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KilnScout-Softwood: Wireless Kiln Moisture Meter System

KilnScout-Softwood is an integrated wireless moisture system for batch and continuous kilns. The system provides real-time moisture measurements for drying optimization and control strategies. Each sensor measures 17 cubic feet providing an accurate representation of product moisture content during drying.

Key Benefits

  • Directly control continuous and batch drying process via integration
  • Optimize throughput and grade recovery
  • Flexibility to measure anywhere in the kiln – 90-foot wireless transmission range
  • Actively monitor drying and temperature profiles
  • Maintenance requires no kiln down time
  • Eliminate hot checks and monitor fire hazard
  • Benchmark drying performance by season and species

SKU: MCPRO2020

Full Description

The innovative KilnScout-Softwood system provides the industry’s leading wireless kiln moisture meter for batch and continuous kilns. Using capacitive measurement technology, KilnScout-Softwood allows your operation to control the drying process from direct moisture content input. This eliminates the costly feedback loop from the planer mill and unreliable time-based drying schedules. The result is improved grade recovery, increased throughput and a significant impact on your bottom line.

Features:

  • Real-time moisture and temperature readings
  • Scalable from 1-100 sensors, per hub, that can be placed in one kiln or split between multiple kilns if they are in wireless range
  • 17 cubic feet of measurement per sensing point
  • Customized email and text alerts on moisture temperature, shutdown, etc.
  • Advanced monitoring and reporting software, such as viewing remotely

Benefits

  • Directly control continuous and batch drying process via integration
  • Optimize throughput and grade recovery
  • Flexibility to measure anywhere in the kiln – 90-foot wireless transmission range
  • Actively monitor drying and temperature profiles
  • Maintenance requires no kiln down time
  • Eliminate hot checks and monitor fire hazard
  • Benchmark drying performance by season and species

Key Specifications

  • Dimensions: 7.09 in (L) x 3.15 in (W) x 1.67 in (D)
  • Weight: 19.2 oz
  • Operating Temperature: -40°F to +257°F
  • Radio Frequency: 915 MHz

For our KilnScouts designed specifically for the hardwood and European markets, please visit the KilnScout-Hardwood or KilnScout-Europe product pages.

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