Windows 7™ opera�ve sys-

tems, on whatever PC able to run the above O.S.

The same PC running WoodWizard2 can be also used for

the common office needs: a “stay resident” part of the so1-

ware collects the data also while the main WoodWizard2

shell is closed and, if an alarm condi�on is detected, auto-

ma�cally launches the main program window.

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SmartHT - Easy soJware for HT (Heat Treatment)

SmartHT is a PC so1ware able to produce HT (Heat Treat-

ment) cer�ficates according to the IPPC-FAO require-

ments.

SmartHT makes your PC able to read up to 8 temperature

probes and, if used together with LG29 relay unit, it trans-

forms your PC in a complete control system for your kiln,

able to control either the temperature and the moisture

into the cell.

(See following chapter for further details)

HT - Phytosanitary treatment. The wooden packaging materials are considered responsi-

ble for the infesta�on due to forestal parasites occurred in

the United States, Canada, China and European Union,

causing the promulga�on of several control and preven-

�on measures.

To reduce the diffusion of the parasites through the wood-

en packaging materials and to standardize the measures

taken in the different Countries, some direc�ves has been

defined by FAO during the IPPC conven�on.

Among the several treatments allowed for �mber steriliza-

�on, there is also an high temperature treatment cycle.

LogicaH&S solu�ons for heat treatment cycles.

LogicaH&S offers different solu�ons to perform HT cycles. We space from simple products, able to measure several

temperature points and save the results in table and graphic form, without any ac�ve control of the kiln, to fully au-

toma�c systems able to control the kiln in order to perform very op�mized HT cycles, with or without �mber drying

capabili�es. Some of these systems accomplish also to the Italian regula�ons for HT process, which require, in addi-

�on to the classical measures, also the automa�c verifica�on of the measuring probes, through a reference ther-

mometer (LG40), and a number of special protec�ons for the process and the recorded data.

Measuring and cer�fica�on system. These solu�ons do not offer a direct control of the kiln, that should be driven manually or by means of an external

control systems. They are par�cularly suitable to adapt exis�ng kilns to perform HT cycles or for users having occa-

sional need to perform HT cycles. Using these systems, the user is responsible to set a cycle having temperature and

dura�on enough to sa�sfy the law requirements. Since there is no feedback to stop the kiln when the condi�ons are

reached, the surveillance of the operator is required, especially when the ini�al condi�ons of the materials to be

treated are not constant (for shape, dimensions, humidity content). When the minimum �me and temperature con-

di�ons required by the local regula�ons are sa�sfied, a message appears on the screen, to inform the operator that

the cycle is finished and the kiln can be turned off.

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SmartHT basic (not des�ned to Italian market)

The SmartHT system, which can read up to six wood temperature probes and

2 air temperature probes, consists of:

• SmartHT so1ware

• USB485 converter

• LG30 Data logging system

• Wood/Air temperature probes

By installing the SmartHT so1ware on a PC and connec�ng it to the LG30 data

logger through the USB485 interface, a very simple and efficient system to

measure and cer�fy the HT cycles can be obtained.

At the end of treatment, a report containing the stock and plant ID data and

the graphic representa�on of the temperature trend inside the �mber can be

produced, according to the current regula�ons

The two air temperature probes (Dry / Wet Bulb) can be used to measure the

air temperature and humidity (required by some local regula�ons).

SmartHT basic can be used on one kiln only; to connect several kilns to the

same PC, the version based on WoodWizard2 so1ware is required.

WoodWizard2 + LG30

In addi�on to the SmartHT features, the same solu�on based on WoodWizard2 so1ware offers the capability to con-

nect several kilns to the same PC. The so1ware is compa�ble both with the HT system and with most of the Kiln con-

trollers from LogicaH&S. Moreover WoodWizard2 accomplish to Italian HT regula�on requirements.

Measuring, Control and Cer�fica�on systems.

SmartHT (not des�ned to Italian market)

The system consists of the same elements of the SmartHT basic plus a relay output unit:

• SmartHT so1ware

• USB485 converter

• LG30 Data logging system

• Wood/Air temperature probes

• LG29 Power Unit

This configura�on transforms the control and cer�fica�on solu�on in a system able to drive the kiln dryer automa�-

cally , according to the temperature and �me seTng, so performing very op�mized HT cycles, without any need for

the operator surveillance. This solu�on is not available for Italian market and, as well as SmartHT basic, can control

one kiln only.

Drying and HT integrated systems.

These systems, based on our dTouch, Delphi or M900 series controllers and a PC running dVIEW or WoodWizard2

so1ware, sum to the features of the measuring and control solu�on, also the capability to perform drying cycles,

which can be executed automa�cally instead of or immediately a1er the HT cycle.

This capability assures the maximum flexibility of the kiln; the so1ware is compa�ble also with Italian regula�on re-

quirements.

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ACCESSORIES & SPARE PARTS

Timber moisture cables

The cables for �mber moisture measurement must be in perfect condi�ons. Damaged or

deteriorated cables cannot be repaired (a normal insulator cannot guarantee a sufficent

insula�on) and must be immediately replaced. We can supply silicon or Teflon® insulated

cables, shielded or unshielded, with single or double banana plugs termina�on; length

from 5 to 30m (mul�ple of 5m)

Electrodes for pin type moisture meter

Stainless steel electrodes with a very sharp pin and insula�on varnishing,

suitable for moisture measurement in depth with LG43 instrument . They

are available in three different lengths and can be used with electrodes

hammer and feeler pin.

Length 60 mm - CODE: C001452 Length 40 mm - CODE: C001451 Length 25 mm - CODE: C001450

Plas�c handle for surface measures

Accessory for pin type meters mod. LG43, which consists of a prac�cal

high insula�on handle and a series of steel-turned electrodes with sharp

pins and penetra�on depth of 0,5mm. It is used for surface readings on

veneers and other materials (not wood). This handler can also be used

with standard electrodes (25, 40 or 60 mm.).

Code:C000095

Spare hammer head In case of damage on the plas�c sec�on of the hammer C000282, a spare part is available

to replace only the damaged part. The head is necessarily made of high insula�on plas�c

material: for this reason, this part is more fragile than other parts of the hammer. A long-

�me use can be guaranteed simply by avoiding to �ghten electrodes-blocking nuts with

too much force and by making driving holes when measuring very hard or very thick ma-

terials . Code:C000584

Connec�on cable for hammer / Feeler pin

Connec�on cable, made with high insula�on cables and connectors, which can be used to

connect the feeler pin or hammer with the instrument LG43 and to guarantee op�mal

measures.

Code:C 000102

Metal hammer for deep readings Accessory for pin type meter mod. LG43, which consists of a

painted metal part with a high insula�on plas�c head. The

heavy mobile mass allows electrodes to be easily pushed in-

to / pulled out from the tested material. Codie:C000282

Electrodes for surface measurement

Stainless steel electrodes with a special conduc�ve foam rubber, suitable for readings

on thin materials (veneers, paper, leather) or for surface readings. The absence of �ps,

allows to make non-intrusive measurement on materials. They are very suitable for the

use on a feeler pin but can also be installed on an electrode hammer. Code: C001432

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Probe box

To assure the best performances of the control system, probes boxes and cables inside

the kiln must always be in perfect state: dust or damage may affect electrical insula�on

and may cause erroneous measures.

As spare parts, we can also supply boxes provided with temperature probe (NTC) and

cellulose clamp, with 3 or 6 connectors for probe cables or with direct output of 2 or 4

probe cables. Panels are provided with high insula�on cable (Teflon®) for the connec-

�on to the amplifier (available length: from 5 to 30m - mul�ple of 5m).

Banana plugs

Connectors made of nickel-plated brass, 4 mm diameter, with rubber insula�on,

suitable for high temperature into the kiln. They can be supplied as spare parts for

�mber probe cables. Code C000143

Banana plugs AISI304

Heavy duty, AISI304 Stainless Steel plugs, 4 mm diameter, with rub-

ber insula�on, suitable for in-kiln high temperatures. They can be

supplied as spare parts for �mber probe cables. Code C001486

Electrodes for moisture measurement AISI304

Series of AISI304 stainless steel electrodes with d=4 mm hole for banana plugs, suitable for

�mber moisture measuring. These electrode can be easily placed/removed using a stand-

ard screwdriver thanks to their threaded �p. 15 mm - CODE: C001484 25 mm - CODE: C001485 40 mm - CODE: C001486

Cellulose plates

Cellulose plates for the equilibrium moisture measurement inside the chamber. They correspond exactly to the cali-

bra�ons required by LogicaH&S controllers. WARNING: the characteris�cs of cellulose are different for every pro-

ducer; it is strongly recommended to use original spare parts only. Package 50 pieces - CODE: C000498 Package 100 pieces - CODE: C000499

High performance cellulose plates

Cellulose plates for the equilibrium moisture measurement inside the chamber. They corre-

spond exactly to the calibra�ons required by Logica controllers. Compared to the tradi�onal

version, these plates offer an improved sensi�vity to low EMC values and an higher reliability,

thanks to the printed contact strips. WARNING: the characteris�cs of cellulose are compa�ble

with Delphi and dTOUCH control systems only; for the less recent Delphi (version < 5.1) a firm-

ware upgrade is recommended.

Package 50 pieces - CODE: C001597 Package 100 pieces - CODE: C001598

Test Box for moisture meters calibra�on.

Connected instead of the electrodes, these test boxes can be used to

verify the proper calibra�on of the pin type �mber moisture meters.

C001578 Test Box for resistance moisture meters (11,5% 25°C Group 3) C000910 Test Box for resistance moisture meters (18,5% 25°C Group 3) C000911 Test Box for resistance moisture meters (32,5% 25°C Group 3)

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Note

SPF Probe

It is an accessory for resistance meters, useful to es�mate

the moisture content of sawdust or wood shavings. Con-

nected instead of the electrode holders, it must be insert-

ed deeply into the material to be measured, which has to

be properly compacted.

C001909 SPF probe - leng. 60cm - Ø12mm

Addi�onal spare parts

Of course we can supply spare parts for all the instruments produced by LogicaH&S, from the single screw to the most

upgraded electronic board. About boards, we also offer to our customers a technical assistance service which is able

to repair (and not only to replace!) electronic boards, assuring very compe��ve servicing costs (o1en assistance is

free!). In case of emergency, we can supply, in accordance with customers, a replacement card (new or refurbished)

while the customer sends us back the damaged one, to assure a very short dead �me in all over the world.

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