KATView - Kiln Analysis and Trending Software

KATview (Kiln Analysis and Trending) software allows the forest products industry to move to a new level of performance in kiln drying. Vastly more user-friendly than any other moisture content management software, KATview is a database management system that receives moisture content readings for every board. Boards can be identified by source (kiln, vendor, etc.) and product (species and dimension) and organized into groups. Groups can be user-specified into runs, units (lumber) and loads (kiln charges). Units can be tracked by tags, which are user-specified numeric identifiers. Kilns (locations) can be mapped on a 3D grid to provide a system to track units of lumber within kiln charges (loads). Once a 3D grid has been specified for a kiln (location) input is provided at the breakdown hoist and tagged units can be tracked back to specific kiln areas, greatly enhancing kiln diagnostic capabilities.
   

KATview features:

• Easy to use and understand graphical interface
• Trending chart to help operators view long term kiln performance
• Powerful moisture analysis tools to diagnose drying problems
• Seamless integration to any Wagner Meters Apex or omega In-Line Moisture Measurement system
• Easily interface with other systems within your mill
• Open architecture SQL Server model to allow for quick and easy querying of KATview database for integration into other mill information systems
• Access KATview remotely over your LAN or WAN

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The power of KATview is realized when it is integrated with your In-Line Moisture Measurement System . Even if you don't currently track all of the following, with KATview you now have the capability, with the help of our applications specialists, to greatly enhance your management control and positively impact your bottom line. Production monitoring - record and analyze moisture content readings for every board. Kiln diagnostics - manage and improve green target sizes, analyze and improve grade recovery statistics, track drying trends, create histograms and create finished lumber reports. Quality assurance - in Primary operations, prevent wet claims, in Secondary operations perform vendor analyses.

List Screen Capture KATview  provides simple data collection and reports. If you have need for more advanced reporting and are experienced with the Microsoft Office family of products, KATview can generate trends and custom reports.