When a kiln charge reaches the Drying status in Traece™, the charge is actively undergoing the drying process. At this stage, you are limited in what changes can be made to the charge, but you can monitor the drying progress and record moisture readings to ensure the lumber is dried to the proper standards.
Here’s what you can do when a kiln charge is in Drying status.
Actions Available for a Drying Status Kiln Charge
Edit the Stop Date
You can only edit the stop date during the drying phase. To make changes, click on the edit (pencil icon) next to the stop date and make the updates.
The Start Date is automatically recorded based on when the kiln charge status is changed to Drying.
Note: You cannot add, remove, load, or unload any material once the kiln charge is in the Drying status.
Material Status
All materials in the drying phase will have a status of Kiln Drying, and their location will be updated to In Kiln.
View Material
Click on the magnifying glass next to the item in the "Number of Items" to view detailed information about the material.
Take Moisture Readings
During the drying phase, you can monitor moisture content by taking readings:
Click on Take Reading to record a new moisture reading.
Enter the measurement information in the Take Measurement modal and click Save.
Note: Once a reading has been recorded, you can take additional moisture readings at any time. To view past readings, click Last Measurement to see all the measurements taken for the charge.
Proceed to Stopped Drying
Once the wood has reached the desired moisture content:
Click on Stopped Drying to stop the drying process.
A prompt will appear asking, "Do you want to unload all the materials and close the Charge?"
If you click Confirm, all materials will be unloaded simultaneously, and the Charge Status will be updated to Complete.
If you click Cancel, you will need to unload each material individually.
Note: Whether you unload all materials at once or individually, you will need to assign a new status and new location for the items.
By effectively managing a kiln charge in Drying status, you can make sure that the drying process is carefully monitored and completed according to your specifications. Recording moisture readings and overseeing the unloading process helps maintain control over product quality, leading to successful drying outcomes.