XT980 – Sawmill Alignment
Product Number: XT980
The Easy-Laser® XT980 Sawmill system will help you increase efficiency and save money in your sawmill. The system measures straightness, flatness and squareness. Simple to use, even for your own maintenance and production staff. Equally useful on band saws and circular saws.
Easy-Laser XT980 is a laser based measurement and alignment system that helps sawmills to make optimal use of their facilities. Correctly set up machines make it possible to maintain a high rate of production with the highest quality end products hour after hour.
Benefits of using Easy-Laser® XT980:
- Less unplanned downtime
- Better product quality
- Longer lifetime for blades
- Longer lifetime for bearings
- Less vibration
- Less waste material
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Easy-Laser XT980 makes it fast and easy to measure and adjust reducers, counterholds, band and circular saw blades. The laser transmitter in XT980 can be used as a rotated point, which gives a ”plane” to measure against. It replaces the traditional cord/wire, that was tensioned in the centre, and enables you to move around freely in the machine, screwing and adjusting, while following the result of the adjustment in real time.
The XT70 measuring units utilize dot-type laser and 2-axis square PSD surfaces. A state-of-the-art OLED display shows the angle of the unit, making it easier to position it on the shaft.
Rigid and rugged
The diagonally positioned fastening screws set the unit in a grid-lock on the rods. Rigid aluminium housing for maximum stability. IP66 and 67, dust- water- and shockproof. Heavy-duty battery for very long operating times. Built-in wireless technology.
Features
- Built-in wireless technology.
- Integrated rechargeable battery.
- TruePSD technology with unlimited resolution for greatest accuracy.
- Dual laser beams and PSDs.
- Sturdy aluminium body.
- IP66/67 design.
- OLED display shows the angle of the unit.
- Slideable target
- 24 hours operating time
A Laser angle adjustment.
B Charger connector.
C Locking knob.
D Slidable target/dust cover.
E OLED display: battery. status/unit angle.
F Extendable stainless steel rods.
G Chain tightening knob.
H PSD aperture.
I Laser aperture.
Laser transmitter XT22 can be used to measure flatness, straightness, squareness, level and parallelism. The laser beam can sweep 360° with a measurement distance of up to 40 metres [130´] in radius. The laser head is super stable, but still easy to turn. No need for locking/unlocking screw.
We have installed electronic precision vials in the XT transmitters. This gives the advantage of faster feedback when levelling and less risk of errors during calibration, because all users see the same angular value (compared with reading spirit levels).
The laser beam can be pointed perpendicular to the flatness plane, within 0.01 mm/m [0.01 mils/inch]. XT22 has a fine turning mechanism for the laser head with a gear ratio of 1:1320, which makes it super easy to point the beam at the detector also on very long distances.
The fiber-coupled laser creates an extremely smooth laser beam profile, free from reflections and irregularities. This means that the laser beam will have very good optical properties in terms of straightness (± 0.003 mm [± 0.12 mils]).
The transmitter has many mounting options. The three super magnets can be mounted at many different positions on the transmitter, making it possible to also place the transmitter on a small surface, when needed.
The Multi-bracket (included) provides a lot of extra, versatile mounting possibilities, for example mounting on tripod, magnet bases, or rods to elevate the transmitter.
A Super stable rotatable head, still easy to turn. No need for locking/unlocking screw. Two apertures.
B Super fine turning of laser beam head. Simplifies beam positioning to detector on very long distances like the 40 m [132′] maximum.
C Charger connection.
D Tilt adjustment (×2). Tilt table with large adjustment angle, ±1.3° (±23 mm/m [±23 mils/inch]).
E Release lever. Also for dampening the strong magnet force when placing the transmitter on the surface.
F Fastening of separate magnet bases (×2).
G Flippable angular prism. Provides a laser beam perpendicular to the flatness plane.
H Solid aluminium core ensures rigid design.
I Marking for every 45°.
For quick rough alignment.
A Rubberized grip surface.
B M6 thread (×4) for safety strap screw and other accessories/adaptations.
C Countersunk profile for fingers, for better grip when lifting the transmitter.
D Super magnets (×3).
E Square design makes it easy to position in a corner of an object, it also clearly indicates tilting angles and simplifies calibration.
F Clear TFT colour display.
On/Off, Change display view.
Rugged, robust, industrial grade tablet with wear resistant rubberized protective coating. IP66 and 67, dust- water- and shockproof. As standard a 13 MP camera for documentation is built-in, but you can also choose a model with IR camera added.
Glove enabled touch-screen
A large 8″, glove-enabled touch-screen makes the information clear and the app easy to use. You can check battery status also when the unit is turned off .
Heavy-duty rechargeable battery for very long operatong times; up to 16 hours. Fastening points for shoulder strap (accessory).
Features
- Robust, rubber coated design, IP66/67.
- Large 8” glove enabled touch-screen.
- IR Camera for thermal images (optional).
- 16 hours operating time.
A Ergonomic, rubber coated housing.
B Battery status-check button.
C Battery status indicators.
D Dust cover and protection on for connectors (Note: connectors are dust- and waterproof).
E Proximity sensor.
F Display brightness sensor.
G Large and clear 8″ glove-enabled touch-screen.
H Enter button.
A Charger.
B USB C / USB A / AV connector (HDMI).
C Fastening points for shoulder strap (x2).
D IR Camera (optional).
E 13 Mp Camera.
F LED Light.
G Loudspeakers.
1 Laser transmitter XT22a
1 Measuring unit XT70-M
1 Multi bracket for XT laser
2 Electronic targets
1 Magnet base with turnable head
1 Magnet base
1 Shaft bracket with chain
2 Offset brackets
2 Brackets for electronic target
1 Rotating detector bracket for rods
1 Magnet bracket Short, with turnable head
1 Magnet bracket Long, with turnable head
1 Index table 90°
1 Bracket (Set square) for index table Part No. 12-1087
1 Set with rods (4×75 mm)
1 Set with rods (8×120 mm)
2 Large targets
1 Tape measure 5 m
1 Hexagon wrench
1 Charger (100–240 V AC)
1 USB cable
1 Toolbox XT GEO
1 Documentation folder GEO
1 DC to USB adapter
1 DC split cable for charging
2 Screw clamps
1 Transportation case, with wheels
Optional:
- XT12 Display unit, with or without IR camera
Measurement programs
The featured programs below are the most common used with this system. *=accessories needed
The Values program can be used for most geometrical measurements, with suitable units and brackets. Perfect for the complete machine installation phase. The Values interface can show up to four units at the same time; both measuring units and digital levels, for example. Automatic recording possible (set the interval and duration). You can make individual notes for each measurement point.
With our program for measuring straightness, you can easily measure long shafts, rolls, bearing journals, bases, overhead rails, machine structures etc. You will be able to get the result for both the horizontal and vertical alignment, graphically as well as digitally. The program automatically calculates different Best-fit results. (Requires laser transmitter XT20 or XT22)
Display Unit
- Name: XT12
- Type of display/size: 8″ LCD capacitive multi-touch colour display
- Internal battery (fixed): Heavy duty Li Ion chargeable
- Connections: USB A, USB C, Charger, AV
- Operating temperature: -10–50 °C
- Storage temperature: -20–50 °C
- Communication: Wireless technology, WiFi
- Relative humidity: 10–95%
- Loundspeakers: Built-in, rear-facing
- Charger: 15 V
- Camera: 13 Mp autofocus, with LED diode
- IR camera (optional): FLIR LEPTON® (0–400 °C, 32–752 °F)
- Help functions: Built-in manual
- Environmental protection: IP class 66 and 67. Designed for outdoor use (pollution degree 4)
- Housing material: PC/TPE or PC/TPU
- Dimensions: WxHxD: 269.0×190.0x49.4 mm [10.59×7.48×1.95″]
- Weight (without batteries): 1400 g [49.4 oz]
- Operating time: Up to 16 h continuously
Laser Transmitter
- Name: XT22
- Type of laser: Fiber-coupled diode laser
- Laser wavelength: 630–680 nm
- Laser Safety Class: Class 2
- Output power: < 1 mW
- Beam diameter: 6 mm [0.24″] at aperture 13 mm [0.51″] at 40 m [132′]
- Working range: 40 m radius [132′]
- Communication: BT Wireless technology
- Warning indications: Tempearature drift and shake/vibration
- Connections: Charger
- Type of battery: Heavy duty Li-Ion chargeable
- Operating time: Up to 30 hours continuous use
- Warmup time: 15 min
- Operating temperature: -10–50 °C [14–122 °F]
- Charging temperature (battery): 0–50 °C [32–122 °F]
- Storage temperature: -20–50 °C [-4–122 °F]
- Relative humidity: 10–95% non-condensing
- Number of precision levels: 2 pcs Horizontal, 1 pc Vertical
- Precision level range: ± 10 mm/m [± 10 mils/inch]
- Precision level accuracy: ± 0.02 mm/m ±1% [± 0.02 mils/inch ±1%]
- Precision level sensitivity: 0.001 mm/m [0.001 mils/inch]
- Laser plane flatness: ± 0.01 mm/m [± 0.01 mils/inch]
- Squareness between laser beams: ± 0.01 mm/m [± 0.01 mils/inch]
- Laser head fine turning: 1:1320 gear ratio
- Environmental protection: N/A, designed for industrial use (pollution deg. 3)
- TFT display: 240×240 pixels, RGB colour
- Housing material: Anodized aluminium + PC/ABS + TPU
- Dimensions: WxHxD: 147x136x152 mm [5.79×5.35×5.98″]
- Weight: 2264 g [79.86 oz]
Measuring Units
- Name: XT70-M / XT70-S
- Communication: BT wireless technology
- Type of detector: 2 axis TruePSD 20×20 mm [0.79×0.79″]
- Resolution: 0.001 mm [0.05 mils]
- Measurement accuracy: ±1µm ±1%
- Measurement range: Up to 20 m [66 feet]
- Type of laser: Diode laser
- Laser wavelength: 630-680 nm
- Laser class: Safety class 2
- Laser output: <1 mW
- Electronic inclinometer: 0.1° resolution
- Environmental protection: IP class 66 and 67
- Operating temperature: -10–50 °C
- Storage temperature: -20–50 °C
- Relative humidity: 10–95%
- Housing material: Anodized aluminium + PC/ABS + TPE
- Dimensions: WxHxD: 76×76.7×45.9 mm [3.0×3.0x1.8″]
- Weight: 272 g [9.6 oz]
- OLED display: 128×64 pixels
- Operating time: Up to 24 h continuously
How to align sawmill machinery with laser
In this video, we explain how you can use laser alignment equipment to align your sawmill machinery – both band saws and circular saws. With laser alignment, you will increase yield and improve product quality.