Computer Setworks for Wood-Mizer Sawmills — Easy to Install, Even on Older Models
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- Oct 14
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If you have a Wood-Mizer sawmill without computer setworks — it’s now possible to add one easily. Or, if you’d like to upgrade your existing Accuset, SimpleSet, or AccuSet 2, you can do that too.
With Mikron computer setworks, your sawmill works smoothly and naturally — as if it was designed to have it from the start. It feels like a factory-equipped system that fits perfectly into your setup.
Many sawmill owners are surprised how simple it is to install and how much easier and more accurate cutting becomes right after. It’s a small upgrade that saves time, improves precision, makes work more enjoyable, and helps increase profitability.
Why Upgrade
Upgrading your Wood-Mizer sawmill with a Mikron computer setworks brings real, everyday benefits.
Here’s what most sawmill owners notice right away:
Higher cutting accuracy. Each board is cut precisely from the first try, helping you avoid wasted time and customer frustration caused by inaccurate lumber that needs reworking.
Faster workflow. Repetitive height adjustments are handled automatically, saving time on every cut.
More enjoyable work. The sawmill runs smoother and feels easier to operate.
No more manual measuring or guessing. Choose the thickness you want, and the sawhead moves exactly to that position for sawing.
Less effort, more control. The setworks takes care of height adjustments, so you can focus on sawing.
Increased yield. Accurate positioning means less waste and more usable boards from every log.
Added resale value. A sawmill equipped with a computer setworks is more attractive to future buyers and keeps its value better over time.
Many owners say the Mikron computer setworks makes their sawmill feel like a completely new machine — only without the cost of buying one.
You keep the same reliable machine you already know — but cutting becomes easier, faster, and more consistent.
Works with Any Wood-Mizer Model
Mikron computer setworks can be installed on any Wood-Mizer band sawmill — including LT20, LT35, LT40, LT50, LT70 regardless of production year.
Even if your sawmill was built in the 1980s or 1990s — or if the Wood-Mizer never offered computer setworks for that model — you can still install Mikron.
Some sawmill owners even upgraded their manual Wood-Mizer sawmills by adding lifting motors and then connected the Mikron computer setworks.
Everything worked perfectly!
Simple Installation — Anyone Can Do It
Installing Mikron computer setworks on your LT40 or any other Wood-Mizer model is straightforward and doesn’t require any mechanical changes. You don’t need to replace the lifting motor, gearbox, sprockets, or modify the sawmill in any way.
If your sawmill doesn’t have computer setworks, or if your existing one no longer works or isn’t supported — you can easily replace or upgrade it with Mikron.
Installation Includes Only Four Steps
1. Installing the SPRT-500 Sensor
Start by mounting the SPRT-500 sensor on top of your sawhead. Attach the cable ring to the part of the sawhead that moves up and down — this allows the sensor to track the sawhead movement with high precision.
The kit includes all necessary brackets, bolts, and mounting parts, making installation quick and straightforward. The sensor cable uses an industrial plug-and-play connector, so it connects easily and securely even for first-time installers.
Built from durable metal, the SPRT-500 has a sealed industrial housing that protects it from vibration, dust, moisture, and temperature changes. It’s specially designed to perform reliably in harsh sawmill environments.
2. Mounting the Computer Setworks Control Panel
Next, install the Mikron control panel in a comfortable, easy-to-reach spot for the operator. Screws for mounting the panel are included in set.
3. Connect the Computer setworks
The connection process is straightforward. Each Mikron computer setworks unit comes prewired, so setup is as simple as possible.
Power connection (12 VDC):Connect one wire to the 12 VDC power supply. If your sawmill runs on electricity, you can use any standard AC/DC converter that converts single-phase power to 12 VDC.
Lifting motor connection: Connect one wire to control the lifting motor. Depending on your sawmill model, the connection can be made to solenoids, H-bridge, winch relays, PWM DC controllers, contactors, or other compatible components. If your drum switch is directly connected to the lifting motor, you can use a winch relay — we can include one free of charge if you mention it in your order comments.
Drum switch connection: Connect the drum switch to the computer setworks. Make sure to disconnect all existing wires from the drum switch (including jumpers) before connecting it to the setworks. Since the Mikron enclosure already includes two pushbuttons for raising and lowering the sawhead, connecting the drum switch is optional.
4. Configuring the Setworks
Once the system is powered on, you’ll just need to enter a few basic settings — such as the minimum and maximum sawhead heights.
The Mikron computer setworks features a self-learning system that automatically adapts to your sawmill’s lifting and lowering behavior. As you use it, the setworks fine-tunes its movement patterns for even greater accuracy.
The entire setup process usually takes about 10 minutes.
Final Thoughts
Every Wood-Mizer sawmill, from older models to newer versions, can be equipped with a Mikron computer setworks. It’s a simple and practical upgrade that makes cutting easier, more accurate, and more enjoyable.
In just a few hours, your sawmill can feel like it was built with computer setworks from the very beginning — smooth, precise, and reliable in everyday use.
If you ever need assistance during installation or setup, our team is always ready to help. You can reach us by phone, email, or through the contact form on our website — and we’ll be happy to guide you through every step.
