| 20090076741 | DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM FOR MEASURING LUMBER IN A SAWMILL - The lumber measuring system includes a pair of single point lasers for measuring cut lumber in one or more scan zones. An electrical box connected to local 110V AC power is located close to the scan zone, within a short distance of the lasers, so that conduit for connecting cables is not required. The electrical box includes a power supply providing a plurality of DC voltages, a large character display and an Ethernet to serial converter. Connectors are provided in an exterior panel of the electrical box for connecting the assemblies in the box with the local lasers and the central computer. Pre-wired cables, with MS-style connectors on both ends, are provided for connection between the lasers and the associated connectors in the enclosures, the cables being wired so there is only a single position in which the cable connectors can connect to the lasers and to the connectors on the electrical box. A computer receives data from the lasers and provides measurement information back to the display. | 03-19-2009 |
