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Simplifies Kiln Drying with the MC4000"

Proven over the last 40 years in hundreds of mills worldwide, Wagner Meters' Moisture Measurement and moisture analysis

software have been the solutions to minimize wet claims. By providing critical moisture quality control data, mills can rely on these valuable tools to alleviate product degrade due to over-drying. Wagner Meters introduces its newest moisture measurement system, the MC4000 Advanced In-Kiln System. Utilizing state of the art electromagnetic wave technology the MC4000 includes the most recent innovations for In-Kiln moisture measurement.

The automatic kiln shutdown and alarm feature allows kiln operators to maximize time and productivity without having to check for the correct moisture content to be displayed on the screen. It also eliminates hot checks. The MC4000 includes a built-in relay which is capable of shutting down the kiln at a certain moisture content within 1% of target moisture content, or sounding an alarm at the desired moisture level. The MC4000 may be used as a stand alone system or can be linked to virtually any computerized kiln controller through our integrated open architecture design.

The MC4000 Advanced In-Kiln Moisture Measurement System enables the kiln operator to monitor the moisture content of each charge and develop consistent drying time schedules for improved kiln performance and reduced operating costs. The MC4000 will cut costs due to degrade and over-drying and improve grade recovery to help increase the bottom line.

Why do you need the MC4000 Advanced In-Kiln Moisture Measurement System? Saves money by cutting the high costs of degrade due to over-drying Provides precise and repeatable MC measurement for consistent results at end point Improves grade to increase your bottom line Prevents unnecessary energy costs by reducing kiln time MC4000 Features Displays moisture content of lumber above and below the fiber saturation point Provides moisture content measurement for kiln temperature ranges of 70º- 300º Large sensing zone to obtain average moisture content between sensors. Minimizes or eliminates inefficient manual hot checks therefore reducing labor costs. Automatic kiln shut-down and alarm based on the moisture content level within 1% MC Open architecture integrates with virtually any computerized kiln controller Click any image for enlargement
	Sending unit
	Heavy-duty clamps attached to sensors

The MC4000 is manufactured using superior industrial components and Wagner Meters' PROVEN sensing technology. Static electrical charges that adversely affect other technologies have no effect on Wagner Meters' MC4000 In-Kiln System. The electronics can withstand temperatures up to 300º F . Wagner Meters has designed its technology for the real-world environment of wood products mills.

Component Features

• MC4000 Console PKU features a rugged, industrial electronic design. This compact design operates reliably in the most demanding environments.
• Cables from the clamps to the sending units are industrial strength and non-corrosive to withstand the kiln environment.
• Heavy duty stainless steel non-corrosive sensing probes
• Durable 16 Gauge stainless steel sending units mount to the kiln wall.
• 4ft. and 8ft. Long sensing probes are available to meet your specific needs.
• Each sending unit measures the average moisture content of the sensing area located between the sensor probes.
• Industrial strength clamps easily break away from sensing probes in case of falling wood
• Up to 12 kilns can be monitored with 1 system
• 1 PKU (Per Kiln Unit) can monitor up to 9 sending units.
• Easy time efficient system calibration
• Alarm screen shows current and past alarms for each kiln
• Monitor up to 12 Kilns with 1 PC
• Material lists can be established for different sizes and species of lumber
• The Charge Screen allows the user to start and stop each kiln charge
• Get average moisture content, status and run time of kiln selected
• Ability to view all kilns average moisture content, status, and current run time on screen
• Average moisture content readings for each sensing area shown on computer screen
• Separate sensor readings shown on computer screen to evaluate kiln drying operation over time
• Printable kiln tracking reports