Computer control system – Brunner Vector EW
Customized solutions with greatest ease of use!
By associating 70 years of experience in lumber drying with today´s computer technology, Brunner-Hildebrand has designed a brand-new generation of kiln controls. While rounding up our entire knowhow, the VECTOR kiln control features an unprecedented degree of flexibility. The work flow of today´s sawmills in an ever-changing environment requires a high level of adaptability – that´s why dynamic and customized kiln controls are a must-have.
System operation with highest degree of individuality!
- Each kiln is shown in adapted 2D, 3D and 4D mode
- Simultaneous file access possible from various network computers, also via app with remote devices like smartphone, tablet or even smart watch
- Tailor-made solutions for you – kiln control via high-precision weight measuring, core mc content, average mc, highest mc probe, moisture differential, also time-based schedules and automatic mc probe selection
- Single packages or entire kiln loads may be assigned to certain customers for documentation purposes
- Design your own dry kiln user interface
- Realistic drying time forecast by use of HWPT (weight measuring)
- User accounts for internal communication and shift handover certificates
Safety aspects
- Error messages displayed on all connected devices, email notification to registered personnel
- Emergency routines prevent damage to machinery or lumber
- External microcontrol units
- Smart user interface software prevents input errors and faulty operation
- Data integrity ensured by automatic backups
- Online help provided by our skilled team of service technicians (Brunner-Online-Connect)
Data filing and analysis
- Past drying charges will be sorted and stored according to your guidelines
- Customer may analyze and optimize drying schedules using data from actual past drying curves
- Error messages are filed according to degree of severity and date
- End-to-end automatic documentation of heat treatment according to IPPC/ISPM 15
- Data ready for printout and export to external software
Brunner Hildebrand additional features
- GreenKilns® – patented kiln dryer operation in thermal junction
- Hildebrand-Weight-Precision-Technology (HWPT) – lumber mc measurement on an entirely new levelHildebrand-Weight-Precision-Technology (HWPT) – Holzfeuchtemessung auf einer neuen Ebene
- Power and heat management – highest efficiency using well-engineered software
- Impulse-controlled alternating climate – „stop the fans for better drying“
- Hildebrand-Turbo-Technology (HTT) – less power consumption but still better lumber grade
- Individual zone control for uniform final mc and reduction of drying times (only for continuous kilns, track kilns and vacuum kilns)
Premium components.
made by HILDEBRAND.
All Hildebrand kilns meet the highest quality standards: highly insulated aluminum or stainless steel construction, fans specially developed for Hildebrand, and all purchased parts from renowned and certified suppliers.