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9 ALS 4.0 P R O D U C T M A N U A L EN Figure 8 The top bar of the screen is present during most operations of the program. It allows navigation to other parts of the program without closing the screen being used. QUIT can be selected from any screen where the top bar is showing. NOTE It is strongly advised to cancel out of all active screens and back to the Main screen before quitting as there are times when this procedure will save valuable in-process information. 3.2 Auto Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 9 1) CURRENT STOCK shows the size of stock currently chosen for running the job. This is very important because it informs the computer what length stock is being used for the job. Clicking or touching the white box will bring up a screen that allows selection of the proper stock length. The width and grade of the stock are automatically determined by the requirements of the piece being cut. The display reads "MATCH ALL" when running multiple length/ grade/size definitions. for a network administrator, have them contact Alpine Equipment Customer service for more information. It is also recommended that the saw computer have internet access. This will allow for remote access by Alpine for troubleshooting and diagnostic evaluation. 2.6.3 USB Device Sometimes called "jump drives" or "thumb drives", these devices are necessary if the saw is not connected to a network. The ALS 4.0 has a dustproof USB port mounted on the front panel of the operator's console for these devices, or any other USB device. The ALS 4.0 program communicates with these devices in the same manner as it would to a hard drive or network connection. 3. ALS 4.0 Software 3.1 ALS 4.0 Home Screen- Startup Procedure When the ALS 4.0 is powered up it must be homed. ! CAUTION Make sure that there is not any lumber inside the saw before selecting the "OK" button as the saw assembly will move up and down, in and out and rotate while finding the hard stops. This process will take place every time the machine is turned on or power cycled. NOTE When CANCEL is selected the saw will go directly to the Main screen of the program, but the saw will not be able to cut in either AUTO or SEMI until it has been homed. Figure 7 Once the ALS 4.0 homing process has completed the Home Screen will display.

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