Dryer Input - To adjust feed rate and/or dryer temperature.

Benefits: Operation safety, prevents flash fires. Smooth process operation, no dryer overload. Decreased fuel costs.

Dryer Output - To regulate dryer temperature - manual or closed loop control. To alter the set point in a feed-forward loop. Optimum efficiency is obtained from holding moisture +/- 0.2% target prior to storage or resin addition.

Benefits: Cost benefits derived from lower usage of fuel and resin.

Blender Input - To control resin addition. Volume of resin required depends upon dry weight of incoming wood fibers.

Benefits: More efficient use of costly resin. Consistent high board quality.

Blender Output - To monitor resin distribution.

Benefits: Enables quick diagnosis of nozzle and filter blockages. Prevents blown boards, saving on production costs.

Forming Line - A final Q.C. check on the mat means sub-standard mats can be diverted before reaching the press and processing errors can be rectified more quickly.

The versatile design of the MCT 300-WP renders all conventional NIR Transmitters/gauges obsolete. The MCT 300-WP is a True Stand-Alone Transmitter or it can be configured to operate in single or multi-Transmitter/network interface configurations. With a single Transmitter configuration, the Transmitter may be permanently connected to the wall mounted operator interface. Desired output signals may be sent to remote displays and data logging systems. The RS232 and RS485 come standard with the MCT 300-WP.

For multi-Transmitter configurations, PSC-developed or proprietary software packages are available to access each Transmitter and provide data trend information, and if desired each Transmitter may be fitted with a large, easy to read digital display. Network interface configurations require each Transmitter to be fitted with an optional network interface module.