A Process Control System has three responsibilities. First, controlling machine operation to process the log as intended by the optimization solution. Second, processing as many logs as possible through the machine during a shift. And third, making it easy to monitor, configure, maintain and troubleshoot machine operation.

Porter RT³ Process Control Systems utilize the latest technologies in PLC's and motion control and modern programming techniques to tightly control speed and position to ensure the log is processed as intended, resulting in accurate opening faces and maximizing recovery and value.

Porter RT³ Process Control Systems allow the operator and maintenance personnel to easily monitor, configure, maintain and troubleshoot machine operation by way of an intuitive, menu driven Human Machine Interface (HMI).

All components are connected and tested extensively in our CSA-US certified manufacturing facility prior to shipping, reducing potential problems during startup. The assigned Controls engineer takes the project from inception to startup ensuring continuity of knowledge and quicker realization of production targets.

Porter designs control system for log bucking, primary breakdown and curve sawing gangs and has participated in highly successful projects with all major machinery vendors.