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1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3 Informator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7 Clearer (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8 Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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10 Messages and Diagnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 1

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1.0 1.0.1 1.0.2 1.0.3 1.0.4 1.0.5 1.0.6 1.0.7 1.0.8 1.0.9 1.0.10 1.0.11 1.0.12 1.0.13 1.0.14 1.0.15 1.0.16 1.0.17 1.0.18 1.0.19 1.0.20 1.0.21 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.6 1.1.7 1.1.8 1.1.9 1.1.10 1.1.11 1.1.12 1.1.13 1.1.14 1.1.15 1.1.16 1.1.17 1.1.18 1.1.19 General Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standards, Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hazard Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accident Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transport and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qualified Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Personal Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prior to Machine Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spare Parts / Add-on Parts / Conversion Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Work on the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Work on the Machines Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Case of Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance / Care / Cleaning / Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Work on Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Five Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handling of Electrostatic Endangered Components and Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Machine Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noise emission value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unloading Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Length: Model RM with Continuous Tube Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Length: Model RM with Sectional Tube Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Length: Model RM with Continuous Tube Conveyor combined with Sectional Tube Conveyor(s) (HT10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine lengths: Model RC with tub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine lengths: Model RC with continuous tube conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Breaker Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Rail Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelling Cleaner Luwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous Tube Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sectional Tube Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dust Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package conveyor with roll-off ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package conveyor with intermediate package storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compressed Air Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disconnection of compressed air conduits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-9 1 - 10 1 - 11 1 - 12 1 - 13 1 - 14 1 - 15 1 - 15 1 - 16 1 - 17 1 - 18 1 - 19 1 - 20 1 - 21 1 - 21 1 - 22 1 - 22 1 - 23 1 - 24 1 - 24 1 - 25 1 - 26 1 - 26 1 - 27 1 - 28 1 - 29
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1.2 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6 1.2.7 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.5 Winding Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilting the Winding Unit out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn Guide Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Splicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suction Arm / Suction Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supply Package Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Package Creel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model E / Package Creel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Creel-out Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 31 1 - 31 1 - 32 1 - 32 1 - 32 1 - 33 1 - 33 1 - 34 1 - 35 1 - 35 1 - 35 1 - 36 1 - 37

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General Safety Instructions

Standards, Rules and Regulations 1.0.2 Hazard Indications
Important instructions for personal safety and for secure machine operation are marked in the documention by a pictogram as follows:

The Autoconer has been inspected and approved by the proper authorities in respect to its work safety. The design of the machine complies with the following rules: D EC Machinery directive (98/37/EG) D EC Low-voltage directive (73/23/EWG) D EMV Directive (89/336/EWG) D Safety of machines EN 292-1 D Safety of machines EN 292-2 D Electrical equipment of industrial machines EN 60204-1 D Safety requirements for textile machines DIN EN ISO 11111 D UVV-Textilmaschinen/Textil machines (VBG 7 v) (EG = European Community) (EN = European Standards)

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Immediate danger of life and limb from general sources. Immediate danger of life and limb from electrical current. Immediate danger of life and limb from laser rays.

The product, or items in its environment could be damaged. Electrostatic endangered component ( 1.0.17).

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1.0.3

Accident Prevention

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Personal Safety

In order to prevent accidents it is of utmost importance to thoroughly familiarize the entire personnel coming in contact with the machine with these safety instructions. The safety instructions are of general validity, independent from the enclosed documentation.

In general, the operators should not wear or carry with them items which could be pulled into the machine. Among other items this applies to finger rings, necklaces, bracelets or jewelry of this kind. For the same reason, loosely fitting clothing should not be worn, especially wide-sleeved tops (Danger of Wrapping!). Long hair should be retained close to the head by suitable means.

The safety instructions, and locally applicable auxiliary rules and regulations must be followed religiously during any work on or in the machine!

The following work should be performed by specially qualified personnel only: D Erection/Installation D Initial Start-up D Operation D Maintenance, repairs, settings, modification, and machine cleaning.

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Prior to Machine Start-up

D All safety equipment must be installed properly. D Double-check if there are persons still occupied with erection, conversion, maintenance, repair, modification, or cleaning duties; if there are obstructions on, below, or next to the machine; if functional failures are indicated (Red lights); if all electrical equipment is protected against human contact.

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Transport and Storage

The labels and signs affixed to the machine crating must be strictly observed.

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Qualified Personnel

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Technical Documentation

(e.g. qualified electrician) (VDE 0105 + VDE 1000 + EN 50110-1) Qualified personnel, e.g. electro-technician, are persons which due to their D vocational education, D general knowledge, experience, and special instruction, and D knowledge of applicable standards, rules and regulations, safety precautions, and operational conditions have been charged by the safety manager with the execution of the required work, and with detection and prevention of possible safety hazards. The Technical Documentation should be filed in such manner that it is really accessible to all personnel, preferably in the slot provided on the machine.

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Spare Parts / Add-on Parts / Conversion Parts

Your attention is drawn to the fact that spare parts / add-on parts / conversion parts not supplied by Schlafhorst have not been inspected for safety and have not been released for use by Schlafhorst. Utilization of such foreign parts could cause unforeseen safety hazards. Usage of certain foreign parts could result in material damage and/or personal injury. Schlafhorst can not be held liable for damages resulting from the use of parts not made and supplied by Schlafhorst.

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1.0.10 Operation
The machine should be operated by trained and authorized personnel only. Safety hazards could originate on the machine if false operation is practiced. D Thoroughly familiarize yourselves with all aspects of the machine and its operation. D Thoroughly study the manual and related documentation. D Operate the machine only after exhaustive familiarization with operational components and with the functions of the machine, is completed. D Double-check the functionality of the operation components. D Be alert for unusual noises emitted by the machine, and have corrective action taken immediately in case of damage. D Safety hazards can result from arbitrary conversions and/or modifications on the machine. Schlafhorst can not be held liable for damages resulting from such arbitrary alterations.

1.0.12 Work on the Machines Electrical Equipment

Work of electrical nature has to be performed by authorized/special trained personnel according to technical rules and standards. If it is necessary to remove safety covers, bars, etc., the work area must be closed off by barriers and caution signs must be posted.

1.0.13 In Case of Emergency

Turn main breaker switch directly from I to 0 !

1.0.11 Work on the Machine

The OFF position of the machines main breaker switch can be secured by attaching a padlock on the switch handle.

The winding department personnel should be instructed to padlock this switch prior to performing maintenance, repairs, or cleaning work which has to be done with stopped machine. This precludes unauthorized switch-ON of the machine while other persons carry-out this type of work. The Autoconer must always be switched OFF, and secured (padlocked) against unauthorized manipulation before D safety parts or devices (covers) are removed, D beginning maintenance- or repair work on mechanical or electrical components, and scaling the machines upper portion.

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1.0.14 Maintenance / Care / Cleaning / Repair

During the execution of such work the main breaker switch should be OFF and secured (padlocked), and caution signs should be posted. D Observe the maintenance recommendations issued with the machine. D Whenever a ladder is required for work on the equipments superstructure, only a step ladder with platform according to EN 191 (European Standard), or according to VGB 74, should be used. D Remove accumulations of dust and lint early, i.e. before a fire hazard develops. D An industrial vacuum cleaner with rubber-nozzle is recommended for machine cleaning. D Combustible or unhealthy cleaning liquids are prohibited. D Detergents or other aggressive cleaning means should not be used on plastic parts. Use of such cleaners could result in parts damage. D Spilled oils or cleaning liquids must be wiped off immediately. Soiled places should be degreased. D Changed oil must be accumulated and disposed of according to environmental rules and regulations.

The oil of machines in operation could be very hot!

Schlafhorst can not be held liable for damages originating from false maintenance or servicing, resp., by unauthorized personnel.

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1.0.15 Work on Electrical Equipment

The electrical devices and assemblies are provided for the operation of an industrially utilized installation. Work on electrical equipment should be performed by qualified personnel only (as defined for specialists in DIN/ VDE 0105 and IEC 364), under observance of D VDE Rules, D 5 Safety rules by VBG4, D locally applicable rules and regulations, D Technical Documentation, D EGB (ESD) measures.

1.0.16 Five Safety Rules

Switching OFF The entire portion of the installation or machine on which work is intended must be switched OFF on all phases. CAUTION: Consider foreign power input, such as for Informator, Yarn monitoring device, etc.! Securing against unauthorized switching ON Attach signs to the switched-OFF portions of the machine or installation, noting: D what is switched OFF, D reason for switching it OFF, and D name of person who switched this portion OFF. Unauthorized switching ON should be prevented by suitable means (e.g. padlocking). Examination of Voltage Absence (by qualified, authorized personnel only) D Check and tune measuring instrument D Check absence of voltage on all phases at the switch-OFF location D Check absence of voltage on all phases at the location of intended work. Grounding and Short-Circuiting All electric leads on the place of work should initially be grounded and then short-circuited . (applies to equipment operating at 1000 V or higher)

Adjacent Parts under Voltage Neighboring parts or devices still under voltage should be covered by suitable means (e.g. insulation blankets or sheets).

Abbreviations: DIN EGB ESD VDE IEC UVV VBG German Industrial Standards Electrostatic endangered Parts or Assemblies Electrostatic Sensitive Device Association of German Electro-Technicians International Electric Committee Accident Prevention Rule Rules by Professional Association

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Elektrostatisch Gefhrdete Bauelemente und Baugruppen Electrostatic Sensitive Device.

1.0.17 Handling of Electrostatic Endangered Components and Assemblies

Electronic components and assemblies (Printed Circuit Boards) are endangered by electrostatic loads. The following rules should be strictly observed! All electrostatic endangered components and assemblies (called EGB in the following text) are marked with the sign shown on the left. Electrostatic loads build up through friction of insulation materials (e.g. floor covering, clothing made of synthetic fibers, etc.). Even minute loads could cause damage or destruction of certain components. Such damages are not always easy to detect, they could partly cause secondary damage or malfunction after a certain period of time. D Transport and Storage of EGB only in the special protective wrapping or casing supplied by Schlafhorst. D Avoid materials tending to generate electrostatic loads: Non-conductive plastic containers and table tops, Synthetic clothing, Shoes with plastic soles, Transparent folders, Styrofoam casing, Monitor screens, etc. D Wear Cotton clothing, EGB shoes with leather or conductive soles. D Utilize Conductive floors, EGB work stations with appropriate tooling (grounded soldering equipment, grounding bracelet, etc.), Conductive EGB envelopes, plastic containers, IC bars or cartons of conductive foam material, Containers and work surfaces made of wood, metal, conductive plastics, or paper envelopes.

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1.0.18 General Machine Description

The Autoconer is a machine for automatic winding of crosswound yarn packages. The Autoconer represents an autonomous, compact winding machine with integrated drive, with a splicer/knotter on each winding unit, and with a corresponding sub-pressure supply. Plug-type connections are provided for electricity and compressed air supply. The Autoconer is conceived as single-unit machine in onesided length construction, as RH or as LH machine, composed of 6 machine sections, or 60 winding units (maximum). The winding unit gauge is 320 mm from one winding unit to the next one. Each winding unit is self-sufficient, composed of an upper part containing the assemblies required for the winding process, and a lower part for transport and creeling of supply packages. Single and plied yarns spun from natural or synthetic staple fibers, Siro yarns, Core yarns, Linnens, Ramie and Crepe yarn, can be wound after a winding test. No jute, animal hair cord, novelty yarn. The permissible yarn count range is 667 tex (Nm 1.5) through 3.5 tex (Nm 290). Special winding tests are required for yarns coarser than 330 tex (Nm 3) or finer than 5.9 tex (Nm 170).

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1.0.19 Noise emission value

The A-valued, work place-related emission value of one individual machine decisively depends upon the machine location at the point of operation. The noise emission value can be calculated using the following formula: LpA = LpA,0 + L 1 + L 2 Explanation: LPA,0 : L 1 : L 2 : Machine: No. of winding units: Linear winding speed: Sub-pressure Compr. air for splicing: Compr. air for opening: Compr. air for multijet: Cycling frequency: Emission value applicable for the following operation conditions. Supplement for the sub-pressure (suction) adjusted on the Informator. Supplement for cycling frequency / winding speed. Autoconer 338 60 1100 mpm 30 hPa 0.4 MPa 0.4 MPa 0.36 MPa 0.85 cycles per minute per winding unit Code: 0 0 4 Prism: DZ3 Code: 1

Emission value LpA,0 : Supplement L 1 : Supplement L 2 :

77.0 dB 0.7 dB per 10 hPa sub-pressure increase 0.25 dB for each additional 0.1 cycle per min. per wdg. unit.

This factor explains the influence of winding speed inasmuch as with known yarn break rate per yarn length the cycling frequency of the machine depends on winding speed. Furthermore, the suction noise levels are above those of the speed-depending winding noise. Standard relation: Determination of the emission value made according to DIN EN ISO 9902-4. The measuring unit is smaller than 3 dB. Cycling frequency of a machine is 1.1 cycle per minute per winding unit; operational sub-pressure is 45 hPa. The resulting emission value is 78.7 dB. Deviations from this value, up or down, are possible due to different compressed air levels, splicer prisms, suction nozzle settings, etc.

Example:

Compr. air for blow-lifting: 0.26 MPa

Noise pressure level: The local noise pressure level, incorporatinging operation conditions such equipment density, No. of machines, foreign noise influx, etc., could differ individually. It is therefore not possible to state an universally applicable value.

Excessive noise emission leads to impaired hearing ability. Hearing protection is mandatory beginning at 90 dB (A). From a noise imission pressure level of 85 dB (A) on up, UVV recommends hearing protection, as the probability of hearing damage increases considerably above this value. We recommend to wear hearing protection for all persons present in the environment of Autoconer(s).

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550 mm 230 mm 1000 mm 70 mm 700 mm 3900 mm D Use a double-T beam I 200 mm (8), or D a steel tubing 200 mm dia., 22 mm minimum wall thickness. D Weight information must be strictly observed.
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1.0.20 Unloading Instructions

For crane transportation observe the following points: D Staying, or passing through under suspended loads is prohibited. D Use two individual ropes of equal minimum length. D When lifting a machine section, avoid slanted orientation of the ropes, as the section could be deflected.

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1.0.21 Weights
AC 338 Model RM No. and Type 1 Crate Crate AC 338 Model RM No. and Type 1 1 1 Box Box Box Road transport Weight kg gross 1230 1180 net 1180 1130 1 Section RM HT10 1 Section RM DHT Contents Length 339 375 In cm Width 125 125 Height 205 205

Rail transport Weight kg gross 1600 700 760 net 1130 480 540 1 Section RM DHT 1 Control cabinet 1 Suction end Contents Length 440 140 170 In cm Width 140 130 135 Height 190 238 220

AC 338 Model RM No. and Type 1 1 Box Box

Surface transport Weight kg gross 1600 1650 net 1130 1180 1 Section RM DHT 1 Section RM HT10 Contents Length 400 425 In cm Width 135 135 Height 185 185

AC 338 Model K No. and Type 1 Crate

Road transport Weight kg gross < 1180 net < 1130 1 Section K Contents Length 375 In cm Width 135 Height 205

AC 338 Model E No. and Type 1 Crate

Road transport Weight kg gross 1180 net 1130 1 Section E Contents Length 375 In cm Width 125 Hight 205

AC 338 Model RM, K, E No. and Type 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Crate Crate Box Box Box Box Box Crate Box Cardboard

Road transport Weight kg gross < 500 560 900 540 1360 200 136 180 320 220 net < 480 540 800 490 1260 180 90 170 220 200 1 Control cabinet 1 Suction end Accessories and tool cabinet Accessories Superstructure parts Delivery Package Doffer Screws container Wdg.unit carriage Erectors box Travelling cleaner Contents Length 120 146 380 202 380 110 50 120 182 216 In cm Width 120 125 98 122 98 90 60 80 82 81 Height 223 208 77 90 77 127 90 160 75 51

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L1

L2

110

N = Newton 1 N
D101-05

2 4800

2500

3 9600

4 2000

5 500

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1.1.1

Machine Frame
Machine Length: Model RM with Continuous Tube Conveyor

No. of Winding Units Lengths: L1 L2

10

20

30

40

50

5585 6895

8895 10205

12205 13515

15515 16825

18825 20135

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L2

110

N = Newton 1 N
D101-04

2 4900

3 9800

4 2000

2500

1.1.2

Machine Length: Model RM with Sectional Tube Conveyor

No. of Winding Units Lengths: L1 L2

10

20

30

40

50

5905 6680

9535 10310

13165 13940

16795 17570

20425 21200

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L2

N = Newton N 1 2500 2 4900 3 9800 4 2000 5 500 (max. values) Otherwise, floor pressures acc. to equipment layout

D101-06

1.1.3

Machine Length: Model RM with Continuous Tube Conveyor combined with Sectional Tube Conveyor(s) (HT10)

No. of Winding Units Lengths: L1 L2

30

40

40

50

50

50

60

60

60

2923 110

60

1 x HT10 1 x HT10 2 x HT10 1 x HT10 2 x HT10 3 x HT10 1 x HT10 2 x HT10 3 x HT10 4 x HT10

12525 13835

15835 17145

16155 17465

19145 20455

19465 20775

19785 21095

22455 23765

22775 24085

23095 24405

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L1 L2

110

N = Newton 1 (N)
D101-80

2 4800

3 9600

4 2000

2500

1.1.4

Machine lengths: Model RC with tub

Winding units Lengths: L1 L2

10

20

30

40

50

60

5905 6680

9535 10310

13165 13940

16795 17570

20425 21200

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800

L1 L2

110

N = Newton 1 (N)
D101-79

2 4800

3 9600

4 2000

2500

1.1.5

Machine lengths: Model RC with continuous tube conveyor

Winding units Lengths: L1 L2

10

20

30

40

50

60

5905 6814

9535 10444

13165 14074

16795 17704

20425 21334

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Main Breaker Switch

Prior to the activities listed below, the main breaker switch (1) must always be switched OFF, and secured (padlocked) against unauthorized manipulation: D Removal / Opening of control compartments, safety devices, and/or safety covers; D Maintenance or repair work on mechanical and/or electrical assemblies; D Ascending on machine or superstructure. In cases of emergency only:

e b

Instantly turn the main breaker switch from position I to 0 . Normally the machine is switched Off on the OFF key (2), then de-energized on the main breaker switch (1). With the main breaker switch in OFF (0) position, the following features remain line-powered: the line input terminals, and the primary terminals of the main breaker switch.

D161-67

1 2
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Control Compartments
Control compartments are to be opened only when the machine is switched OFF. Prior to opening a control compartment, switch the machine OFF on the OFF key, and set the main breaker switch from I to 0 . Secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. ( 1.1.6).

b b

With the main breaker switch in OFF (0) position, the following features remain line-powered: the line input terminals, and the primary terminals of the main breaker switch. Do not open the frequency converter (FC) (1)! Destruction hazard!

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1.1.8

Power Rail Covers

The power rails carry appr. 300 VDC! Prior to removal of the power rail covers (1), switch the machine OFF on the OFF key, and set the main breaker switch from I to 0. Secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. ( 1.1.6)

b
1

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Covers
Covers are to be removed, or opened, only if the machine is switched OFF. Prior to removal of a cover, switch the machine OFF on the OFF key, and set the main breaker switch from I to 0. Secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. ( 1.1.6)

D101-15

1.1.10 Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser

Watch out while cleaner travels! For work on the superstructure the travelling cleaner has to be keyed OFF at the control console (1), in order to keep suction hose and blow hose out of reach. While working on the lower portion of the machine, the patrol direction of the travelling cleaner can be reversed when slighly deflecting the suction hose or blow hose.

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1.1.11 Travelling Cleaner Luwa

Be cautious of the patroling travelling cleaner! For work on the machine, switch the travelling cleaner OFF on operation console (1), in order to prevent safety hazards from the cleaners blow or suction nozzles.

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1.1.12 Continuous Tube Conveyor

Conveyor Belt / Incline

a b

Switch the tube conveyor OFF (1) prior to the performance of maintenance / repair work. The conveyor drive control (Frequency converter) remains powered when the conveyor is switched OFF! Prior to removal of covers, switch the machine OFF on the OFF key, and set the main breaker switch from I to 0. Secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. ( 1.1.6)

D401-29

D401-30

1.1.13 Sectional Tube Conveyor

1

a b

Switch the tube conveyor OFF (1) prior to the performance of maintenance / repair work. The conveyor drive control (Frequency converter) remains powered when the conveyor is switched OFF! Prior to removal of covers, switch the machine OFF on the OFF key, and set the main breaker switch from I to 0. Secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. ( 1.1.6)

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a b

The plexiglass cover (1) should be removed only if the dust removal device is switched OFF (2). The durst removal drive control (Frequency converter) remains powered when the dust removal drive is switched OFF! Prior to removal of covers, switch the machine OFF on the OFF key, and set the main breaker switch from I to 0. Secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. ( 1.1.6)

2
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1.1.15 Package Conveyor

2 3

Remove packages from the conveyor belt only when the conveyor belt is stopped. Do not touch the running belt.

As package doffer and package conveyor are mutually interlocked, the package conveyor belt must always return to its neutral position, controlled by the orifices in the belt. Exercise special care if the conveyor had been stopped via turn switch (1).

The light sensors (2 and 3) used to control the drive motor could be unreliable due to accumulations of lint and dust (e.g. fiber finish).

Correct: Weekly cleaning

1
D401-15

1.1.16 Package conveyor with roll-off ramp

In addition to the instructions under Package conveyor, auxiliary instructions are valid for package conveyors with roll-off ramp:

a e
1

Do not reach into the area below the roll-off ramp (1)! Hazard of hand and/or finger injury! After switching ON of the package conveyor wait until the travelling cleaner has left the area of the roll-off ramp in direction drive end. Make sure that a suitable container is placed below the roll-off ramp (1) for the collection of doffed packages.

D401-38

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1.1.17 Package conveyor with intermediate package storage

In addition to the notes for Package conveyor, comply with the following instructions for Package conveyor with intermediate storage:

a e

Do not reach into the area between bracer plate (1) and roll-off plate (2)! On machines with Package conveyor with intermediate storage the package diameter is limited to 240 mm.

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1.1.18 Compressed Air Supply

Maximum permitted input pressure of the compressed air supply is 1.2 MPa (12 bar). Prior to working on the distribution unit the machine has to be keyed OFF, and the main breaker switch has to be set from I to 0. Protect (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation ( 1.1.6). Turn-off compressed air supply on turn knob (1). Air compression remaining within the conduit system is relieved automatically. * Without hairiness nozzle ** With hairiness nozzle

D110-13

**

D110-14

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1.1.19 Disconnection of compressed air conduits

Caution for exiting compressed air jets! Shut-off compressed air supply at the distribution station (see above).

For certain maintenance/repair activities, and when removing a winding unit from a machine section, the following compressed air conduits per winding unit are to be disconnected from the supply pipe: Multijet Yarn end opening Splicing. For this purpose, separate the compressed air conduits from their couplings, and close the couplings with plugs. A sufficiet No. of plugs is available from spare part sets or accessories.

D161-37

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1.2
General

Winding Unit
Do not reach into the area of the winding units (1) while the machine is switched ON. At other times, e.g. for removal of surplus yarn ends, always switch the winding unit, and the neighboring ones, OFF before reaching-in ( 2.2.1).

a
1

Maintenance

Prior to maintenance/repair work, or to removal of covers, in the winding unit area the winding unit must be separated from its power source. Switch the machine OFF on the OFF key, then set the main breaker switch from I to 0. Secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation ( 1.1.6).

D101-08

1.2.1

Tilting the Winding Unit out

Prior to tilting-out the winding unit must be separated from its power source. Switch the machine OFF on the OFF key, then set the main breaker switch from I to 0. Secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation ( 1.1.6).

b
1

For maintenance, assembly, repairs, or for yarn guide drum exchange, tilt the winding unit forward and use the retainer rod (1) to secure it in tilted-out position.

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1.2.2

Yarn Guide Drum

Do not touch a running yarn guide drum! Accumulated yarn laps (drum laps) must be removed only while the yarn guide drum is stopped. Switch the winding unit OFF.

a
1.2.3

Package Cradle
Never move the package cradle up or down forcibly! Urgently observe the notes in chapter Operation!

On machines with propack only

e
D303-18

1.2.4

Yarn Path
Do not reach into the area of running yarn! Skin burns and/or cuts of fingers or hand could occur.

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Splicer
Do not reach into the area of the feeder pliers (1)! Hazard of hand and/or finger injury!

D303-13

1.2.6

Knotter
Do not reach into thearea of the stripper fork (1)! Injury hazard from sudden protrusion of the stripper fork during the knotting cycle.

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Suction Arm / Suction Pipe

Beware of ascending suction arm (1) or suction pipe (2).

D303-13

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1.3.1

Supply Package Change

Model RM / Package Creel
Do not reach into the area of the supply package creel! Crush injuries of hand or fingers could occur.

Switch OFF the winding unit and adjoining ones, if required. The tube conveyor should also be stopped in order to prevent possible injuries.

D301-38

1.3.2

Model E / Package Creel

Do not reach into the yarn path area (shown shaded in the illustration)! Burning and/or cutting injuries might occur.

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1.3.3

Model RC / Creel-out Magazine

Do not reach into the magazine linkage (1)! Hazard of hand and/or finger injury!

Switch-OFF this winding unit as well as adjoining winding units. Also, switch-Off the tube conveyor for further prevention of injuries.

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1.5

Package Doffer
Be cautious of patroling doffers! Prior to performing work in the area of the doffer tracks switch the doffer(s) OFF: Move turn switch (1) counter-clockwise to Manual (1). Prior to manually disengaging the doffer (2), move turn switch (1) to Manual. When manually moving the doffer away be sure there are no obstructions.

During operation all covers, and the plexiglass cover (3) must be in place. Do not reach into the doffers working range during a doffing cycle (injury hazards!).

D501-24

b
1

Prior to work on the package doffer, or removal of doffer covers, the doffer must be separated from its power source. Switch machine OFF on the OFF key, then set the main breaker switch from I to 0 Secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation ( 1.1.6).

D560-01

D501-43

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2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 2.1.7 2.1.8 2.1.9 2.1.10 2.1.11 2.1.12 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 Machine Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching ON and OFF of the entire machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelling Cleaner Luwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous Tube Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sectional Tube Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dust Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery Package Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package conveyor with roll-off ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package conveyor with intermediate storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emptying of Yarn Waste Chamber / Dust Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replenishing the Cone / Sleeve Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signal Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching the Winding Unit ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red light and Yellow light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspection of spliced (or knotted) joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initiating a Clearer Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tension Device Opening Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supply Package Change Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual removal of the delivery package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Package Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supply Package (Bobbin) Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Replenishing the Circular Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model E / Supply Package Creeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Loading the Creel-out Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching the Doffer ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrol Direction Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manually Disengaging the Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information and Failure Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-9 2-9 2 - 10 2 - 11 2 - 13 2 - 13 2 - 14 2 - 15 2 - 15 2 - 16 2 - 18 2 - 18 2 - 18 2 - 18 2 - 19 2 - 20 2 - 21 2 - 21 2 - 21 2 - 22 2 - 23 2 - 23 2 - 23 2 - 23 2 - 23 2 - 24

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2.0

2.1
2.1.1

Machine Frame
Switching ON and OFF of the entire machine

Switching the machine ON D Turn main breaker switch (1) from 0 to I. Signal lamp (4) glows. Certain parts of the machine are now under voltage, e.g. the transformer. D Actuate the ON key (2). Voltage supply of the machine is now switched ON. The machine begins production. Switching the machine OFF D Actuate the OFF key (3). Production ceases when all automatic cycles (on winding units or package doffer) are completed. D Only at total stop of the machine: Turn main breaker switch (1) from I to 0. The machine is switched OFF.

D161-67

Note Messages on the Informator display screen indicate the reason(s) if the entire machine, or individual sub-assemblies, fail to start upon being switched ON.

In case of an emergency only: Instantly turn the main breaker switch from I to 0.

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2.1.2

Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser

The travelling cleaner is activated whenever the machine is in operation. Dwell and patrol times of the travelling cleaner are programmed on the Informator. Separate switching ON/OFF of the travelling cleaner: D Actuate key (5). The travelling cleaner is now on operational standby. With non-producing machine, i.e. only the main breaker switch is ON (I), the suction drive also starts. D Actuate key (6). The travelling cleaner is inoperative.

Depending on type of fiber stock the travelling cleaners dwell time should not be too long, as deposits of dust and soiling matter can cause contamination of the yarn being processed.

Manual patrol direction reversal Slight deflection of suction hose or blow hose initiates the reversal of the travelling cleaners patrol direction.

D270-19

5 6

D161-23

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2.1.3

Travelling Cleaner Luwa

The travelling cleaner is activated as long as the machine is switched ON. Dwell times and patrol times are entered on the Informator. Separately switching the travelling cleaner OFF/ON: D Actuate key (5). The travelling cleaner is on standby. If the machine is in No production mode (i.e. only the main breaker switch is ON I), the suction drive starts up. D Actuate key (6). The travelling cleaner is switched OFF.

The travelling cleaner should not remain in OFF status for too long (depending on the type of yarn being wound), as otherwise lint accumulations could get out of hand and interfere with the quality of the delivery packages.

D270-05

5 6

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2.1.4
1

Continuous Tube Conveyor

During winding operation the tube conveyor can be switched OFF/ON separately on turn switch (1): D Turn switch in position I: Conveyor ON. D Turn switch in position 0: Conveyor OFF. Note: Regularly separate empty tubes from piece bobbins at the sorting table.

e
D401-30

A switched OFF tube conveyor causes production losses, as the winding units continue to wind until the next joining cycle is due; then they stop.

2.1.5
1

Sectional Tube Conveyor

During winding operation each tube conveyor can be switched OFF/ON separately on turn switch (1): D Turn switch in position I: Conveyor ON. D Turn switch in position 0: Conveyor OFF. Note: Regularly separate empty tubes from piece bobbins at the sorting box.

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A switched OFF tube conveyor causes production losses, as the winding units of the section continue to wind until the next joining cycle is due; then they stop.

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2.1.6

Dust Removal

During production the dust removal feature can be switched OFF/ON separately per machine section on turn switch (1): D Turn switch in position I: Dust removal feature ON. D Turn switch in position 0: Dust removal feature OFF. Note: The dust removal devices are self-cleaned automatically in regular intervals.

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Extended OFF-switching of the dust removal feature during production can lead to serious quality defects!

D200-07

Delivery Package Conveyor

The package conveyor can be switched OFF/ON separately on turn switch (1): D Move turn switch to the right: Package conveyor ON. D Move turn switch to the left: Package conveyor OFF. Manual Dispatch of Packages from the Conveyor belt D Move turn switch to the right. D The package conveyor starts, provided the doffer is not engaged on a winding unit. D The conveyor belt stops when the first package (with package lift the second package) arrives at the end of the belt. D Carefully remove the package from the belt.
D401-15

D The belt starts up again and runs until the next package arrives at belts end. D This is repeated until all packages are removed; the belt completes one-half revolution. The package conveyor switches OFF automatically. Note: The number of packages placed on the conveyor belt until the operator is prompted to dispatch the packages is entered on the Informator.

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2.1.8

Package conveyor with roll-off ramp

The conveyor is switched ON/OFF on turn switch (1): D Turn switch to the right: Package conveyor ON. D Turn switch to the left: Package conveyor OFF. Manual package removal 2 D Turn switch to the right. D The doffer completes a cycle already in progress. 1 D The travelling cleaner travels to its position at the drive end. Lamp (2) flashes during this period of time. D Subsequently the roll-off ramp (3) is tilted up.
D101-13

D The conveyor belt starts appr. 5 s after the roll-off ramp has been tilted up. D The conveyor belt stops as the first package arrives at the end of the belt. D Carefully remove the package from the belt. D The conveyor belt starts and runs until the next package arrives at the end of the belt. D Packages arriving at the roll-off ramp are guided into the collection container. D This procedure is repeated until all packages are removed from the package conveyor. The package conveyor is switched OFF automatically. D The roll-off ramp tilts down to neutral position. 3 D The travelling cleaner resumes operation (depending on Informator entry). Interruption of package conveyor operation during package removal

D401-38

D During removal turn the switch to the left: The package conveyor stops. The roll-off ramp (3) remains in tilted-up position. D The belt starts instantly when switched ON again. Note: The number of doffed packages after which the operator is prompted for package removal is programmed on the Informator.

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2.1.9

Package conveyor with intermediate storage

On machines with Package conveyor with intermediate storage the package diameter is limited to 240 mm.

On turn switch (1) the function of the Package conveyor with intermediate storage can be switched ON or OFF: D Actuate the turn switch to the right for the first time: The package conveyor is switched to Standby. Swivel plates (2) swivel down, allowing the full packages to roll upon conveyor belt (4). 1 D Actuate the turn switch to the right for the second time: The package conveyor belt begins to run, the packages are removed. D Actuate the turn switch to the left: The package conveyor is switched OFF. Manual removal of packages D Actuate turn switch (1) to the right. D If applicable, the doffer completes a cycle already in progress. D Subsequently swivel plates (2) swivel down. They are now flush with roll-off plate (3). D The packages roll upon conveyor belt (4). D Swivel plates (2) return to their uppermost position. D Actuating turn switch (1) to the right for the second time starts conveyor belt (4). D The conveyor belt stops as the first package arrives at the end of the belt. 2
D401-41

D101-13

D Carefully remove the package from the belt. 4 D The conveyor belt starts and runs until the next package arrives at the end of the belt. D This procedure is repeated until all packages are removed from the package conveyor. The package conveyor is switched OFF automatically.

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Interruption of package conveyor operation during package removal D During package removal procedure actuate turn switch (1) to the left: The package conveyor stops. Swivel plates (2) remain in uppermost position. D The belt starts instantly when switched ON again. Notes: The number of doffed packages after which the operator is prompted for package removal is programmed on the Informator. 1 For cylindrical packages (cheeses) guide plates (5) and bracer plates (6) are not used.

D101-13

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2.1.10 Emptying of Yarn Waste Chamber / Dust Chamber

Yarn chamber and dust chamber must be emptied in regular intervals. These intervals depend on the type of yarn being wound.

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Overfilled yarn chamber or dust chamber cause increased power consumption and must be avoided.

Opening the yarn chamber or dust chamber doors automatically switches the suction drive OFF, closing the doors switches the suction drive ON again. With open yarn chamber or dust chamber the winding units continue to wind until the next joining cycle is required, then they stop.

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2.1.11 Replenishing the Cone / Sleeve Magazine

Place empty cones / sleeves from the top into the magazine, so that they are in line, not on top of eachother. Urgent for cones: Cone base (large diameter) to the right.

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2.1.12 Signal Lamps

H3 H2
Signal lamps indicate various machine statuses to prompt the personnel to manually interfere with the operation of the machine. When lighted the lamps glow either steady or flashing. Priority of flashing light is always higher than steady light. If during steady light a message is registered which causes flashing light, the light changes from steady to flashing. The reason for lamp lighting is displayed on the Informator. Note: After remedy of the reason for lighting the message must be confirmed on the Informator. The signal lamps are OFF as long as the machine is switched OFF. Red signal lamp (H3) Only the Red lamp signals functional failures. D Flashing Red light Failures in the assemblies of the basic machine, e.g. tripping of a motor overload switch. D Steady Red light Failures of the basic machine, e.g. absence of compressed air pressure.
D161-65

Failures in the area of the package doffer. Yellow signal lamp (H2) D Flashing Yellow light For wet splicer: Splicing water must be replenished. D Steady Yellow light Material flow failures, e.g. delivery package conveyor must be started. Additional information under: D Messages Chapter 3.5. D Message Listing Chapters 10.1.

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2.2.1

Winding Unit
Switching the Winding Unit ON/OFF

Switching ON D Turn winding unit switch (1) to the left until the black surface appears. Switching OFF D Turn winding unit switch (1) to the right until the red surface appears.

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2.2.2

Red light and Yellow light

Red light (2) Yellow light (3) Red light ON steadily A winding failure has taken place. Start of winding unit after remedy: 2 D Touch Red or Yellow light, or switch winding unit switch OFF-ON. D The winding unit starts. Red light ON flashing at low frequency 3 A technical blockage has occurred, to be remedied by a qualified technician ( 10.2). Red light ON flashing at high frequency Only on machines with wax sensor: D The wax roll has worn-off, to be replaced by a new one.

Yellow ligh ON steadily

D301-39

Yellow light ON steadily indicates that the programmed yarn length (or diameter) of the package has been reached. The package is ready for doffing. The winding unit has been stopped, and a doffer request has been registered. On machines without package doffer(s): D Manually replace the package by an empty cone/sleeve and restart the winding unit manually ( Manual new package start). Yellow light ON flashing Program transmission ( 10.2).

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Red light (2) Yellow light (3) Red and Yellow light ON steadily Poor quality of the supply package (bobbin). Initiate a bobbin change cycle: D Touch Red or Yellow light, or switch winding unit switch OFF-ON. 2 D The winding unit performs a bobbin change cycle and restarts. Red as well as Yellow light ON flashing 3 Poor quality of the package being wound, to be changed manually. Manually replace the package by an empty cone/sleeve and restart the winding unit manually ( Manual new package start). Or: A new lot has been started. The winding unit awaits manual new package start ( Manual new package start). Red light ON steadily, Yellow light ON flashing D Evenly at 1Hz
D301-39

Winding unit has been stopped for test purpose ( Part 3.4 Service: Test, Test mode, Test Winding unit Joining cycle). D Flashing alternatingly Toggle function activated ( 4.2, Toggle operation).

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2.2.3

Inspection of spliced (or knotted) joint

Stop the winding unit on winding unit switch (1) during the joining cycle, and take the splice (or knot) out of the yarn path.

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2.2.4

Initiating a Clearer Cut

While the winding unit winds, switch the winding unit switch (1) OFF/ON.

2.2.5
1

Tension Device Opening Key

Actuating key (4) opens the yarn tensioner, the quick clamp, and the waxing device (if present). Releasing the key closes these components. Prerequisite: The winding unit must be switched OFF on winding unit switch (1).

D301-39

2.2.6

Supply Package Change Cycle

Manual initiation of a change cycle: D On the winding unit switch (1), switch winding unit OFF. D Touch the Red light (2). D For confirmation the Red light briefly lights up. D Switch winding unit ON. Now the supply package (bobbin) change cycle takes place and the winding unit starts.

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2.2.7
1

Manual removal of the delivery package

On machines with propack only: Never move the package cradle up or down forcibly, leave it in lifted position if required!

D Switch the winding unit OFF on the winding unit switch. D After complete stop of the yarn guide drum, grab the package with your left hand. D With your right hand move opening lever (1) to the right, and remove the delivery package. Unless the same package is inserted again, proceed as instructed under Manual package start.

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2.2.8

Manual Package Start

On machines with propack only: Never move the package cradle up or down forcibly, leave it in lifted position if required!

Manual package start could be required, e.g., D after lot start, or D after manual removal of a package, if the same package is not returned to the cradle. Neither a package, nor an empty cone/sleeve is in the cradle, the winding unit is switched OFF on winding unit switch (1): D Hold an empty cone/sleeve in your left hand. Observe LH/RH orientation of cones.
D341-01

D With your right hand, grab the lower yarn end and thread it into the guiding elements along the yarn path. D Place yarn end across the outer edge of the cone/sleeve and retain it in this position with your left hand. D With your right hand, move the opening lever to the right, and insert the cone/sleeve between the package adapters. Have the yarn end clamped on the RH side between cone/sleeve and adapter. D Winding of transfer tail: Manually rotate the cone/sleeve forward, while guiding the yarn manually, until a sufficiently long transfer tail is wound. D Package start after lot start: 2 1 Briefly actuate the yellow illuminated key (2) Switch the winding unit ON on winding unit switch (1). The winding unit starts. D Package start after removal of a package: Actuate and hold yellow key (2).

D301-40

Switch the winding unit ON on winding unit switch (1). Hold yellow key actuated until the yellow light lights up. On machines with propack only: The cradle descents. The winding unit starts, the yellow lamp is extinguished. With this procedure the memorized yarn length, or package diameter, resp., is reset to zero.

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2.3
1

Supply Package (Bobbin) Change

Model RM / Replenishing the Circular Magazine

2.3.1
2

Pull and retain the leading yarn end off the bobbin. Place the package (bobbin) base first into a vacant magazine chamber (1). Push the yarn clamp (2) aside and allow the yarn end to be sucked into the suction tube.

D377-21

Sequence 1 6 2 Allways begin replenshing at the first vacant magazine chamber viewing clockwise ( Ill.) ending with chamber No. 5.

Never attempt to fill chamber No. 6.

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D377-22

2.3.2

Model E / Supply Package Creeling

Manually separate and retain the leading yarn end. Place the supply package on the creel arbor (Base first). Thread the yarn into the pigtail (1) and place it next to the suction pipe (2). 2 1

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2.3.3

Model RC / Loading the Creel-out Magazine

Separate and hold the leading yarn end of the creel-out package. 2 1 Base first, place the creel-out package in the vacant pocket of the creel-out magazine (1). Have the yarn end drawn into suction nozzle (2).

D376-02

12

Creeling Sequence 2 3 4 5 Always begin creeling at the first vacant pocket in clockwise direction ( Ill.), ending with magazine pocket No. 11.

Never attempt to creel pocket No. 12!

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2.5
1

Package Doffer
Switching the Doffer ON/OFF

2.5.1

Switching ON D Move turn switch (1) to the right to Automatic. The doffer is switched ON. Switching OFF D Move turn switch (1) to the left to Manual. The doffer is switched OFF. Note: The doffer operates on (electronic) request only; i.e. it remains in standby position until a request from a winding unit is registered.
D560-01

2.5.2

Keyboard

Entries and inquiries can be performed via key board (2) ( next page: Display of information and failures).

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3

These entries/inquiries are to be performed by qualified authorized personnel only!

Patrol Direction Reversal

Two sensor plates (3) are provided on the side of the doffer; contact of either sensor plate with an obstruction causes immediate reversal of the doffers patrol direction. Slightly touching a sensor plate while the doffer is in standby mode causes the doffer to travel appr. 3 winding units in the corresponding direction.

D501-24

2.5.4

Manually Disengaging the Doffer

Pulling the latch (4) releases the doffer from its engagement with a winding unit!

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The doffers turn switch (1) must be on Manual or the machine must be switched OFF, before attempting to manually disengage the doffer from a winding unit! The doffers cycling drive must be in neutral position. When shifting the disengaged doffer sideways be sure there is no obstruction in its way.

Switching the doffer (or the machine, resp.) ON again automatically retains the latch.
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2.5.5

Information and Failure Display

Text display (2) takes place in German or English only for the following functions: Display of Operation Status 2 3 3 1 D Doffer in Automatic mode (1) Information displayed: (First line) AUTOMATIC, clock time (Second line) Winding unit requesting doffer, or radial position of cam package in , present position (Winding unit No.) of doffer. D Doffer in Manual (1) mode for service purpose Text display: (First line) Main Menu (Second line) MANUAL Individual menu items can be selected via keyboard.

D560-01

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These entries / scans are reserved for qualified, authorized personnel only!

Information Display Informational display appears whenever external actual occurrences hamper the doffers functions; e.g. No cone / sleeve in the magazine (the winding unit to be doffed has no empty cones / sleeves in its magazine). Information display appears only on the package doffer. Failure Messages Failure messages are indicated by Red flashing keys (3).

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Malfunctions of the doffer must be remedied by qualified personnel only.

After failure remedy actuate the Enter key for confirmation and message clearing. Simultaneously the failure messages are indicated on the Informator in the language previously selected. Additional information D 4.5 Display of information and failures D 10.5 Package doffer

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3.0 3.0.1 3.0.2 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5 3.1.6 3.1.7 3.1.8 3.1.9 3.1.10 3.1.11 3.1.12 3.1.13 3.1.14 3.1.15 3.1.16 3.1.17 3.1.18 3.1.19 3.1.20 3.1.21 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.2.6 3.2.7 3.2.8 3.2.9 3.2.10 3.2.11 3.2.12 3.2.13 3.2.14 3.2.15 3.2.16 3.2.17 3.2.18 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Listing of Buttons and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fundamentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structure and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Menu / Structure of Dialog Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cancellation of Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entry / Selection of Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Window: Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes provided in the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Release of options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC-Card Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC-Card Settings / Battery Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reloading of the Informator Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Buffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voltage Supply/Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lot (Yarn Lot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Group Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lot preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drum Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Splicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thermosplicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Control, Autospeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality control, Quality package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality control, Clearer cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Control, Cycles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quality Control, Ribbon Breaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery Package Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options (Variopack) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control, Lot control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lot copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 3-7 3-8 3 - 13 3 - 13 3 - 14 3 - 15 3 - 16 3 - 18 3 - 19 3 - 20 3 - 21 3 - 22 3 - 23 3 - 28 3 - 29 3 - 30 3 - 31 3 - 32 3 - 34 3 - 35 3 - 37 3 - 38 3 - 40 3 - 41 3 - 43 3 - 43 3 - 44 3 - 45 3 - 48 3 - 49 3 - 51 3 - 58 3 - 60 3 - 62 3 - 66 3 - 69 3 - 70 3 - 72 3 - 75 3 - 76 3 - 78 3 - 80 3 - 87
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3.3 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 3.3.6 3.3.7 3.3.8 3.3.9 3.3.10 3.3.11 3.3.12 3.3.13 3.3.14 3.3.15 3.3.16 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.5.5 3.5.6 3.5.7 3.5.8 3.5.9 3.5.10 3.5.11 3.5.12 3.5.13 3.5.14 3.5.15 3.5.16 3.5.17 Machine Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine configuration, Basic adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine configuration, Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine configuration, Pneumatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine configuration, Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine configuration, Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine configuration, Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shift calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery Packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery Packages, Package Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery packages, Package conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pneumatic System / Dust Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pneumatics / Dust Extraction, Compressed Air / Sub-Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pneumatics / Dust Extraction, Dust Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pneumatics / Dust Extraction, Travelling Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test, Bus test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test, Test mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal Service Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Data Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Data, Lot Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Data, Winding Unit Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Data, Production Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production Data, extended Production Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Production data, Clearer data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Data, Electric / Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine data: Compressed air/Sub-pressure (Suction) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Data, Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Data, Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Data, Package Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reports, Lot-Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reports, Winding Unit Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reports, Machine Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 89 3 - 90 3 - 92 3 - 94 3 - 96 3 - 97 3 - 100 3 - 104 3 - 107 3 - 111 3 - 112 3 - 114 3 - 116 3 - 117 3 - 118 3 - 119 3 - 120 3 - 121 3 - 122 3 - 123 3 - 126 3 - 133 3 - 137 3 - 139 3 - 140 3 - 141 3 - 142 3 - 148 3 - 149 3 - 150 3 - 158 3 - 159 3 - 161 3 - 164 3 - 165 3 - 166 3 - 169 3 - 171 3 - 173 3 - 175 3 - 179

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3.6 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.4 3.6.5 3.6.6 3.6.7 3.6.8 3.7 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 3.7.5 3.7.6 3.7.7 3.7.8 3.7.9 3.7.10 3.7.11 3.7.12 3.7.13 3.7.14 Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date / Clock time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restoration of password protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit of Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit of Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unit of Yarn Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Lights until Signal Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Report heading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shift report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lot change report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeated shift report: Actual data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate report: Actual data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeated shift report: Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate Report: Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repeated shift report: Actual data of a winding unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate Report: Actual Winding Unit Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuration report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start-up messages of the Informator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bus test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 181 3 - 182 3 - 183 3 - 184 3 - 185 3 - 186 3 - 187 3 - 188 3 - 189 3 - 191 3 - 192 3 - 192 3 - 195 3 - 195 3 - 196 3 - 197 3 - 200 3 - 201 3 - 203 3 - 203 3 - 204 3 - 207 3 - 207 3 - 207

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3.0
3.0.1

General
Introduction
Operation Manual Prior to operation of the Informator the operation manual should be thoroughly studied. Any user detecting an error in the manual, or the possibility of false interpretation of an instruction, is asked to kindly inform Schlafhorsts Technical Editorial department forthwith, in order to enable Schlafhorst to upgrade such passages of the manual. Monitor Screen Images Some of the menus are displayed only if the machine is specified and equipped accordingly. Such menus not in accordance with the equipment at hand, although explained in this manual, cannot be displayed on the monitor screen. The screen images depicted in this manual are only meant to serve for better understanding of the system, they could deviate from the actual display on the monitor screen.

Great care has been taken while collating text portions and illustrations contained in this manual. Occasional errors, however, cannot be totally precluded. Editor and authors can not be held legally liable in any respect for erroneous information and possible results thereof. All maintenance and service work must be performed by service personnel authorized by Schlafhorst. Schlafhorst will not accept liability for damages resulting from incompetent maintenance, or from service work performed by unauthorized persons.

Safety precautions must be complied with during the performance of any work ( 1.0). The customer is responsible for compliance with locally applicable safety and equipment rules and regulations.

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3.0.2

Listing of Buttons and Symbols

Buttons to the Right of the Screen Adjustment of Contrast: Lighter screen Entry through scrolling up

Entry through scrolling down Adjustment of Contrast: Darker screen Cursor down; one line down Printer: Advance paper feed Cursor up; one line up General Buttons Schlafhorst-Logo (For intergrated clearer only: Reversal to clearer menu) Leafing, to next page

Leafing, to previous page O.K.; (entry confirmation) Leafing, several pages forward Go back; one level, or one step Leafing, several pages backward Info; call for help text Leafing to 1st page Abortion of entry Lot No., counting down Clear (erase) last entry Lot No., counting up Access denied, wrong password Winding unit No., counting down

Winding unit No., counting up

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Select Display of actual number

Special selection, filter

... Display ... per 100 km (miles)

Cut out

Machine section

Mark

Printing of display on screen

Internal memory Insert PC Card Copy to ... Alert message, Red signal lamp Copying: Data to PC Card Warning, Yellow signal lamp Copy lot Chronological listing of messages Data-, or Program transfer Note, Information

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Menu Button Symbols The sequence corresponds to the menu sequence. Lot Machine setup

Setup

Machine configuration

Drum drive

Basic setting

Splicer

Options

Delivery package

Pneumatics

Quality control

Section

Delivery package doffer

Specification type

Special

Automation

Control

Shift calendar

Copy lot

Delivery packages

Delivery package doffer

Delivery package conveyor

Autofeed

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Pneumatics/Dust removal Service

Compressed air/Sub-pressure

Test

Dust removal

Bus test

Travelling cleaner

Test mode

Network

Maintenance

Start-up messages Informator

Program transfer

Internal service functions

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Data display Machine Data

Production data

Electrics/Electronics

Lot data

Compressed air/Sub-pressure

Winding unit data

Automation

Production review

Section

Clearer data

Delivery package doffer

Clearer data Wdg. unit or Lot per 100 km (mi)

Messages

Clearer data Wdg. unit or Lot

Reports

Clearer data of winding unit

Lot reports

Clearer data of lot

Winding unit reports

Clearer data Winding units data

Machine reports

Clearer data Lots data

Dialog

Date/Clock time

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3.1
3.1.1

Fundamentals
Structure and Functions

The Informator is incorporated in the energy and control unit of the machine. The Informator manages and stores all machine and production parameters, as well as production data required for the operation of Autoconer 338. Data exchange with the sub-assemblies of the machine also takes place via the Informator: D Winding unit D Package doffer D Yarn waste chamber D Suction unit D Dust removal D Clearer (Variable) D Empty tube conveyor D Package conveyor Communication/Entries Communication between Informator and user takes place via monitor screen dialog.
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User entries also take place via monitor screen. Language During operation two languages are freely selectable: D German and one of the following languages: D English D French D Italian D Spanish D Portuguese D Turkish D Chinese* Reports Printouts from the integrated thermo printer take place D automatically at predetermined times (shift changes), D upon request by the user, or D at lot change.

* Optional

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3.1.2

Control Surface

The Informators control surface is composed of two elements:

The monitor screen ( 3.1.3), on which entries are also made, and the printer ( 3.1.16) with integrated PC-Card slot.

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Monitor Screen
Darkening of the Screen The screen is automatically darkened if no screen activity has taken place during appr. three consecutive minutes. With darkened screen, touch any place on the screen in order to have the master menu ( 3.1.6) appear. Cleaning of the Screen The screen surface is made of plastic material. Never use aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning! Use a soft cloth with little water and mild soap! Screen Lighting Control The degree of screen lighting can be adjusted on keys and . Printing Paper Feed Actuation of key starts feed of the printing paper.

Display / Resolution The Informator incorporates a monochromic LCD screen with a resolution of 640 x 480 image points. The LCDscreen is back-lighted (cathodic tube). Foil-Type Keyboard A foil-type keyboard is super-imposed on the screen, permitting direct user entries on the screen. Operation of the Screen Operation takes place through slight pressure on the screen surface. A menu item is selected as follows: D Touch the menu item to be selected with your finger tip or with a dull-tipped instrument. D Under no circumstance should a sharp-pointed instrument be used, as the screen surface is made of plastic material! D Only one place should be touched at any time, in order to prevent false entries.

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Screen Structure
Symbol fields: O.K.; entry confirmation

All windows of the screen are of identical layout, with a head line and a dialog window. Head Line Info field with current date, clock time, and program version No. With integrated clearers only: Touching this field flip-flops between entries/displays of the Schlafhorst Informator and of the clearer system. Display of the menu item selected last (e.g. reports). Field is selectable for entries only. Function: Entry abortion, reset.

Return; one level back, one step back

Info; calling the help text

Note: The fields shown under and are depicted dimly, i.e. these fields can not be selected, nor do they have a function to control.

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Menu Windows The menu window depicts the various menu items: Menu item not selectable Menu item selectable, not actuated Menu item selectable, actuated ( )

A menu item is marked Lot ... with a symbol and a corresponding legend; with a legend and the corresponding data. Notation Lot ... ..., means that a succeeding menu can be opened; <>, means that this menu item is a command, to be executed instantly.

Informator: Temperature
29C

Test report output <>

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Screen Adjustments
Screen Lighting Control The degree of screen lighting can be adjusted on keys and :

Display Lighting The Informators monitor screen is backlighted by a cathodal tube. In order to save lighting capacity the screen lighting is extinguished automatically if no screen activity has taken place in appr. three consecutive minutes. Screen Activation The master menu ( next page) appears when touching the darkened screen at any place.

more contrast less contrast

= Darker screen = Lighter screen

Printers Paper Feed ( 3.1.16)

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Master Menu / Structure of Dialog Windows

After screen activation, as well as after switch-ON and completion of the Informators start routine, the 5 menu items of the master selection (only the LH column ) appear on screen. Activation of Succeeding Levels D Touch menu item Lot ... . Menu level 1 with additional menu items relating to Lot appears. D Touch menu item Preparation ... . Menu level 2 with menu items relating to Lot preparation appears. Selection of a Menu Item D Touch menu item Drum drive ... . Menu Drum drive is opened ( next page).

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Menu
Data boxes with pale indication are for information only. Keys with symbols could be shown in the lower portion of the menus. The utilized symbols are identical with the indications of the menu items. These keys represent a possibility for quick reversal to other menus, to assist experienced users. Exception: In menu Machine setup...; Machine configuration... these keys are the only way to reverse into further menus. Listing of all symbols 3.0.2.

A menu is the level D in which entries and inquiries can be initiated, and/or D in which settings and data can be displayed. Example: Menu Drum drive (Call-up of menu previous page)

Heading of menu Data boxes for joint entries are joined to each other by a shaded connecting strip.

The dialog window displays the available data boxes:

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Password Protection
Note Without password the user can freely review D all production data, and D all parameters and settings. Password Definition Passwords are defined in menu Dialog. Ten master passwords can be defined. The service key is required for password definition.

Data entry is restricted by password protection in order to prevent unauthorized entries or erasures of data; only through entry of a Password can access be gained to the system. Inaccessible menu items or data fields are marked with a key ( ). There are two access levels: D The master key allows access to all entries, except those which penetrate the Informator system. D The service key allows access to all entries, including those pertaining to Internal service functions ...

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Cancellation of Password Protection

Upon actuation of a menu item or a key protected by password, a window opens prompting entry of the password. The keyboard of this window resembles a pocket calculator. Entry: D The password is represented by a 4-digit number. D Enter the password, e.g. 1256 then actuate key O.K. ( ). D Upon correct entry appears briefly Access permitted, the selected window (Menu) opens subsequently.

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3.1.10 Entry / Selection of Data

There are four different types of entries: D Selection via Leafing up/down D Entries via selection menu D Alphanumerical entries (Numbers and letters) D Numerical entries (Numbers) Leafing Up/Down Used for, e.g., selection of the production group to be displayed. Example for selection of a production group: D Actuate the menu items in the following sequence: Lot ...; Lot preparation ...; Drum drive ... D Now there are two possibilities: Actuate the key for leafing up/down ( ) for the selection of the desired production group,or Actuate the field of the actual group ( ). In the now appearing window the desired group can be selelected, with subsequent actuation of key O.K. ( ).

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Selection Menu On the screen various menu items are displayed for selection. Example: D Actuate menu items in the following sequence: Lot ...; Lot preparation ...; Drum drive ... D Caution: Initially select a production group which is NOT in production (in order to prevent overwriting of existing parameters)! D Actuate menu item Reversed drum drive. D Now a password prompting could take place. D The selectable fields, in this case for reversed drum drive, appear on screen. D Select one of the fields, e.g. SLOW, then actuate key O.K. ( ). Now the new value is adapted, it is displayed in menu item Reversed drum drive.

Entry Abortion While actuation of key O.K. ( ) confirms an entry key (last selection) can be actuated for cancellation of the entry portion already entered. The entry window is vacated, and previously entered data remains valid.

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Alphanumerical Entries (Numbers and Letters) A keyboard resembling a typewriter keyboard appears on screen. Example: D Actuate menu items in the following sequence: Lot ...; Lot preparation ...; Drum drive ... D Caution: Initially select a production group which is NOT in production (in order to prevent overwriting of existing parameters)! D Actuate menu item Lot name. D Now a password prompting could take place. D The alphanumerical keyboard appears on screen. D Enter a text, e.g. COTTON, then actuate key O.K. ( ). D Actuation of key ERASE clears the sign entered last. D Now the new text is adapted, it is displayed in menu item Lot name.

Entry Abortion While actuation of key O.K. ( ) confirms an entry key (last selection) can be actuated for cancellation of the entry portion already entered. The entry window is vacated, and previously entered data remains valid.

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Numerical Entries A keyboard resembling the keyboard of a pocket calculator appears on screen. Example: D Actuate menu items in the following sequence: Lot ...; Lot preparation ...; Drum drive ... D Caution: Initially select a production group which is NOT in production (in order to prevent overwriting of existing parameters)! D Actuate menu item Speed. D Now a password prompting could take place. D The numerical keyboard appears on screen. D Enter a number, e.g. 1100, then actuate key O.K. ( ). D Actuation of key ERASE clears the number entered last. D Now the new value is adapted, it is displayed in menu item speed.

Entry Abortion While actuation of key O.K. ( ) confirms an entry key (last selection) can be actuated for cancellation of the entry portion already entered. The entry window is vacated, and previously entered data remains valid. Display of Boundary Values The boundary values (range from ... to) applicable to the entry on hand appears in the upper LH corner of the window. This value range is automatically matched with the machine configuration. Example: On a machine of 30 winding units no operation range larger than 30 can be entered.

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Numerical Entries from ... to ... A keyboard resembling a pocket calculator keyboard appears on screen. Two lines are provided under for entry of values from ... to. Example: D Actuate menu items in the following sequence: Machine setup ...; Delivery packages ...; Package doffer ... D Actuate menu item Doffer 1 service range. D Now a password prompting could take place. D The numerical keyboard appears on screen. D Entry of the first value as explained in Numerical entries. D Touching data field from ... to switches to value to. D Entry of the second value, then actuate key O.K. ( ). D Actuation of key ERASE clears the number entered last. D The new values are now adapted, they are displayed in field Doffer 1 service range.

Entry Abortion While actuation of key O.K. ( ) confirms an entry key (last selection) can be actuated for cancellation of the entry portion already entered. The entry window is vacated, and previously entered data remains valid. Display of Boundary Values The boundary values (range from ... to) applicable to the entry on hand appear in the upper LH corner of the window. This value range is automatically matched with the machine configuration. Example: On a machine of 30 winding units no operation range larger than 30 can be entered.

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3.1.11 Window: Listings

Listings are provided in the area Messages and in menu Lot copying. A window containing 5 two-lined information blocks appears on screen.

The 5 information blocks are situated below each other. Symbols are provided depending on the specific window; they are explained on the corresponding manual page. Scrolling within the screen page: One each line up or down. Leafing in screen pages: One each page up or down. Indication which page is on display. Key Printing: Actuation starts printing of of the actual screen page.

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3.1.12 Notes provided in the Manual

Notes concerning D entries necessary to display the menu shown on the manual page, and D the selectable entry range to a menu item are always identical in this documentation. Example:

Delivery Package
Entry: Lot ...; Lot preparation ...; Del. package ... Touching the corresponding menu item opens the described menu, e.g.Delivery package.

Nominal-Diameter < 40.00 ... 326.00 (180.00) mm > < 1.57 ... 12.83 (7.09) in > < Value range (preset) unit of meas. > Value range of the described menu with the value preset on the Informator.

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3.1.13 Messages
The Informator issues messages on screen D concerning the occurrence of failures, D upon initiation of a process, e.g. Lot start and D concerning the state of equipment, or concerning failures ( Ill.) Either the message window closes automatically after several seconds, or upon actuation of symbol field Message confirmation ( ). Note: Further information under 3.5 Messages, and in chapters 10.1.

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3.1.14 Initial Start

Prerequisites for Initial start: D All mechanical settings on the machine have been completed. D The Informator is activated. All machine- and lot-related parameters must be entered on the Informator. Proceed in the following sequence for these entries: D Menu Dialog Language, Clock time, units for length and weight, and red lights until signal lamp ON. D Menu Machine setup Machine configuration: For initial start only, all entries related to the machine specifications are made at this time. Special release codes can be entered in menu Options. Related infomation under Release of options 3.1.15. A Restart takes place after confirmation of these entries. Subsequently the machine is ready for operation. D After Restart continue in menu Machine setup: Shift calendar: Entry of shift calendar data. Delivery packages: Entries for package doffer and package conveyor. Pneumatic features/Dust removal: Entries concerning compressed air/suction level, bobbin dust removal, and travelling cleaner. D Menu Lot (Lot) Setup Entries for drum drive, splicer, delivery package, quality control, package doffer. (Lot) Control All entries are completed. Now the lot can be started in this menu.

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3.1.15 Release of options

Entry: Machine setup...; Machine configuration...; Symbol: Some of the machine functions are optional, being furnished at extra charge. For activation of such functions a release code (Dongle) must be entered in the window shown above. The desired option can not be activated if no release code is entered, or if the entered code does not match the Informators serial No. The release code D is valid for one machine (Informator) only; D is stored in a separate, battery-buffered memory of the Informator; and D will be lost only when removing the buffer batteries and switching the supply voltage OFF; thereafter is has to be newly entered. Establishing the release code If the release code is not known, please contact D Your Servicemanager, D your service inspector, or D Schlafhorst AG & Co., dept. WLA The following data is required for such inquiry: D Your customer No. D The machine No. D The Informators serial No. (see ) D For Propack only: The number of winding units to be released.

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Entry of the release code

Emergency release In exceptional circumstances, e.g. exchange of an Informator on a weekend, it is possible to obtain release of a function via an Emergency release feature. It remains valid for 72 hours. Beginning with the 68th hour a message is displayed every hour. This Emergency release is available for a maximum of 3 occurrences. Subsequently a release can be obtained only through entry of the correct release code. Entry of Emergency release Through entry of the Informators serial No. (as emergency release code) the function(s) are released for 72 hours.

To be urgently noted prior to the entry of a release code: For user control of the Informator, do not utilize language Chinese.

Entry of the release code is described on the corresponding page under Machine setup...; Machine configuration....

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3.1.16 Printer
Low-maintenance printer for thermopaper with D 40 signs per line. D Paper end indication. D Over-heating protection. All reports are issued via printer: D For paper tape removal, pull the tape down across the comb . D A report already started is continued after paper roll renewal. D A report is aborted if there is no paper present at report start.
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3.1.17 PC-Card Slot

The PC-Card-slot serves for entering a PC-Card. The PC-Card represents a portable data memory to allow D transmission of lot settings from one machine to another; D filing of lot settings; and D loading of programs and program sections to the Informator, to winding units, to package doffer(s), and to all control elements (e.g. program updating). Handling Instructions D Do not fold or twist the PC-Card. D Do not subject the card to high humidity or liquids. D When not in use, store the card in its hardbox. D Do not write on the card if its internal battery is empty. D Do not remove the card from the Informator while it is being read or written on. Inserting and Removing the PC-Card D Open cover hood as previously explained under Printer ( previous page). D Insert the PC-Card with the arrow on top pointing into slot until it hits a stop. D For removal simply pull the PC-Card out.

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Two types of PC-Cards are utilized with the Informator: D PC-Card Type SRAM (Optional) D PC-Card Type FLASH (one per installation) PC-Card Type SRAM Lot data from the Informator can be stored on the PC-Card, or transmitted from the PC-Card into the Informator. This allows copying of lot lot data from one machine to another. SRAM-Cards are provided with a memory for repeated writing; the memory contents are stored by an internal battery: D The life expectancy of the battery is appr. 4 years, after which the battery should be replaced ( next page). D Measuring the battery voltage takes place after insertion of the card. A failure message is issued for insuffient battery voltage. Loading/storage of PC-Card Type SRAM - programs Loading and storage is described in chapter Lot copying (Lot ...; Lot copying ...).

PC-Card Type FLASH They carry programs which can be loaded, e.g. into the Informator, or into winding units. FLASH-Cards are furnished readily written, they can be rewritten by Schlafhorst only. Unintentional erasure of these cards in the Informator is not possible. The PC-Card always carries the programs of all devices of the machine, avoiding compatibility problems. Also, prior to data transmission exmination is made if the programs match eachother (e.g. program version doffer vs. program version winding unit). Programs not harmonizing with eachother can not be loaded. Loading of PC-Card Type FLASH - programs Transmission of the PC-Card programs (or program sections) to winding units, doffer, or machine control is described in menu Program Transmission (Service ...; Program transmission ...). For reloading (or overwriting) the Informator program please proceed as instructed on page 3.1.19.

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3.1.18 PC-Card Settings / Battery Change

Memory Protection Switch This switch is provided to protect data stored on the PCCard against unintentional overwriting or erasure. D PC-Card Type FLASH Overwriting of data on the Informator is not possible. Loading of PC-Card data to other components is possible regardless of the position of the memory protection- switch. D PC-Card Type SRAM Read only switch in LH position: PC-Card can be written on. Read only switch in WP (RH) position: PC-Card is in Read only status. Loading of PC-Card data to other components is possible regardless of the position of the memory protection switch. Battery Change on PC-Card Type SRAM D Open battery compartment Shifting the shift switch to the left opens the compartment. D Remove cover . D Remove old battery. D Install new battery (3 V, type: CR2325), plus (+) terminal up. The data remains intact if the battery change time does not exceed several minutes. D Clips cover on, and lock via shift switch: to the right on LOCK.

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The work described as follows has to be performed with switched-ON machine, and exclusively by special-trained electricians! All data is erased during this procedure (Lot data, Machine data, Production data)! For Informator with clearer integration: Possibly, clearer data could also be cleared! Comply with clearer operation instruction, and perform an Adjust if required.

While the machine is energized, the control compartment door should be opened only in order to perform the following Informator settings. Other activities are not permitted! Prior to leaving the control compartment care must be taken that the compartment door is properly closed!

D Open the control compartment door located on the rear of the machines drive end. D A hexa-decimal switch ( ) is located in the RH rear of the Informator module (ref. to ill.). Use a small screw driver to reset this switch from 2 to 5. D Actuate the RESET key ( ). D The Informator performs a RESET (the system is newly started).

D The machine is energized as follows: Main breaker switch = ON. ON/OFF keys = OFF D Insert the PC-Card Type FLASH carrying stored programs into the module.

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D The menu for program transmission appears on screen, with a key arrangement below. D Confirm program transmission Load the program from the PC-Card into the storage through entry of Y; actuate the ENTER key for confirmation. D The internal storage (FLASH) is now unloaded and reloaded. D A prompt appears in the display: Hit <CR> to continue...; Actuate the ENTER key. D Now loading of the new program data takes place.

D Upon completion of the loading process window Main menu appears on screen, with message: Data cleared, call INITIAL START (Daten gelscht, URSTART aufrufen) (ref. to ill.). D Upon confirmation of the window (key ) the Informator is ready to receive further entries. D Return the position of the hexa-decimal switch from 5 to 2. This must not be overlooked, otherwise the Informator cannot be operated, and an other RESET has to be performed! D Remove the PC-Card Type FLASH. D Enter parameter ( Initial start 3.1.14). D Start the machine through actuation of the ON key. D Start the lot.

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3.1.20 Battery Buffer

All lot data and production data is stored under protection against power failure through buffer batteries. Whenever the battery voltage drops below 3,000 mV the batteries must be replaced within the next few days: D Current battery voltage is indicated in menu Maintenance (Entry: Service ...; Maintenance ...). D Battery voltage is measured after switching the Informator ON, and thereafter every 12 hours. A failure message is issued for insuffient battery voltage. Note: Commercially available longlife Mignon batteries (LR 6, 1.5 V) are used as buffers. Battery Replacement D Open the printers cover hood ( Printer). D Remove paper from printer in order to gain access to the battery compartment (Ill.). D Replace old batteries by new ones; observe correct polarity! Note: All data remains intact when installing the new batteries less than 20 minutes after removal of the old ones. D Insert paper roll ( Printer). D Close cover hood.

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3.1.21 Voltage Supply/Fuse

From the power supply of the machine control, the Informator is supplied with a voltage of 24 VDC. This voltage ist present as soon as the machine is energized on the main breaker switch. Inspection of the Informators Power Supply D The Informator appears to be without power, the monitor screen remains dark. D The signal lamp located on the operation console indicates that the machine is energized. D The Red LED next to the reset switch ( ) represents the power indication of the Informator. D Pull the power supply plug ( ). D Initially examine whether or not the supply line is energized (24 VDC). D Examine and replace (if required) the power supply fuse ( ). D Fine wire fuse 5 x 20 mm, 6.3 A F (quick). D Replug the plug connection of the power supply cable. D Contact the Schlafhorst customer service dept. if the Informator remains inoperational.

Comply with all applicable safety precautions ( 1.0)

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3.2.1

Lot (Yarn Lot)

Group Memories
A group memory can be in one of the following states: D DEFINED: Ready for production ( Ill. G5 ... G6) Allocation to sections defined, Production parameters entered, Changes are permitted. D PRODUCTION: The defined group has been started, it produces utilizing the entered production parameters ( Ill. G1 ... G2), is now called Lot. D LOT CHANGE: State of the group during lot change ( Ill. G3 ... G4). The following lot changes can be selected by entry: Lot end with full delivery packages: Full packages only are present at lot end. Instant lot end: Instant lot termination.

The group memories, which could be visualized as the drawers of a drawer cabinet ( Ill.), function as storage of lot-related parameters. The production data developing during winding is also stored in these group memories. The machine Informator incorporates up to 6 group memories, they are numbered 1 ... 6. Upon completion of Initial Start (e.g. after entering changes of equipment) the Informator automatically places basic setting values into the group memories. The Informator recognizes winding units/machine sections of different specifications [e.g. different yarn guide drums or yarn joining systems (e.g. splicer or knotter)]. Each group is preoccupied with Basic setting values facilitating the operation of the machine; i.e. after Initial Start Autoconer 338 is ready for operation. The group memories are utilized D to start of a lot, or D to start different lots on one machine, and D to store parameters of recurrent lots, for later allocation of the group to winding units/machine sections as required.

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Lot preparation
D Example: On a machine of 5 sections, section 1 is equipped with asymmetrical yarn guide drums of type U6, 2gg as, and sections 2 ... 5 with symmetrical yarn guide drums of type U6, 2gg s. The winding units of sections 1 and 2 can not be started (combined) to process one lot. D Only adjoining (neighboring) winding units can be combined. Example: Winding units 10 ... 25 can be started to process one lot. Winding units 1 ...10, and 26 ... 30 can not be started to process one lot. D The allocation of winding units to one lot does not have to correspond to mechanical sections. Subsequently the lot is started through entry on the Informator. The group memorys status changes from DEFINED to PRODUCTION. Copy lot Data of one machine can be stored on a PC Card, for copying to other machines scheduled to operate with identical lot parameters.

Now the user has to examine the Basic entry values and change deviating lot parameters if required. Prior to lot start, enter the winding unit range scheduled for winding according to the lot parameters of the selected group memory.

Prior to entry/change of data be sure the correct group memory has been selected! Entries/Changes influence a running lot; erroneous entries can cause production losses! Prior to lot start, double-check, and modify if required, all entries on the Informator, and all settings on the machine.

The following definitions are to be considered for this purpose: D Winding units of different specifications (Type of drum, Yarn joining system) are not to be combined.

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3.2.3
Entry:

Drum Drive

Lot...; Preparation...; Drum drive... Lot Name Freely defined, customer-decided name of a lot, to be printed in the reports. < 18 signs maximum > Lot No. Freely defined, customer-coded number of a lot to simplify recognition of production parameter allocation. This number is printed in the reports. < 18 digits maximum > Speed Linear yarn velocity while winding, taking the ribbon breaker feature into consideration. This entry value depends on the type of yarn guide drum installed. < 250 ... 2000 (1000) mpm > Note With activated Autospeed ( 3.2.8) entries or entry changes are validated for the winding units when the machine is switched ON, or, resp., after completion of the next bobbin change cycle. Reversed Drum Drive Entry for optimization of Upper end pick-up. < SLOW, MEDIUM, FAST >

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Smooth Starting Code Initial acceleration phase of the yarn guide drum from zero to 100 mpm; the main acceleration phase (C-Acceleration) begins thereafter. Alteration of this entry could be of advantage when using yarn waxing, and for problems due to clearing after start-up (after splicing / knotting). SLOW Acceleration 1 m/s2 to abate extremely numerous start-up cuts MEDIUM Basic (Factory) setting HIGH for highest acceleration Acceleration 2 m/s2 Acceleration 3 m/s2

C-Acceleration Code The C-Acceleration Code describes the acceleration of the yarn guide drum from appr. 100 mpm to the selected nominal speed. < 1 ... 255 (18) > X-Acceleration Code The X-Acceleration Code is used after a doffing cycle for initial start of a new package only. It controls the drum acceleration from appr. 100 mpm on up, first time after doffing only. < 1 ... 255 (4) >

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Loop Gate Code The loop gate prevents yarn loop formation during the initial withdrawal of yarn from the supply package. OFF should be entered if this feature is not installed, or if it is not to be used. Entry: OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CONT Speed: Gate OFF, always open 100 mpm 200 mpm 300 mpm 400 mpm 500 mpm 600 mpm 700 mpm 800 mpm Continually closed

Displacement drive Entry only for machines equipped with traverse displacement feature. ON/OFF switching of traverse displacement drive. < OFF, ON >

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3.2.4
Entry:

Splicer

Lot ...; Preparation ...; Splicer Opening Code The splicer performs knot-free joining of two yarn ends. This takes place through initial opening of the ends, preparing them for splicing. The time of opening depends on the setting for ON-duration. Entry: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ON duration (appr.): Function OFF 100 ms 200 ms 300 ms 400 ms 500 ms 600 ms 700 ms Splicing Code Joining of the opened yarn ends takes place immediately after opening. The total of entry for pulse 1, plus pause, plus pulse 2 cannot exceed the value of 22 (corresponds to 440 ms). Entry: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ON duration (appr.): Function OFF 20 ms 40 ms 60 ms 80 ms 100 ms 120 ms 140 ms 160 ms 180 ms

Basic (Factory) Setting: Pulse 1: 5 Pause: 3 Pulse 2: 5

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Entry:

Thermosplicer

Lot...; Setup...; Splicer The settings are to be made as instructed under Splicer ( 3.2.4). Description of the additional menu items: Note During heating-up of the thermosplicer (4 ... 10 min.), as well as for increasing or reducing the air temperature by at least 10 % the winding units are not ready for operation. The following message window is displayed until at least 10 % of the winding units have reached their nominal temperature: THERMOSPLICERS OF GROUP x NOT YET AT NOMINAL TEMPERATURE

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Thermosplicer code Entry of code for the splicing temperature (see table on the right). The indicated temperatures are those measured on the air exits of the prism. Enter code 0 for deactivation of heating. < 0 ... 12 (0) > Accelerated cooling Entry if for D lowering the nominal temperature, or D for lot end the thermosplicer is to be cooled rapidly with compressed air. < NO, YES >

Code 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

C 58 66 75 83 92 100 108 117 125 133 142 150

Material Heated air OFF 100 % Synthetics

Animal fibers with Synthetics

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3.2.6
Entry:

Package

Lot...; Setup...; Package... Note Diameter as well as yarn length correction is always activated! Therefore both, diameter and length correction factor must always be entered, regardless if winding for equal diameters or for equal yarn length! Nominal diameter When winding with length measuring the Informator automatically sets the nominal diameter to 0.00. This ensures emergency stop at diameter 326 mm, or 12.8 inches, resp. Precision of the entered nominal diameter has to be refined through entry of a diameter correction factor. After a power failure, or after package doffing, it takes appr. 40 seconds until a valid value for the diameter has been calculated. < 40.00 - 326.00 (180) mm > < 1.57 - 12.83 (7.09) inches > Diameter correction The diameter correction factor is a tuning factor to heighten the precision of diameter acquisition. For calculation of the correction factor it is urgently required to take the value already adjusted into consideration: Diameter correction factor = Old correction factor x Nominal diameter Act. diameter (pract. value)

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Nominal yarn length When winding for identical diameters the Informator automatically sets the nominal yarn length to 0 = unlimited. The precision of the nominal length has to be refined through entry of a length correction factor. The range of values depends on the type of yarn guide drum. < 5000 - 650000 m > < 5468 - 710846 yds >

Length correction factor The length correction factor is a tuning factor to heighten the precision of yarn length acquisition. It is also used to calculate the production quantity, therefore it must always be established and entered. For calculation of the correction factor it is urgently required to take the value already adjusted into consideration: Length correction factor = Old correction factor x Nom. length Act. length (pract. value)

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These entries are valid only for machine model K Operation mode model K Entry to specify the required operation mode of machine model K: normal, or 1:1 W inding, or Peeling method. Further information concerning these operation modes in part 4.3.

Entries for operation mode 1:1 winding only:

Length Entry only when winding a defined yarn length. Entry of maximum permitted overrun of the nominal length: Winding continues when reaching the entered nominal length before depleting the supply package. Winding continues until the length entered here has been reached. < Nominal length - 650000 m > < Nominal length - 710846 yds >

NORMAL = Normal winding on machines model K. 1 FOR 1 = 1:1 Winding: Operation mode for unwinding and rewinding of yarn on a defined package.

PEELING = Operation mode for unwinding a defined

yarn length from a package and rewinding it on a new package.

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These entries are valid only for machine model K Over-diameter Entry only when winding a defined package diameter. Entry of maximum permitted overrun of the nominal package diameter: Winding continues when reaching the entered nominal diameter before depleting the supply package. Winding continues until the diameter entered here has been reached. < Nominal diameter - 326.0 mm > < Nominal diameter - 12.83 in >

Entries for operation mode Peeling only:

Length Entry of the yarn length to be unwound from the supply package. When winding a defined diameter: < 40 650000 (100) m > < 43 710846 (109) yds > When winding a defined yarn length: < 40 Nominal length (100) m > < 43 710846 (109) yds >

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No. of plies No. of plies 1 = Single yarn. No. of plies together with yarn length is used for production calculation. < 1 - 9 (1) >

Yarn count Entry of yarn count (yarn fineness) corresponding to entry under Yarn count unit. < 1.00 - 300 (34.00) Nm > < 1000.00 - 3.33 (29.41) tex > < 0.59 - 177.15 (20.08) Ne >

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Tension device mode Entry only with installed yarn tension sensor. Entry whether or not the yarn tension is to be controlled or regulated. CONTROL = Entry of a fixed value (Yarn tension) for the entire bobbin unwinding time ( ill. above). Yarn tension to be regulated so that it constantly remains at the value in cN entered under Yarn tension ( ill. previous page).

Yarn tension Entry only with installed yarn tension sensor, and selection of REGULATOR for Tension device mode. Entry of the yarn tension to be regulated, in cN. < 1 - 100 (50) cN >

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Yarn tension code Entry only without yarn tension sensor, or if CONTROL has been selected for Tension device mode. This entry determines the yarn tension through setting of the tension disc pressure (Higher value = Higher yarn tension). < 0 - 100 (50) >

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3.2.7

Quality Control
The quality package classifies only if, at least, boundary values are defined for length or diameter, resp. (Minimum / Maximum). D Boundary values for length when winding for identical package diameters, or D Boundary values for diameter when winding for identical yarn lengths. The quality package is deactivated if no boundary values are entered (Minimum / Maximum). Through Informator entry decision is made if the entered boundary values are to be used D for observation only (in report print-out) or D for control (Winding unit stop for inferior quality).

Quality Package The Informator utilizes the quality control package to monitor the yarn length per delivery package or the package diameter, and the number of clearer cuts. Furthermore, the number of inferior packages can be distinguished from OK packages for possible sorting out, if required.

Entry or alteration of the boundary value erases the number of packages already classified. This prevents false interpretation of the results.

The winding units perform always towards the upper boundary value if lower and upper boundary values are defined; i.e. when winding for identical yarn length with entered diameter values the winding unit stops either at defined yarn length, or when reaching the upper diameter boundary. The value reached first causes the winding unit to stop. This also applies, in inverted fashion, when winding for identical package diameters. In the shift report yarn length and package diameter are depicted as bar diagrams.

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At stop of a delivery package D Red/Yellow lights flashing signal inferior quality of the package (Surpassing quality boundaries). The package is not doffed, it remains stopped in the cradle. D Yellow steady light signals an OK package. A doffer request is posted, automatic doffing will be performed. Classification of a Delivery Package The Informator divides the difference between upper and lower boundary value into ten equal portions. Thus 12 different quality classes are established: 10 classes within the boundary values, and 2 classes outside (above and below) the boundary values. Example: Upper limit 190 mm Lower limit 150 mm Divisor = (190 - 150) / 10, i.e. 1 portion = 4 mm 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 190 186 182 178 174 170 166 162 158 154 150 <190 <186 <182 <178 <174 <170 <166 <162 <158 <154 <150 Quality class > upper limit Quality class Quality class Quality class Quality class Quality class Quality class Quality class Quality class Quality class Quality class Quality class < lower limit

Diameter > 190 8 190 0 186 0 182 0 178 4 174 sssssssss 114 170 sssssssssssssssss 224 166 sss 34 162 4 158 0 154 0 < 150 0 Total No. of Packgs. 388

The longest bar printed (26 portions = 100%) depicts the maximum value of the 12 quality criteria. Evaluation D When winding for identical diameters, an actual yarn length below the minimum permitted yarn length means that the density of this package is too low. An actual yarn length matching the permitted maximum length means that the density of this package is too high. D When winding for identical yarn lengths, an actual diameter below the minimum permitted diameter means that the density of this package is too high. An actual diameter matching the maximum permitted diameter means that the density of this package is too low.

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3.2.8
Entry:

Quality Control, Autospeed

Lot...; Preparation...; Quality control...; Autospeed Autospeed Operation Mode Autospeed reduces the linear yarn speed when unwinding from the lower portion of a bobbin, thus permitting a nearly identical degree of yarn tension throughout the entire unwinding process of the bobbin. OFF: YARN TENSION: Autospeed switched OFF. On machines with Autospeed and yarn tension sensor (optional): Measurement of yarn tension via tension sensor on each winding unit. Autospeed yarn length (Standard) Measurement of yarn length per bobbin.

YARN LENGTH:

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For Operation Mode Yarn Length only The winding unit can not clearly recognize the yarn length of a newly creeled bobbin. Autospeed assumes the yarn length of a reference bobbin for the calculation of tension control. D Yarn length per bobbin Entry of the yarn length of a full bobbin*. < 100 - 20000 (5000) m > < 109 - 21872 (5468) yds > D Autospeed Speed reduction to: Entry of the percentage value to which the winding speed should be reduced*. < 50 - 90 (70) % > D Autospeed Begin at: Entry of the percentage value of the bobbins yarn length at which the winding speed should be reduced*. < 20 - 80 (60) % >

For Operation Mode Yarn Tension only Entry with installed yarn tension sensor only, and with entry Yarn Tension ( 3.2.6). Through variation of the tension disc pressure the yarn tension sensor regulates the yarn tension. Autospeed reduces the winding speed if this regulation is no longer possible towards the bobbins bottom portion. D Autospeed Speed reduction to: Entry of the percentage value to which the winding speed should be reduced*. < 50 - 90 (70) % > * Note Entries or entry changes are validated for the winding units when the machine is switched ON, or, resp., after completion of the next bobbin change cycle.

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3.2.9
Entry:

Quality control, Quality package

Lot...; Preparation...; Quality control...; Quality package... The following entries depend on the setting in dialog window Delivery package... (Nominal diameter, nominal yarn length), allowing winding for yarn length per package, or diameter of package. Notes: D The maximum diameter must be selected large enough to prevent stops due to insufficient yarn length! Exception: Dye packages. D Changing quality parameters clears (erases) the presently valid classification of packages pertaining to these entries. Singling out YES NO = = Automatic quality control activated Automatic quality control deactivated

< NO, YES > Minimum/maximum length Entry 0 deactivates yarn length monitoring (Length = unlimited). < 0 - 650000 (0 - 0) m > < 0 - 710846 (0 - 0) yds > Maximum/minimum diameter Entry 0 deactivates diameter monitoring (Diameter stop at 326 mm). < 0.00 - 326.00 (0.00 - 0.00) mm > < 0.00 - 12.83 (0.00 - 0.00) inches >

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Evaluation by Informator Decision is made, whether a package stopped due to quality infraction Length/Diameter is to remain in the package cradle, or if it is to be doffed automatically. Doffing release is given if the classification is within the limitation values. Quality infraction A package released for doffing is not doffed automatically (Quality stop), if D at least one of the a.m. quality criteria values is exceeded (i.e. actual value same as maximum value, or smaller than minimal value), and D if YES had been selected for Singling out in the quality package. In case of a quality infraction/quality stop the winding unit remains stopped with flashing Red and Yellow signal lamps, and no doffer request is issued. The package has to be doffed manually. A quality infraction Length/Diameter is registered if: D On packages wound for defined diameter, the actual yarn length, when reaching the nominal diameter, falls short of the minimum length (package too soft), or if the actual yarn length, when reaching the nominal diamter, matches maximum yarn length (package too hard). D On packages wound for defined yarn length, the actual diameter, when reaching the nominal yarn length, falls short of the minimum diameter (package too hard), or if the actual diameter, when reaching the nominal yarn length, matches maximum diameter (package too soft). Notes: D When reaching the maximum diameter, the package is stopped prematurely, i.e. with insufficient yarn length. With deactivated automatic quality control this package would be doffed automatically, and further processing continues without detection of quality shortcomings. D With activated length monitoring a winding unit stops for package doffing: The doffing cycle does not take place, instead the Yellow light is extinguished manually. The winding unit starts anew with the non-doffed package. After completed acceleration examination takes place whether or not the package diameter is significantly smaller. The winding unit stops again, with glowing Yellow light, for doffing. This function is activated automatically when the diameter reaches >100 mm.

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Waxing Only on machines provided with wax roll monitoring. Entry whether or not the waxing feature (wax roll drive motor) is to be activated. < OFF, ON > Wax monitoring Only on machines provided with wax roll monitoring. With activated wax roll monitoring a sensor indicates beforehand if the wax roll is nearly depleted. Entry if the winding should stop instantly or with a delay in case of wax roll depletion. With delayed stop the winding unit consumes the residual wax before stopping.

OFF MESSAGE ONLY INSTANT STOP

= Function OFF = Winding unit keeps producing with quick flashing red lamp. = Winding unit stop immediately (with 15 s delay) with steadily lit red lamp. = Winding unit stop after 5 min. with steadily lit red lamp.

STOP AFTER 5 MIN:

STOP AFTER 10 MIN: = Winding unit stop after 10 min. with steadily lit red lamp. STOP AFTER 20 MIN: = Winding unit stop after 20 min. with steadily lit red lamp. STOP AFTER 30 MIN: = Winding unit stop after 30 min. with steadily lit red lamp. STOP AFTER 40 MIN: = Winding unit stop after 40 min. with steadily lit red lamp. STOP AFTER 50 MIN: = Winding unit stop after 50 min. with steadily lit red lamp. STOP AFTER 60 MIN: = Winding unit stop after 60 min. with steadily lit red lamp.

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Hairiness nozzle Only on machines provided with hairiness nozzle. Entry whether or not the hairiness nozzle (for reduction of yarn hairiness) is to be activated. < OFF, ON>

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3.2.10 Quality control, Clearer cuts

Entry: Lot...; Setup...; Qualitty control...; Clearer cuts... Maximum clearer cuts Permitted upper limit of clearer cuts* per bobbin. When reaching this value the bobbin is declared useless. If YES ( on the right) has been selected under Stop if limit exceeded, the winding unti stops with red and yellow lamp lit steadily. This stop is cancelled automatically when the next bobbin change cycle takes place. < 0 - 20 (0 = OFF) > Stop if limit exceeded The winding unit stops when reaching the limit value if YES had been entered: D The winding unit is stopped with steadily lit red and yellow lamps. D Now the useless bobbin can be inspected and changed, if required: Switch the winding unit switch OFF/ON, or actuate either red light key or yellow light key: The winding unit performs a bobbin change cycle and switches ON again. Stop status is cancelled. < NO, YES >
* Clearer cuts means total of: Cuts for Thick places, Thin places, Double ends, Neps, and Foreign fibers.

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Minimum/maximum percentage The minimum (or maximum, resp.) percentage establishes the permitted deviation (falling short oder exceeding) from the mean value of all winding units of the group. These are also the criteria for the OFF-Standard-reports. At shift end the Informator calculates the mean value of clearer cuts on all winding units of a group, and the limit values based on the entries made here. Subsequently the Informator compares the values from the individual winding units with the limit values, thus detecting runaways from average winding behavior. Minimum percentage < 40 - 99 (40) > Maximum percentage < 101 - 200 (200) >

Clearer knife monitoring Entry for activation/deactivation of knife monitoring. a) Knife monitoring on Informator: OFF Clearers made by Zellweger: With activated cut monitoring on the clearer side, knife monitoring is carried out by Zellweger. The clearer counts a knife blockage as failure message. Clearers made by Loepfe: Knife monitoring is not provided.

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b) Knife monitoring on Informator: ON Clearers made by Zellweger: The function is identical to the one described under OFF. Clearers made by Loepfe: 1. With knife monitoring activated on the clearer: After a clearer cut the winding unit computer waits for appr. 10 m of running yarn, to register whether or not the yarn is cut again. If not the clearer issuess a knife blockage as failure message. Simultaneously it transmits a Technical blockage to the winding unit computer. 2. With knife monitoring deactivated on the clearer: The winding unit computer itself triggers a knife blockage with failure message if after a clearer cut the yarn was not cut again after appr. 10 m of running yarn.

Bobbin change at clearer alert* Entry if on a winding unit stopped for clearer alert the required bobbin change is to take place automatically or manually. MANUAL AUTOMATIC = The bobbin can be inspected on the winding unit. = The winding unit changes the bobbin automatically into running production (Entry for, e.g., compensation of dispersions between clearer measuring heads).

* Not valid for machines of model D or V with spinning position identification (SPID)

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3.2.11 Quality Control, Cycles

Entry: Lot...; Preparation...; Quality control...; Cycles... Adjoining cycling failures Entry of the number of adjoining cycling failures after which the winding unit computer has to set the winding unit in Red light status. < 1 - 6 (4) > Suction arm motion Entry of the No. of nodding motions of the suction arm for upper end pick-up. Upper end search is terminated, if D the upper end is detected by the upper end sensor, or D the entered No. of nodding motions is completed. The suction arm leaves the package. < 1 - 10 (3) > Splicing failures until bobbin change Selection of the number of permitted sequential splicing failures cuts after which the winding unit initiates a bobbin change. A splicing failure is a non-completed splice joint. < 1 - 6 (2) > Start-up cuts until bobbin change Selection of the number of permitted sequential start-up cuts after which the winding unit initiates a bobbin change. A start-up cut takes place, e.g., if the clearer detects a nontolerable splice after the winding unit starts up. < 1 - 6 (2) >

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3.2.12 Quality Control, Ribbon Breaking

Entry: Lot...; Preparation...; Quality control...; Ribbon breaker... Ribbon breaker (by yarn guide drum) Ribbon breaking through yarn guide drum is accomplished by pulsating motor control, in order to prevent build-up of parallel yarn layers (Ribbons) on the package. This pulsation produces defined slippage between drum and delivery package. The pulsation frequency determines the speed differential between drum and package. < OFF, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15 (6) % > Cradle ribbon breaker* Entry if ribbon breaking through cradle pressure compensation (electro-mechanical cradle compensation propack) is to be switched ON or OFF. < ON, OFF > Cradle pressure* This entry determines the cradle pressure, in Newton. Note With propack the mechanical setting of cradle pressure is obsolete. The setting range extends from 10 N to 30 N. Settings of less than 10 N, and more than 30 N, are reserved for special applications. These are to be utilized only upon consultation of Schlafhorsts application technology department! 10 N 20 N 30 N = = = soft package moderately hard package hard package

< 5 ... 45 (20) N >

* This entry is valid only for machines provided with electro-mechanical cradle pressure compensation propack.

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Auxiliary cradle pressure at C acceleration* C acceleration means the time from slow start-up of the package until reaching nominal winding speed. Entry of additional cradle pressure, in Newton, during C acceleration. Note: This setting makes sense only if D a minimum density of the package is defined (generally, 0 should be entered for dye packages), or D 20 ... 30 N had been entered under Cradle pressure. < 0 ... 15 (5) N >

Cradle depression time at X acceleration* X acceleration means smoother acceleration after package doffing. Entry of the time period during which the additional cradle pressure is to be effective during and after the X acceleration. The degree of additional cradle pressure corresponds with the entry under Auxiliary cradle pressure at C acceleration. < 0 ... 30 (3) s >

* This entry is valid only for machines provided with electro-mechanical cradle pressure compensation propack.

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3.2.13 Delivery Package Doffer

Entry: Lot...; Setup...; Package doffer... These entries on the Informator are adopted automatically by the package doffer(s). The values can also be over-written in the Informator through entry on the doffer! On machines equipped for multi-lot processing (MPV) the allotment of working ranges of the doffers to production groups is taken into consideration. Tranfer tail Entry identical to the entry on the doffer assigned to this lot (Entry under Transfer tail 3.3.7). < WITHOUT, WITH > Transfer tail winds Entry of No. of winds of the transfer tail. Eingabe 0 = no transfer tail. < 0, 3 - 8 (6) > Code for transfer tails winding tension This entry changes the pressure of the tension discs, thus controlling the tightness of the transfer tail (Higher value = tighter transfer tail). Entry 0 = The value entered on the Informator for normal winding operation is adopted. < 0 -100 (30) >

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Cradle depression time Entry of cradle depression time (in seconds) at start-up of the newly inserted cone/sleeve. < 0 - 16 (3) s > Code for nose tail The yarn end is placed across the flank of the package. This entry changes the angular rotation of the package for placing the nose tail (Higher value = larger angle). When entering ON PACKAGE the end is placed on the circumference of the package. < ON PACKAGE, 1 - 16 (8) >

Code for nose tail tension This entry changes the pressure of the tension discs, thus controlling the tightness of the nose tail (Higher value = tighter nose tail). Entry 0 = The value entered on the Informator for normal winding is adopted. < 0 -100 (1) >

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Autofeed* Entry whether or not Autofeed is to be activated. < OFF, ON> Type of cone/sleeve* Entry of the type of the utilized cones/sleeves. Note The allocation of Autofeed magazines to types of cones/ sleeves is established under Machine setup..., Packages..., Autofeed.... < A ... H >

No. of supplied cones/sleeves* Entry of No. of cones/sleeves to be placed in the cone/ sleeve magazine. < 1 ... 3 (2) > Cone/sleeve storage replenished manually < >* Selection of this menu item cleares (erases) all registered requests by Autofeed for delivery of cones/sleeves to the machine. New requests by Autofeed are processed. Example: After a lot change all magazines of the winding units have been replenished manually with cones/sleeves. Actuate this menu item prior to lot start, in order to clear all registered requests by Autofeed.

* Entry only for machines equipped with cone/sleeve supply Autofeed.

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3.2.14 Special
Entry: Lot...; Setup...; Special... The following entries are provided in menu Special: D Special settings Special settings for optimization of the course of cycling of the winding unit. D Options Entries for Variopack* Variopack represents the intelligent combination of the independent control circuits for Autotense and Propack to one system, for the prevention of bulging-out package flanks.

* Entry only on machines for which the auxiliary option has been released.

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3.2.15 Special settings

Entry: Lot...; Setup...; Special...; Special settings... Note Entries under Special settings are provided for optimization of the winding unit performance. For processing of noncritical yarn types no settings deviating from standard settings should be entered. Cycling progression winding unit Enter if cycling (Speed, braking moments, end opening, etc.) should be adapted to the various yarn types. Attention: Consider customer requirements and yarn properties when changing the course of cycling on a winding unit! STANDARD LYCRA Normal cycle progression. Altered progression: e.g. for elastic yarn types. Suction at bobbin change Enter if after bobbin change a certain yarn length (new package start end) should be withdrawn from the package. Entry 1 ... 40 means No. of revolutions of the package in reverse for upper end pick-up. Entry 0 deactivates this function. < 0 ... 40 > WET LINNEN COARSE WET LINNEN FINE STANDARD SPECIAL Altered progression: e.g. coarse wet linnen. Altered progression: e.g. fine wet linnen. Alternatively for acceleration of cycling of the winding unit.

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Delayed package lift-off The lift-off feature lifts the package off the yarn guide drum at yarn break or at bobbin change. Entry of how many revolutions (1 ...16) the package coasts out without package lift. This entry determines the positioning of the yarn relative to the drum. Entry OFF deactivates this function. < OFF, 1 ... 16 > Delayed upper end pick-up* Setting for the prevention of ends-on-flank. Prior to upper end search the package revolves (1 ... 15 revolutions) in winding direction.

OFF 1 REVOLUTION 2 REVOLUTIONS ::: 15 REVOLUTIONS

Function deactivated. One rev. in winding direction. 2 revs. in winding direction 15 revs. in winding direction

Reversed rotation with suction arm* Setting for the prevention of ends-on-flank. Prior to upper end search the package revolves in reversed direction. The No. of revolutions corresponds with the entry for Delayed upper end pick-up. < NO, Yes >

* The entries function in conjunction.

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3.2.16 Options (Variopack)

Entry: Lot...; Setup...; Special...; Options... Variopack Variopack represents the intelligent combination of the independent control circuits for Autotense and Propack to one system, for the prevention of bulging-out package flanks. Entries for Variopack are possible only for winding units for which D the option Variopack has been released, D the option Propack has been released, D in specification Propack: WITH had been entered, and D under Yarn tensioner mode: REGULATOR had been entered.

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For Variopack 5 pre-set curves are selectable. These curves incorporate all settings adapted to specific yarn-related and technological requirements for the progression of package build: OFF CURVE 1 CURVE 2 CURVE 3 CURVE 4 CURVE 5 Function Variopack is switched OFF. weak*; e.g. for woolen blends weak-medium*; e.g. Wool medium*; e.g. Wool/Siro strong*; e.g. Wool with Elastan special; e.g. Cotton with Elastan

Notes When activating Variopack, or when changing the value entries for Cradle pressure or Yarn tension, a message indicating the working range of cradle pressure and yarn tension is issued. If the yarn tension falls short of the minimum value (4 cN), due to the selected CURVE 1 ... 5, D the curve adapts itself correspondingly, and D a message is issued.

Further informaton 4.2etc. Variopack.

* These descriptions indicate to which degree the Variopack system interferes with the winding process.

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3.2.17 Control, Lot control

Entry: Lot...; Control... Lot change control functions only D if the machine is switched ON; D if the section lock* is not activated on any of the winding units; and The control is structured in such fashion that sensible dialogs only can be called in any lot status. For documentation of each change of lot status an entry is made in the message listing (Entry: Data display...; Messages...).

Prior to entries be sure the correct group had been selected! Prior to lot start, double-check, and modify if required, all entries on the Informator, and all settings on the machine!

* The section lock could be activated, e.g., if the compressed air pressure had dropped below minimum value, which inhibits restart of the winding units.

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Selection of the group/lot.

Winding unit range

Note: Further information related to Lot, Group memory. Lot name Customers description of the selected group/lot. Lot No. Customer-established code of the selected group/lot.

This entry influences the currently running lot, production losses will occur in case of false entries.

Range of winding units to be processing the group selected in menu Lot...; Preparation.. with the defined values. This range can be changed, i.e. increased or reduced, while the lot is being processed (ref. to next page). < 1 - No. of winding units of the machine, 60 max. >

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Change of winding unit range

D Range reduction Initially execute the entry under Reduce . Enter the new (reduced) winding unit range under . After the entry of Reduce: IMMEDIATE: All removed winding units will react as described under Instant (Immediate) lot end <>. After the entry of Reduce FULL PACKAGES: All removed winding units will react as described under Lot end with full packages <>. During the time of change menu items are displayed. The display may appear after a delay.

This entry influences the currently running lot, production losses will occur in case of false entries.

The working range for the lot can be changed, i.e. increased or reduced, while the lot is being processed. Only an increase or reduction of the range is possible: D Range increase The newly defined winding units must not belong to an other lot (Group in production or in lot change). Enter the new (enlarged) range under . With a time delay the new winding units are incorporated in the winding unit range.

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Status Status of the selected group/lot: DEFINED PRODUCTION LOT CHANGE = Ready for production = Lot in production = Status during lot change.

No. of packages until lot end

This entry influences the currently running lot, production losses will occur in case of false entries.

Entry of No. of packages to be produced until automatic lot end is initiated: D This entry is valid instantly, and it can be made at any time while a lot is in production. D Entry 0 = unlimited, i.e. this lot is to be composed of an indefinite No. of packages. D When increasing the No., e.g., from 500 to 750 packages, packages already produced are counted-in. D When changing the No., e.g., from 0 (indefinite) to 500 packages, packages already produced are not counted-in.

Display: No. of packages already produced.

At the approach of lot end the winding units of the group stop, one-by-one, will full packages, similar to Lot end with full packages. In this status, when changing to 0, production is restored on all winding units. Winding units already stopped wait for manual restart. < 0 - 65535 >

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Lot start <> After the user has completed D entry of the lot parameters, according to lot records, into the group memory (memories), or D copying of the parameters from an other group, or D copying from a PC-Card, the lot can be started: D Select the group memory ... to be started. D Define the range of winding units to be producing using the parameters of the group ( previous page Winding unit range). D Actuate key Lot start <> and then O.K.. Prior to lot start: D The system checks, whether or not the entered parameters are permitted for the equipment specifications of the allotted winding units, and the selected range of winding units is vacant. (if not, a message will be issued)

D The Informator transmits the data to the winding units, to enable them to produce using the described values. D The lot status changes from DEFINED to PRODUCTION. D The winding units perform one cycle, in order to correctly place the lower end. D If no upper end is available, the winding units, with yellow light ON, wait for manual start-up. D Production can begin.

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Immediate lot end <>

Lot end with full packages <>

This entry influences the currently running lot, production losses will occur in case of false entries.

This entry influences the currently running lot, production losses will occur in case of false entries.

D The staus of the group/lot changes to Lot change (LOT CHANGE). D Production of this lot is aborted instantly, the winding units are vacated. D The winding units assume Yellow light flashing mode (the packages are of inferior quality, because neither yarn length nor package diameter is completed), they stop with all yarn ends cut. D After (manual) package doffing the winding units are locked and will not start again. D When all packages are doffed the lot is accounted for automatically. D The group/lot changes to status Defined. D If WITH ( 3.5.15) had been entered in lot change report, print-out of the lot change report takes place.

D The status of the group/lot changes to lot change with full packages (LOT CHANGE). D All winding units of the group assume lot change mode, and countinue winding until the next doffing cycle is required; i.e., on each winding unit the package being wound is completed. D When the packages is full, each winding unit stops, with yellow lights ON. D The doffer doffs the package, yet fails to place an empty cone/sleeve into the cradle. With activated quality control packages of inferior quality are not doffed, such winding units stop with FLASHING yellow light. D As all packages are doffed by the doffer, the lot is completed, automatic accounting takes place. D The group/lot changes to status DEFINED. D If WITH ( 3.5.15) had been entered in lot change report, print-out of the lot change report takes place.

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Lot end, Accounting

Reduce Information concerning the entry Reduce see Change of winding unit range under: Range reduction. The entry applies only to the winding units taken out for ,Range reduction! FULL PACKAGES = IMMEDIATE = Winding unit stop takes place with full packages. Instant stop of the winding units.

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Note:

This entry influences the currently running lot, production losses will occur in case of false entries.

This entry is possible only if the lot change had been initiated through Lot end with full packages, or through Immediate lot end. This entry is necessary only if, e.g., the lot change has not been completed due to failure of a winding unit to report package doffing to the Informator (e.g. a winding unit has been removed from the machine). D Entry Lot end, accounting terminates the lot change.. D Depending on previous entry, lot end/accounting takes place similar to Lot end with full packages or Instant lot end.

Package cone change at lot end This entry controls the change of cones/sleeves at lot end. WITHOUT = At lot end no empty cone/sleeve is inserted into the package cradle. WITH = At lot end a new empty cone/sleeve is inserted into the package cradle.

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3.2.18 Lot copying

Entry: Lot ...; Lot copying ... In this menu the control values of menu Setup (Lot ...; setup ...) of one group can be copied to an other group. During this procedure, the control values D within the Informator, D from Informator to a PC-Card ( 3.1.17), or D from a PC-Card to the Informator can be copied. Consequently, with the PC-Card copying of the control values of one group from machine to machine is also possible. Opening the menu window places the groups already stored on display. The first group is selected. Special symbol boxes:

Key Internal memory: The groups stored in the Informator are displayed. Key PC-Card: The groups stored on the PC-Card are displayed. Key Copying: For entry copy from ... to. Key Clearing: For clearing the selected group. Keys Cursor up, Cursor down: One line up or down in the display. Keys Leafing: Leaf one page forward or backward. Possible only if more groups are stored than can be shown in one window. Selected group and group status (here: in production).

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Examples: D Copying of the control values of group Cotton to group KASHMIR. Command: Select group Cotton ( ). Actuate Cursor up/down keys ( ) until the group is selected. Command: ... copy to ... Actuate the Copy key ( ). Command: Select group KASHMIR ( ). Actuate Cursor up/down keys ( ) until the group is selected. The display of the selected groups (from -> to) takes place in the last line of the window ( ). Actuate symbol box O.K. ( ). Brief display: Enter a name for the group. Enter new name of the group to be copied, then actuate O.K.. or: if the selected group (here KASHMIR) is to be overwritten: Actuate O.K..

D Copying of the control values of a group on the PC-Card to the Informator. Insert the PC-Card ( 3.1.17) Command: Display the contents of the PC-Card. Actuate key PC-Card ( ). Command: Select group KASHMIR. Actuate Cursor up/down keys ( ) until the group is selected. Command: ... copy to ... Actuate the Copy key ( ). Command: Display the contents of the Informator. Actuate key Internal memory ( ). Command: Select group KASHMIR ( ). Actuate Cursor up/down keys ( ) until the group is selected. Actuate symbol box O.K. ( ). Brief display: Enter a name for the group. if the selected group (here KASHMIR) is to be overwritten: Actuate O.K.; or enter a new name first, then actuate O.K.. Remove PC-Card.

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3.3

Machine Parameters
The machine configuration had been entered at installation/erection of the machine, it normally requires changes only D after machine conversions, e.g. replacement of the yarn guide drums by a different type; or D at installation of a different version of Informator software.

Entries required by the Informator for machine setup (Machine parameters) are normally parameters not subject to changes during production process and/or lot change. Exceptions are the interval times of dust extraction (removal) and travelling cleaner, which are subject to changes due to the different types of fiber stock. The following parameter entries are required for machine setup: D Machine configuration D Shift calendar D Delivery packages Package doffer Package conveyor D Pneumatics and dust extraction Sub-pressure of the suction unit Dust extraction Travelling cleaner D Network

Changes of machine confirguration always* initiate a New start of the Informator, causing loss of production data! Production data as well settings related to the changes are getting lost.

* Exception: Entry of a release code only, without changes of the specifications, does not initiate a New start.

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3.3.1
Entry:

Machine configuration

Machine setup...; Machine configuration

Changes of machine confirguration always* initiate a New start of the Informator, causing loss of production data! Production data as well settings related to the changes are getting lost.

The machine configuration incorporates all necessary data concerning the specifications of the machine, such as D Machine model/Variants, D Specification of the sections and of the winding units, and D Degree of Automation required for the desired production. Notes For machine configuration further menus can be opened only through actuation of key . Confirmation of the entries through actuation of OK only if the entries in all the menus are complete.

The machine configuration has to be newly entered, or changed, resp. D after installation for Iinitial start of the machine, D after conversion work, e.g. installation of a different drum type, and/or D after exchange of the Informator software.

* Exception: Entry of a release code only, without changes of the specifications, does not initiate a New start.

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Confirmation/abortion of entries After entries/changes of the machine configuration the screen display for entries can be exited only through actuation of key O.K.

Actuation of key Confirmation ( ) aborts the entry. Message window Entered specification abortedappears briefly. Now the previously valid machine specification remains valid. D Entry confirmation Upon actuation of key O.K a safety inquiry takes place: CAUTION!! Confirmation of entries will generate INITIAL START with erasure of actual data!!. Actuation of key Confirmation ( ) initiates the New start of the Infomator. Message window Specification O.K.! Wait! New start of system! appears briefly. The newly entered specification is adopted by the machine specification parameters.

Changes of machine configuration always* initiate a New start of the Informator, causing loss of production data! Production data as well settings related to the changes are getting lost.

D Abortion of entries Upon actuation of key O.K a safety inquiry takes place: CAUTION!! Confirmation of entries will generate INITIAL START with erasure of actual data!!. At this point entry abortion can be initiated through actuation of key Abort ( ). An additional message window opens, asking Do you want to abort the entered specification?

* Exception: Entry of a release code only, without changes of the specifications, does not initiate a New start.

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3.3.2
Entry:

Machine configuration, Basic adjustments

Machine setup...; Machine configuration...; Symbol: Machine type Machine orientation, left-hand or right-hand machine. < RH, LH > Model Entry of machine model. Model RM Model E Model K Model RC Model MIX = = = = = circular magazines only (Model RM) for rewinding only (Model E) for rewindung only (Model K) Creel-out rewinding only Machine composed of mixed models

(Basic adjustment) Serial No. Serial No. of the machine as indicated in specifications or on the machine tag. < Machine 10 (18 digits maximum) > Name of machine Customers No./Code of the machine, to be printed on report headings. < Machine 10 (18 digits maximum) >

Note: Model MIX has to be entered even if only one section contains winding units of varying models! < Model RM, Model E, Model K, Model RC, Model MIX >
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Name of Company The Company name is printed in the report headings. < Schlafhorst (18 digits maximum) >

Name of Clearer The clearer type is printed in the report headings. With integrated clearer this entry is factory-set. < Clearer (18 digits maximum) > Note For reversal to the next menu Options actuate key .

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3.3.3
Entry:

Machine configuration, Options

Machine setup...; Machine configuration...; Symbol: For activation of the listed functions it is necessary to enter release codes (Dongles). The function can not be activated unless a release code is entered, or if the entered release code does not match the Informators serial No. Further information 3.1.15.

(Options) Release code for Propack

To be urgently noted prior to the entry of a release code: For user control of the Informator, do not utilize language Chinese.

Release code for Propack is a 14-digits numerical code. Enter the code, matching the Informator, under . After the entry, the display in button appears, showing D the total number of winding units to be released for Propack, and D the remaining number of winding units which could also be released for Propack.

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Rlease code for Variopack Variopack

Note For reversal to the next menu Pneumatics actuate key .

To be urgently noted prior to the entry of a release code: For user control of the Informator, do not utilize language Chinese.

Release code for Variopack is a 14-digits numerical code. Enter the code, matching the Informator, under . After the entry, the display in button appears, showing WITHOUT = WITH = Variopack not released. Variopack released.

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3.3.4
Entry:

Machine configuration, Pneumatics

Machine setup...; Machine configuration...; Symbol: Suction system Suction system: HDS CENTRAL = = Machine with suction drive (Serial) Machine without suction drive; central suction system for several machines.

(Pneumatics) Travelling cleaner Entry whether or not the machine is equipped with a travelling cleaner. < WITHOUT, WITH > Note For reversal to the next menu Section actuate key .

< HDS, CENTRAL > Dust extraction Entry whether or not the machine is equipped with the dust extraction feature. < WITHOUT, WITH >

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3.3.5
Entry:

Machine configuration, Section

Machine setup...; Machine configuration...; Symbol: No. of sections Entry of the number of mechanical machine sections. < 1 - 6 (3) > Section Selection of the section to which the following entries are to be applied. Note: The following 3 entries, Section size/Winding units, Magazine type, and Empty tube conveyor, depend on the entries made under Maschine configuration, Basic adjustments ( 3.3.2) . For some machine models Magazine type and Tube conveyor are factory-set, therefore not selectable.

(Section) Section size/Winding units 1. Value: Maximum number of winding units which could be accomodated in this section. 2. Value: Number of winding units actually installed in this section. Example: Machine Model RM: Entry 10/10 signifies that 10 of 10 possible winding units are installed in the selected section. Machine model MIX TYPE: Entry 11/5 signifies that 11 winding units could be accommodated in this section, yet only 5 RC winding units for creel-out rewinding are installed. Ref. also to the tabulation on the next page. < 10/10, 11/11, 11/10, 11/5, 10/5, 10/6, 10/7, 10/8 >

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Entry: Section size/Winding units 11/11 or 11/10 10/10

Entry: Magazine type CIRC.MAGAZINE CIRC.MAGAZINE E MAGAZINE K MAGAZINE

Explanation Circular magazines only (Model RM) Circular magazines only (Model RM) Rewinding devices only, magazine model E Rewinding devices only, magazine model K Model RC, creel-out rewinding only 4 RC-type wdg. units and 1 E-type wdg. unit* 4 RC-type wdg. unist and 1 K-type wdg. unit* 1 E-type wdg. unit and 4 RC-type wdg. units* 1 K-type wdg. unit and 4 RC-type wdg. units* 3 RC-type wdg. units and 3 E-type wdg. unit* 3 RC-type wdg. unist and 3 K-type wdg. unit* 2 RC-type wdg. units and 5 E-type wdg. unit* 2 RC-type wdg. unist and 5 K-type wdg. unit* 1 RC-type wdg. unit and 7 E-type wdg. unist* 1 RC-type wdg. unit and 7 K-type wdg. units*

11/5 10/5

RC MAGAZINE RC-RC-RC-RC-E* RC-RC-RC-RC-K* E-RC-RC-RC-RC* K-RC-RC-RC-RC*

10/6 10/7 10/8

RC-RC-RC-E-E-E* RC-RC-RC-K-K-K* RC-RC-E-E-E-E-E* RC-RC-K-K-K-K-K* RC-E-E-E-E-E-E-E* RC-K-K-K-K-K-K-K*

* Always viewed from the operators aisle.

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Magazine type This entry depends on machine model (possibly factoryset). Entry of the magazine type(s) installed in this section. Further notes concerning this entry: Ref. to the tabulation on the previous page.

Empty tube conveyor This selection entry is possible for circular magazines (Model RM) only; for all other magazine types it is factoryset. Entry of the empty tube conveyor type installed in this section. WITHOUT DHT HT10 = = = no empty tube conveyor continuous empty tube conveyor (Standard for model RM). sectional empty tube conveyor(s)

< WITHOUT, DHT, HT10 > Note

For reversal to the next menu Specification actuate key

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3.3.6
Entry:

Machine configuration, Specification

Machine setup...; Machine configuration...; Symbol: In window Machine specification type up to 6 specification types can be described, and allocated to production groups of winding units. Winding units of identical specification (Cradle, drum, splicer/knotter, etc.) are considered to be of one specification type: D The combination can go across section boundaries. D The winding unit numbers must be in sequence (i.e not winding units 1 ... 10 and winding unit 30 ... 40). D Normally, there is only one specification type for all winding units of a machine. Standard Specification type No.: 1 covers winding units 1 ... (No. of winding units of the machine). Additional specification types have to be described if winding units of different specifications are installed in one machine.

(Specification)

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Machine specification type no.: x The entry window opens with Specification type no.: 1. Touching this button switches to the next specification type. All further entries relate to the selected specification type. <1-6> Working range (Winding unit range) Entry of the range of winding units to which the selected specification type is to be allocated; normally this covers the entire machine. < 1 - (No. of winding units) >

Cradle type Entry of cradle orientation for RH or LH winding of delivery packages. < RH, or LH (Winding direction)> Drum type Type of yarn guide drums installed in the selected winding units (gg = pitch): U6 1.5gg sy U6 2gg sy U6 2gg as U6 2.5gg sy U6 2.5gg as U6 3gg as S3 1.5gg sy S4 1.5gg sy N5 1.5gg sy T8 2.5gg sy T10 3.5gg as

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Traverse displacement drive Entry whether or not the selected winding units are equipped with the traverse displacement feature. < WITHOUT, WITH > Splicer type Entry of yarn joining system of the selected winding units. < SPLICER, THERMOSPLICER, WETSPLICER, KNOTTER > Splicer with auxiliary devices Entry of auxiliary devices installed in the splicers of the selected winding units for improvement of splicing quality. < RETAINER TUBE, BLOW NOZZLE >

Yarn tension sensor Entry whether or not the selected winding units are (optionally) equipped with yarn tension sensors. < WITHOUT, WITH > Can be entered only on machines with external rewinding device ( next page) or on machines of model E, K, or RC: Additional entry WITH + LIFT-OFF. This entry is made if the winding units are provided with automatic tuning of the yarn tension sensor (auxiliary tuning lever). < WITHOUT, WITH, WITH + LIFT-OFF >

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Propack Entry whether or not the selected winding units are provided with the electro-mechanical cradle pressure compensation Propack. For this entry the corresponding No. of winding units must have been released ( Release code Propack; Entry: Service...; Options...). < WITHOUT, WITH > Wax monitoring Entry whether or not the selected winding units are equipped with wax roll monitoring. < WITHOUT, WITH >

Rewinding Only on machines of model RM! Entry whether or not the selected winding unit(s) is (are) equipped with External rewinding device(s). This device facilitates rewinding of delivery packages. < WITHOUT, WITH > Auxiliary devices on yarn tensioner Entry whether or not the yarn tensioners of the selected winding units are equipped with auxiliary devices (gate tensioner, or yarn lock). < WITHOUT, GATE TENSIONER; YARN LOCK > Note

Hairiness nozzle Entry whether or not the selected winding units are equipped with the hairiness nozzle (for reduction of yarn hairiness). < WITHOUT, WITH >

For reversal to the next menu Automation actuate key

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3.3.7
Entry:

Machine configuration, Automation

Machine setup...; Machine configuration...; Symbol: Package conveyor Entry whether or not the machine is equipped with package conveyor, and which type. WITHOUT BELT BELT&INTERFACE without package conveyor with package conveyor with package conveyor and with a control interface for external transport systems.

(Automation) Package lift Entry whether or not the package conveyor is equipped with package lift. < WITHOUT, WITH > Swivel gate Entry whether or not the package conveyor is equipped with a swivel gate. < WITHOUT, WITH >

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Autofeed Entry whether or not the machine is equipped with Autofeed, and if with, Autofeed of either 4 or 8 magazines. < WITHOUT, WITH 4 MAGAZINES, WITH 8 MAGAZINES > No. of doffers Entry of No. of delivery package doffers. < 0 - 4 (1) >

Doffer No. Touching this button advances to the next doffer (if several doffers are installed). All further entries relate to the selected doffer. Maximum service range Entry of the maximum patrol range (mechanically limited by the length of the flextrack) of the selected doffer (Winding units from ... to ...). < 1 - (No. of winding units) >

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Transfer tail Entry of type of transfer tail: D WITHOUT WHEN RH WIND Doffer without cone/sleeve drive, and without yarn guide element RH winding (Transfer tail on the right) D WITH WHEN RH WIND Standard Delivery package doffer RH winding (Transfer tail on the right) D WITHOUT WHEN LH WIND Doffer without cone/sleeve drive, and without yarn guide element LH winding (Transfer tail on the left) D WITH WHEN LH WIND Standard Delivery package doffer LH winding (Transfer tail on the left)

Note

Changes of machine configuration always* initiate a New start of the Informator, causing loss of production data! Production data as well settings related to the changes are getting lost. Confirmation of the entries through actuation of OK only if the entries in all the menus are complete.

* Exception: Entry of a release code only, without changes of the specifications, does not initiate a New start.

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3.3.8
Entry:

Shift calendar

Machine parameters...; Shift calendar... The shift calendar lists the times at which shift changes take place, and at which shift reports are to be printed. Controlled by the shift calendar, the Informator continually registers and memorizes all operation data. General notes: D In case of a power failure during shift change time, shiftrelated processes are carried out upon power restoration. D If a lot change takes place during a shift: Data is documented in a lot change ( 3.7.3) report. D At lot start, data is registered and evaluated beginning at this moment in time. D There has to be a duration of at least 15 minutes between two shift changes. D Maximum shift duration is limited: An automatic shift change takes place at 00:00 oclock if there is no entry in the shift calendar (as for Saturday and Sunday in the illustration above). D Data is not registered / memorized if there is no production during a shift, or if the ON time of the machine is less than 15 minutes. D For a shift report repetition the data of the previous production shift can be called-up.

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Shift change times Shift change times have to be entered individually for each day of the week. Up to 6 shift change times per weekday are allowed. Also, whether or not a shift report is to be issued at shift change time can be entered.

Standard allocation The illustration above depicts the shift calendar with standard allocation:

Weekdays Shift change times Monday through Friday: Shift changes at 06:00, at 14:00, and at 22:00 oclock; shift reports not to be printed. Saturday and Sunday: Shift change at 06:00 oclock; shift report not to be printed.

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Entry of shift change times Display structure and buttons with special symbols:

Buttons for weekdays and selection of weekdas (Example above: Tuesday). Buttons for report print-out control (from top to bottom): No execution of shift change at the indicated time. Execute shift change, no print-out of shift report. Execute shift change, with print-out of shift report.

Button copy to: The day allocation of the intermediate memory is to be allocated to the selected day ( ). Button copy to appears only if the intermediate memory contains an allocation. Button cut out: Copy the day allocation of the selected day into the intermediate memory. Clear (erase) button: Clear (erase) the entries of this day. Buttons indicating the allocation for the day selected under . Buttons on the left: Shift change times. Buttons on the right: Control of report print-out ( ).

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Example: D The day allocation for Tuesday has to be changed: Select the screen page described under 3.3.8. Touch button TU for Tuesday, in order to have the screen page appear as shown above. Now all entries will relate to Tuesday! (The day can be changed through actuation of an other weekday button). Touching one of the shift change time buttons ( on the left) opens the window for entry of the clock time. Entry from 00:00 to 23:59 O.K. for entry confirmation. After touching one of the buttons for shift change control ( on the right) the allocation can be changed through touching one of the buttons under .

D The times for Tuesday are now newly entered, and they are to be transferred to Monday: Weekday Tuesday is still selected. Touch button cut out. The complete allocation for Tuesday is now copied into the intermediate memory. Under touch the button for Monday. Touch button copy to. The complete allocation for Tuesday has now been copied to Monday. Selecting an other day, and then touching button copy to copies the allocation to any other day. Touch button O.K. after completion of all entries; the new day allocations are now registered in the shift calendar.

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3.3.9
Entry:

Delivery Packages

Machine configuration...; Packages... Under Packages entries are made for D the package doffer(s), and for D the package conveyor D cone/sleeve supply Autofeed (Option)

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3.3.10 Delivery Packages, Package Doffer

Entry: Machine parameters...; Packages...; Package Doffer Entry of the winding unit range to be served by the package doffer selected under . Default allotment for the range is 0 ... 0. With One Doffer installed D Normal entry is: 1 ... (No. of winding units).

Entry of value = 0 deactivates doffer control. The number of doffers per machine in this menu is identical to the entry in menu Machine configuration.

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Notes concerning 2 ... 4 installed doffers D Enter the service ranges for the individual doffers as desired for the individual working ranges. The maximum working range, limited by mechanical boundaries, had been entered under Machine configuration, Automation ( 3.3.7). D Doffer No.1 is located at the drive end, while doffer X is located at the suction end of the machine. D Winding units of one doffer service range must be winding on identical cones/sleeves. D After completion of entries the doffer examines the admissibility of the entries: Relation between service range and length of the flextrack. Relation between service range and neighboring doffer. The types of yarn guide drums in the service range correlated to the drums yarn traverse stroke.

Entry with 2 ... 4 Doffers installed D The entry window always opens with doffer 1. D The service range for one doffer is displayed. D Actuation of key ... Doffer No. ( ) switches to entries for doffers 2 ... 4. Changing the Doffers Service Range First change the service range of the neighboring doffer, then change the range of the doffer being programmed.

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3.3.11 Delivery packages, Package conveyor

Entry: Machine setup...; Packages...; Package conveyor This menu is omitted if no package conveyor is installed in the machine. Start of conveyor belt Choices for conveyor belt start: D MANUAL Upon completion of the number of packages entered under Packages until start the yellow signal lamp lights up, prompting the operator to remove the packages manually. D AUTOMATIC The conveyor belt starts automatically at completion of the number of packages entered under Packages until start, or if an additional package is ready to be doffed on one of the winding units. D INTERFACE The conveyor belt is started by an external tranport system. Automatic stop of the conveyor belt Selection for automatically stopping the conveyor belt: D OFF The conveyor runs for one half of its belts revolution, removing all packages from the machine. D LIGHT BARRIER The belt runs until a package actuates the light barrier located at the end of the conyeyor. Removal is terminated after one half of the belts revolution. D INTERFACE The conveyor belt is stopped by an external transport system.

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Packages until start Illustration of menu window: See also previous page. Entry of number of doffed packages D at which the belt is to be started for package removal, or D at which the operator is to be prompted by the yellow signal lamp for manual package removal. < 0 - (No. of winding units), 0 = OFF > Speed of conveyor belt Prerequisites: D Entry possible only if a package lifter is not specified. (Machine setup...; Machine configuration...; Automation; Package lifter: without). D Automatic belt start (see previous page) must be switched ON. Now follows the selection of the belt speed either for normal package removal, or for fast package removal. < NORMAL, FAST >

Package lifter: Operation mode Illustration of menu window: See previous page. Eintry whether or not the package lifter feature (optional) is to be activated. < OFF, ON >

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3.3.12 Pneumatic System / Dust Extraction

Entry: Machine parameters...; Pneumatic system / Dust extraction... Under Pneumatic system/Dust extraction entries are made for D Compressed air / Sub-pressure (suction), D Dust removal devices, and for D The travelling cleaner.

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3.3.13 Pneumatics / Dust Extraction, Compressed Air / Sub-Pressure

Entry: Machine parameters...; Pneumatics / Dust Extraction...; Compressed air / Sub-pressure... Operative Sub-Pressure (Suction) Entry of the nominal sub-pressure value in -hPa (-mbar) at which the machine should operate. The Informator transmits this value to the frequency converter controlling the suction unit. The FC regulates the suction drive motors velocity (RPM) so that the entered suction level is obtained by the suction unit. < 25 - 65 (50) -hPa (-mbar) >

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3.3.14 Pneumatics / Dust Extraction, Dust Removal

Entry: Machine parameters...; Pneumatics / Dust Extraction...; Dust Extraction... Self-Cleansing Entry of the time interval at which the dust extraction device(s) are to be automatically cleaned of accumulated lint and dust. 0 1 = = Function deactivated, no automatic self-cleansing. Continuous cleansing without interval. The interval between two cleansing cycles is between 2 ... 99 minutes, depending on entry.

2 ... 99 =

< 0 - 99 (10) min >

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3.3.15 Pneumatics / Dust Extraction, Travelling Cleaner

Entry: Machine parameters...; Pneumatics / Dust extraction...; Travelling cleaner... Travelling cleaner: Operation status At entry INTERVAL: After each patrol cycle the cleaner remains stopped for the time entered under Travelling cleaner pause. OFF INTERVAL = Travelling cleaner switched OFF. = Travelling cleaner patrols in intervals. Travelling cleaner: Pause Entry is effective only when INTERVAL had been selected under Travelling cleaner, operation status. Entry of the pause period between patrols. < 2 - 30 min >

CONTINUOUS PATROL = Travelling cleaner patrols continuously. < OFF, INTERVAL, CONTINUOUS >

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3.3.16 Network
Entry: Machine setup...; Network... Network connection Entry whether or not the Informator is provided with network connection, in order to provide connection with a superior data acquisition system, e.g. ConerPilot. The entry D requires entry of the Service key as password; D it is activated after a New start of the Informator (Voltage OFF/ON). < WITHOUT, WITH >

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3.4

Service

Menu Service combines all functions necessary for skilled users to obtain detailed information concerning data transfer between Informator and connected participants, such as winding unit(s), package doffer(s), frequency converter(s), etc. Furthermore, this menu also incorporates D the test mode for package doffer(s) and winding units; D entries required for program transfer from a PC card to winding units, package doffer(s), and machine control; and D internal service functions provided for Schlafhorst service personnel.

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3.4.1
Entry:

Test, Bus test

Service...; Test...; Bus test... Bus test <> Window Bus test indicates

the registered bus participants including their status (accessible, i.e. connected; not accessible, i.e. no connection; functional), and possibly the date of registration and the complete version No.

Actuation of key initiates print-out of the presently displayed screen page.

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3.4.2
Entry:

Test, Test mode

Service...; Test...; Test mode... Note Opening of menu Test mode requires entry of the Service key as password! Test winding units Test winding units can be activated for one or more winding units, the user is enabled to inspect the start-up of the winding unit(s). When activating test mode the winding unit continues winding until the next cycle is required, then stops with red and yellow winding unit lamps flashing at identical frequency. After brief actuation of red and yellow key the winding unit starts: D Red and yellow lamps are extinguished, the cycle begins. D The winding unit runs until the next yarn break takes place, then stops. Red and yellow lamps flash at identical frequency.

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Activation of test mode for the winding units entered under Winding unit range. OFF JOINING CYCLE = = Test mode OFF Prior to cycling the winding unit waits with the red lamp lit steadily and the yellow lamp flashing (1 Hz). Winding unit produces without consideration of clearer function. No yarn clearing takes place! Clearer does not have to be installed. Winding unit cycles and winds continuously (appr. every 10 ... 17 s). A package has to be in the cradle.

Winding unit range Entry/Display of the first and last winding unit for test mode. Test mode is activated for the defined range if ON is entered under Test winding units. < 1 - (Number of winding units) (1 - 1) > Test machine control MST Test of machine control is presently of no consequence for machine models RM, K, or E: Production is not interfered with. This entry activates/deactivates the test mode. < OFF, ON>

WITHOUT CLEARER

CONTINUOUS CYCLING

= =

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Cold start <>

With this procedure all data (Lot, Machine, Productions data) is being cleared (erased)! On Informator with intergrated clearer: Clearer data could also be cleared! Study the clearer manual, and execute a calibration routine (Adjust), if required.

When selecting menu item Cold start <> with subsequent actuation of OK the cold start takes place instantly, without prior safety inquiry! The Informator is newly run-up.

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3.4.3
Entry:

Maintenance

Service...; Maintenance... Forced bobbin change <> Manually initiated bobbin change cycle (Forced bobbin change) for depleting (of bobbins) the winding units defined under Forced bobbin change. A forced bobbin change is possible only D if the winding unit switch is ON, and D if neither yellow lamp, nor D red lamp is ON! Bobbin change range Pre-definition of winding unit, or winding unit range, on which a forced bobbin change is to take place. (Entry: Forced bobbin change). < 1 - No. of winding units (1 - 1) >
* With activated cycling lock(s) the winding unit(s) keep producing until the next cycle is required, then stop(s).

Maintenance mode HDS (Suction drive) ON/OFF switching of maintenance mode of the suction drive. Maintenance mode is deactivated automatically after appr. 5 min., i.e. the suction drive returns to normal operation mode. Maintenance mode functions: D The suction drive motor runs at a fixed velocity of appr. 1500 rpm. D The cycling lock(s)* of the defined winding unit(s) are activated. PASSIVE= ACTIVE = Suction drive in normal operation mode. Suction drive in maintenance mode. Cycling lock activated.

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Emergency operation of HDS (Suction drive) HDS emergency operation. In emergency operation mode the suction drive motor runs at fixed velocity. Entry is made in %; Entry 100% = maximum velocity (rpm). Emergency operation has to be activated, e.g., of the subpressure sensor is defective. OFF = Emergency operation deactivated; normal operation with regulation of sub-pressure. 25% = Suction drive motor runs at 25% of the maximum rpm. 30% = Suction drive motor runs at 30% of the maximum rpm. ... ... ... 100% = Maximum velocity (rpm) of the motor.

Break thermosplicer Only on machines with Thermosplicers. After keying OFF of the machine, normally the winding units are free of voltage. When the machine is keyed-ON the thermosplicers have to heat-up prior to start of the winding units. Through entry of ACTIVE the voltage remains present, the thermosplicers remain heated. The winding units are in Standby status. Message window PAUSE THERMOSPLICER is displayed during this time. Cancellation can be intiated on the Informator as well through keying-ON of the machine. < PASSIVE, ACTIVE >

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Cycling lock due to tube conveyor When entering PASSIVE the cycling locks* of the winding units are not activated and keep producing, as long as the tube conveyor is inoperational D because of a failure, or D for maintenance.

Entry ACTIVE is usually selected during normal operation. Entry PASSIVE can cause production loss! Tube conveyor inoperational for maintenance purpose. Cycling lock* deactivated. Tube conveyor in normal operation.

PASSIVE =

ACTIVE =

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Informator Start messages After each power failure restoration (Restart, or New start) or Initial start, the Informator is newly run-up and performs a Self-test, called start-up test. Message window Startup Informator is always actualized after each self-test.

Upon actuation of this key follows the display of a chronological listing of Informator-internal messages and events. This listing assists Schlafhorst Service personnnel for failure search.

Upon actuation of the key a listing of the startup messages of the Informator appears, i.e. the reason(s) Restart/New start, or Initial start, of the Informator are indicated (e.g. a power failure had taken place).

Actuation of this key initiates print-out of the displayed screen page.

Example: D New start after power failure (Restart): Warm start < Date > < Time > sdog !!!! Power fail !!!! D New start after actuation of the Reset key (Restart): Cold start < Date > < Time > sdog !!!! RESET key actuated !!!!

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Informator: Battery-Voltage Indication of voltage level of the buffer batteries installed in the Informator. These batteries are used for power failure-prove storage of production data. The batteries must be renewed if the indicated voltage drops below 3000 mV ( 3.1.20).

Calibration of Touch <> This entry initiates the calibration of the touch-screen display. Further explanation on next page.

Informator: Temperature Indication of the Informators operation temperature. The Informator is designed for operation temperatures up to 60 C. For temperatures above 60 C it is necessary to provide cooling.

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Display screen calibration (Touch-Screen) Screen calibration D should be executed only if the menu items can not be actuated without problems, and D with keyed-OFF machine.

With keyed-ON machine a message is issued to have the machine keyed-OFF before calibration. With keyed-OFF machine the Informator restarts after the illustrated message and automatically activates the calibration routine. Further information on next page.

Note Should the machines voltage disappear during calibration (e.g. due to machine switch-OFF, or due to a power failure), the calibration routine is newly started upon voltage restoration.

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No.

Screen display Adjustment of screen range

Action to be taken

1 2 3

Hit lower left edge of LCD Display Hit upper right edge of LCD Display Veryfy if LCD screen calibration is correct. Hit the Touchsreen and a cross must appear exactly on that position. Hit Y or N when finished. Calibrations correct (Y/N) ?

Touch the displayed lower left-hand corner of the screen. Touch the displayed upper right-hand corner of the screen. Touch the touch-screen at any place: A cross must be indicated exactly where the screen is touched. Then, if the setting is OK, confirm with Y for yes. The routine repeats beginning with No. 1 if N for no is entered. After appr. 15 s without entry an automatic reversal to No. 4 takes place.

Setting of fixed key Darker screen 4 5 Hit UP button, lower left edge Hit UP button, upper right edge Touch the lower left-hand corner of key Darker screen. Touch the upper right-hand corner of key Darker screen.

Setting of fixed key Lighter screen

6 7

Hit UP button, lower left edge Hit DOWN button, upper right edge

Touch the lower left-hand corner of key Lighter screen. Touch the upper right-hand corner of key Lighter screen.

Setting of fixed key Printer: Paper feed

8 9

Hit Paper Feed button, lower left edge Hit Paper Feed button, upper right edge Veryfy if calibration of buttons is correct. Hit Y or N when finished. Calibrations correct (Y/N) ?

Touch the lower left-hand corner of key Printer: Paper feed. Touch upper right-hand corner of key Printer: Paper feed. For OK calibration, confirm with Y for yes. The routine for setting of fixed keys is repeated beginning with No. 1 when entering N for no. After 30 s without any actuation the calibration routine start anew beginning with No. 1.

10

Calibration ready

A new start (restart) of he Informator takes place upon successful calibration of the touch-screen.

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Entry:

Program transfer

Service...; Program transfer...

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Note:

Prior to program transfer be sure the PC-Card incorporates the correct program version (part No.)! See also item Load part No. of PC-Card <>.

Reviewed program versions (Update) stored on a PC-Card Type FLASH, can be transferred from Informator via machine bus D to the winding units, D to the package doffer(s), and D to machine control.

D Opening of menu Program transfer requires entry of the Service key as password. D Reload the Informator program 3.1.19.

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Data transmission to machine control D For data transmission to machine control the machine must be switched ON: Main breaker switch = ON, Machine keyed OFF. D Insert the PC-Card ( 3.1.17). D Actuate key PC-CARD -> Machine control. D Continue on the next page: Data transmission begins after actuation of key O.K. ... Data tranmission (all other assemblies, except Machine control) D For data transmission the machine must be keyed ON (in production): Main breaker switch = ON, Machine ON key = ON.

D Assemblies to which a new program is to be transmitted must be taken out of production through deactivation: Switch OFF all winding units on their winding unit switches. Package doffer(s): Set turn switch(es) located on the doffer(s) to Manual. D Insert the PC-Card ( 3.1.17). D Enter the target to which the new program is to be transmitted: Winding unit or winding unit range Doffer(s) Note: More info concerning target selection: Next two pages.

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D Data transmission begins after actuation of key O.K.: Initially the existing program of the target computer is cleared (erased). Next the transmission of the new program begins. D During program transfer: The routines of clearing/transmission are indicated on screen (see for clearing). Data transmission to winding unit(s): [winding unit lamp(s)] - The red lamp flashes during program clearing - The yellow lamp flashes during data transmission.

D Screen is shown during program transmission. D At completion of program transfer indication shows 100 % before disappearing. Only now can the PC-Card be removed! Re-activate the assemblies previously deactivated. D Only after program transfer to machine control: Have the machine keyed ON.

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PC-Card -> Winding units* Entry of winding unit or winding unit range to which the PC-Card data is to be transmitted. < 1 - (Number of winding units) (1 - 1) > PC-Card -> Doffer* Entry of doffer (or all doffers, resp.) to which the PC-Card data is to be transmitted. < DOFFER 1 - (No. of doffers), ALL DOFFERS > PC-Card -> Machine control* Entry for transmission of PC-Card data to machine control. *Note: For program transfer the machine must be keyed ON (in production), while the target assembly (e.g. the winding units, or the package doffer(s) must be deactivated!

Loading of the PC-Cards part No. <> Entry prior to program transfer for double-checking whether or not the PC-Card bears the correct program version No. (part No.). All program versions of a given machine must be identical.

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Entry:

Internal Service Functions

Service...; Internal Service functions The internal service functions are provided for authorized Schlafhorst service personnel only, therefore they are not explained in this manual.

Uncontrolled entries in this menu lead to malfunctions and production losses!

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3.5

Data Display

Through activation in menu Data display actual data pertaining to D Production, D Machine, and/or messages can be displayed. Furthermore, reports are defined in this menu, and printing of actual reports can be initiated.

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3.5.1

Production data

Entry: Data display...; Production data... Menu Production data displays production summaries of the current shift, or of the previous shift, concerning D Lot data D Winding unit data D Clearer data Production review displays, for all producing groups, the production factor; in window Extended production review it also displays a listing of reasons for production decreases.

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Production Data, Lot Data

Entry: Data display...; Production data...; Lot data... Window Lot data displays the actual production review of the production group selected under for the current shift. Actuation of key switches this window to the data from the previous shift. D Machine efficiency (average machine efficiency in %). D Repeater cycles (Average repeaters per yarn joint). D Red lights (Total No. of Red lights). D Duration of Red lights (Total time of all Red lights in min). D Clearer cuts (Total from cuts for thick places, thin places, and double ends). D Yarn joints (No. of splices / knots). D Yarn breaks (No. of yarn breaks). D Production time (since shift start). D Doffed packages (No. of doffed delivery packages). D Time span (since shift start).

Display: Status of the production group (Defined, Production, or Lot change).

Listing of displayed data (from left to right): D Lot name (customers lot description). D Lot No. (customers lot code). D Working range of the production group (Winding unit from ... to ...). D Production weight (in kg oder lbs).

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Production Data, Winding Unit Data

3.5.3
Entry:

Data display...; Production data...; Winding unit data... Window Winding unit data displays the actual production review of the winding unit selected under for the current shift. Actuation of key switches this window to the data from the previous shift. Listing of the displayed data (from left to right): D Production weight (in kg oder lbs). D Machine efficiency (Average machine efficiency in %). D Yarn length wound shift (since shift start). D Yarn length wound package (Yarn length on package being wound). D Diameter wound (Diameter of package being wound). D Radial position cam package (aktual radial position of cycling drive).

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D Operation status Operational status of the winding unit, e.g.: RUNS: ACCELERATING RED LIGHT: GENERAL YELLOW LIGHT: DOFFER ACTIVATED OFF: WAITING FOR START WINDING UNIT NOT ACCESSIBLE Listing of all operational statuses next page. D Last reason for Red light Reason for last Red light, e.g.: UNKNOWN REDLIGHT CIRC. MAGAZINE NOT IN NEUTRAL POS. START-UP FAILURE DRUM LAP Listing of all Red light reasons page after next page. D Repeater cycles (Average repeaters per yarn joint). D Red lights (Total No. of Red lights). D Duration of Red lights (Total time of all Red lights in min).

D Upper end failures (No. of upper end failures). D Start-up cuts (No. of start-up cuts). D Clearer cuts (No. of clearer cuts). D Tension breaks (No. of breaks caused by yarn tension). D Yarn joints (No. of splices/knots). D Yarn breaks (No. of yarn breaks). D Bobbin changes (No. of bobbin change cycles). D Packages doffed (No. of doffed packages). D Winding unit OFF-time (Time in min. during which the Wdg. unit switch was/is OFF). D Production time (Time in min. during which the wdg. unit has been producing).

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Possible Statuses of the Winding Unit WINDER NOT ACCESSIBLE UNKNOWN CONDITION NO PROGRAM/PARAMETERS REQUEST FOR PROGRAM LOAD PROGRAM NO WORKING PARAMETERS OFF : GENERAL OFF : WINDER-SWITCH OFF : WAITING FOR START OFF : START-UP MODE OFF : TEST THERMOSPLICER OFF : CLEARER NOT READY OFF : TENSIONER BUTTON ON OFF : RED LIGHT BUTTON ON OFF : YELLOW LIGHT BUTTON ON OFF : NO BUS CONNECTION OFF : POWER-FAIL OFF : CLEARER NOT ACCESSIBLE SELF-TEST SERVICE TEST EQUIPMENT CYCLE GENERAL CYCLE FREQUENCY CYCLE WITHOUT THREAD CYCLE TESTMODE = Winding unit not accessible via data bus. = The present status is unknown to the Informator. = Winding unit has no data required for production start. = Winding unit requesting a program. = Program transmission to winding unit in progress. = Winding unit lacks operation parameters. = Winding unit generally switched OFF. = Winding unit switched OFF on wdg. unit switch. = Winding unit OFF, waiting for being started. = Winding unit OFF, waiting for manual start. = Winding unit OFF, thermosplicer in Test status. = Winding unit OFF, clearer not on standby. = Winding unit OFF, tension device-opener actuated. = Winding unit OFF, Red light key is actuated. = Winding unit OFF, Yellow light key is actuated. = Winding unit OFF, no communication via data bus. = Winding unit OFF, mach. control reports power failure. = Winding unit OFF, clearer is not accessible. = Winding unit in self-test status. = Winding unit: Test device connected for service. = Winding unit: Cycle in progress. = Winding unit: Cycle in progress. = Winding unit: Cycle in progress without yarn recognition. = Winding unit switched in test status. next page

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CYCLING LOCK CYCLING LOCK : NO COMPRESSED AIR CYCLING LOCK : NO SUCTION CYCLING LOCK : EMPTY TUBE CONVEYOR CYCLING LOCK : SPLICING WATER CYCL. LOCK : MACH.STATUS UNKNOWN CYCLING LOCK : MACHINE OFF CYCLING LOCK : SUCTION DRIVE MOTOR CYCLING LOCK : POWER FAIL = Winding unit in cycling lock status. At cycling lock activation the wdg. unit continues production until the next cycle is required, then stops. = - -, Compressed air pressure dropped below limit. = - -, Suction air sub-pressure dropped below limit. = - -, Cycling lock triggered by empty tube conveyor. = - -, Splicing water needs replenishing (Wet splicer only). = - -, Machine reports an unknown status. = - -, Machine having been keyed OFF. = - -, Failure of suction drive frequency converter. = - -, Power failure on machine.

CYCLING LOCK : HDS MAINTENANCE STATUS = - -, Suction drive is switched to maintenance status ( Service..., Maintenance...). CYCL. LOCK : TRANSFORMER OVERHEATING = - -, Overheating of transformer T1 in the drive end. CYCLING LOCK : THERMOSPLICER DWELL WAIT : ZERO POSITION DOFFER WAIT : STOP MOTION WAITING FOR THERMOSPLICER NULL POSITION DOFFER YELLOW LIGHT : GENERAL YELLOW LIGHT : PACKAGE READY YELLOW LIGHT : WAITING FOR DOFFING YELLOW LIGHT : DOFFER RUNNING RED LIGHT : GENERAL RED LIGHT : WAITING FOR BUTTON RED LIGHT : DELETION BAN RUN : GENERAL RUN : INITIAL START RUN : STARTUP RUN : FINAL SPEED RUN : AUTOSPEED = - -, Dwell thermosplicer is switched to ACTIVE ( Service..., Maintenance...). = Wdg. unit waits for neutral position of doffer. = Wdg. unit waiting: Briefly ignore clearer signal. = Winding unit waits for thermosplicer to heat up. = Wdg. unit fails to recognize neutral position of doffer. = Wdg. unit is in Yellow light status. = Yellow light: Wdg. unit stopped for doffing. = Yellow light: Waiting for doffer. = Yellow light: Doffing in progress. = Winding unit is in Red light status. = Red light: Waiting for confirmation (red or yellow light). = Red light: Red light can not be deleted. = Wdg. unit running: Normal production. = Wdg. unit running: In start-up phase. = Wdg. unit running: In acceleration phase. = Wdg. unit running: At nominal speed. = Wdg. unit running: Nominal speed reduced by Autospeed / Autotense.

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All Reasons for the last registered Red light of the Winding Unit CIRCULAR MAGAZINE NOT IN NEUTRAL POSITION CIRCULAR MAGAZINE IN TRANSFER POSITION CIRCULAR MAGAZINE BLOCKAGE PILOT DRIVE NOT IN NEUTRAL POSITION NO PULSES FOR PILOT DRIVE PILOT DRIVE BLOCKAGE WRONG SETTING PILOT DRIVE SPEED CONTROL FAILURE WINDING DRIVE BLOCKAGE WINDING DRIVE NOT STOPPING PACKAGE BLOCKAGE PACKAGE NOT STOPPING CUTTING KNIFE BLOCKAGE LAP GUARD RIBBON BREAKER FAILURE STARTUP FAILURE TOO MANY CYCLES NO LOWER END AFTER BOBBIN CHANGE THERMOSPLICER FAILURE BAD PACKAGE QUALITY PILOT DRIVE NOT STOPPING CLEARER-INTERNAL TECHNICAL BLOCKAGE WINDING DRIVE OVERLOAD PILOT DRIVE OVERLOAD NO SIGNAL FROM YARN TENSION-SENSOR CAN-CHIP FAULT

= Circular magazine is not in neutral position. = Circular magazine is not in transfer position. = Circular magazine is blocked (jammed). = Cycling linkage is not in neutral position. = Cycling drive fails to receive pulses for calculation of radial cam package position. = Cycling drive is blocked. = Cycling drive is falsely positioned. = Failure of proper speed control. = Blockage of winding drive. = Winding not stopping. = Delivery package is blocked. = Delivery package fails to stop. = Cutting knife blockage. = Drum lap recognized. = Ribbon breaker fails to function properly. = Failure of start-up after doffing. = Recognition of too many cycles. = Lower end missing after bobbin change cycle. = Thermosplicer failure recognized. = Bobbin classified Bad by the winding unit. = Cycling drive fails to stop. = Technical failure of clearer. = Winding drive electrically overloaded. = Cycling drive electrically overloaded. = Yarn tension sensor fails to transmit signals. = No connection with CAN bus. next page

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CLEARER : INTERFACE FAULT CLEARER : YARN COUNT ALERT CLEARER : ERROR CLUSTER ALERT CLEARER : MOIR ALERT CLEARER : CV-ALERT CLEARER : FOREIGN FIBER ALERT WRONG DRUM PULSES NO LOWER END THERMOSPLICER: DEFECTIVE PRISM THERMOSPLICER: DEFECTIVE THERMO ELEMENT UNKNOWN REDLIGHT UNKNOWN REDLIGHT (37) UNKNOWN REDLIGHT (38) = No data transmission possible via clearer interface. = Clearer alert due to yarn count deviation. = Clearer alert due to fault cluster. = Clearer alert due to moir formation. = Clearer alert due to CV deviation. = Clearer alert due to foreign fiber recognition. = False pulses from drum registered. = No lower end registered. = Defective prism on thermosplicer. = Defective thermo element on thermosplicer. = The status transmitted by the winding unit is unknown. = Yarn not in tension device while running. = Too many bobbin change cycles in sequency.

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3.5.4
Entry:

Production Data, Production Review

Data display...; Production data...; Production review... The window for production review is divided into 6 parts. Each part covers one of the 6 definable production groups. Groups actually producing are depicted in prominent fashion. The parts for non-producing groups are empty.

Data Windows displaying the following Data: Lot name and lot No. as entered under Lot control. Last acquired production factor. Produced weight in kg/lb since lot start or since shift start.

Presentation of the Production Factors of producing groups. The depicted window width corresponds to the production factors of the last 15 minutes. A conclusive display is not possible for less than 15 minutes, therefore no data is displayed before then.

Producing Group In order to obtain additional information concerning a producing group, actuate the data window of the group (group 2 in the example). The screen switches to Extended production review ( next page). The data windows of non-producing groups are empty and marked ***.

Production speed Production factor = 1000 Nominal speed

The production factor represents a forecast of how much the actual production will be below the theoretical production. Theoretical production is calculated from nominal winding speed and production duration.

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Production Data, extended Production Review The extended production review can be selected only from 2nd Column
the production review ( 3.5.4). The dialog window displays the data of the group selected in the production review menu. Production limited due to: OFF times (e.g. winding unit switch OFF) Cycle times (Yarn joining cycle, bobbin change cycle, etc.) Waiting times (e.g. warm-up time of thermosplicer) Red lights (Winding unit stops due to Red lights) Yellow lights (Winding unit stops due to Yellow lights) Autospeed (Speed reduction by Autospeed)

Changing to an other Group Actuation of the UP and DOWN key allows changing to an other group.

1st Column Lot name (Customers lot description) Lot No. (Customers lot code) Lot status (DEFINED = defined, valid winding unit range; PRODUCTION = lot being produced; LOT CHANGE = lot change in progress, lot end with full packages) Working range (winding unit range allotted to this lot)

3rd Column Production loss from: Acceleration of the winding units electronic ribbon breaker

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3.5.6
Entry:

Data display...; Production data...; Clearer data... Due to the magnitude of clearer cuts and alerts to be displayed, window Clearer data has been partitioned into 3 screen pages. Selection of pages 1 ... 3 takes place on buttons 1, 2, and 3 ( ). Displayable values for cuts and alerts depend on the clearer type. *** is displayed if the clearer fails to transmit values. The 3 window pages are distinguished as follows: D Clearer cuts D Special clearer cuts D Clearer alerts Upon initial selection of Clearer data the 1st window displays page 1 with the actual No. of cuts of the various categories, transmitted by the clearer to the Informator. This data covers the 1st lot of the current shift. Additionally, the following windows containing clearer data can be selected: D Clearer data of one winding unit, actual No. of cuts. D Clearer data of one winding unit, prorated per 100 km (mi) yarn length. D Clearer data of one lot, actual No. of cuts. D Clearer data of one lot, prorated per 100 km (mi) yarn length.

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Clearer data, page 1: Clearer cuts (nCC) Listing of displayed cut categories: D Nep cuts (nCN) D Short thick place cuts (nCS) D Long thick place / Double end cuts (nCL) D Thin place cuts (nCT) D Foreign fiber cuts (nCF)

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Clearer data, page 2: Special clearer cuts (nCSP) Listing of displayed cut categories: D Yarn count cuts (nCCA) D Failure cluster cuts (nCFS) [Yarn fault clusters] D Moir cuts (nCMO) D Surface index cuts (nSFI) D Foreign fiber cluster cuts (nCFFS) D Splice / knotter cuts (nCSK) D Bunch cuts (nCB) D Upper end cuts (nCU) D System cuts (nCSY)

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Clearer data, page 3: Clearer alerts (nRA) Listing of displayed alert categories: D Yarn count alerts (nCA) D Failure cluster alerts (nFSA) [Yarn fault cluster] D Yarn fault alerts (nGFA) D Foreign fiber alerts (nFFA) D Moir alerts (nMOA) D CV alerts (nCVA) D Surface index alerts (nSFIA) D IPI alerts (nIPIA) D CMT alerts (nCMTA) D Foreign fiber cluster alerts (nFFSA)

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Window illustrated above: Clearer data of one lot, actual No. of cuts. Selection of the lot to be displayed.

Button for reversal to the last completed shift. Reversal to: Clearer data prorated per 100 km (mi) yarn length of the lot. Reversal to: Clearer data of a winding unit, actual No. of cuts. Reversal to window Lot data ( 3.5.2). Display: Status of the production group (Defined, Production, or Lot change).

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Window illustrated above: Clearer data prorated per 100 km (mi) yarn length of the lot. Selection of the lot to be displayed.

Button for reversal to the last completed shift. Reversal to: Clearer data of one lot, actual No. of cuts. Reversal to clearer data prorated per 100 km (mi) yarn length of a winding unit. Reversal to window Lot data ( 3.5.2). Display: Status of the production group (Defined, Production, or Lot change).

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Window illustrated above: Clearer data of one winding unit, actual No. of cuts. Selection of the winding unit to be displayed.

Button for reversal to the last completed shift. Reversal to: Clearer data prorated per 100 km (mi) yarn length of the selected winding unit. Reversal to: Clearer data of one lot, actual No. of cuts. Reversal to window Winding unit data ( 3.5.3).

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Window illustrated above: Clearer data of a winding unit prorated per 100 km (mi) yarn length. Selection of the winding unit to be displayed.

Button for reversal to the last completed shift. Reversal to: Clearer data of one winding unit, actual No. of cuts. Reversal to: Clearer data prorated per 100 km (mi) yarn length of a lot. Reversal to window Winding unit data ( 3.5.3).

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3.5.7
Entry:

Machine data

Data display...; Machine data... Menu Machine data displays settings and operation statuses concerning the following devices: D Electrical / Electronic equipment D Compressed air / Suction air (Sub-pressure) D Automation D Section D Package doffer

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3.5.8
Entry:

Machine Data, Electric / Electronic Equipment

Data display...; Machine data...; Electric / Electronic equt.... Machine OFF ON = = Machine switched OFF. Machine switched ON, but not ready for production. Machine ready, or in production. Motor Overload Switch GZK 1 OK TRIPPED = = Overload switch not tripped. Overload switch tripped.

READY =

Motor Overload Switch Machine OK TRIPPED = = Overload switch not tripped. Overload switch tripped.

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Operation Status Machine Control ON OFF SELFTEST SERVICE PROGRAM REQUEST BOOTING CYCLING LOCK = Machine control activated = Machine control deactivated = Machine control in self-test = Machine control OFF for service = Machine control waits for program transmission = Machine control boots the program = Machine control has switched the winding units to Lock activated = Machine control deactivated in Test mode = Machine control not accessible via data bus

Informator: Battery Voltage Voltage display of the buffer batteries installed in the Informator for power fail-proof storage of the production data. The batteries must be replaced if the displayed voltage is less than 3,000 mV. Informator: Temperature Display of the Informators operational temperature. The Informator is designed to operate at temperatures up to 60 C (140 F). Auxiliary cooling must be provided for higher temperatures.

TESTMODE NOT ACCESSIBLE

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3.5.9
Entry:

Machine data: Compressed air/Sub-pressure (Suction)

Data display...; Machine data...; Compressed air/Sub-pressure...

Section

Suction drive motor: Operating status Indication of the suction drive motors operating status. OK ALERT Machine with suction drive Machine without suction drive; the following indications are omitted. = = Suction drive motor OK Suction drive motor failure

Selection of the section to which the following entries are to be applied. Suction system HDS CENTRAL = =

Operational suction level Nominal value for the sub-pressure level in -hPa (-mbar), corresponding to setting under Machine setup, Compressed air/Sub-pressure. Standby suction Nominal suction level in -hPa (-mbar) while no joining cycles are in progress, i.e. no suction is being consumed. This value is calculated by machine control.

Suction system: Operating status Operating status of suction system: OK STANDBY ALERT = = = Sub-pressure OK Idle sub-pressure level No sub-pressure (no suction)

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Current suction Indication of the actual suction level generated by the suction drive. A value in -hPa (-mbar) should be indicated, somewhere between standby suction and operating suction. Frequency FU suction drive motor Indication of actual frequency in Hz controlling the suction drive motor. Current FU suction drive motor Indication of actual current (in Amp.) presently being utilized by the suction drive motor.

Active power FU suction drive motor Indication of effective power in kW presently being consumed by the suction drive motor. Inside temperature FU suction drive motor Indication of the internal temperature of the suction drive motors frequency converter. Heat sink temperature FU suction drive motor Indication of cooling block temperature of the suction drive motor.

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Compressed air: Operating status Indication whether or not the compressed air supply is in normal range. OK ALERT Section Selection of the section of which the following entries concerning dust extraction are to be applied. < 1 - (No. of sections) > = = Compressed air supply is OK Compressed air failure

Dust extraction Indication whether or not the section selected under Section is equipped with the dust extraction feature. WITH WITHOUT = = Machine with dust extraction Machine without dust extraction

Dust extraction: Operation mode Indication if the section selected under Section is switched ON or OFF. ON OFF = = Dust extraction switched ON. Dust extraction switched OFF.

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3.5.10 Machine Data, Automation

Entry: Data display...; Machine data..., Automation... Package Conveyor Type of package conveyor as entered under Machine configuration. BELT WITHOUT EXTERNAL = = = Machine with integrated package conveyor Machine without package conveyor Machine with external conveyor system Package Conveyor: Operation Status NEUTRAL RUNS ALERT Package Lift Display of whether or not the package conveyor is equipped with the package lift feature. Package Lift: Operation Mode Display of ON or OFF mode of the package lift feature. Package Lift: Operation Status No. of Packages on Belt No. of packages currently located on the conveyor belt (for automatic dispatch only). OK ALERT = = Package lift feature OK Package lift failure = = = Conveyor belt in neutral position Conveyor running Package conveyor failure

Packages until Start Display of the number of packages to be completed until the conveyor starts, as entered under Machine parameters, Packages, Package Conveyor.

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3.5.11 Machine Data, Section

Entry: Data display...; Machine data...; Section...

Section

Dust Extraction Display of whether or not the machine is equipped with the dust extraction feature. Dust Extraction: Operation Status Display of ON or OFF mode of the dust extraction feature. Magazine Type Display of installed magazine type. CIRCULAR MAGAZINE REWINDING = = Circular magazine Rewinding device

Selection of the machine section for which the following data is to be displayed. Empty Tube Conveyor Type of tube conveyor as defined under Machine configuration. WITHOUT CTC (DHT) STC (HT10) = = = No tube conveyor (Type K) Continuous tube conveyor (Standard with model RM) Sectional tube conveyor (Optional for model RM)

Empty Tube Conveyor RUNS OFF ALERT = = = Running Switched OFF Tube conveyor failure
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3.5.12 Machine Data, Package Doffer

Entry: Data display...; Machine data...; Package doffer...

Selection of the doffer for which the following data is to be displayed.

Operation Status Listing of the available operation statuses of the doffer next page. Radial Position of the Cam Package Display of the current radial position of the cam package in degrees. Radial Position of the Package Guide Arm Display of the current radial position of the package guide arm in degrees. Last Winding Unit served Last winding unit on which a package doffing cycle had been performed.

No. of Doffers Display of the number of doffers defined for the machine. Maximum Service Range Maximum service range of the selected doffer, limited by mechanical boundaries. Doffer Service Range Range of winding units serviced by the doffer selected under .

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Transfer tail Entry of type of transfer tail winding: D WITHOUT TRANSFER TAIL, RH WINDING Package doffer without cone/sleeve drive and without yarn guide component RH winding D WITH TRANSFER TAIL, RH WINDING Standard package doffer RH winding (Transfer tail on RH side) D WITHOUT TRANSFER TAIL, LH WINDING Package doffer without cone/sleeve drive and without yarn guide component LH winding D WITH TRANSFER TAIL, LH WINDING Standard package doffer LH winding (Transfer tail on LH side)

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Available Operation Statuses of the Package Doffer (Doffer) Doffer not accessible Unknown status No program / parameters Program request Program loading No operation parameters Doffer OFF Doffer Selftest Doffer Service Manual operation Manual, pause Manual, patrolling Manual, engaged Manual, doffing Manual, failure Automatic mode Automatic, pause Automatic, patrolling Automatic, engaged Automatic, doffing Automatic, failure = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Doffer not accessible via data bus. Doffer transmits an unknown status (failure). Doffer has no data to start production. Doffer requesting a program (SPS). Doffer being loaded with a program. Doffer has no operation parameters. Doffer switched OFF. Doffer performing a self test. Doffer is switched in Service mode. Doffer is switched in manual mode. Doffer in manual mode, currently in patrol pause. Doffer in manual mode, currently patrolling. Doffer in manual mode, engaged on a winding unit. Doffer in manual mode, performing a doffing cycle. Doffer in manual mode, switched OFF for failure. Doffer in automatic mode, (Normal operation). Doffer in automatic mode, currently in patrol pause. Doffer in automatic mode, currently patrolling. Doffer in automatic mode, engaged on a winding unit. Doffer in automatic mode, performing a doffing cycle. Doffer in automatic mode, switched OFF for failure.

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3.5.13 Messages
H3 H2 Entry: Data display...; Messages... On its monitor screen the Informator displays messages releated to machine statuses. In addition, signal lamps are provided to call operator and/or maintenance personnel to the machine. Listing of messages Chapters 10.1. Signal Lamps on the Machine The signal lamps display various machine statuses. They either glow steady or flashing. The priority of flashing lights is higher than the steady-ON type: The light changes from steady to flashing if during steady light a message is issued requiring a flashing light. The cause for messages with lighting of the Red and/or Yellow signal lamp is displayed on the Informator ( next page). Note: The display must be confirmed after remedy of a failure. All signal lamps are OFF as long as the machine is stopped.

D161-67

Red Signal Lamp (H3) D Flashing Malfunction in the area of the basic machine, e.g. a motor overload relay is tripped. D Steady ON Malfunction in the area of the basic machine, e.g. absence of compressed air. Failures in the area of the package doffer. Yellow Signal Lamp (H2) D Flashing Message for Wetsplicer only: Replenish splicing water. D Steady ON Materials flow-problems, e.g. start of package conveyor.

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Screen Page Messages displays the message listing containing in clear text the the causes for lighting the Red and/or Yellow signal lamps:

Notes D The screen lists a maximum of 5 messages. Continuation through leafing. D Actuation of key initiates print-out of the current screen page. Listing of available messages Chapter 10.1.

Alert messages = Red signal lamp When actuating the key for opening of the window Messages the reasons for switching the Red alert lamp ON are listed, up to the time of window opening.

Warnings = Yellow signal lamp When actuating the key for opening of the window Messages the reasons for switching the Yellow warning lamp ON are listed, up to the time of window opening.

History = Listing of all messages, alert-type as well as warning-type, in order of occurrence, up to the time of window opening.

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3.5.14 Reports
Entry: Data display...; Reports... The Informator transmits reports to the printer: D at predetermined times, D when called for by the user, and D automatically for certain occurrences. In this menu the reports are controlled, including their scope and contents. Note: Sample reports are depicted in chapter 3.7. Structure Intermediate reports, shift reports and lot change reports are identical in respect to their structure. They differ only in respect to heading and time of print-out.

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Types of Reports D Lots reports Repeated shift report: Actual data. Print-out of production data of the completed shift. Intermediate report: Actual data. Print-out of production data of the current shift. Repeated shift report: Settings. Print-out of entered settings (Lot control values) of the completed shift. Intermediate report: Settings. Print-out of entered settings (Lot control values) of the current shift.

D Winding unit reports Repeated shift report: Actual data. This report documents the production and clearer data (Cuts, Red lights, Cycles, etc.) of the winding unit(s) for the completed shift. Intermediate report: Actual data. This report documents the production and clearer data (Cuts, Red lights, Cycles, etc.) of the winding unit(s) as intermediate results for the current shift. Test report This report documents the production data of the winding unit(s), with defined values. D Machine reports Machines configuration report. This report documents the operation and machine specification data.

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3.5.15 Reports, Lot-Reports

Entry: Data display...; Reports...; Lot reports...

Reports for the selected group are printed.

Repeated Shift Report: Settings This report D displays the settings used for the last completed shift; D can be called at any time; and D prints the following information: Drum drive settings Splicer settings Delivery package settings Quality control settings Package doffer settings.

Repeated Shift Report: Actual Data This report D represents the report of production data of the last completed shift; D can be called for at any time; D is structured identically to the shift report; D covers the selected production group; and D prints the following information: Production data of the lot. Quality data of the lot (only if yarn length data or diameter data, resp., had been entered). Off-Standard data of the production group.

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Intermediate Report: Actual Data This report D represents the report of production data of the current shift; D can be called at any time; D is structured identically to the shift report; D is printed for the selected group; and D prints the following information: Production data of the lot. Quality control data of the lot (only if yarn length data or diameter data, resp., had been entered).

Intermediate Report: Settings This report D is the intermediate report of settings used for the current shift; D can be called at any time; and D is structured identically to the Repeated shift report: Settings. Lot Change Report Entry of whether or not the lot change report is to be printed at lot change time. The structure of the lot change report is identical to the shift report. The last data of the lot can also be called before the next shift change as Repeated shift report: Actual data. Note: Entry Lot change report can also be performed in menu Lot..., Control.... < WITH, WITHOUT >

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3.5.16 Reports, Winding Unit Reports

Entry: Data display...; Reports...; Winding unit reports...

For the selected winding unit or winding unit range, reports Repeated shift report: Actual data and Intermediate report: Actual data are printed.

Repeated Shift Report: Actual Data This report D reports the production data of the last completed shift; D can be called at any time; D is structured identically to the shift report; D is printed for the selected winding unit(s); and D prints the following information: Production data of the winding unit(s).

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Intermediate Report: Actual Data This report D reports the production data of the current shift; D can be called at any time; D is structured identically to the shift report; D is printed for the selected winding unit(s); and D prints the following information: Production data of the winding unit(s), and Quality control data (only if yarn length data or diameter data, resp., had been entered). Winding Unit Range Enter the first and last winding unit to be subjected to the following test report. Only winding units in production, or in lot change, will be taken into consideration. < 1 - (No. of winding units), (1 - 1) >

Definition of Winding Unit Test Report Description on next page. Test Report Start: Current Shift Upon actuation of key Test Report Start and subsequently key O.K. the report covering the current shift is printed. Test Report Start: Previous Shift Upon actuation of key Test Report Start and subsequently key O.K. the report covering the previous shift is printed.

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Defining Winding Unit Test Report

Ref. to previous page Winding unit range Ref. to previous page Test report start: Current shift Ref. to previous page Test report start: Previous shift The attribute controls the output of the selected line: Line invalid; no print-out Valid line; prepared for print-out Valid line; print-out of values for each winding unit of the selected range. Totals or mean values of the group, resp., are printed below the last wdg. unit line. Valid line; prints only the totals of the values for the wdg. unit range. The pre-entry of the Informator for this line is loaded. The line receives the attribute DEFINED.

Each one of the 30 keys is individually selectable. Selection of values to be printed in the test report. After actuation the selection listing appears on screen. This listing extends over 3 screen pages, accessible via leafing (lower RH corner). Listing of all values next page.

VACANT DEFINED ACTIVE

TOTAL PRE-ENTRY

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Listing of all selectable values: NIX %MA %RL %AO %SF %CSK nCC/ nJO nBC nCC nTB tRUN tOFF nCS nCL nCT nSF nCSK nAO kg (lbs) g/h nTB/ nJO/ %YL nDPH nDP nRL nCY tCY tRL tYL nCF nCN nCCA nCB nCSY Vacant, no utilization Machine efficiency in % Red lights per yarn joint in % Repeaters per yarn joint in % Upper end failures per yarn joint in % Splicing / Knotting cuts per yarn joint in % Total of clearer cuts (nCS + nCL + nCT) per 100 km yarn length No. of yarn joints (Splices/Knots) No. of bobbin changes Total of all clearer cuts (nCS + nCL + nCT + CFF + CNO) Yarn tension breaks Winding units run time Winding units OFF time No. of thick place cuts No. of double end cuts No. of thin place cuts No. of upper end failures Splicing / Knotting cuts No. of repeaters Production in kilograms Production in grams per hour Yarn tension breaks per 100 km y.l. Yarn joint per 100 km yarn length Efficiency loss from yellow lights in % manually doffed packages due to inferior quality doffed OK packages (manually or by doffer) No. of Red lights Total No. of cycles Cycle times Red light time (incl. flashing) Yellow light time No. of foreign fiber cuts No. of nep cuts No. of yarn count cuts No. of bunch cuts No. of clearer system cuts

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3.5.17 Reports, Machine Reports

Entry: Data display...; Reports...; Machine reports... Configuration Report Output This report D contains the machine specification data and its parameter data; D can be called at any time; and D prints the following information: Pneumatics Section Specification type Automation Package doffer Dialog Dust extraction Packages Shift calendar

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3.6

Dialog

The following entries are combined in menu Dialog: D Language D Date/Clock time D Master key; restore password protection D Units for length, weight, yarn count D Red lights until signal lamp lights up

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3.6.1
Entry:

Language

Dialog...; Language Entry of language for user guidance. < GERMAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, TURKEY, RUSSIAN, CHINESE >

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3.6.2
Entry:

Date / Clock time

Dialog...; Date / Clock time Entry of date and clock time. Date and clock time are entered on buttons by leafing (holding the resp. button depressed).

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3.6.3
Entry:

Master Key

Dialog...; Master key Entry of up to 10 master keys (passwords) is possible. The service key is required for this entry. The master key D renders accessible all Informator entries for machine control and lot control; D renders accessible all entries on the package doffer; and D is represented by a 4-digit (maximum) numeral. Restoration of password protection next page. < 0 - 9999 >

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3.6.4
Entry:

Restoration of password protection

Dialog...; Restore password protection Actuation of menu item restore password protection renders inaccessible again all entries for machine control and lot control. This includes entries on the package doffer.

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3.6.5
Entry:

Unit of Length

Dialog...; Unit of length Entry of the unit of length. m = yds = Meter Yards metric system english system

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3.6.6
Entry:

Unit of Weight

Dialog...; Unit of weight Entry of the unit of weight. kg = lbs = kilograms Pounds metric system english system

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3.6.7
Entry:

Unit of Yarn Count

Dialog...; Unit of yarn count Nm= tex = Ne = metric system tex system english cotton count

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3.6.8
Entry:

Red Lights until Signal Lamp

Dialog...; Red lights until signal lamp The Red signal lamp lights up steadily when the No. of Red lights on the winding units of the entire machine (including steady and flashing lights) exceeds the boundary value previously entered. < 0 - (No. of winding units - 1) >

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3.7

Reports
D Winding unit reports Repeated shift report: Actual data The report documents production data of one winding unit for the shift completed last. Intermediate report: Actual data The report documents production data of one winding unit, as intermediate results for the current shift. Winding unit test report The report documents production data of one winding unit, or of a defined range of winding units. D Machine reports

The Informator transmits reports to the printer: D At fixed times, established by the user. D Upon manual initiation by the user. D Automatically upon certain occurrences. In this menu the reports are controlled in respect to magnitude and contents. Structure Intermediate reports, shift reports, and lot reports are identical in their structures. They differentiate only in respect to the times at which they are issued, and in their headings. Types of Reports D Shift report The shift report is printed after shift changes at the predetermined times. During the next shift the shift report can be repeated through manual initiation as Repeated shift report. D Lot report Repeated shift report: Actual data Print-out of production data of the shift completed last. Intermediate report: Actual data Print-out of production data of the current shift, as Intermediate report Repeated shift report: Settings Print-out of settings (Lot control values) used in the shift completed last. Intermediate report: Settings Print-out of settings (Lot control values) used in the current shift.

Configuration report of the machine The report documents machine parameters and equipment specifications.

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************************************** * Informator System 338 * ************************************** 148-xxx.xxx V:x.xx xx.xx.xx xx:xx Name of company Name of machine Name of clearer Network connection RM Serial No. LEFT HAND WITHOUT

3.7.1

Report heading

The report heading appears on top of all reports. Part No. and program version No. of the Informator; Date and Time of the print-out. Customer name (free text); Machine model (e.g.: Model RM) Customers machine No. (or name); Machine serial No. Clearer Type; RH or LH machine Informator WITH or WITHOUT network connection.

************************************** * Informator System 338 * ************************************** 148-xxx.xxx V:x.xx xx.xx.xx xx:xx Name of Name of Name of Network company RM machine Serial No. clearer LEFT HAND connection WITHOUT *** SHIFT REPORT *** Baumwolle BW 0815 1 - 30 xx:xx 1 34.00 1000 100000 180.00

3.7.2

Shift report

The shift report documents the production data of the completed shift. Report heading ( 3.7.1)

Group 1 Lot name Lot number Working range Shift end No. of plies Yarn count Speed Nominal length Nominal diameter

xx.xx.xx [Nm] [m/min] [m] [mm]

Group No. of the lot Lot name Lot No. Working range (wdg. unit Nos.) of the lot Shift end of lot (Date, Time) Single yarn (1), or No. of plies Yarn count Nominal winding speed Nominal length / package (with length definition only) Nominal diameter (with diameter definition only) Production data of the lot

***** Lot Production Data ***** Production time Observation time Time span Machine efficiency Production weight Packages doffed Yarn joints Yarn breaks [min] [min] [min] [%] [kg] /100 /100 1656 2045 2640 86.5 45.65 301 72.6 35.4 53.5 4.2 34.6 1.6 10.9

Clearer cuts /100 Clearer cuts per bobbin Red lights [%] Average time per red light[min] Repeater cycles [%]

Production time in min Observation time (machine-ON time) in min Shift duration in min Machine efficiency in % Production weight in kg (lbs) No. of doffed packages Yarn joints (splices/knots) per 100 km (mi) of yarn Yarn breaks (= clearer cuts + tension breaks) per 100 km (mi) yarn length Clearer cuts per 100 km (mi) yarn length Clearer cuts per bobbin Red lights per yarn joint in % Average time per red light in min Repeater cycles per yarn joint in %

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Lot quality data From the entries of lower and upper limit values in menu Quality control the Informator establishes the increments at which the bar diagram with the distribution of packages is printed. The quality criteria for equal length are printed when winding for equal diameters of the packages. The quality criteria for equal diameter are printed when winding for equal yarn lengths of the packages. The diagram represents the 12 quality classes of all wound packages of the lot. Packages shown with < or > are outside of the established quality standard. The number of packages in each quality class is also printed. Further information 3.2.10. Total of all packages wound After the bar diagram follows a listing of all packages with at least one quality infraction. The number of infractions is also printed for each winding unit. Wdg. unit No.; Clearer cuts per bobbin; Lower and upper limit value. OFF-Standard winding units of the lot Listing of winding units of more than 15 minutes production time, showing infraction of limit values for: Efficiency, or Clearer cuts, or Tension breaks, or Production time (less than 15 min). These Off-Standard limit values are calculated automatically by the Informator. ***** Lot OFF-Standard ***** %MA nCC nTB %RL <<15 nOS 83.9 34/78 5.54 ---------------------------------------No. Limit value for machine efficiency; limit value for clearer cuts (min./max.); limit value for tension breaks; No. of Red lights (no limit value entered); production time less than 15 min.; No. of successive OFF-Standard shifts (no limit value entered). Listing of OFF-Standard winding units (if existing): 3 4 5 16 78.6 84.5 69.4* 84.3 38 23.83* 43.6 85* 2.46 24.5 55 1.05 53.5 63 12.46* 24.4 * * * * 1 Winding unit No.; machine efficiency in %; clearer cuts; tension breaks in %; Red lights in %; production time less than 15 min; No. of successive shifts with limit value * = Infraction of OFF-Standard limit values initiates data print-out of this winding unit.

***** Lot Quality ***** Length >650000 0 650000 0 595000 *** 10 540000 ******* 22 485000 *********** 32 430000 ****************** 56 375000 ************************** 77 320000 ****************** 55 265000 ******* 22 210000 ***** 15 155000 *** 10 <100000 0 ---------------------------------------Total packages 299 Packages of inferior quality... No. Cuts Length > 15 <100000 >650000 ---------------------------------------5 18 0 0 10 23 0 0

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Messages = 4 = 2 Listing of all messages prompting the signal lamp to light-up. Example: No compressed air: 4 occurrences; insufficient sub-pressure (suction): 2 occurrences. or: No messages have been issued. Further Information 10.1. Clearer data ***** Clearer data ***** n /100 km (mi) ------------------------------------Clearer cuts (nCC) (nCN) 0 44.4 (nCS) 0 66.4 (nCL) 0 99.4 (nCT) 0 110.4 (nCF) 0 120.4 ------------------------------------(nCC) 0 89.7 Special clearer cuts (nCSP) (nCCA) 0 *** (nCFS) 0 *** (nCFFS) 0 *** (nSFI) 0 *** (nCMO) 0 *** (nCSK) 0 *** (nCU) 0 *** (nCB) 0 *** (nCSY) 0 *** ------------------------------------(nCSP) 0 *** Clearer alerts (nRA) (nCA) 0 *** (nFSA) 0 *** (nFFA) 0 *** (nFFSA) 0 *** (nSFIA) 0 *** (nMOA) 0 *** (nCMTA) 0 *** (nIPIA) 0 *** (nCVA) 0 *** (nGFA) 0 *** ------------------------------------(nRA) 0 *** Clearer data of the production group is listed as follows: 1. No. of cuts 2. Cuts prorated per 100 km (mi) of yarn (nCC) (nCN) (nCS) (nCL) (nCT) (nCF) Clearer cuts Nep cuts Short thick place cuts Long thick place cuts / Double end cuts Thin place cuts Foreign fiber cuts

***** Messages ***** No compressed air No sub-pressure No Messages occured

Total and average per 100 km (mi) (nCSP) (nCCA) (nCFS) (nCFFS) (nSFI) (nCMO) (nCSK) (nCU) (nCB) (nCSY) Special clearer cuts Yarn count cuts Fault cluster cuts Foreign fiber cluster cuts Surface index cuts Moir cuts Splice cuts / Knotter cuts Upper end cuts Yarn bunch cuts System cuts

Total and average per 100 km (mi) (nRA) (nCA) (nFSA) (nFFA) (nFFSA) (nSFIA) (nMOA) (nCMTA) (nIPIA) (nCVA) (nGFA) Clearer alerts Yarn count alerts Fault cluster alerts Foreign fiber alerts Foreign fiber cluster alerts Surface index alerts Moir alerts CMT alerts IPI alerts CV alerts Yarn fault alerts

Total and average per 100 km (mi)

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3.7.3

Lot change report

The lot change report is printed automatically at lot end if in menu Control (Lot...; Control...) printing had been activated. This report contains actual data pertaining to the group/lot, the data is identical with the shift report ( 3.7.2).

*** LOT CHANGE REPORT *** Group 1 Lot name Lot number Working range Shift end No. of plies Yarn count Speed Nominal length Nominal diameter Baumwolle BW 0815 1 - 30 xx:xx 1 34.00 1000 100000 180.00 Group No. of the lot Lot name Lot No. Working range (wdg. unit Nos.) of the lot Shift end of lot (Date, Time) Single yarn (1), or No. of plies Yarn count Nominal winding speed Nominal length / package (with length definition only) Nominal diameter (with diameter definition only)

xx.xx.xx [Nm] [m/min] [m] [mm]

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3.7.4

Repeated shift report: Actual data

The repeated shift report D reports data of the last shift, and D is structurally identical with the shift report.

*** SHIFT REPORT *** Group 1 Lot name Lot number Working range Shift end No. of plies Yarn count Speed Nominal length Nominal diameter Baumwolle BW 0815 1 - 30 xx:xx 1 34.00 1000 100000 180.00 Group No. of the lot Lot name Lot No. Working range (wdg. unit Nos.) of the lot Shift end of lot (Date, Time) Single yarn (1), or No. of plies Yarn count Nominal winding speed Nominal length / package (with length definition only) Nominal diameter (with diameter definition only)

xx.xx.xx [Nm] [m/min] [m] [mm]

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3.7.5

Intermediate report: Actual data

The intermediate report D reports data of the current shift, D is structurally identical with the shift report, except D it does not incorporate print-out of of the OFF-Standard winding units.

*** INTERMEDIATE REPORT *** Group 1 Lot name Lot number Working range No. of plies Yarn count Speed Nominal length Nominal diameter PRODUCTION Baumwolle BW 0815 1 - 30 1 34.00 1000 100000 180.00 Group No. of lot; Group status: DEFINED, PRODUCTION, LOT CHANGE Lot name Lot No. Working range (wdg. unit Nos.) of the lot Single yarn (1), or No. of plies Yarn count Nominal winding speed Nominal length / package (with length definition only) Nominal diameter (with diameter definition only)

[Nm] [m/min] [m] [mm]

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3.7.6

Repeated shift report: Settings

Settings Shift Report lists the settings for a group/lot, in this case for the previous shift. Report heading ( 3.7.1)

*** SETTINGS SHIFT REPORT *** Group 1 Lot name Lot number Working range DEFINED Baumwolle BW 0815 1 - 30 Group No. of lot; Group status: DEFINED, PRODUCTION, LOT CHANGE Lot name Lot No. Working range (wdg. unit Nos.) of the lot

***** Lot Parameters***** Drum drive... Speed [mpm] Reverse drive of the drum Smooth starting code: C-Acceleration Code: X-Acceleration Code: Loop gate Code: Displacement drive Splicer... Yarn ends open Code: Splicing codes: Thermo-splicer Codes: Accelerated cooling Package... Nominal diameter Diameter correction Length correction [mm] 1000 MEDIUM MEDIUM 50 4 4 ON 4 5,3,5 7 NO 180 1.000 1.000 Drum drive values: Nominal linear winding speed in mpm (yds/min) Reversed drive speed of the drum for yarn search Initial drum acceleration at start-up Drum acceleration after yarn joining (splicing or knotting) Drum acceleration after package doffing Loop gate code Traverse displacement ON or OFF (optional) Splicer values: Code for yarn end opening Codes for Pulse 1, Pause, and Pulse 2 Thermosplicer code (optional) Accelerated cooling of splicer, YES or NO Delivery package values: Nomial diameter in mm (in) Diameter correction factor Length correction factor or: Nominal yarn length in m (yds) Length correction factor Diameter correction factor Operation mode model K: NORMAL, 1 : 1, or PEELING Single yarn (1), or No. of plies Yarn count Yarn tensioner: Regulation (through tension sensor), or Control Nominal yarn tension value in cN (with tension sensor only) Yarn tension code (with activated control only).

Nominal length [m] 220000 Length correction 1.000 Diameter correction 1.000 Operation mode model K NORMAL No. of plies 1 Yarn count [Nm] 20.00 Yarn tension mode: REGULATION Yarn tension: Yarn tension code: [cN] 100 50

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Quality control... Autospeed... Autospeed operation mode Yarnlength [m] Autospeed Speed reduction to: [%] Autospeed beginning at:[%] Quality package... Singling out Minimum length Maximum length Minimum diameter Maximum diameter Waxing Wax monitoring Hairiness nozzle Clearer cuts... Maximum clearer cuts Stop if limit exceeded Minimum percentage [%] Maximum percentage [%] knife monitoring Bobbin change during clearer alert

Yarn length 5000 70 60 NO 220000 225000 220 235 OFF MESSAGE ONLY ON 20 NO 40 200 OFF MANUAL

Quality control data: Autospeed data (optional): Autospeed mode: OFF, YARN TENSION, YARN LENGTH For YARN LENGTH only: Yarn length per bobbin in m (yds) For YARN LENGTH only: Reduce winding speed towards bobbin end to... % Begin reduction at ... % Quality package data: Singling-out of inferior packages: YES/NO Quality limit for minimum length Quality limit for for maximum length or: Quality limit for minimum diameter Quality limit for maximum diameter Waxing drive (Motor ON/OFF) Status of wax roll monitoring: OFF, MESSAGE ONLY, INSTANT STOP, STOP AFTER x MIN Hairiness nozzle (Option), ON or OFF Clearer cut data: Permitted maximum clearer cuts per bobbin Stop if limit exceeded: YES/NO Minimum for remaining under mean value Maximum for remaining under mean value Knife monitoring, ON or OFF Bobbin change at clearer alert: MANUAL or AUTOMATICALLY Cycling data: No. of repeater cycles per yarn joint. No. of upper end failures No. of start-up cuts until supply change No. of splicing failures until supply change. No. of permitted sequential upper end failures Ribbon breaker data: Ribbon breaking in % Cradle pressure compensation, ON or OFF*. Cradle pressure (in Newton) for the package*. Auxiliary cradle pressure at C-Acceleration (in Newton)*. Time s, during which aux. cradle pressure at X-Acceleration is to be effective*.

[m] [m] [mm] [mm]

Cycles... Repeater cycles in sequence Suction arm motions Start-up cuts until supply change Splicing failures until supply change Upper end failures in sequence Ribbon breaker... Drum ribbon breaker Cradle ribbon breaker Cradle pressure Aux. Cradle pressure at C-acceleration Cradle press. time at X acceleration

4 3 2 2 4 6% ON 20 5 3

[N] [N] [s]

* This data only for machines provided with the electromagnetic cradle pressure compensation Propack.

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Package doffer ... Transfer tail winds Transfer tail tension Code: SEHNE code: SEHNE tension code Cradle depressor time [s] Special settings ... Cycling progression winding unit Suction at bobbin change Delayed package lift-off Delayed upper end pick-up Reversed rotation with suction arm Options ... Variopack

3 30 8 20 2

Data of package doffer(s)*: No. of transfer tail winds Code for transfer tail winding tension Code for Nose winds Code for Nose winds tension Aux. cradle depressor time in s. Special settings for optimization of cycle progression: Adaption of cycle progression: STANDARD, LYCRA, COARSE WET LINNEN, FINE WET LINNEN Withdrawal of yarn length at boobin change: 0 ... 40 Delayed package lift-off after yarn break: OFF, 1 ... 16 Delayed upper end search: OFF, 1 ... 15 REVOLUTIONS Reversal with suction nozzle against winding direction: NO/YES Options: Deactivation, or setting, resp., of the Variopack curve (Option): OFF, CURVE 1 ... 5

STANDARD 0 OFF OFF NO OFF

** Print-out of all delivery package doffers with patrol ranges within this production group.

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3.7.7

Intermediate Report: Settings

The Intermediate Report: Settings D lists the settings used for the group/lot of the current shift, and D is structurally identical with Repeated shift report settings.

*** SETTINGS INTERMEDIATE REPORT *** Group 1 Lot name Lot number Working range PRODUCTION Baumwolle BW 0815 1 - 30

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3.7.8

Repeated shift report: Actual data of a winding unit

The Shift report: Actual data of a winding unit shows production data of the selected winding unit, for the shift just completed. Report heading ( 3.7.1)

*** WINDING UNIT SHIFT REPORT *** Group 1 Lot name Lot number Working range Shift end No. of plies Yarn count Speed Nominal diameter Nominal length PRODUCTION Baumwolle BW 0815 1 - 30 xx.xx.xx xx:xx 1 [Nm] 34.00 [mpm] 1000 [mm] 180.00 [m] 100.000 The winding unit is alloted to the following lot: Group No. of lot; Group status: DEFINED, PRODUCTION, LOT CHANGE Lot name Lot No. Working range (wdg. unit Nos.) of the lot Shift end, with date and time Single yarn (1), or No. of plies Yarn count Winding speed Nominal diamter, or: Nominal yarn length of packages

**** Winding unit-Production Data **** Winding unit 1 Production time [min] 1656 Observation time [min] 2045 Time of winding unit OFF [min] 34 Machine efficiency [%] 88.7 Production weight [kg] 5.65 Yarn length wound/shift [m] 1457280.4 Yarn length wound/package [m] 100.000 Diameter wound [mm] 180.00 Packages doffed 15 Bobbin changes 2735 Yarn joints /100 672.6 Yarn breaks /100 35.4 Clearer cuts /100 Tension breaks /100 Upper end failures [%] Splice- / knotter cuts [%] Red lights [%] Average time per red light [min] Repeater cycles [%] 30.4 5.0 6.8 3.6 34.6 2.2 11.7 Print-out of data from winding unit No. (e.g. 1) Production time in min Observation time (machine-ON time) in min OFF time of winding unit in min Machine efficiency Production weight in kg (lbs) Wound yarn length during shift Wound yarn length of the package completed last Diameter of the package completed last No. of doffed packages No. of bobbin change cycles Yarn joints (splices/knots) per 100 km (mi) of yarn Yarn breaks (= clearer cuts + tension breaks) per 100 km (mi) Clearer cuts per 100 km (mi) Tension breaks per 100 km (mi) Upper end failures per yarn joint in % Splice/Knot cuts per yarn joint in % Red lights per yarn joint in % Average time per red light in min Repeater cycles per yarn joint in %

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Clearer data ***** Clearer data ***** n /100 km (mi) ------------------------------------Clearer cuts (nCC) (nCN) 0 44.4 (nCS) 0 66.4 (nCL) 0 99.4 (nCT) 0 110.4 (nCF) 0 120.4 ------------------------------------(nCC) 0 89.7 Special clearer cuts (nCSP) (nCCA) 0 *** (nCFS) 0 *** (nCFFS) 0 *** (nSFI) 0 *** (nCMO) 0 *** (nCSK) 0 *** (nCU) 0 *** (nCB) 0 *** (nCSY) 0 *** ------------------------------------(nCSP) 0 *** Clearer alerts (nRA) (nCA) 0 *** (nFSA) 0 *** (nFFA) 0 *** (nFFSA) 0 *** (nSFIA) 0 *** (nMOA) 0 *** (nCMTA) 0 *** (nIPIA) 0 *** (nCVA) 0 *** (nGFA) 0 *** ------------------------------------(nRA) 0 *** Clearer data of the production group is listed as follows: 1. No. of cuts 2. Cuts prorated per 100 km (mi) of yarn (nCC) (nCN) (nCS) (nCL) (nCT) (nCF) Clearer cuts Nep cuts Short thick place cuts Long thick place cuts / Double end cuts Thin place cuts Foreign fiber cuts

Total and average per 100 km (mi) (nCSP) (nCCA) (nCFS) (nCFFS) (nSFI) (nCMO) (nCSK) (nCU) (nCB) (nCSY) Special clearer cuts Yarn count cuts Fault cluster cuts Foreign fiber cluster cuts Surface index cuts Moir cuts Splice cuts / Knotter cuts Upper end cuts Yarn bunch cuts System cuts

Total and average per 100 km (mi) (nRA) (nCA) (nFSA) (nFFA) (nFFSA) (nSFIA) (nMOA) (nCMTA) (nIPIA) (nCVA) (nGFA) Clearer alerts Yarn count alerts Fault cluster alerts Foreign fiber alerts Foreign fiber cluster alerts Surface index alerts Moir alerts CMT alerts IPI alerts CV alerts Yarn fault alerts

Total and average per 100 km (mi)

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3.7.9

Intermediate Report: Actual Winding Unit Data

The intermediate report of actual winding unit data D lists the production data of the selected winding unit for the current shift, and D is structurally identical with the shift report of actual winding unit data.

** WINDING UNIT INTERMEDIATE REPORT **

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3.7.10 Test report

The structure of the test report is established by the entries in menu Winding unit reports (Data display...; Reports...; Winding unit reports...) and printed for the selected winding unit range. Depending on definition the print-out of a winding unit range takes place either with sub-totals or only with a total of the winding unit range. Report heading ( 3.7.1)

*** WINDING UNITS TESTREPORT *** Lot... Group 1 Lot name Lot number Working range No. of plies Yarn count [Nm] Speed [m/min] Nominal diameter [mm] Nominal length [m] PRODUCTION Baumwolle BW 0815 1 - 30 1 34.00 1000 180.00 100.000 The winding units are allotted to the following lot: Group No. of lot; Group status: DEFINED, PRODUCTION, LOT CHANGE Lot name Lot No. Working range (wdg. unit Nos.) of the lot Single yarn (1), or No. of plies Yarn count Winding speed Nominal diameter, or Nominal yarn length of packages

Winding unit range 01-02 No. %MA %RL %AO %SF %CSK nCC/ 1 88.3 1.34 0 0 0 0 2 *** *** *** *** *** *** -------------------------------------88.3 1.34 0 0 0 0 No. nJO nBC nCC nTB tRUN tOFF 1 0 0 0 0 1234 21 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -------------------------------------0 0 0 0

Winding unit range to be printed. Test report listing data from the individual winding units: Winding unit with production time Winding unit without production Evaluation line: Mean value/Total of the above values of each column. Print-out of values (max. 30) previously selected for the test report. Entry and listing of values see 3.5 Reports, Winding unit reports.

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3.7.11 Configuration report

The configuration report contains equipment specifications of the machine and corresponding machine parameters. Report heading ( 3.7.1)

*** CONFIGURATION REPORT *** Options Key for Winding Total ... propack units: Remaining xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 30 - 0 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx WITH HDS WITH WITH 3 1 10/10 Options: Release code Propack: No. of release code No. of winding units: Total releaseable, yet to be released Release code Variopack: No. of release code Variopack: with oder without Pneumatics settings: Suction drive (system): Machine-integrated (HDS/HPS), or Central Dust removal (extraction), with or without Travelling cleaner, with or without Sectional settings: No. of sections Settings for 1st section: Mechanically possible No. of wdg. units in this section / No. of actually installed wdg. units Magazine type: Circular magazine (RM), Rewinding device, etc. Empty tube conveyor WITHOUT, continuous (DHT), or sectional (HT10) Settings for 2nd section

Keycode for variopack variopack Pneumatics system... Suction system Dust extraction Travelling cleaner Section... Number of sections

Section Section size / Winding units Magazine type Empty tube conveyor

CIRC. MAGAZINE HT10

Section 2 Section size / Winding units 10/10 Magazine type CIRC. MAGAZINE Empty tube conveyor HT10 Section 3 Section size / Winding units 8/10 Magazine type RC-K-K-K-K-K-K-K Empty tube conveyor WITHOUT

Settings for 3rd section:

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Machine specification type... Machine specification type no.: 1 Working range 1 - 30 Cradle type RH WINDING DIRECTION Drum type U6 2gg as Displacement drive WITH Splicer type SPLICER Splicer with RETAINER TUBE Yarn tension sensor WITH propack WITH Wax monitoring WITH Linnen package WITHOUT Hairiness nozzle WITHOUT Rewinding WITHOUT Auxiliary devices on yarn tensioner WITHOUT Automation... Package conveyor Package lift Swivel gate Autofeed Number of doffers Doffer No. Maximum service range Transfer tail

Description of specification types: Description of specification type 1: Woring range, winding units from ... to... Cradle, for RH winding or LH winding Drum type Traverse displacement drive, with or without (optional) Splicer type: Splicer, Thermosplicer, or Wetsplicer Splicer with retainer tube or blow nozzle Yarn tension sensor, with or without (optional) Propack: with or without (optional) Wax roll monitoring, with or without (optional) Linnen package, with or without (optional) Hairiness nozzle, with or without (optional) External rewinding device, with or without (optional) Auxiliary tensioner devices, with or without (optional) Now follows the description of specification type 2, if defined. Automation settings: Package conveyor: without, with, or external Package lift: WITH or WITHOUT Swivel gate, WITH or WITHOUT Autofeed, WITHOUT or WITH 4 (8) MAGAZINES No. of doffer(s) Settings for doffer No. 1: Maximum patrol range from wdg. unit ... to ... Transfer tail: - without for RH winding - with for RH winding - without for LH winding - with for LH winding Now follow the settings for more doffers, if required. Settings in menu dialog: Language of user instruction Yarn length unit, m or yds Yarn weight unit, kg or lbs Yarn count unit: Nm, tex, or Ne (Cotton count) No. of Red lights until signal lamp ON Pneumatics settings: Dust removal: Self-cleaning in ... min intervals Suction drive: Nominal sub-pressure in -hPa (-mbar) Travelling cleaner: Operation mode, OFF, INTERVAL, or CONTINUOUS Travelling cleaner: Dwell time in min

BELT WITH WITH WITHOUT 1 1 1 - 30 WITH WHEN RH WIND

Dialog... Language Unit of length Unit of weight Unit of yarn count Red lights until signal lamp

ENGLISH [m] [kg] [Nm] 9

Pneumatics system... Dust removal [min] 10 Operative suction [-hPa] 50 Travelling cleaner: Operating mode INTERVAL Travelling cleaner: dwell [min] 10

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Package doffer ... Doffer 1 service range Package conveyor... Start conveyor belt

1 - 30 MANUAL

Delivery package settings: Patrol range of doffer 1 Settings for doffer 2, 3 etc., if applicable. Settings for package conveyor Start of package conveyor: AUTOMATIC or MANUAL Automatic stop: OFF or LIGHT BARRIER No. of packages until conveyor belt starts Package lift: Operation mode, OFF or ON Speed of conveyor belt Shift calendar settings: Shift calendar listing the 7 weekdays, each with 6 possible shift change times. Code + = with shift report Code - = without shift report No. code = no shift change

Automatic stop conveyor belt LIGHT BARRIER Packages until start 0 Package lift: Operating mode OFF Speed of package conveyor HIGH SPEED Shift calendar... Mo Tu We Th Fr -------------------------------------06:00 -06:00 -06:00 -06:00 -06:00 -14:00 -14:00 -14:00 -14:00 -14:00 -22:00 -22:00 -22:00 -22:00 -22:00 --:-- --:-- --:-- --:-- --:---:-- --:-- --:-- --:-- --:---:-- --:-- --:-- --:-- --:-Sa Su ---------------06:00 -06:00 --:-- --:---:-- --:---:-- --:---:-- --:---:-- --:-Network ... Network connection

WITHOUT

Network: Network connection: WITH or WITHOUT

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3.7.12 Messages
*** Messages - History *** xx.xx.xx xx:xx:xx FAILURE OF CONTINUOUS TUBE CONVEYOR xx.xx.xx xx:xx:xx FAILURE FREQUENCY CONVERTER(FC) MOTOR xx.xx.xx xx:xx:xx DEPLETION OF YARN WASTE CHAMBER xx.xx.xx xx:xx:xx NO SUB-PRESSURE Print-out of messages prompting the signal lamp to light up. Additional information 3.5 Messages. Alert messages Warnings History = Red signal lamp = Yellow signal lamp = Listing of all messages (Alert messages and warnings).

*** Start-up Messages *** Warm start - xx.xx.xxxx xx:xx:xx sdog POWER FAIL Cold start - xx.xx.xxxx xx:xx:xx sdog !!!! NEW PROGRAM INTRODUCED !!!!

3.7.13 Start-up messages of the Informator

Print-out of the start-up messages of the Informator. Additional information 3.4 Maintenance. Start-up messages = Listing of the start-up messages of the Informator Start-up messages History = Chronological listing of Informatorinternal messages and events.

3.7.14 Bus test

*** Bus Test *** Winding unit 2 to 30: no connection Doffer: no connection INF : 148-xxx-xxx S:x.xx.xx connected xx.xx.xx x:xx:xx Winding unit 1: connected V:x.xx.xx Machine control V:x.xx.xx All recognized bus participants are printed including D their status (connected or no connection), D (possibly) the date of registration, and D theSoftwares version No.

Additional information 3.4 Test, Bus test.

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4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.1.6 4.1.7 4.1.8 4.1.9 4.1.10 4.1.11 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.2.9 4.2.10 4.2.11 4.2.12 4.2.13 4.2.14 4.2.15 4.2.16 4.2.17 4.2.18 4.2.19 4.2.20 4.2.21 4.2.22 4.2.23 4.2.24 4.2.25 4.2.26 4.2.27 4.2.28 4.2.29 Machine Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical and Functional Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy unit (Drive end) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suction end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dust Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelling Cleaner Luwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery Package Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package conveyor with roll-off ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package conveyor with intermediate package storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous Tube Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sectional Tube Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Functional Sub-Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Cradle (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Cradle (with taper acceleration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Cradle Pressure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electro-mechanical Cradle Suspension control propack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Lift (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Lift with propack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn Guide Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn Traverse Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drum Lap Guard and Drum Lap Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suction Arm and Suction Arm Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suction Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Waxing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autospeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autotense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobbin Unwinding Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Variopack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Yarn Clearer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Splicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn Tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hairiness nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Multijet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toggle Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acceleration and Ribbon Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acceleration and Ribbon Breaking with propack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn Length Measuring and Diameter Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-9 4 - 10 4 - 11 4 - 12 4 - 14 4 - 16 4 - 18 4 - 19 4 - 21 4 - 21 4 - 22 4 - 23 4 - 24 4 - 25 4 - 26 4 - 27 4 - 28 4 - 29 4 - 30 4 - 31 4 - 32 4 - 33 4 - 34 4 - 35 4 - 36 4 - 37 4 - 38 4 - 39 4 - 41 4 - 42 4 - 46 4 - 51 4 - 52 4 - 53 4 - 54 4 - 55 4 - 56 4 - 57
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4-4

Bobbin Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Sub-Assemblies and Functional Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Cam Package with Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Yarn Shears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Bobbin Peg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Bobbin Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Yarn Lifter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Yarn Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Loop Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model E / Sub-Assemblies and Functional Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Sub-Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Cam package with Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Yarn shears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Creel arbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Creel-out Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Transfer Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sub-Assemblies and Functional Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package doffer, Patrol direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn lifter with base transfer tail winding device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Guiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cradle Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cradle Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depressor Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cone/Sleeve feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cone/Sleeve Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doffing Cycle Progression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Status of Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information and Failure Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Failure Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entries / Inquiries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Manual Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Data display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Key code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Master data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu Master function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.1
4.1.1

Machine Frame
Physical and Functional Assemblies

1 Energy Unit (Drive End) 2 Winding Unit 3 Circular Magazine 4 Package Doffer 5 Tube Conveyor 6 Travelling Cleaner 7 Sub-Pressure Generator (Suction End) 8 Package Conveyor

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D 161-70

4.1.2

Energy unit (Drive end)

4 Module Intermediate DC circuit (GZK) 5 Transformer compartment 6 Compressed air control unit, Incorporates pressure guard, pressure controls, moisture separator, and customer-supplied compressed air connection. Setting of operational air pressure for yanr end opening, splicing, Multijet, and hairiness nozzle *. 7 Signal lamps

Composed of: 1 Control compartment, Location of machine control elements, with connection for peripheral devices. 2 Informator with integrated clearer, Administers and stores all lot parameters and production data. 3 Control console, Composed of main breaker switch for machine start, also incorporating the Emergency-OFF switch, and the ON and OFF keys for machine operation; also the keys for the control of the travelling cleaner, and the Power ON indicator and ON time counter.

* Optional

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Suction end

The suction drive generates the sub-pressure (air suction) required for the operation of the machine. Directly driven by motor (+C2-M1), fan wheel (1) inhales (sucks) air through suction beam (2). Initially the suction air enters yarn waste chamber (3) and dust chamber (4). Being filtered by a filter screen, the air leaves the sub-pressure generator and is exhausted into the winding room through noise absorber (5). Overhead or underfloor exhaust can be provided; if so desired, a customer-supplied connection with the air conditioning system is also possible. The motors velocity is controlled by a frequency converter FU/FC (+C1-A1) in such fashion that the sub-pressure (suction) level is held constant as required for yarn end joining, independent of D the required number of cycles, and D of the degree of filling of yarn waste chamber and dust chamber. If none of the winding units cycles the control automatically loweres the suction level by 25 % (idling sub-pressure) of the programmed suction level (operational sub-pressure). +C2-M1
D 101-07

5 2

Note: With a few exceptions all machines are factory-adjusted for a maximum adjustable suction level of 65 -hPa (-mbar). Exceptions are machines to process linnen yarn, or similar yarn conditions. Such machines are factory-adjusted for a maximum adjustable suction level of 80 -hPa (-mbar), and their length is limited to 40 winding units. Increase of the suction level to 80 -hPa (-mbar) could also be necessary for processing of very fine yarn counts. When projecting machines expected to require a suction level of 80 -hPa (-mbar) it is recommended to consult Schlafhorst engeneering dept. This could possible require a reduction of the number of winding units per machine. Consultation is also recommended for projected machine extensions with required suction levels up to 80 -hPa (-mbar).

=A9+C3

+C1-A1

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Sub-pressure (suction) control The machine control circuit transmits the nominal value for sub-pressure entered on the Informator to the frequency converter (+C1-A1) via machine bus (CAN). The actual value is monitored by transmitter (+C2-B21) located in the yarn waste chamber. It changes the actual suction value (-hPa) into a proportional voltage value to be transmitted to the frequency converter. Through permanent comparison of nominal and actual value the FC controls the velocity of motor (+C2-M1) so that the suction level in the suction beam (entered on the Informator) is kept constant. Emptying of yarn waste chamber and dust chamber A warning light indicates when the motor reaches its end (maximum) velocity (RPM), due to choking by a full yarn waste (or dust) chamber. For energy savings purpose, the chambers are to be depleted of yarn waste and or dust accumulations in regular intervals. Doors are provided for screen cleaning and chamber depletion in front (yarn waste chamber) and rear (dust chamber). Sensors +C1-B1 and B2 monitor opening of the door(s). +C2-M1
D 101-07

=A9+C3

The suction drive is switched OFF when the door(s) are opened while the machine runs. +C1-B2 The winding units continue production until the next joining cycle is required, then change to OFF status. After door closing the suction drive starts automatically, the winding units resume production status.

=A9+C3

+C2-B21

+C1-B1 +C1-A1
D 101-03

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Y2 5 7 3

4 M1 S1
D 200-09

4.1.4

Dust Removal
Automatic Ceaning and Evacuation At expiration of the time interval the machine control activates, via machine bus (CAN), frequency converter A1 for the dust removal device of the first section, and then all other frequency converters for dust removal in intervals of 15 seconds. The frequency converter performs the internal control of the evacuation process: For a defined period of time the air cylinder (Y2) opens shutter (4) located in the connection tube (5) between suction duct and suction beam (6). With a delay, air cylinder (Y1) closes throttle plate (7). This reverses the flow of air through the filter basket. The collected fleece of dust and fibers is separated from the filter basket and is drawn through the suction beam into the yarn waste/dust collection chambers.

The dust removal device collects and deposits dust particles and fiber fly generated by unwinding the bobbins at high speed. Each machine section is provided with a dust removal device, which can be (S1) stopped, e.g. for maintenance work ( Maintenance instructions). One suction nozzle (1), tapping the suction channel (2), is provided for each winding unit. Blower motor (M1) generates the required sub-pressure in the suction channel (2). The fiber fragments generated from yarn end opening and splicing are drawn-in by suction nozzle (1) and deposit themselves on filter basket (3). Cleaning of the filter basket takes place automatically, including the evacuation of the collected dust/fiber fleece. Depending upon the degree of fiber/dust generation a time interval for the cleaning process has to be entered on the Informator.

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D 272-28

4.1.5

Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser

When, during its patrol from suction end to drive end, the travelling cleaner actuates initiator +C2-B2 first, and then initiator B1, the Informator registers the end of one patrol cycle. When reaching the number of patrol reversals previously entered on the Informator, the travelling cleaner remains stopped for the entered duration (in min.) (Relay +E1-K2 = OFF). Patrol direction reversal Patrol reversal direction of the travelling cleaner takes place automatically on suction end and drive end. Reversal stops (9) located on the patrol tracks initiate the mechanically controlled reversal of the patrol direction. Patrol direction reversal in case of obstruction Slight deflections of suction hose or blow hose (4 & 5) initiate instant patrol direction reversal. This reversal takes place through mechanical linkages (10) mounted between suction hoses and blow hoses, on both sides.

The travelling cleaner (1) keeps winding units and the immediate environment of the Autoconer free of contaminating matter. A separate patrol drive motor (M1), located above the drive end, drives the travelling cleaner via belt (2). Fan wheel (3) of the travelling cleaner generates the subpressure for suction hoses (5), and the air pressure required for blow hoses (4). The sucked-off dust and lint is accumulated on filter screen (6) located in the housing cover. Disposal of the accumulations takes place via disposal tube (7) into the waste and dust chamber (8) each time the travelling cleaner reverses its patrol direction at the machines suction end. If required (e.g. for work on a winding unit, or for energy saving reason) the travelling cleaner can be parked above the drive end. Control Patrol operation of the travelling cleaner is controlled by the machine control, via relay +E1-K2, located in the drive end. Depending on Informator entry, the travelling cleaner patrols either continuously, or cyclically with a dwell after a predetermined number of patrol cycles:

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D 272-04

4.1.6

Travelling Cleaner Luwa

Control The patrol operation of the travelling cleaner is controlled via relay (+E1-K2) by the machine control located in the energy unit. Depending upon Informator entry the travelling cleaner patrols continuously, or it remains stopped for a certain period of time after completion of a certain number of patrol cycles. If during its patrol the travelling cleaner actuates initiator (+C2-B2) first and B1 second, the Informator recognizes this as being the end of a patrol cycle. At completion of the number of patrol direction reversals entered on the Informator the travelling cleaner stops and remains stopped for the period of time (min.) entered on the Informator (Relay +E1-K2 = OFF).

The travelling cleaner (1) keeps the winding units and the immediate surroundings of the machine free of dust and fly. A separate patrol drive motor M1 located above the drive end of the machine drives the travelling cleaner via an endless belt (2). The cleaners fan wheel (3) generates the required blow air and suction air for blow hoses (4) and suction hose (5). The accumulated dust and lint is deposited into yarn wasteand dust chamber (7) via removal tube (6), each time the travelling cleaner reverses its patrol direction at the machines suction end. For maintenance/repair work, e.g. on a winding unit, the travelling cleaner can be parked above the drive end.

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=A5+C1

=A2+C6-S1

=A2+C6-B2

B3 B5

D 401-09

M1

4.1.7

Delivery Package Conveyor

Example: Manual Removal Settings on the Informator: Type of removal: Manual Automatic start: ON No. of packages to start: (Depends on No. of winding units) Package lifter, mode: ON Turn switch (+E1-S2) has been turned to ON to start the conveyor belt. Via direct drive (M1) the packages are transported towards the removal position at the machines suction end. When a package passes light barrier (B3) the belts speed is reduced. When light barrier (B5) determines the presence of a package, the belt stops briefly, and motor (M2) actuates the package lifter (1) until initiator B7 is actuated.

The function of the package conveyor is controlled by entries on the Informator: D Manual package removal (Standard setting) When a predefined number of packages has been placed on the conveyor belt, or if the doffer attempts to doff a package for disposal on a conveyor location already occupied by a package, the yellow signal lamp prompts manual removal (manual conveyor start) of all packages located on the belt. D Automatic package removal Similar to Manual removal, except that the conveyor starts automatically. D Belt automation Choice between one-half automatic belt revolution until all packages are removed (e.g. when joined to an automatic transport system), and manual removal of the packages at the end of the automatically started belt.

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B6

M2

B7

D 401-08

The conveyor belt restarts. It stops again as the next package passes light barrier (B3). It starts again after manual removal of the package from the package lifter, vacating light barrier (B5), and motor (M2) has returned the package lifter to neutral position (B6 actuated). This process is repeated until the conveyor belt is free of packages and stops, because the limit switch (=A2+C6-S1) has dipped into the orifice (2) of the conveyor belt.

Control The package conveyor is controlled by frequency converter A2. For data exchange this frequency converter is connected with machine control and Informator via machine bus (CAN). Example for data exchange: The conveyor must not start while a doffing cycle is in progress, and a doffing cycle can not start as long as the conveyor runs. Monitoring The speed (RPM) of the direct drive motor (M1) is controlled by the machine control (=A1+C8-A1) via polar wheel and initiator (=A2+C6-B2). A blockage of the belt is reported by the machine control to frequency converter (A2) which in turn switches motor M1 OFF.

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D401-36

4.1.8

Package conveyor with roll-off ramp

Prerequisites for start and operation of the package conveyor with roll-off ramp General conditions and functions, such as required for switching ON/OFF of the package conveyor, remain unchanged. Auxiliary conditions required for switching ON of the package conveyor with roll-off ramp The package conveyor can not be started unless the travelling cleaner is switched-OFF manually in its park position at the drive end.

The roll-off ramp represents an auxiliary function of the package conveyor. The ramp facilitates removal of packages when simultaneously processing two or more yarn lots on one machine. Guide plate (1) guides the packages on roll-off ramp (2) for rolling off the conveyor belt and into the collection container. During normal winding operation the roll-off ramp remains withdrawn (tilted-down), in order to prevent collision with the travelling cleaner.

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D401-37

Package conveyor ON After switching ON, the conveyor belt of the package conveyor with roll-off ramp starts only D if the travelling cleaner has arrived in its park position at the drive end, and D if appr. 5 s after switching ON the roll-off ramp has been tilted up automatically. Package removal takes place as explained under Package conveyor.

Tilting up of the roll-off ramp At start of the package conveyor the roll-off ramp is in neutral (tilted down) position (Magnet valve =A02+C02-X2 = ON). At arrival of the travelling cleaner in park position air cylinder (3) is activated by magnet valve =A02+C02-X1, pushing the roll-off ramp up to roll-off position. Conveyor belt arrives in zero position At arrival of the conveyor belt in zero position the roll-off ramp is lowered through deactivation of air cylinder (3) (Magnet valve =A02+C02-X2 = ON). Depending on operation mode, the travelling cleaner now starts, either instantly or at expiration of the dwell time entered on the Informator.

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2
D401-41

4.1.9

Package conveyor with intermediate package storage

On machines with Package conveyor with intermediate storage the package diameter is limited to 240 mm. Each one of the now vacated intermediate storage positions can receive an other full package, prior to the start of the package conveyor belt. After completed down/up motion of the swivel plates the conveyor belt is started separately. Prerequisites for starting the package conveyor with intermediate storage General conditions and functions, such as required for switching ON/OFF of the package conveyor, remain unchanged. Additional prerequisite for starting the package conveyor with intermediate storage In order to prevent interference with the package doffer(s), the latter are locked-out only during the swivel motions of the swivel plates.

Intermediate storage represents an auxiliary function of the package conveyor. It permits intermediate storage of doffed full packages (1) prior to their release to roll upon the conveyor belt (2). Swivel plates (3) stop the doffed packages in a position above the conveyor belt. When starting the removal process by an overriding removal system, or by manual removal, the swivel plates swivel to lowermost position. All packages already collected in the intermediate storage are released to roll onto the conveyor belt. Subsequently the swivel plates return to uppermost position.

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1 3
D401-43

2 Lowering and raising of the swivel plates The swivel plates (3) are coupled with each other sectionally via shaft (4), the are centrally controlled by air cylinder (5). During normal production piston rod (6) of cylinder (5) is withdrawn, the swivel plates (3) are in uppermost position. A doffed package (1) rests in intermediate storage. This status also prevails at interruption of the control voltage (e.g. if the machine is switched-OFF). Upon first switching-ON of the package conveyor voltage is released to magnet valve (7). The chambers of cylinder (5) are reversely pressurized, piston rod (6) is ejected as shown in the illustration. An arm on shaft (4) is lifted, moving the swivel plates (3) to lowermost position, flush with the rolloff plate. The packages are released to roll upon the conveyor belt (2). Time-controlled the magnet valve is again deactivated. The entire process is reversed, the swivel plates (3) return to their neutral, uppermost position.

Package conveyor ON On package conveyor with intermediate storage, after switching-ON the conveyor belt starts only after D the doffer has completed a doffing cycle in progress, and D the swivel plates (3) have completed their down/up motion, and the conveyor belt (2) has been started again. Package removal takes place as explained under Package conveyor.

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=A7+C1

S1 A1 5

3 2

B1 B2 4 1

D 401-31

4.1.10 Continuous Tube Conveyor

The tube conveyor dispatches empty tubes (and ejected piece bobbins) to a gathering location. At each supply package (bobbin) change the ejector (1) ejects the tube from the bobbin peg onto the tube conveyor (2). The tube conveyor belt transports the tubes to the belt incline (3). The tubes are elevated to a transfer position, from which a spring-loaded ejector (4) throws the tubes on the sorting table (5), where tubes are manually separated from pieces. Switching ON and OFF The tube conveyor is controlled via frequency converter (A1). During machine operation the tube conveyor can be stopped and started separately on switch S1. With switch S1 OFF, however, the frequency converter (A1) is not free of voltage! Blockage and Overload Monitoring The tube conveyors belts are monitored for blockage and overload (Initiators B1 and B2). After remedy of a failure the conveyor can be restarted through OFF/ON switching of switch S1. Upon occurence of a conveyor failure the winding units continue to operate until the next cycle is required. This function can be activated and deactivated through entry on the Informator.

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M1

4 A1 S1 5

2 1

D 401-47

4.1.11 Sectional Tube Conveyor

The tube conveyor dispatches empty tubes (and ejected piece bobbins) to a gathering location. At each supply package (bobbin) changes the ejector (1) ejects the tube from the bobbin peg onto the tube conveyor (2). One independent tube conveyor per machine section. Each tube conveyor with incline is driven by a common drive motor (M1). The incline elevates the tubes to transfer position. There are two different types of guide plates at the transfer position: For tubes up to 325 mm length For these tube lengths guide plate (3) guides the tubes into sorting box (4). With correctly adjusted sorting slot the tubes drop into the gathering box (5) until a piece bobbin blocks the drop slot. Piece bobbins must now be singled out manually, and the accumulated empty tubes are dropped into the gathering box through manual tilting of the sorting box. For tubes above 325 mm length Guide plate (6) guides tubes and pieces directly into the gathering box (5); pieces must be separated from empty tubes manually. The depressor (7) assures secure transport up to the transfer position. Switching ON and OFF The tube conveyor is controlled via frequency converter (A1). During machine operation the tube conveyor can be stopped and started separately on switch S1. With switch S1 OFF, however, the frequency converter (A1) is not free of voltage! Blockage and Overload Monitoring The tube conveyors belt is monitored for blockage and overload (Initiator B1). After remedy of a failure the conveyor can be restarted through OFF/ON switching of switch S1. Upon occurence of a conveyor failure the winding units continue to operate until the next cycle is required. This function can be activated and deactivated through entry on the Informator.

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D 301-103

4.2
4.2.1

Winding Unit
Functional Sub-Assemblies

Viewed from top to bottom, the winding unit is composed of three major sub-assemblies: 1 Winding unit housing with package cradle, directly driven yarn guide drum, yarn traverse displacement, control and operation elements with signal lamps. 2 Central housing with suction arm, waxing device, electronic clearer, yarn tension sensor, splicer (knotter), yarn tensioner, and suction pipe. 3 Magazine housing with circular magazine (RM), bobbin chute, and bobbin peg.

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4 2

B14.5

D 325-25

4.2.2

Package Cradle (Standard)

The package cradle (1) chucks a cone or sleeve held between two adapters (2 & 3). The RH adapter (3) can be shifted horizontally on the cradle opener lever, against spring pressure. Sensor (B14.5) registers the adaptors revolutions. The package cradle is fastened on the cradle carrier (4), which is clamped on the cradle shaft (5). The package cradle linkage is oil cylinder-damped, in order to prevent vibrations.

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4.2.3

Package Cradle (with taper acceleration)

The package cradle (1) holds the delivery package. The package is chucked between the two package adapters (2 & 3). The cradle opening lever is used to move (open / close) the RH adapter (3) laterally. Sensor (B14.5) registers the number of adapter rotations. The package cradle is mounted on cradle carrier (4), which is seated on cradle shaft (5). Outrigger (6), mounted on the winding unit housing, carries setting scale (7). The degree of taper acceleration is adjustable on this setting scale. The package cradle system is damped hydraulically in order to prevent cradle vibrations during the winding process.

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D 301-43

4.2.4

Standard Cradle Pressure Compensation

The increasing cradle pressure due to increasing yarn weight of the package is compensated, keeping the operational cradle pressure nearly constant. This feature also allows the basic adjustment of the pressure of the package against the yarn guide drum. The spring force of draw spring (2) changes corresponding to the setting of setting lever (1). The scale on the setting lever is used for initial basic settings: S = soft M = medium H = hard = soft delivery package = medium-dense package = hard package

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M60
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4.2.5

Electro-mechanical Cradle Suspension control propack

Neutral position/Initialization position After switch-ON of the winding unit the system has to be intialized, in order to memorize the present radial position of step motor M60. Initialization takes place via Hall sensor B13 for an angular position of the cradle above the largest possible diameter of 326 mm (12.83). Neutral position of step motor M60 is determined by the number of required steps. In neutral position the empty cone/sleeve contacts the drum, and the suspension drive is fully relaxed. Settings Mechanical settings related to cradle suspension are no longer required when utilizing the electro-mechanical cradle suspension control propack. Data entry of all parameters required for production takes place centrally on the Informator. Entries under: Lot...; Preparation...; Quality control...; Ribbon breaker...

With the electro-mechanical cradle suspension control propack the cradle pressure (suspension) is controlled by step motor M60 and a two-stage gear drive (1 + 2). The gear drive is linked with the cradle by a spring coupling. Twisting of the coupling loads springs (3), and the selection of the twisting angle results in a defined pressure exerted upon cradle (4) against the yarn guide drum. Cradle pressure compensation The cradle pressure to be applied at various package diameters and package weights is calculated for the corresponding radial positioning of motor M60. Ribbon breaking through cradle suspension control Shortly before reaching package diameters subjected to ribbon winding, i.e. critical speed relation between drum circumference and package circumference, the electro-mechanical cradle suspension control generates pulsating relief of cradle pressure, resulting in a defined intermittent slippage between the two circumferences. This function abruptly, and pulsatingly, changes the circumferential speed relation between yarn guide drum and package from shortly before until shortly after the critical diameter range.

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4.2.6

Package Lift (Standard)

The package lift function lifts the package off the yarn guide drum at each yarn break (or bobbin run-out), in order to prevent disturbance of the outer yarn layers of the delivery package. Disappearance of yarn from the measuring slot of the electronic clearer (e.g. due to yarn break or bobbin run-out) triggers a signal activating the package lift function. From a compressed air valve, controlled by magnet valve Y80, the damping cylinder (1) is subjected to air pressure, causing piston rod (2) to move down. Via damping lever (3), which is fastened on the cradle shaft, the piston rod thus lifts the cradle (4) off the yarn guide drum. When the sensor B14.5 of the RH adapter registers complete stop of the package, an other valve vents the air pressure, allowing the package to return to contact with the yarn guide drum.

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4.2.7

Package Lift with propack

The package lift feature lifts the cradle with package off the yarn guide drum for yarn break cycles and for bobbin change cycles. Its purpose is the prevention of damaged yarn layers. As the electronic clearer detects the absence of yarn from its measuring slot, e.g. after clearer cut or yarn break, it transmits a signal for activation of the package lift feature. Controlled by magnet valve Y80, damping cylinder (1) is pressurized by compressed air, causing piston rod (2) to move down. Via damping lever (3), connected with the cradle shaft, piston rod (2) lifts the package in cradle (4) slightly off the yarn guide drum. When Hall sensor B14.5, located on the RH package adapter, registers complete stop of the package, a valve vents the compressed air, causing the package to return to contact with the yarn guide drum.

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4.2.8

Package Brake

At yarn break (or bobbin run-out) braking of the package takes place until the package has come to a complete stop. For this purpose the winding unit computer actuates magnet valve Y80, subjecting the package brake, located in the RH package adapter, to air pressure via air conduit (1). The brake lining is pressed against brake ring (2) until the revolution sensor (B14.5), also located in the RH adapter, registers package standstill. Subsequently the air valve vents the brake cylinder, contact between brake lining and brake ring is discontinued. The braking action is terminated.

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4.2.9

Yarn Guide Drum

D ribbon breaking device, periodically generating a minute slippage between drum and package through abrupt speed increase of the yarn guide drum. This results in an offset between guide groove and actual yarn layer. The yarn is placed in a different location on the package, preventing the development of ribbon winds. After a completed yarn joining cycle deflector plates (4 and 5) guide the yarn towards the lateral center of the drum, where it slides into the drums guide groove. At bobbin run-out, or at yarn break, the lower contours of the deflection plates guide the free upper yarn end, also towards the drum center.

The guide grooves of the yarn guide drum (1) place the yarn in cross-wound layers on the delivery package. Motor (M75) directly drives drum shaft (2). For the purpose of yarn traverse displacement the drum shaft can be shifted laterally in its roller bearings. Motor (M14.1) drives the traverse displacement device. On polar wheel (3) two Hall sensors (B14.2 and B14.3) register RPM and direction of rotation of the yarn guide drum; this is used by the winding unit computer, among other puposes, for D steplessly adjustable speed control, as programmed on the Informator, continually comparing actual and nominal RPM; and for the

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4.2.10 Yarn Traverse Displacement

This device reduces the density difference between package edges and package yarn body. Via gear (1) the drive motor (M14.1) drives cam (2). Cam (2) actuates rocker lever (3), pushing the levers roller (4) against pressure cap (5). The drum is thus shifted laterally, relative to the package in laterally fixed position. As soon as the highest point of the cam is surpassed the drum is pushed back to its former position by a pressure spring. The traverse displacement feature can be canceled. Through direction reversal of the drive motor pawl (6) engages with a ratchet on cam (2), stopping the lateral displacement of the yarn guide drum.

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4.2.11 Drum Lap Guard and Drum Lap Brush

In case of a yarn break the drum lap brush (1) prevents the lower yarn end from remaining in the guide groove of the yarn guide drum (2). If, however, the yarn end is caught nevertheless, and a drum lap begins to develop, the drum lap guard (3) prevents winding unit damages. At the beginning of a drum lap the accumulating yarn layers push the drum lap guard (3) down. Drum lap guard and actuation lever (5) are seated on a common shaft (4). When the actuation lever is lifted, Hall sensor (B14.4) is actuated by magnet (6), transmitting a signal to the winding unit control. The winding unit is stopped with Red light.

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4.2.12 Suction Arm and Suction Arm Stop

Suction arm (1) picks-up and inhales the upper yarn end from the delivery package after a yarn break, clearer cut, or bobbin run-out. As soon as the package is stopped, and begins reversed rotation, the suction arm picks-up the upper end from the package. Under spring presure the suction arm (1) swivels up against the suction arm stop (2). The yarn guide drum rotates in reverse during the entire pick-up routine, in order to offer the yarn end to the suction arm mouth. Controlled by its cam, the suction arm performs one or several nodding motion(s), in order to pull snagged ends away from the package surface. The upper end pick-up time is terminated as soon as the optical upper end sensor (B4) detects the presence of the inhaled yarn. The suction arm swivels down again, threading the upper yarn end into the splicer.

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4.2.13 Suction Pipe

The suction pipe threads the yarn into yarn tensioner and splicer. As soon as the suction arm (1) has threaded the upper yarn end into the splicer (2), the suction pipe (3) swivels down. The suction pipe shutter (4) opens, the lower yarn end is inhaled. The suction pipe swivels up, threading the lower end into the yarn joining (splicing) devices.

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D 363-01

4.2.14 Yarn Trap

The yarn traps task is to instantly draw-in the lower yarn end in case of a yarn break within the drums guide groove, in order to prevent the development of a drum lap. During the winding process the yarn trap (1) inhales and evacuates loose wads of fiber fragments and dust which can be generated through yarn waxing. During the yarn joining cycle electro magnet (Y79) places the yarn trap shutter (2) in front of the yarn traps (1) mouth, in order to prevent inhalation of a loop of the yarn, which at this point is not tensioned. At start-up the shutter opens under spring pressure when the closing magnet is deenergized.

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4.2.15 Waxing device

The waxing device applies minute wax particles on the running yarn. Gear motor (M66) drives a shaft carrying square shaft (1). Wax roll (2) is seated on the square shaft, continually rotating against yarn running direction. Pressure fork (3) pushes against drag washer (5) of the wax roll, under pressure of torsion spring (4). For yarn end joining (splicing/knotting) the drive motor stops instantly. Through rotation reversal a lift-off helix pushes against the spring-pressured counter plate (6) with two lift-off plungers (7). The latter push against wax roll (2), opening a slot for yarn threading. At start of the winding unit the rotation direction is reversed again. Thus the spring-pressured counter plate returns to neutral position on the lift-off helix turning backwards, the wax roll returns to contact with the yarn. Wax roll monitoring Optionally the winding units can be provided with wax roll monitoring. During the winding process, due to wear-off of the wax roll, the pressure fork (3) keeps tilting counter-clockwise. The actuation surface (8) thus approaches wax sensor B66. when the wax roll is nearly worn-off the actuation surface (8) actuates wax sensor B66. Simultaneously an Informator message is issued prompting the operator to replace the wax roll.

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Winding Speed %v 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Setting Range: Reduction to ...

Velocity Progression with Recommended setting

%v = 60

= Changeable Range

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Setting Range: Reduction Start at ... Yarn Lenght

D 161-16

4.2.16 Autospeed
The yarn tension during unwinding of a bobbin increases considerably when unwinding from the bottom portion of the bobbin ( 4.2.18). This tension increase is mostly due to friction between yarn and spinning tube surface. Other yarn-specific factors, however, also contribute to this phenomenon, such as type of fiber stock, twist, hairiness, etc. The speed control feature Autospeed facilitates nearly constant yarn tension throughout the unwinding process of the entire bobbin, due to winding speed reduction when unwinding the bottom portion of the bobbin. The start of speed reduction is based on the yarn length proportions of a refence bobbin; therefore the yarn tension of bobbins of lesser yarn length (piece bobbins) can not be controlled correctly. For speed reduction control the following entries must be made on the Informator: D Total yarn length per bobbin: Entry of the yarn length of a full bobbin (Reference bobbin). D Speed reduction start at: Entry of the percentage value of the yarn length at which the speed reduction should begin. D Reduction to: Entry of a percentage of the nominal winding speed to which the winding speed should be reduced. Depending on yarn and bobbin build conditions, utilization of the speed control feature Autospeed can allow increases of the average winding speed.

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4.2.17 Autotense
The yarn tension sensor Autotense (B67) permits constant yarn tension progression throughout the complete unwinding process of a bobbin. Through regulation of the yarn tensioner the yarn tension is continuously compared with a nominal value entered on the Informator. If this control is no longer possible towards the bottom portion of the bobbin, Autospeed reduces the unwinding speed so that Autotense can function in the controllable tension range. After each yarn break a new zero-tuning is performed automatically, in order to prevent unreliable measurements.

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Example: 100% cotton 29 tex (Nm 34; 20s CC)

1250 1000 800 600 400 200 0

Without Autospeed Vaverage 1200 mpm

100 90 80 60 40 20 0

Winding Speed (mpm)

1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 1450 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0

With Autospeed Vaverage 1300 mpm

100 80 60 65 40 20 0

With Autotense Vaverage 1380 mpm

100 80 60 40 20 0

Bobbin Unwinding Time

D 362-01

4.2.18 Bobbin Unwinding Diagrams

During the unwinding process bobbin-related conditions lead to yarn tension progressions depicted above without and with Autospeed / Autotense. Advantages of Autotense: D In many applications production increase due to higher average winding speeds. D Quality improvement of yarn (e.g. better evenness of waxing) and delivery package (even density). D Reduction of yarn breaks when unwinding from the bottom portion of the bobbins. D Reduction of ejected piece bobbins. D Central entry of all settings on the Informator.

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4.2.19 Variopack
Variopack represents the intelligent combination of the independent control circuits for Autotense and Propack to one system, for the prevention of bulging-out package flanks. The illustrations depict packages wound from identical yarn under identical conditions, without and with Variopack: LH illustration without Variopack: Package with bulging-out package flanks when winding elastic, lively yarn types. RH illustration with Variopack: optimized package. Reasons and application range When winding elestic, lively yarn types, such as D Woollens, D Woollen blends, D Woolsiro, or D soft Core yarn, the package flanks tend to bulge out. During winding elastic yarn types are subjected to pre-tensioning and attempt to shrink back to their original consistency after having been wound on the delivery package. The upper yarn layers thus exert an increasing pressure upon the inner layers. These inner layer can not withstand this pressure. When reaching a certain diameter the yarn body collapses: The inner yarn layers are forced to bulgeout. Function of the Variopack system With increasing package diameter, the Variopack system controls the two winding parameters Yarn tension and Cradle pressure in such fashion that bulging-out of the package flanks is effectively prevented. The package parameters D density, D diamter, and D yarn weight are controlled as required. With Variopack delivery packages are produced which can withstand the enormous pressures building up when winding elastic yarn types.

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D100X643

Variopack settings The settings are made through entries on the Informator. Five pre-established curves are selectable. These curves incorporate all settings adapted to specific yarn-related and technological requirements for the progression of package build: D Curve 1: weak* D Kurve 3: medium* D Curve 4: strong* D Curve 5: special e.g woollen blends e.g. Woolsiro e.g. Wool with Elastan Cotton with Elastan D Curve 2: weak-medium* e.g. woollens

One of the curves should be selected, based on the many possibilities deriving from the various textile materials and customer requirements. After selection of one of the curves, the shape of this curve can be further influenced by Informator entries for D Yarn tension, and D Cradle pressure. For first application of Variopack it is always necessary to wind sample packages. Such sample packages should also be subjected to testing in subsequent processing (weaving, knitting, warping, dyeing, etc.). Furthermore, testing is necessary over the entire package build-up process: D Yarn guiding by the yarn guide drum (for yarn types tending to false tracking), and D even wax application, especially at package start and package completion.

* These descriptions indicate to which degree the Variopack system interferes with the winding process. An optimized setting must be established through test runs: For slightly eleastic yarn types (e.g. Wool/Synthetics blends) curve 1 weak could suffice, whereas curve 4 strong could be required for very eleastic yarn types, such as wool with Elastan.

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4.2.20 Electronic Yarn Clearer

The electronic yarn clearer (D6) monitores the running yarn for evenness. Thick and thin places as well as double ends are cut out. The clearer constantly exchanges data with winding unit electronics and clearer center, which is integrated with the Informator*. Depending on winding speed the clearer recognizes the predetermined limits of tolerable yarn faults. At recognition of a yarn fault beyond these limits the clearer instantly cuts the yarn, initiating a winding unit stop and a subsequent joining cycle. Note: The clearer is not made by Schlafhorst. Records and instructions concerning function, settings, and maintenance are furnished by the individual clearer manufacturers.

*Option: External clearer center

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4.2.21 Splicer
Utilizing compressed air the splicer whirls the yarn ends together, forming knotless yarn joints. The tensile strength of the splice is nearly identical to the yarn strength, thus representing the ideal, yarn-like joint of two yarn ends. The splicer is fastened on the winding unit housing. It is driven from the cam package shaft of the winding unit via plug coupling (1). Shaft (2) carries the cams for splicing. They control: D Yarn end clamping D Yarn end cutting D Yarn end feeding The control of yarn end opening and splicing takes place through settings on the Informator. Splice testing takes place automatically at winding unit start-up, as the splice passes through the clearers measuring slot.

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Splicing takes place as follows: Suction arm (1) and suction pipe (2) transport the yarn ends to be spliced. The suction pipe shutter (3) guides both, lower and upper yarn end. The suction pipe shutter (3) pushes the upper end brought down by the suction arm (1) into the channel of the splicer prism (4).

3 2

D 368-48

Yarn clamps (5 and 6) close, separately clamping upper and lower end. Opening valve (=A3+C1-Y81) releases compressed air for yarn end opening. 5 7 10 Both, shears (7 and 8 ) close. Feeder (9) and lid (10) begin their motion, shifting to the right.

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Shears (7) cut the lower end, shears (8) cut the upper end. The cut-off surplus ends are evacuated through suction arm and suction pipe. Retainer tubes (11 and 12) inhale upper and lower end and open both yarn ends in preparation for splicing. 7 11 The feeder pulls the opened yarn ends out of their retainer tubes (11 and 12).

12

D 368-60

The feeder has pulled the yarn ends completely out of the retainer tubes (11 and 12), placing them next to eachother with defined overlapping into the splicing prism. The opening valve (=A3+C1-Y81) closes, shutting off the opening air. The splicing valve releases compressed air to the prism. The air jet whirls the two yarn ends together, forming a spliced yarn joint.

D 368-61

Lid, clamps, shears, and feeder release the readily spliced yarn and return to neutral position.

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10

D 368-63

All control parts have returned to neutral position. The clearer tests the spliced joint.

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4.2.22 Knotter
Suction arm and suction pipe thread the yarn ends into the knotter head. During its down stroke the suction arm threads the upper end into the knotter head. The upper end is thus placed into the lower threading/clamping contour, and in front of the upper threading/clamping contour. During its up stroke the suction pipe threads the lower end into the knotter head. The lower end is thus placed into both, lower and upper threading plate contours. The suction pipe shutter, located at the end of the suction pipe, simultaneously pushes the upper end fully into the upper threading/clamping contour.

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Knotter types Depending on the yarn type the following knotter types are available: D Knotter FK4 See upper illustration Standard knotter for the following application range: Yarn count range: Nm 1.5 ... Nm 60 D Knotter FK 1 (and FK1/mini) See lower illustration Knotter for yarn count range Nm 60 ... Nm 100. Preliminary knotting tests are required for yarn counts Nm 80 and finer. Note
D300x202

The following description applies to knotter FK4. Function and operation of knotters FK4 and FK1 are identical.

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The knotter produces a fishermans knot The fishermans knot is composed of 2 individual knots, each one wound around the opposite yarn end. The tails of the fishermans knot are oriented parallel and close to the yarn being wound. When subjected to strain the fishermans knot is pulled even tighter. Components of the fishermans knotter 1. Knotter cartridge 1 2. Knotter cartridge 2 3. Ejector fork 4. Upper yarn clamp 5. Lower yarn clamp 6. Crown gear

Formation of a knot Suction arm and suction pipe thread the yarn ends into the knotter head. The cartridge beaks are positioned between the yarn ends. The ejector fork is positioned behind the yarn ends (neutral position). Upper and lower yarn clamps are open, the crown gear is in neutral position.

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The crown gear turns to the left, the yarn ends cross each other. Driven by the crown gear, the cartridge beaks turn towards each other. The upper nose of the crown gear shifts the lower end to the left, crossing it over the upper end. The upper end is located in the slot of the crown gear and is thus not shifted. The crown gears lower nose pushes the upper end to the right past the lower end. Controlled by the crown gear (clamping piece with control cogs), the two yarn clamps close, clamping upper and lower ends.

D300x202

Crown gear and cartridge beaks continue to rotate. From its yarn end, each cartridge beak forms a loop around itself. The upper beak loops the lower end, while the lower beak loops the upper end. Simultaneously the crown gear crosses the two ends further.

D300x204

After three-quarters of a revolution (270_) the beak points are behind their ends, the beaks are open. At continuation of the rotation each beak grabs its end, clamping it securely on one side and cutting it on the other side.

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Both beaks have severed their respective yarn ends. For a yarn break cycle, suction arm and suction pipe inhale and evacuate the surplus yarn ends; for a bobbin change cycle, this task is performed by the suction arm, and by the yarn clamp of the circular magazine. Each cartridge beak has formed a loop from its respective yarn end around itself. Due to the crossing of the two yarn strands each individual half-knot is looped around the opposite yarn strand. The ends of the individual half-knots (loops) are still retained by their cartridge beaks. The crown gear continues to rotate until the beak points again point forward and slightly towards each other (370_).

D300x206

The ejctor fork shifts forward between the two cartridge beaks, stripping the two yarn loops off the beak points. As each beak keeps its yarn end clamped, two individual knot halves are formed: D The upper knot half (formed from the lower end) is wound around the upper end. D The lower knot half (formed from the upper end) is wound around the lower end. The ejector fork moves slightly back. Simultaneously the crown gear turns back until the cartridge beaks have turned back 90_. The beaks open, releasing their respective yarn ends.

D300x207

The ejector fork begins its second, the larger stroke portion. It thus pushes the individual knot halves together to form a fishermans knot. The knotted yarn is still retained by the two yarn clamps controlled by the crown gear. Crown gear and cartridges return to their neutral position. The clamps open, releasing the knotted yarn. The ejector fork also returns to neutral position. The winding unit starts.

D300x208

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4.2.23 Yarn Tensioner

The yarn tensioner (1) provides a defined degree of yarn tension, required to obtain a certain density (hardness) of the delivery package. The yarn runs between rotating tension discs (2 and 3), driven against the direction of the running yarn by tensioner motor (M69). Disc (2) is driven directly, while disc (3) is coupled with disc (2) via permanent magnets. The desired yarn tension is generated through friction of the yarn against the two tension discs. Machines without Autotense The tension disc pressure is a fixed value, preset on the Informator. Dip coil (L77) receives a fixed voltage value in proportion to the Informator setting; i.e. the pressure between the two tension discs remains the same throughout the winding process. This causes yarn tension increase when unwinding from the bottom portion of the bobbin. Machines with Autotense Setting of yarn tension in cN takes place through entry on the Informator. Autotense controls the tension disc pressure in accordance with the yarn tension sensors measurements and with the Informator entry so that the yarn tension remains nearly constant throughout the unwinding process of the entire bobbin. The modulation of tension disc pressure is attained through variation of the voltage supplied to dip coil (L77). Tensioner Opening The RH tension disc is opened for threading of the yarn into the tensioner. For this purpose the running direction of tensioner motor (M69) is reversed briefly. The motor incorporates a worm drive which shifts the tension disc laterally, thus opening the tensioner. Yarn Quick Clamp Through brief increase of tension disc pressure during joining and bobbin change cycles the lower end is securely clamped and placed in a defined position for the suction pipe.

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4.2.24 Hairiness nozzle

Optional device Hairiness nozzle (1) is located in the lower portion of the tension device. It reduces yarn hairiness during the winding process: Protruding long fibers are placed on the yarn surface. This results in reduced yarn hairiness with reduction of fiber fly during subsequent processing. The function of the hairiness nozzle (ON or OFF) is entered on the Informator. Structure Core of the hairiness nozzle is the nozzle body (2) with yarn channel (3) and threading slot (4). Through rotation of the nozzle body the hairiness nozzle can be adapted to S- or Z-twisted yarn. Pre-cleaner (5) is located below the nozzle body. It prevents yarn loops from entering the nozzle. Function A magnet valve releases compressed air to the nozzle body if D the winding unit is switched-ON, D running yarn is sensed, and D no winding unit blockage is registered. This means that compressed air is released to the hairiness nozzle continually during the entire winding process. The air exits through an air entry bore directed eccentrical to the yarn channel. The air jet produces a whirl within the yarn channel, winding protruding fibers around the yarn core. The compressed air pressure can be adjusted independent from other pneumatic devices.

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d) 6 FM1

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c)

5 1
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4.2.25 Multijet
Multijet represents a blow-off device for clean-keeping of dust- and fly-endangered Autoconer assemblies. One multijet assembly is installed on each winding unit. During each yarn joining cycle multijet nozzles emit short air blasts targeted to: D Tension device (1) D Clearer (2) D Waxing device (3) Operational air pressure of the multijet is 0.35 hPa (3.5bar). From the connection point within the control compartment the compressed air is routed into a supply conduit located below the suction beam sections. From this supply conduit, one compressed air conduit branches off for each winding unit. Each branch routes compressed air to valve (4). Shortly after start of the yarn joining cycle, cam FM1 briefly actuates valve (4): Via flexible tubings the air is routed to blow nozzles (5) and (6), and to conduit (7). On a quick-lock connector each multijet can be separated from the supply conduit, without interference of compressed air supply to the remaining winding units. Legend of air conduits a) Main supply conduit b) Clearer and waxing device c) Tension device d) Damping cylinder

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4.2.26 Toggle Operation

During toggle operation the yarn joining linkage can be placed into any desired radial position of the cam package via toggling or steady drive, e.g. for the performance of setting or maintenance work. As the joining linkage reaches appr. 28 Bobbin change start, the bobbin change linkage starts and runs until arriving at the Transfer position (RM-position: appr. 222). An other start of the bobbin change linkage takes place when the joining linkage arrives at appr. 176 (Suction arm moving down). D Set winding unit switch (S1) to the right on OFF in order to interrupt winding operation. H2 S1 D Actuate Red (H1) and Yellow (H2) lamps simultaneously and hold until both of them are flashing: Red and Yellow lamps flash alternatingly at appr. 1Hz: Cycling linkage in neutral (Zero) position. During toggling all functions are activated when reaching their radial position of the cam package (e.g. splicer). Red lamp flashes at 2 Hz, Yellow lamp flashes at 1 Hz: Cycling linkage not in neutral position. Only the cycling linkage can be started, no other function (as e.g. the splicer).

H1

D 301-21

D Toggle on the Red lamp until reaching the desired radial position. D If prior to toggling the cycling linkage had been in neutral position, the linkage can be moved in reverse through toggling on the Yellow lamp. This function should be operated only for exact positioning of the cycling linkage. D Termination of toggle operation: When switching the winding unit ON the unit starts from any position of the cycling linkage.

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Breaker Stroke Small Package Acceleration Large Package

mpm Speed

2
255 ... 1 Slow Start-up fast medium slow

1
D 161-17

100 0

1
Time s

4.2.27 Acceleration and Ribbon Breaker

Acceleration from standstill of the delivery package up to nominal winding speed takes place in two increments: Slow start-up and Acceleration. The slow start-up accelerates the yarn guide drum up to 100 mpm linear yarn speed. Then further acceleration takes place up to nominal winding speed. D C-Acceleration With Informator-setting C-Acceleration the control is provided with the permissible slippage between drum and package. D X-Acceleration Entry X-Acceleration defines smoother acceleration after package doffing. When reaching the winding speed preset on the Informator controlled speed modulation begins, under consideration of the ribbon breaker feature. Ribbon breaking is achieved through defined brief braking of the yarn guide drum. The so generated minute slippage between package and drum causes offsetting of package winds from eachother, avoiding the development of ribbon winds (parallel layers, patterns). Such defined brief braking and accelerating, called breaker stroke, can be preset on the Informator. It represents the speed differential (slippage) in %, independently of the actual package diameter. For control of speed, acceleration and slippage during acceleration and normal winding operation the winding units electronic circuitry continually registers the pulses transmitted from the sensors on yarn guide drum and delivery package.

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Ribbon breaking

propack

Breaker stroke

Acceleration with propack

m/min

Speed

without

Cradle pressure

0
D 161-66

Time

4.2.28 Acceleration and Ribbon Breaking with propack

Winding units equipped with the electro-mechanical cradle suspension control propack, D C-Acceleration, and D X-Acceleration are controlled as on any other winding unit (see previous page). Through entry on the Informator, with propack it is possible to initiate additional cradle pressure for the acceleration period, which allows considerable decrease of the time required for acceleration. When reaching the nominal winding speed programmed on the Informator, winding units equpipped with propack, too, assume regulated speed control under consideration of ribbon breaking. Ribbon breaking consists of defined, alternating short-term acceleration and braking of the yarn guide drum (see previous page). For the control of winding speed, acceleration, and slippage during acceleration, the winding units electronic circuitry continually registers the pulses transmitted from the sensors located on yarn guide drum and delivery package. propack is activated shortly before reaching a critical speed relation between drum and package. Initially the ribbon breaking stroke is decreased. Through decrease of the cradle pressure a defined additional slippage between drum and package takes place. The package bypasses the critical speed relation and winds below this value. Thus the package is carried over the critical ribbon range. Upon surpassing the critical range normal ribbon breaking is restored.

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D 301-99

4.2.29 Yarn Length Measuring and Diameter Calculation

Depending on entry on the Informator a winding unit produces packages either of nearly identical yarn lengths, or of nearly identical diameter. For quality assurance diameter as well as yarn length can be monitored. Example: If a package is too soft the diameter could be reached before the preset yarn length is attained. The winding unit control stops the winding unit and signals the faulty package with flashing Red as well as Yellow light. Safety stop always takes place at 326 mm package diameter. For calculation of yarn length and package diameter the winding unit control continually registers the pulses from the sensors on yarn guide drum (polar wheel and sensor B14.2 1) and delivery package (RPM sensor B14.5 2). Through simple counting of pulses, however, neither the yarn length nor the package diameter can be determined with any degree of precision. Many conditions are of decisive influence upon the measuring results: Fiber stock, spinning method, yarn tension pressure, yarn tension, winding speed, cradle pressure, cradle pressure compensation, package taper, etc. Therefore it is necessary to determine, on one winding unit, a correction factor for each set of winding and yarn conditions, and to enter this correction factor on the Informator whenever this set of conditions applies to the winding job on hand. After the correction factor has been determined a tolerance for identical yarn length per package of 2 %, and for identical package diameter of 1 % can be achieved.

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4.3
4.3.1

Bobbin Change
Model RM / Sub-Assemblies and Functional Assemblies

1 Magazine 2 Bobbin Chute 3 Bobbin Peg A bobbin change cycle is initiated by the electronic circuitry of the winding unit if the lower end sensor fails to detect the presence of a lower yarn end during a yarn joining (splicing/knotting) cycle. The motion sequences are described on the following pages.

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M75

1 2 3

3 4 5
D 301-49

4.3.2

Model RM / Cam Package with Drive

Drive motor (M 75) drives gear (3) via gears (1) and (2). The cam contour (4) controlling the yarn shears is located on one flank of gear (3). Cams (5) and (6) are also fastened on gear, controlling the following functions: 5 controls the bobbin chutes trap doors and centering doors 6 controls bobbin peg and ejector

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D 301-50

4.3.3

Model RM / Yarn Shears

At the start of the bobbin change cycle the cam-controlled clamping lever (1) tilts. It is seated on a common shaft with an actuation lever, which (at bobbin change only) actuates the yarn shears (2). The yarn shears cut a yarn end which could extend from the otherwise empty spinning tube into the tension assembly (3). The suction pipe (4) evacuates the residual yarn end above the yarn shears.

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3 5 5 6 6 1 2

7
D 301-51

4.3.4

Model RM / Bobbin Peg

At the beginning of a bobbin change cycle cam (1) tilts cam follower (2), moving the pull rod (3) up, and via a lever linkage moving lever (4) down. The bobbin peg (5), seated on a common shaft with lever (4), tilts forward, withdrawing peg claw (6) into the pegs channel. In this position (ejection/creeling position) the bottom of the spinning tube, no longer retained by the claw, contacts the ejector (7). Cam-controlled the ejector ejects the tube onto the tube conveyor belt and returns to its neutral position. After creeling of a new bobbin the bobbin peg with the bobbin returns to neutral (yarn unwinding) position, simultaneously releasing the claw (6) to retain the bobbin while being unwound.

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3
D 301 50

4.3.5

Model RM / Bobbin Chute

With the bobbin peg in creeling position cam follower (1) is tilted. The cam follower sits on a common shaft with actuation levers which initially close the trap doors (2) and subsequently the centering doors (3). The centering doors form a funnel for secure guiding of the bobbin onto the bobbin peg. After creeling the centering doors open completely, while the trap doors open partly. In this position the bobbin peg with bobbin returns to unwinding position. Finally the trap doors open completely, returning to their neutral position.

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D 301-52

4.3.6

Model RM / Yarn Lifter

Yarn lifter (1) lifts the leading yarn end of the newly creeled bobbin along guide wire (2) into the pick-up range of suction pipe (3). In neutral position the yarn lifter contacts chute bracket (4). When the suction pipe has tilted forward to its pick-up position a cam follower is tilted which sits on a common shaft with actuation lever (5). As the actuation lever (5) moves in arrow direction, clamping lever (8) is tilted via push rod (6) and and pull rod (7), moving the yarn lifter (1) accordingly. The yarn lifter tilts forward until it contacts the tension assembly, placing the yarn on suction pipe shutter (9). For a joining (splicing/knotting) cycle the suction pipe inhales the yarn end, and the end is clamped by the suction pipe shutter. When the yarn has been taken over by the suction pipe the yarn lifter returns to its neutral position.

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6 2

1 3 6

D 377-26

4.3.7

Model RM / Magazine

During the trap doors closing motion the magazine cylinder (1) rotates for tranfer of the next bobbin to the bobbin peg. In neutral position driver (2) bears against indexing wheel, retaining the cylinder in fixed position. At the beginning of the bobbin change cycle gear (3) drives meshing bevel gears (4) and (5). Bevel gear (5) is plugged on a common shaft with driver (2). As the driver-integrated roller (6) enters the indexing wheel the magazine cylinder is rotated 60. Subsequently the driver returns to contact with the indexing wheel, retaining the cylinder in fixed position.

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D 377-27

4.3.8

Model RM / Yarn Clamp

Yarn clamp (1) retains the leading yarn ends of the bobbins located in the chambers of the magazine cylinder (2). When placing bobbins into the cylinder chambers the yarn clamp is opened manually for inhalation of the yarn ends. In neutral position the clamp is held closed under pressure of a torsion spring. As the yarn lifter takes the yarn into take-over position for suction pipe (3), the yarn clamp opening motion begins, cam-controlled, until it is halfway open relative to suction tube (4). During take-over, i.e. while the yarn lifter contacts the tension assembly, the yarn clamp briefly closes completely, and opens fully for evacuation of the residual yarn end after yarn joining (splicing/knotting), and then closes again (neutral position). Note: For winding of certain critical yarn types a different bevel gear is used, deleting the partly-open position of the yarn clamp.

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D 377-20

4.3.9

Model RM / Loop Gate

The loop gate is optional. At unwinding start from a new bobbin it prevents yarn loops from entering the tension assembly. The loop gate is required when unwinding highly twisted, non-steamed yarn types which tend to curl-off from the bobbin. In neutral position the gate wire (1) is in standby position next to the bobbin. When the leading yarn end is drawn into the suction pipe, the winding unit control transmits a signal to gate magnet (2). Over a linkage the gate wire is placed on the tip of the bobbins spinning tube. While being pulled off the bobbin the yarn is thus under tension. When the yarn guide drum reaches a velocity preset by a code on the Informator, the gate magnet is de-energized, and a torsion spring returns the gate wire to neutral position.

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3 2 1
D 384-01

4.3.10 Model E / Sub-Assemblies and Functional Assemblies

1 Balloon separator 2 Shaft with creel peg 3 Support angle Autoconer 338 model E is provided with a single creel peg per winding unit for cross-wound packages to be creeled manually as supply packages for the windingprocess. The creel peg serves to retain the supply package in unwinding position.

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D 376-04

4.3.11 Model RC / Sub-Assemblies

1 Magazine 2 Creel-out chute 3 Creel arbor A creel-out change cycle is intiated by the electronic circuitry of the winding unit if the lower end sensor fails to detect the presence of a lower yarn end at the beginning of a yarn joining (splicing/knotting) cycle. The sequence of motions is described on the following pages.

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M75 1 2 3

3 4 5 6
D 376-05

4.3.12 Model RC / Cam package with Drive

Drive motor (M 75) drives gear (3) over gears (1) and (2). Cam contour (4) controlling the yarn shears is located on one flank of gear (3). Also fastened on gear (3) is the cam package with cams (5) and (6), controlling the following functions: 5 Controls the creel-out chutes trap doors and centering doors, 6 Controls creel-out arbor and ejector.

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D 376-10

4.3.13 Model RC / Yarn shears

At start of the supply package change cycle clamping lever (1) begins to move, controlled by its cam. By a common shaft it is joined with an actuation lever for actuation (closing) the yarn shears (2) during the change cycle. The yarn shears cut the yarn end possibly extending from the creel-out package into the yarn tensioner (3). The cutoff surplus yarn end is drawn-in and evacuated by the suction pipe (4).

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1 5 6 2 5 6

7
D 376-11

4.3.14 Model RC / Creel arbor

At the beginning of the supply package change cycle, controlled by cam (1) the cam follower (2) moves down, and pull rod (3) on the opposite end of the cam follower moves up. The linkage prompts lever (4) to move down. Creel arbor (5), mounted on a common shaft with lever (4), tilts forward, withdrawing claw lever (6) into the arbors Uprofile. Consequently, in ejection/creeling position the creel-out cone/sleeve rests loosely on ejector (7). Cam-controlled, the ejector throws the cone/sleeve on the tube conveyor belt. The ejector then returns to its neutral (bottom) position. After arrival of a new creel-out package the creel arbor tilts back to unwinding position. In unwinding position of the creel arbor the creel-out package is retained internally by the claw lever (6).

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D 376-14

4.3.15 Model RC / Creel-out Chute

With the creel-out arbor in creeling (receiving) position, cam follower (1) is actuated by its cam. The cam follower is mounted on a common shaft with the actuation levers for opening the trap doors (2) and for opening the centering flaps (3). The centering flaps form a funnel for guiding the creel-out package onto the creel arbor. After completed creeling the centering flaps open completely, the trap doors open partly. When reaching this position the creel arbor returns, cam-controlled, to unwinding position. Subsequently the trap doors open completely, neutral (unwinding) position is restored.

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7 8

D 376-19

4.3.16 Model RC / Transfer Finger

Transfer finger (1) transfers the leading yarn end of the newly creeled creel-out package along guide wire (2) towards the mouth of suction pipe (3). In neutral position the transfer finger contacts chute bracket (4). As the suction pipe has moved forward to transfer position, a cam follower, mounted on a common shaft with actuation lever (5), begins to tilt. The actuation lever moves in the direction indicated above by an arrow, clamping lever (8), joined with the transfer finger (1) linkage, tilts via push rod (6) and pull rod (7). The transfer finger tilts forward until it contacts the yarn tensioner, placing the yarn on the suction pipe shutter (9). For the yarn end joining cycle the suction pipe inhales the yarn end, and the yarn end is then firmly clamped by the closing suction pipe shutter. After transfer of the yarn to the suction pipe the transfer finger returns to its neutral position.

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2 7

6 3 1

7 8 9

D 376-09

4.3.17 Model RC / Magazine

During the closing motion of the trap doors the magazine cylinder (1) indexes one increment, releasing the next creelout package to drop down for creeling. In neutral position the driver (2) contacts geneva cross (3), retaining the cylinder in position. At start of the change linkage the gear begins to rotate bevel gears (4) and (5). Bevel gear (5) sits on a common shaft with the driver (2). When roller (7) of the driver enters the geneva cross, the magazine is indexed 30 via gear belt wheel (6), gear belt (8), and gear belt wheel (9). Subsequently the driver again contacts the geneva cross, firmly retaining the magazine cylinder in position.

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4.4

1 6

7 5

D 501-48

4.5
4.5.1

Package Doffer
Sub-Assemblies and Functional Assemblies

The package doffer patrols on tracks located above the winding units. Upon request from a winding unit the doffer winds a nose tail on the completed package, and doffs the package. The doffer also places a new cone/sleeve from the magazine into the package cradle and winds a transfer tail. The major functional assemblies of the doffer are: 1 Patrol Drive 2 Cycling Drive with Control Cam Package 3 Engaging (Latch) Assembly 4 Yarn Lift with Transfer Tail Winding Device 5 Nose Tail Winding Device 6 Package Cradle Opener 7 Package Cradle Lift

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14 11 9 15 8

10

13 12 13

D 501-49

Sub-Assemblies and Functional Assemblies (contd.) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Package Guiding Cradle Depressor Lever Cone/Sleeve Feeder Cone/Sleeve Drive Information and Failure Display Sensor Plates for Patrol Direction Reversal Ultrasonic Sensor Light Sensor

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+C1-B10

=A6

+C1-B11

+C3-B30 +C2-B20

+C2-B21

5 4

D 521-35

4.5.2

Package doffer, Patrol direction

Shortly before engaging on a requesting winding unit the doffer decelerates its patrol velocity to engaging speed. In engaging position on the requesting winding unit air cylinder (2) is actuated by magnet valve (+C1-Y2). This releases latching strip (3), engaging it with the latch bolt of the superstructure. Correct latching of the latching strip is monitored by Hall sensor (+C1-B11). Prior to the beginning of the doffing cycle D ultra-sonic sensor (+C2-B20) inquires whether or not the package conveyor belt position (4), or the intermediate storage space (optional), resp., is vacant; and D light sensor (+C2-B21) inquires whether or not a cone/ sleeve is present in the magazine (5). The doffing cycle starts if both reactions are positive. If one of the conditions is not met the doffer unlatches and continues patrol to the next requesting winding unit, or it remains in parking position if no further request is registered.

The package doffer is provided with one each sensor plate (1) on either side. When slightly actuated by an obstacle these sensor plates initiate reversal of the patrol direction via capacitive distance sensors (+C3-B30) or (+C1-B10) resp. With the doffer in waiting position, slightly touching one of the sensor plates causes the doffer to continue patroling along three winding units. Normally the doffer is engaged on a winding unit, resuming patrol only upon receiving an other request for doffing. All winding units permanently transmit their winding unit numbers via Infrared interface. In case of simultaneous registry of several requests the requesting winding units are approached in optimized sequence. During patrol the doffer continually recognizes its present location from the winding unit numbers permanently transmitted from the winding units.

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1 6 7 2 3 7

10 11

5 9 8

D 520-49

4.5.3

Yarn lifter with base transfer tail winding device

The yarn lifter head remains in its position until the package has been placed on the package conveyor belt, and the package cradle has been lowered to creeling position. Now the yarn lifter head tilts forward between the package adapters, and moves sideways until stop (8) contacts winding unit housing (9). Thus the yarn, retained in the clamp of shears (7), is placed across the RH package adapter (10). During chucking of the cone/sleeve the yarn lifter moves to the left to base transfer tail position, monitored by Hall sensor (+E1-B15). At completed chucking of the cone/sleeve, clamping shears (7) open up. The cone/sleeve drive starts, winding the transfer tail. During transfer tail winding air cylinder (6) is again activated briefly. This moves the yarn guide plate (11) somewhat to the right, in order to fix the first wind of the transfer tail. At the end of transfer tail winding the yarn lifter leaves the base transfer tail position and laterally returns to its neutral position. During this motion a few more winds are wound onto the cone/sleeve.

At the beginning of a package doffing cycle, cam-controlled the yarn lifter housing (1) tilts towards the lateral center of the yarn guide drum, and the yarn lifter head moves down simultaneously. The yarn guide drum rotates the package, allowing the yarn catch plate (2) to catch the traversing yarn. During the subsequent up motion of the yarn lifter head the yarn slides from the deflection plates (3) into swivel bow (4). Cam-controlled swivel bow (4) guides the yarn to the left of the package, placing the nose tail (5) on the LH package flank. Positioning of the nose tail is adjustable on the Informator ( 3.2). Subsequently the swivel bow guides the yarn to the right. At arrival of the swivel bow in the lateral drum center the air cylinder (6) actuates clamping shears (7), simultaneously cutting the yarn and retaining (clamping) the lower yarn end. The remaining upper yarn end is wound on the outer package surface. At this point of the cycle the swivel bow (4) briefly moves forward, causing the package to securely roll onto the package conveyor belt.

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+C1-M3

1 2

D 521-27

4.5.4

Package Guiding

Before the package rolls from the package cradle onto the swivel trough the Informator transmits the actual package diameter to the doffer control. Cam-controlled, the package guide arm (1) moves to the rear. Simultaneously, driven by motor (+C1-M3), the package guide lever (2) moves behind the package to a position corresponding to the package diameter. Simultaneously with cradle lifting and swivel trough the package guide arm (2) moves to the rear. This in order to make sure that especially tapered packages are reliably transferred to the conveyor belt, or to the swivel plates of the (optional) intermediate storage device, resp. At the end of the depositing process the package guide lever (2) tilts to its highest position, which is montored by Hall sensor (+C1-B13). Subsequently, the package guide lever (2), driven by motor (+C1-M3) and the package guide arm (1), cam-controlled, return to their respective neutral position. Neutral position is monitored by Hall sensor (+C1-B12).

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+E1-B14

D 521-23

4.5.5

Cradle Opener

The package is completed when the nose tail has been placed on the LH package flank. For depositing the package on the package conveyor belt the cradle opener (1) (cam-controlled) opens the opening lever (2) of the winding unit. The end position of the cradle opener is monitored by Hall sensor (+E1-B14). The package rolls, guided by package guide lever (3), on a swivel trough towards the package conveyor belt. Upon completed depositing of the package the cradle opener partly closes the cradle, in order to decrease the friction while the cradle is pushed down to cone/sleeve receiving position. At arrival in receiving position an empty cone/ sleeve is placed in the cradle by the cone/sleeve feeder arm. Cam-controlled, the cradle opener initially closes the cradle until the cone/sleeve is securely chucked. Subsequently the cradle opener returns to its neutral position.

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6 +C3-B32

5 8 3

5/6

D 521-48

3/4

4.5.6

Cradle Lift

When the cradle has been opened by the cradle opener, the cradle lifter (1), cam-controlled with adjoining linkage, moves forward, with its roller (2) lifting swivel trough (3) and package cradle to a point that the package (4) can roll onto the package conveyor belt, aided by the package guide lever. The cradle depressor lever pushes the cradle down towards cone/sleeve receiving position until pawl (5) contacts bolt (6). When the cone/sleeve is chucked, and the lower yarn end has been wound upon the cone/sleeve, the cradle lifter again briefly lifts the cradle a short distance; magnet valve (+C1-Y1) releases a pulse to air cylinder (7), releasing the pawl (5), and allowing the cone/sleeve to be lowered until contacting the yarn guide drum. The cradle lifter returns to its neutral position. This position is monitored by Hall sensor (+C3-B32), which must be actuated by magnet (8) in order to allow the doffer to start again.

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4.5.7

Depressor Lever

From its highest position (for package depositing), the package cradle (2) is pushed down to cone/sleeve receiving position by the cradle depressor lever (1). After completion of transfer tail winding the cradle depressor lever pushes cradle and cone/sleeve down against the yarn guide drum (3). The winding unit starts, and after a pre-determined period of time the depressor lever returns to neutral position.

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4.5.8

Cone/Sleeve feeder
Finger (4) is controlled by the magnet valves. S +C1-Y3 Gripper closed, and S +C1-Y4 Gripper open. Modes of gripper finger (4):

With its gripper (2) the cone/sleeve feeder (1) grabs one cone or sleeve from the cone/sleeve magazine (3) for transfer to the package cradle. Cam-controlled, the gripper (2) moves towards the magazine. Pneumatically controlled by magnet valve +C1-Y3, finger (4) coses towards prism (5), grabbing the next cone/ sleeve from the magazine. Subsequently the gripper, holding the cone or sleeve, returns to its original position. Cam-controlled, feeder and gripper now move towards the package cradle, to insert the new cone or sleeve. In this position magnet valves +C1-Y3 and -Y4 place the finger (4) in hold pressure, in order to allow lateral shifting of the cone or sleeve. Upon closing of the package cradle, firmly chucking the cone or sleeve, finger (4), controlled by magnet valve +C1-Y3, releases the cone or sleeve. Feeder and gripper return to neutral position.

Y3 0 1 0 1

Y4 0 0 1 1

Mode non-defined mode Finger closed (Cone/sleeve clamped) Finger open Finger holds (Cone/sleeve can be shifted)

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4.5.9

Cone/Sleeve Drive
The yarn lifter leaves the transfer tail winding position and returns laterally to its neutral position. During this motion a few yarn winds are placed on the cone/sleeve, before the yarn lifter reaches its neutral position. Now the cradle depressor lever (4) pushes cradle and cone/ sleeve (3) against the yarn guide drum (5) for the purpose of slip-free drive of the cone/sleeve, while the cone/sleeve drive arm bears against stop (6). This in order to prevent simultaneous drive by yarn guide drum and drive arm. Controlled by its control cam the drive arm returns to its neutral position.

The drive wheel (1) of the cone/sleeve drive motor (+C3-M4) rotates the cone/sleeve for the purpose of winding the transfer tail. The number of required transfer tail winds is selectable on the Informator. During transfer tail winding the clamping shears are actuated once again, moving the yarn guide plate somewhat from left to right in order to overwind (fix) the first wind. The cone/sleeve drive arm (2) is free-hinged, it tilts under its own weight to the cone/sleeve (3) when released by its control cam.

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4.5.10 Doffing Cycle Progression

The progression of a doffing cycle by radial position of the cam package is listed on the following pages. Sensors listed in the table under Inputs: Inscription Description Table B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B20 B21 B30 B31 B32 B33 Diagram =A6+C1-B10 =A6+C1-B11 =A6+C1-B12 =A6+C1-B13 =A6+E1-B14 =A6+E1-B15 =A6+C2-B20 =A6+C2-B21 =A6+C3-B30 =A6+C3-B31 =A6+C3-B32 =A6+C3-B33 RH distance sensor Latch engaged Guide lever in neutral position Guide lever in bypass position Cradle opener in end position Yarn lifter in transfer tail position Package conveyor sensor Cone/sleeve magazine sensor LH distance sensor Cam package in neutral position Cradle lifter in neutral position Yarn lifter in neutral, threading, or on-drum position

Motors and valves listed In the table under Outputs: Inscription Description Table K1 M1 M2 M3 M4 Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Diagram =A6+E1-D2 =A6+C2-M1 =A6+C2-M2 =A6+C1-M3 =A6+C3-M4 =A6+C1-Y1 =A6+C1-Y2 =A6+C1-Y3 =A6+C1-Y4 =A6+C1-Y5 =A6+C1-Y6 Relay on PCB MB-Adapter-XW for reversal between patrol drive motor and cycling drive motor. Patrol drive Cycling drive Guide lever drive Cone/sleeve drive Disengage cradle lifter lock Disengage latch Cone/sleeve gripper closed Cone/sleeve gripper open Yarn lifter clamp closed Yarn lifter shears closed

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D 501-48

Control cams listed in the table under Cams (from right to left, 1):

Table (Inscription on cam) RAO 1 SPF 2 RAH 3 and 4 ZUB 5 RAA 6 GRE 7 HAA 8 FHA 9 KRA 10 KRR 11 FHG 12 FHK 14

Component Cradle opener Package guide Cradle lifter Feeder housing Cradle depressor lever Feeder gripper Cone/sleeve drive Yarn lifter lateral Nose tail lateral Nose tail radial Yarn lifter housing Yarn lifter head

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Legend Radial position of Cam Package: ~ Degree 0 1 1 ... 0 0 ... 1 M2 = n1 M2 = n2 M2 = n3 M-BUS -> The position in degrees depends on settings. -> Sensor not actuated; output (motor, valve) switched OFF. -> Sensor actuated; output switched ON. -> Sensor / motor actuated / switched ON for a certain period of time (or for a certain length, resp.), and switched OFF again. -> Sensor is actuated / switched ON after a certain time (or after a certain length, resp.). -> Nominal RPM of the cycling drive. -> RPM of cycling drive for slow start-up (n2 less than n1). -> RPM of cycling drive for positioning (n3 less than n2). -> Data exchange via machine bus with the named participant (These actions are shaded grey in the table). Statuses of Inputs and Outputs:

Radial Position

Inputs

Outputs

Cam No.

Function The doffer is engaged on the requesting winding unit,and asks the Informator for doffing parameters (Doffing process, Nose tail, Transfer tail, Cradle depression). Transmission of doffing parameters.

M-BUS Informator M-BUS Informator M-BUS Informator 0 M-BUS Informator M-BUS Winding unit

Request for doffing release. Doffer display: Info 6 Waiting for doffing release from Informator! Doffer release issued. Release is issued only if the package conveyor belt is in neutral position. Registering of the package doffer. Doffer display: Info 14 Waiting for doffer release by winding unit. Winding unit is ready for doffing and transmits the package diameter. The winding units Yellow lamp goes OFF. During the entire doffing cycle the doffer transmits a Livecheck to the winding unit. The returns to Yellow light status automatically at interruption of the Livecheck signal.

M-BUS Winding unit

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Radial Position

Inputs B11 = 1 B12 = 1 B14 = 0 B15 = 0 B20 = 0 B31 = 1 B32 = 1 B33 = 1

Outputs Y2 = 0 M3 = 0

Cam No.

Function Latch engaged Package guide in neutral; motor M3 deenergized. Cradle opener not in end position. Yarn lift not in transfer tail position. Package disposal (Package conveyor) vacant. Cycling drive in neutral.

Y1 = 1

Cradle lift in neutral; cradle lift lock ON. Yarn lift in neutral.

Y3 = 0 Y4 = 1 0 Y5 = 0 Y6 = 0 M1 = 0 K1 = 1 M2 = n1 M3 = 1 M3 = 1...0 B12 = 1...0

Feeder hand switched to Up. Yarn lift clamp OFF. Yarn lift shears OFF. Patrol motor braking and being switched OFF. With a delay switching over from patrol motor to cycling motor (Power and rotor position sensor). Start doffing cycle, cycling drive ON at maximum RPM. Start of package guide lever: Motor M3 receives voltage (retaining function), subsequently the package guide lever is raised until it has left its neutral position (10maximum). The package guide lever is lifted off its mechanical stop. With dropping flank of sensor Cycling linkage neutral B31 the cycling counter is initialized to 2. RAO1 FHK14 Cradle opener bow moves to waiting position. Yarn lift head swivels down.

2 3 ... 18 3 ... 31

B31 = 1...0

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Radial Position 3 ... 39 3... 28 8 ... 38

Inputs

Outputs

Cam No. SPF2 KRR11 FHG12

Function Package guide housing swivels back. Nose tail swivel bow swivels towards the yarn guide drum. Yarn lift housing swivels towards drum for yarn catching. Start of package guide lever: The package guide lever is moved to a higher position, in order to pass the winding unit. The yarn lift leaves neutral position.

10 ~15

B12 = 0 B33 = 0

M3 = 1...0

M-BUS Winding unit 15 M-BUS Winding unit ~29 35 ... 70 38 40 40 40 43...70 M2 = n3 M2 = 0 M-BUS Winding unit M2 = n1 FHG12 B 33 = 1 FHG12 KRA10

Yarn search: Setting of yarn tension. Setting of yarn tension completed. The yarn lifter has reached the position on the drum. Swivel bow swivels to yarn transfer position. Cycling speed reduced for positioning. Cycling dwell for yarn search. Process: Yarn search. For yarn search: Drum drive motor ON. Start cycle. Cycling drive ON at maximum RPM. Yarn lift housing swivels back to neutral position, for yarn lifting and unthreading from drum guide groove and deflection plate. Yarn lift head swivels up, for yarn lifting and unthreading from drum guide groove and deflection plate. The yarn lifter has left the position on the drum.

49...78 ~50 B 33 = 0

FHK14 FHG12

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Radial Position

Inputs

Outputs M3 = 1...0

Cam No.

Function Start of package guide lever: Package guide lever being positioned behind winding unit. Position depends on package diameter. During this motion the package guide lever passes through its neutral position between appr. 53 and 62 (B12 = 1). Yarn lift arriving in neutral.

50 B12 = 0...1 B12 = 1...0 ~60 72... 94 79...113 M-BUS Winding unit M-BUS Winding unit M-BUS Winding unit M-BUS Winding unit 92 94 M2 = n3 M2 = 0 M-BUS Winding unit M-BUS Winding unit 94 M-BUS Winding unit M-BUS Winding unit 94 M2 = n1 B33 = 1 KRA10 GRE7

Swivel bow with yarn swivels back next to the package for winding the nose tail. Feeder hand dips into cone/sleeve magazine grabbing a new cone or sleeve resp. Fixing of yarn before nose winding (Drum motor runs): After package revolutions setting: Confirmation. No. of package revolutions completed. Yarn search: Drum motor OFF. Drum stopped. Cycling speed reduced for positioning. Cycling dwell. Process: Placing Nose winds (Sehne). Nose winds: Setting of yarn tension [Value: Sehne (Nose winding) tension code]. Setting of yarn tension completed. Drum motor ON for placing nose winds (Sehne). Package rotates appr. 12. Drum stopped. Start cycle. Cycling drive ON at maximum RPM.

81 81

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Radial Position 95...113 94...123 97...109 ~100 110

Inputs

Outputs

Cam No. FHG12 KRA10 FHK14

Function Yarn lift housing swivels partially towards drum, in order to have the yarn end shorter after cutting. Swivel bow swivels back to package ejection position. Yarn lift head continues moving up, for yarn cutting. The yarn lift leaves neutral position. Cycling speed reduced for positioning. Cycling dwell. Process: Yarn end placing on package circumference. Yarn being cut and clamped. Feeder hand switched to Retain. With a delay the feeder hand is switched to Closed. Winding up of yarn end. Drum drive motor ON for some package revolutions. No. of package revolutions completed. Drum motor stopped.

B33 = 0 M2 = n3 M2 = 0

FHG12

112

Y6 = 1 Y3 = 1 Y4 = 1...0 M-BUS Winding unit

112 112 M-BUS Winding unit 112 117...149 118...151 123...151 127...149 M2 = n1 GRE7 KRA10 KR11 RAO1

Start cycle. Cycling drive ON at maximum RPM. Feeder hand moves back with new cone/sleeve. Nose winding lever returns to neutral. Swivel bow ejects package. Cradle opener lever moves forward to end position opening the package cradle.

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Radial Position 135...168 ~135 142 144

Inputs

Outputs

Cam No. RAH3 RAH4

Function Cradle lift moves up, lifting cradle and swivel plate, to allow the package to be guided to the rear. Cradle lift leaves neutral.

B32 = 0 M-BUS Winding unit M2 = n2

Package brake ON. After 70 ms Package brake OFF is transmitted to the winding unit. Cycling drive ON at RPM for slow start-up. Cradle opener arrives in end position. Due to activation of the package brake at 142 the cradle opener could briefly be pushed out of its end position. ZUB5 GRE7 RAO1 Feeder hand housing and suction pipe move towards the package cradle. Cradle opener bow moves back slightly, in order to reduce friction during cradle depression or cradle lowering, resp. Swivel bow returns to doffer housing, resuming neutral position. Package guide lever guides the package onto the conveyor belt. Start and stop of the package guide lever depends on package diameter: Package diameter 0 ... 149 mm = Start at 153 Package diameter 150 ... 320 mm = Start at 153 ... 163 Depending on diameter the package guide lever arrives in neutral at appr. 180 (B12 = 1). Cradle opener leaves its end position. FHG12 Yarn lift housing again swivels towards yarn guide drum in order to position the yarn in front of the package adapter. Cradle depressor lever pushes cradle down to cone/sleeve receiving position. Swivel bow returns to neutral position. The valve controlling the cradle depression lock is deactivated.

~133

B14 = 1

149...177

149...167

151...175 M3 = 1...0

KRA10

153...163 B12 = 0...1

~153 161...199

B14 = 0

166...197 170...195 180 Y1 = 0

RAA6 KRR11

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Radial Position 181...207 181...202 182 194...212 195 201...222 201...232 ~205 208...228 220 224

Inputs

Outputs

Cam No. RAH3 RAH4 FHK14

Function Cradle lift returns to cone/sleeve receiving position. Yarn lift head moves slightly down, in order to place the yarn in front of the package adapter. The yarn lifter has reached the position on (above) the drum. (radially) Cradle opener bow opens the cradle completely. The yarn lifter has left the position on (above) the drum. (axially) Feeder housing completes its motion towards the cradle. Feeder hand feeds cone/sleeve to cradle in receiving position. Cradle opener arrives in end position. Yarn lift arrives in position for cone/sleeve receiving.

B 33 = 1

FHG12 RAO1

B 33 = 0

FHA9 ZUB5 GRE7

B14 = 1 B33 = 1 RAA6 Y5 = 1 Y4 = 1

Cradle depressor lever moves into position to bypass the cone/sleeve drive. Yarn lift clamp switched ON. Feeder hand switched to Retain. Simultaneously with the cradle opener bow the yarn lift moves to the left until a stop is contacted in order to clamp the yarn between adapter and cone/sleeve. For monitoring the package guide lever moves to bypass position. During this motion the package guide lever leaves its neutral position at appr. 200 (B12 = 0) and moves into its bypass position at appr. 250 (B13 = 1).

224...245

FHA9

M3 = 1...0 225 B12 = 1...0 B13 = 0...1 225...246 228 ~230 B14 = 0 B33 = 0 M2 = n1 RAO1

Cradle opener bow moves back sufficiently to allow the cradle to close, chucking the cone/sleeve. Cycling drive ON at maximum RPM. Cradle opener leaves its end position. Yarn lift leaves the position for cone/sleeve receiving.

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Radial Position ~235 243...272 244 247 247 250...273 252 253...272 264 272 274

Inputs B15 = 1

Outputs

Cam No.

Function Yarn lift arrives in position for transfer tail. (Monitoring yarn lift clamp).

GRE7 Y6 = 0 Y3 = 0 M-BUS Winding unit RAA6 M2 = n2 ZUB5 Y3 = 1 Y4 = 1...0 M2 = n3 M2 = 0 M-BUS Winding unit M-BUS Winding unit

Feeder hand moves back partly. The yarn is clamped between cone/sleeve and adapter, and is no longer retained by the yarn lift shears. Feeder hand switched to OPEN. Package brake ON. After 70 ms Package brake OFF is transmitted to the winding unit. Cradle depressor lever again moves down, placing the drive wheel on the cone/sleeve. Cycling drive ON at RPM for slow start-up. Feeder housing moving back somewhat. Feeder hand switched to Retain. With a delay the feeder hand is switched to Closed. Cycling speed reduced for positioning. Cycling dwell. Process: Winding of transfer tail. Transfer tail: Yarn tension setting (Value: Transfer tail tension code). Setting of yarn tension. Setting of confirmation for No. of revolutions of cone/sleeve. Confirmation 1: at 1.5 package revolutions. Confirmation 2: when reaching value Transfer tail tension code.

274 M-BUS Winding unit

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Radial Position 274 274 274 274

Inputs

Outputs M4 = 1

Cam No.

Function Cone/sleeve drive ON (Transfer tail winding). Confirmation 1 reached.

M-BUS Winding unit Y6 = 1 M-BUS Winding unit M4 = 0 Y6 = 0 M2 = n1 Y5 = 0 B15 = 0 M-BUS Winding unit

Yarn lift shears ON (Winds displacement). Confirmation 2 reached (Value: Transfer tail tension code). After placing the transfer tail: - Cone/sleeve drive is switched OFF. - Yarn lift clamp is switched OFF. - Start cycle. Cycling drive ON at maximum RPM. - Yarn lift shears are switched OFF. - Yarn lift leaves the transfer tail position. Setting of yarn tension to winding tension. Winding tension set. FHA9 Yarn lift returning laterally to neutral. Package guide housing returns from bypass position to neutral. During this motion the package guide lever leaves its bypass position at appr. 285 (B13 = 0) and moves into its neutral position at appr. 305 (B12 = 1). Cone/sleeve drive switched ON. FHK14 Feeder housing moves up slightly. The yarn lifter has reached the position on (above) the drum. (axially) Yarn lift head returns to its neutral position. Cone/sleeve drive switched OFF. RAH3 RAH4 Cradle lift approaches again in order to unlock itself. The yarn lifter has left the position on (above) the drum. (radially)

274

274 M-BUS Winding unit 275...303 M3 = 1...0 276...322 B13 = 1...0 B12 = 0...1 SPF2

285 288...305 290 291...318 292 294...305 300 B 33 = 0 M4 = 0 B 33 = 1

M4 = 1

FHA9 FHG12

FHG12

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Radial Position 300...324 302 302...324 304 305

Inputs

Outputs

Cam No. ZUB5 GRE7

Function Feeder housing and suction pipe return to neutral. Cone/sleeve drive switched ON.

M4 = 1 RAO1 Y1 = 1 B 12 = 1 M3 = 0 RAH3 RAH4 FHK14 B33 = 1 M4 = 0 B32 = 1 M2 = n3 Y3 = 0 Y4 = 1

Cradle opener bow returns to neutral. Valve for cradle locking being switched ON. Package guide lever drive is switched OFF, in order to allow the guide lever to drop against its stop (neutral position) by its own weight. Cradle lift returns to neutral. Yarn lift head again moves down somewhat. Option: Yarn end shorter at start-up without transfer tail. Yarn lift arrives in neutral. Cone/sleeve drive switched OFF. Cradle lift arrives in neutral. Cycling speed reduced for positioning. Feeder hand switched OPEN. Cycling dwell. Process: Winding unit start with cradle depression. Winding unit, start winding operation. Cycling linkage waits until the cradle depression time is completed. Value: Cradle depression time.

305...326

307...324 ~310 320 ~320 325

327 M2 = 0 327 M-BUS Winding unit

327 M2 = n1

Start cycle. Cycling drive ON at maximum RPM.

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Radial Position 329...357 330...357 357 ~358

Inputs

Outputs

Cam No. RAA6 FHK14

Function Cradle depressor lever returns to neutral, together with the cone/sleeve drive. Yarn lift head turns back to neutral. Cycling speed reduced for positioning. Cycling linkage arrives in neutral.

M2 = n3 B31 = 1 M2 = 0

Cycling drive motor switched OFF; counter for radial position in degrees reset to Zero. With a delay, switching from cycling drive motor to patrol drive motor (Power and rotor position sensor). Logoff from winding unit. End of doffing cycle.

360 0 K1 = 0 M-BUS Winding unit

360

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4.5.11 Status of Sensors

The graph on the next page depicts the monitored statuses of the sensors D during patrol operation, and D during the doffing cycle. In addition, the No. of the applicable failure message ( 10.5) is indicated, if the status doesnt match the depicted one. Also, the sensor description includes the allocated indication in menu Data display ( 4.5.18). Example: Latch engaged B11 (Input 1: 0) In menu Data display the status of sensor B11 listed under position 0 in Inputs 1 status. Note: D Yarn lifter in transfer tail position (B15): valid only if specification RH winding had been selected. No monitoring takes place if specification LH winding had been selected. D Yarn lifter in neutral/threading position (B33): Deviating statuses of the sensor, depending on selecting of RH/LH winding. Legend Status Sensor not actuated

Status Sensor actuated

Status Sensor briefly actuated

Any sensor status Nr. = No. of failure message issued if the sensor status doesnt match the depicted one ( 10.5).
D 501-07

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Patrol operation

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Latch engaged (Input 1:0)

B11

Guide lever Neutral (Input 1:3)

B12

Guide lever Bypass pos. (Input 1:4)

B13

Cradle opener End pos. (Input 1:9)

B14

Yarn lift B15 Transfer tail pos. (Input 1:7) (for RH winding only)

Package conveyor Sensor (Input 2:6)

B20

Cone/Sleeve magazine Sensor (Input 2:8)

B21

Cycling linkage Neutral (Input 1:1)

B31

Cradle lift Neutral (Input 1:8)

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Yarn lift B33 (LH winding) Neutral-/Receiving pos. B33 (RH winding) (Input 1:5)

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4.5.12 Information and Failure Display

The display (1) is shown either in English or in German. Selection of the language is determined by the Informator: Informator user guidance in German = German; for all other languages = English. Normally [Turn switch (2) in RH position onAutomatic operation], the display indicates one of two possible statuses: D Patrol operation, or 3 3 4 D Cycling operation. In addition, the display indicates information and failure messages.

D 560-01

Patrol operation Display during patrol operation: Automatic Anf: 12 11:56 No.: 22 Automatic; Clock time (Hour : Minute) Requesting wdg. unit (e.g.: 12); current position (e.g. wdg. unit 22) Cycling operation Display during cycling operation: Automatic A: 128 11:56 No.: 22 Automatic; Clock time (Hour : Minute) Radial position of cycling linkage (Cam package) (e.g. 128 degrees); current position (e.g. wdg. unit 22).

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4.5.13 Failure Messages

For failure messages the two keys (3) flash in RED. The display always begins with: Failure. Additional failure message display takes place at the Informator. 1 2 A listing of failure messages is provided in chapter 10 of the manual. Failure message confirmation should be performed only after the producing failure has been remedied: D Actuate key ENTER (4). 3 3 4 D Only for failures requiring initialization of the doffer: Set turn switch (2) on Manual operation. Manually return doffer linkage to neutral positions ( 4.5.15).

D 560-01

Failure message example: Failure: 60 No compressed air! No.: 15 Failure No. 60; current position (e.g. wdg. unit 15) Failure message (e.g.: No compressed air!). The text is scrolled on display if the message length exceeds 16 signs.

4.5.14 Information Display

Informational displays take place if an external temporary event obstructs the doffer in its functions. Generally these displays begin with Info, they are displayed only on the doffer. Info: 2 No cone/sleeve in magazine! No.: 15 Message structure: Information No.; current position (e.g. wdg. unit 15) Text of information display (e.g. No cone/sleeve in magazine!). The text is scrolled on display if the message length exceeds 16 signs. A listing of all information displays is provided on the next page.

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No. -

Text of Information Display Data download not completed!

Reason / Trigger Data download not completed! Message at program start. Doffer not yet on operation standby. Doffer without program! The display takes place while the program is newly loaded (Program download). Note: If the doffer is switched free of voltage after clearing of the program, or before program transmission is terminated, this message is NOT displayed! Display: Flashing cursor Doffer not on standby. The doffer program must be newly transmitted. Display takes place after clearing of the program, and restarting the machine. Start delay! A distance sensor has been actuated subsequently the doffer has engaged. Repeated automatic start of the doffer in actuation direction is delayed 5 seconds. No cone/sleeve in magazine! The doffer fails to detect a cone/sleeve in the magazine. Replenish the magazines! Notes: If no other doffer request is registered: The doffer remains on this winding unit while displaying the message. When placing an empty cone/sleeve into the magazine the doffing cycle begins within the next minute. If an other doffer request is registered: The doffer approaches the next winding unit, the message is cleared from the screen. If several winding units are without cones/sleeves in their magazines and no other doffer request is registered, the doffer patrols these winding units cyclically at appr. 1 minute per wdg. unit, checking the status of the magazines. Sensor B21 Cone/sleeve feeler is not actuated.

Doffer without program!

Start delay!

No cone/sleeve in the magazine!

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No.

Text of Information Display

Reason / Trigger Conveyor belt occupied! Remove packages! 7. Prior to beginning the doffing cycle the doffer has detected a package on the package conveyor belt behind this winding unit: If no other doffer request is registered: The doffer remains on this winding unit while displaying the message. When emptying the conveyor belt the doffing cycle begins within the next minute. If an other doffer request is registered: The doffer approaches the next winding unit, the message is cleared from the screen. If the conveyor belt is occupied on several winding units, and no other doffer request is registered, the doffer patrols these winding units cyclically at appr. 1 minute per wdg. unit, checking the status of the conveyor belt. Sensor B20 Package feeler is actuated. 8. The doffer has started the doffing cycle. During the monitoring width it detects an object on the package conveyor belt. The doffer stops the doffing cycle and displays for 5 seconds the Information Conveyor belt occupied!: The object is removed during this time: The information on display disappears the doffing cycle continues. The object has not been removed: The doffer assumes Failure status; failure message 45.

Space on belt occupied!

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No.

Text of Information Display

Reason / Trigger Conveyor belt not in neutral! The doffer is prevented from doffing because the package conveyor belt is not in neutral. Dispatch all full packages from the belt (Return to neutral!). vacant. Waiting for doffer release by Informator! The doffer has engaged on the requesting wdg. unit. Before beginning the doffing cycle the doffer awaits release by the Informator. Monitoring the interlock with the package conveyor. vacant. During doffing cycle latch not engaged! The doffer has to perform a doffing cycle initiated manually. This information is displayed for 15 seconds if the latch is not engaged. Sensor Latch engaged B11 is not actuated. Note: Delay manual doffing until the doffer is engaged. Machine switched OFF! After de-energizing the machine on (=A1+P1-S2) a doffing cycle in progress is finished or a patrol journey is terminated. Subsequently this information appears until the machine is free of voltage. During this period of time the doffer is inoperational.

Conveyor belt not in neutral!

Waiting for doffer release by Informator!

During doffing cycle latch not engaged!

Machine switched OFF!

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No.

Text of Information Display

Reason / Trigger No active winding unit in patrol direction! The doffer is to be moved laterally through actuation of a distance sensor. The doffer stops because it fails to detect an active* winding unit in patrol direction (end of service range). * Winding unit has no connection to the machine bus, or it is free of voltage. Finish doffing cycle manually! The compressed air had failed ( 10.5; failure message No. 60 No compressed air).This message appears if after compressed air restoration the joining linkage position is between appr. 112 and 274. The doffing cycle must be completed manually. Cradle opener not in end position! At monitoring of the cradle opener position this message is issued first. Failure message 35 is issued if the cradle opener fails to reach end position within 3 seconds. The information display disappears and the doffing cycle is continued if the cradle opener arrives in end position within the 3 seconds. Init patrol to the valid service range! If the doffer is situated outside of its service range, it travels to its service range at reduced (engaging) speed. This display appears during this travel. Waiting for doffer release by winding unit! For a doffing cycle with winding unit (or winding unit function, resp.) the doffer waits until the winding unit assumes status Doffing and subsequently issues the doffer release. This message is displayed during the waiting period.

10

No active winding unit in patrol direction!

11

Finish doffing cycle manually!

12

Cradle opener not in end position!

13

Init-patrol to the valid service range!

14

Waiting for doffer release by winding unit!

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4.5.15 Entries / Inquiries

Entries and inquiries can be performed via keyboard (2) as long as the turn switch (1) is set on Manual (to the left).

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1

Entries are possible with password only, and they should be made by special-trained personnel only. False handling and/or false entries lead to malfunctions and/or equipment damage!

Operation From left to right, the keys control the following functions: 2 to the left; to the right; up; down and ENTER (entry confirmation).

D 560-01

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Menu control The menu for entries / inquiries is composed of 7 main items, each one of which opens access to an other level. The 7 main items of level 1 are: D Manual operation 1 Menu Manual operation contains entries for manual control of the doffers cycling linkage (Toggle operation). D Data display Menu Data display displays the statuses of all inputs and outputs, and other data stored by the doffer. D Parameters In this menu parameters required for package doffing can be reviewed, and, after entry of the key code, they can be altered. The entries are also registered, simultaneously, by the Informator.
D 560-01

D Specification From this menu inquiries can be made concerning the equipment specifications of the doffer. D Key code Entry of password Master key allows changes of entries in master menu Parameters, and activates the major items Master dataand Master function. D Master data This menu can be selected only after entry of the key code. This menu indicates winding unit - related statuses and other position data. D Master function This menu can be selected only after entry of the key code. This menu allows control of individual valves for test purpose. The illustration on the next page depicts the menu layout.

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1 2

Main menu Manual operation

Manual doffing with wdg. unit

Manual doffing with wdg. unit XXX

4
Main menu Data display INP1: 1234567890 XXXXXXXXX

Toggle drive

Main menu Parameters

Sehne Topsehne Topsehne code XX Topsehne Code XX Topsehne Code XX Code XX Code XX

Sehne code XX

Change value

Main menu Specification

Prog. TT/MM/JJ Prog. TT/MM/JJ V: Prog. TT/MM/JJ V: X.XX V: X.XX X.XX

Main menu Key code

Key code ->> mmmm <<-

Key code ->> MMMM <<-

4
Main menu Master data Wdg: BHVFA Rahmenheberverk Rahmenheberverk XX YYYYY X Ventil Y1 == X Ventil Y1

Select position Wdg: BHVFA XX YYYYY

Change value

4
Main menu Master function Cradle lift lock Rahmenheberverk Rahmenheberverk Valve Y1 = = X Rahmenheberverk Ventil Y1 X X Rahmenheberverk Ventil Y1 == X Rahmenheberverk Ventil Y1 = X Ventil Y1 = X Ventil Y1 Cradle lift lock Valve Y1 = X

Change value

5
D161-14e

ON / OFF

4.5.16 Menu Layout The doffer has been switched to Manual operation,
the first menu item of the main menu is displayed.

Select a menu using the up or down keys. Then actuate keyto the right. The individual dialogs of the selected menu can be selected via the down or up keys. Activation of the function in the selected dialog: Actuate key ENTER. The functions value begins to flash. Menu Manual operation: Using direction key up the doffing cycle can be performed in toggle operation. Menu Parameters: Value can be changed via down or up keys. Each change is instantly registered by the Informator.

In menu Key code: Direction keys left and right select the entry position. Direction keys top and bottom change the number at the entry position. In menu Master data: Direction keys top and bottom change the selection of the winding unit No. Menu Master function: Direction keys top and bottom switch the valves ON and OFF. Confirm the entry with ENTER key.

Direction key left returns to main menu Manual operation.

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4.5.17 Menu Manual Operation

Manual Operation allows the manual performance of a doffing cycle: D With winding unit A doffing cycle with all required winding unit functions takes place. D Without winding unit A doffing cycle without the required winding unit functions takes place. The doffing cycle can be performed with or without a delivery package. If a package is in place, the package diameter can be entered under Diameter setting. Manual doffing
D 560-01

D Turn switch (1) is set on Manual operation. D The doffer is engaged on a winding unit. Pulling the latch releases the doffer ( 2.5.4). D Through lateral shifting, position the doffer on the winding unit on which the manual doffing cycle is to be performed.

Main menu Manual operation

D Select dialog Manual doffing with winding unit or Manual doffing without (w/o) winding unit (explanation below). D Actuate key ENTER (2). The latch is released. D Within 15 seconds, laterally shift the doffer until it engages (latch engaged) on the winding unit. D Proceed to perform the manual doffing cycle (with or without wdg. unit).

Manual doffing with winding unit

Manual doffing with winding unit XXX Note: If the winding unit is not stopped with Yellow light, this takes place automatically when activating Manual doffing. Actuate the up key for a manual doffing cycle in toggle operation. The doffer cycle can be interrupted by releasing the key. Caution: A started doffing cycle must be completed before leaving the dialog. The current radial position of the cycling linkage is indicated under XXX.

Manual doffing without winding unit

Manual doffing without winding unit XXX Procedure identical to ...with winding unit.

Nominal package diameter

Nominal package diameter XXX mm Here the package diameter can be entered prior to performing Manual doffing without winding unit, as the winding unit will not transmit this value. This value influences package guidance.

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Main Menu Data display

4.5.18 Menu Data display

Menu Data display allows inquiries in respect to the statuses of sensors, light barriers, magnet valves, and of the radial positions of the cycling linkage (cam package). 1234567890 XXXXXXXXXX Status of inputs 1 The detected statuses are listed under position Nos. 1 ... 0: X = 0: Sensor not actuated X = 1: Sensor actuated Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Sensor B31 B12 B13 B33 B15 B32 B14 B11 Description Linkage in neutral position vacant Package guide in neutral pos. Package guide in bypass pos. Yarn lift in neutral-/receiving pos. vacant Yarn lift in transfer tail pos. Cradle lift in neutral pos. Cradle opener in end pos. Latch engaged

ON 1:

ON 2:

1234567890 XXXXXXXXXX

Status of inputs 2 The detected statuses are listed under position Nos. 1 ... 0: X = 0: Sensor not actuated X = 1: Sensor actuated Position 1* 2* 3* 4* 5 6 Sensor H1 H2 H3 L/R B20 Description Rotor pos.sensor patrol / cycling motor* Rotor pos.sensor patrol / cycling motor* Rotor pos.sensor patrol / cycling motor* Rotary direction patrol / cycling motor* vacant Package sensor Sensing range 200 ...540 mm: 0 = No object detected 1 = Object detected vacant Cone / Sleeve sensor 0 = Sensor not actuated 1 = Sensor actuated LH Distance sensor 0 = Sensor not actuated 1 = Sensor actuated 2 = Sensor defective 3 = Sensor missing RH Distance sensor same as 9

7 8 9

B21 B30

B10

* ref. to notes on next page.

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Notes concerning Status inputs 2, Position 1 ... 4 D The doffer is in patrol operation: The statuses of patrol drive motor M1 are shown under position 1 ... 4. D The doffer is in doffing operation: (i.e. radial position of cam package more than 0, yet less than 360): The statuses of cycling drive motor M2 are shown under position 1 ... 4. Signal sequence for positions 1 ... 3 The following table is passed-through three times for one revolution of the motor shaft. D The motor shaft turns clockwise: The table is passed-through from top to bottom. D The motor shaft turns counter-clockwise: The table is passed-through from bottom to top.

Position Sensor

1 H1 1 1

2 H2 0 0 1 1 1 0

3 H3 1 0 0 0 1 1

Signal Signalsequence

1 0 0 0

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Status of outputs The detected statuses are listed under position Nos. 1 ... 0: X = 0: Valve solenoid not actuated X = 1: Valve solenoid actuated Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Sol. Y1 Y2 Y3 Y4 Y5 Y6 Description Cradle lift lock Latch release Feeder hand closed Feeder hand open Yarn lift clamp Yarn lift shears vacant vacant vacant vacant

Output:

1234567890 XXXXXXXXXX

US-sensor distance

Supersonic sensor, distance measurement XXX mm XXX = Length dimension in mm. Shortest distance between supersonic sensor and object. 000 = Object in indefinably close range (< 200 mm). ### = Object in indefinably close range (< 200 mm) or outside of the measuring range (999 mm), or sensor not connected, or defective.

Winding unit-number --> XX <--

Winding unit number XX = 00 = ## = Winding unit No. detected by doffer. Via the Infra-Red receiver the doffer receives no data, or false data from the winding unit. Received value is more than 99.

Service range beginning: XX

Service range beginning Beginning of the doffers service range (Entered on the Informator). XX = First wdg. unit No. of the service range.

Service range ending: XX

Service range ending End of the doffers service range (Entered on the Informator). XX = Last wdg. unit No. of the service range.

Measured package diameter XXX mm

Measured package diameter At the start of a doffing cycle the winding unit reports the package diameter to the doffer. XXX = Diameter in mm.

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Main menu Parameters

4.5.19 Menu Parameters

D Parameter changes are permitted only after a valid password has been entered for the master key code in menu Key code ( 4.5.21). D All parameter changes made on the doffer are simultaneously registered by the Informator. D For Multi-Lot Processing (MLP) by one doffer the changed parameters are allotted to the lot being processed by the winding unit on which the doffer is presently engaged. D As the doffer automatically engages on a winding unit, it requests the parameters valid for this winding unit (Lot). With manual shifting and engaging these values are not actualized! D Parameter changes Actuate the ENTER key; the value to be changed begins to flash. Change the value on keys up or down as required. Confirm the change on key ENTER.

Sehne Code XX

Sehne code Change of the package rotation angle for placing the yarn on the package face (Higher value = larger angle). Value range = Standard value = Value 0 = 1 ...16 8 Yarn end placed on package circumference.

Sehne Tension Code XXX

Sehne tension code An entry change alters the pressure of the tension disc, therefore it influences the rigidity of the Sehne (Higher value = Tighter Sehne). Value range = Standard value = Value 0 = 0 ...100 1 Sehne tension is identical to the winding tension adjusted on the Informator.

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Transfer tail winds Entry of the desired No. of transfer tail winds. Value range = Standard value = value 0 = Sehne tension code tension code XXX 0, 3 ... 8 6 No transfer tail

Transfer tail winds XX

Sehne tension code An entry change alters the pressure of the tension disc, therefore it influences the rigidity of the Sehne (Higher value = Tighter Sehne). Value range = Standard value = Value 0 = 0 ...100 30 Transfer tail tension is identical to the winding tension adjusted on the Informator.

Cradle depression time XX s

Cradle depression time Entry of cradle depression time in seconds after start-up of a newly chucked cone/sleeve. Value range = Standard value = 0 ... 16 3

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Main menu Specification

4.5.20 Menu Specification

Menu Specifications (Bauzustand) displays the program version of the doffers electronic circuitry, and the maximum patrol range of the doffer.

Data of the program Progr. V: X.XX DD/MM/YY DD/MM/YY = X.XX = Program generation date Program version

X-Doffer Nr: X

Doffers No. Display of the number assigned to this doffer within the machine. Doffer No.1 is always on the drive end. Setting takes place on PCB Operation XW (K.Bedienung XW).

Service range beginning: XX

Service range beginning Mechanical max. service range beginning, limited by the length of the doffers flextrack (Established on the Informator). XX = First winding unit No. of the max. service range

Service range ending: XX

Service range ending Mechanical max. service range end, limited by the length of the doffers flextrack (Established on the Informator). XX = Last winding unit No. of the max. service range

Y X

Transfer tail:

Transfer tail Entered specification of the transfer tail mechanics. Y= Without Cone/sleeve drive and yarn guide plate removed. With Standard package doffer. X= LH winding The transfer tail is placed on the LH side of the package cradle. RH winding The transfer tail is placed on the RH side of the package cradle.

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Main menu Key code

4.5.21 Menu Key code

The password to be entered is identical to the 4-digits password for the master key to be entered at the Informator. The package doffer is released if on the Informator a valid password for the master key has been entered. The following entry can be deleted.

After entry of the password for the master key: Uncontrolled entries in released menus lead to machine failures, with corresponding loss of productivity!

Entry of the password D allows changes of entries in main item Parameters . D releases main items Master data and Master function. Entry of password next page

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Password entry Key code ->>> mmmm <<<Upon actuation of key Enter the display changes frommmmm to MMMM (M = Master key).

Key code ->>> MMMM <<<-

The cursor flashes at the 1st entry digit. The value for this digit is established with direction keys Top and Bottom. Subsequently, actuate key Right, then enter the value for the 2nd digit as explained before. After entry of the 4th value, actuate the Enter key.

Main menu Manual operation

If a wrong password has been entered for the master key, the display returns to main menu Manual operation.

Main menu Parameters

If the correct password has beern entered, display changes to main menu Parameters. The menu is now released for entries/changes. Also, the main items Master data and Master function are now released.

Main menu Master data

Main menu Master function

Main menu Key code

Note: Once the package doffer menu has been released for entries/changes, this is indicated in main item Key code by letter M. The release looses its validity, and has to be newly entered, D if no key has been actuated within 5 minutes, D if the doffer had been switched OFF, or D at each additional branching into menu Key code.

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Main menu Master data

4.5.22 Menu Master data

Main item Master data is displayed only if a valid password for the master key ( 4.5.21) has been entered on the Informator or on the doffer! Winding unit-related statuses and other position data are shown in main menu Master data.

Sp.: BHVFA XX YYYYY

Winding unit status Display of the winding unit status. This status is transmitted by the Informator to the package doffer via machine bus. Sp.: XX Position B= 1 0 H= 1 0 V F= 1 0 A= 1 0 = Winding unit No. Winding unit status Package conveyor activated Package conveyor not activated No empty cone / sleeve in magazine Empty cone / sleeve in magazine Display vacant. Active request for doffer No request for doffer Winding unit active on machine bus. Wdg. unit has no connection to mach.bus

Sp.: BHVFA XX YYYYY

Setting D Upon actuation of key Enter number displays X and Y begin to flash. D Actuation of direction keys top or bottom changes the winding unit No. in increments of 1. D Actuation of direction keys right or left changes the winding unit No. in increments of 10.

Package guide lever XXX

Package guide lever Present position of the package guide lever in angle degrees. The angle is measured from vertical to the rear. XXX = Position in angle degrees ()

US Switch threshold:

Ultrasonic sensor, switching threshold XXX mm Indication of the climate-depending switching threshold of the ultrasonic sensor. If a distance shorter than the switching threshold is established by the sensor, then the package disposal range is evaluated as being occupied. Standard value, without climate compensation, is 525 mm.

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Main menu Master function

4.5.23 Menu Master function

Main item Master function is displayed only if a valid password for the master key ( 4.5.21) has been entered on the Informator or on the doffer! The following test possibilities are provided for testing individual sub-assembly functions, and for the remedy of occurring failures.

If the statuses of valves are changed while the doffers cycling linkage is in neutral, the altered statuses revert to the original output statuses prior to the start of a doffing cycle. If the statuses of valves are changed while the doffers cycling linkage is not in neutral, the altered statuses do not revert to the original output statuses before the cycle is completed! Care must be taken that no blockages occur during the progression of the doffing cycle!

Change of valve statuses Actuate key ENTER; the value to be changed begins to flash. Alter the value on keys up or down as required. Confirm the change on key ENTER. Cradle lift lock Valve Y1 = X Cradle lift lock Valve Y1 X= Latch unlocking Valve Y2 = X 0 = OFF; 1 = ON

Latch unlocking Valve Y2 X= 0 = OFF; 1 = ON

Feeder hand closed Valve Y3 = X

Feeder hand closed Valve Y3 X= 0 = OFF; 1 = ON

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Feeder hand open Valve Y4 X= Y4 OFF OFF ON ON Yarn lift clamp Valve Y5 = X 0 = OFF; 1 = ON Y3 OFF ON OFF ON Feeder hand status not defined closed open retain

Feeder hand open Valve Y4 = X

Yarn lift clamp Valve Y5 X= 0 = OFF; 1 = ON

Yarn lift shears Valve Y6 = X

Yarn lift shears Valve Y6 X= 0 = OFF; 1 = ON

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5 Settings

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5.0 5.0.1 5.0.2 5.0.3 5.1 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7 5.1.8 5.1.9 5.2 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 5.2.7 5.2.8 5.2.9 5.2.10 5.2.11 5.2.12 5.2.13 5.2.14 5.2.15 5.2.16 5.2.17 5.2.18 5.2.19 5.2.20 5.2.21 5.2.22 5.2.23 5.2.24 5.2.25 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gauges and Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compressed Air Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coupling Rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air pressure control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pressure guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous Tube Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sectional tube conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Conyeyor Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package conveyor with intermediate storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dust Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travelling cleaner Luwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilting-out of the Winding Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn Guide Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traverse Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drum Lap Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drum Lap Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cradle Shaft (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cradle Shaft with propack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drive Gear of propack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cradle Pressure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Cradle (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Cradle (with taper acceleration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RH Package Adapter / Removal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembly of brake ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removal of brake lining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disassembly of bearing shaft and bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly of bearing shaft and bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assembly of brake ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exchange of the RH package adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suction Arm and Suction Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suction Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suction arm stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Explanations to the Setting Instructions of the Splicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air pressure controller for splicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparation (opening) of the yarn ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Positioning of Retainer Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-9 5-9 5 - 10 5 - 11 5 - 12 5 - 13 5 - 14 5 - 15 5 - 16 5 - 22 5 - 25 5 - 25 5 - 27 5 - 28 5 - 29 5 - 29 5 - 30 5 - 31 5 - 32 5 - 33 5 - 34 5 - 35 5 - 37 5 - 38 5 - 38 5 - 39 5 - 39 5 - 39 5 - 40 5 - 40 5 - 41 5 - 42 5 - 43 5 - 44 5 - 45 5 - 46

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5.2.26 5.2.27 5.2.28 5.2.29 5.2.30 5.2.31 5.2.32 5.2.33 5.2.34 5.2.35 5.2.36 5.2.37 5.3 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9 5.3.10 5.3.11 5.3.12 5.3.13 5.3.14 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.5.6 5.5.7 5.5.8 5.5.9 5.5.10 5.5.11 5.5.12 Splice Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Splice Testing using the Manual Tensile Strength Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Splicer Application Possibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn guide plates on prism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shears and clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature Selection on Thermosplicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knotter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-cleaner with hairiness nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the hairiness nozzle for S- or Z-twisted yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Supply Package Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Bobbin Peg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Bobbin Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Unwinding Accelerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Magazine Indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Yarn Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RM / Transfer Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model E / Package Creel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Magazine indexing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Magazine cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Changing the magazine belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Yarn clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Creel arbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Creel-out Chute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Model RC / Transfer Finger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alignment of the Superstructure for the Package doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical limitation of patrol ranges, and mounting position of flextrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flextrack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coding of the Package Doffers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doffer Engaging Linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cradle Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cone/sleeve drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cradle Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn lifter Neutral position with RH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn lifter Neutral position with LH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn lifter Yarn catch position for RH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn lifter Yarn catch position for LH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 47 5 - 48 5 - 49 5 - 55 5 - 56 5 - 56 5 - 57 5 - 60 5 - 61 5 - 63 5 - 63 5 - 64 5 - 67 5 - 67 5 - 68 5 - 69 5 - 70 5 - 71 5 - 72 5 - 73 5 - 74 5 - 75 5 - 76 5 - 80 5 - 82 5 - 83 5 - 84 5 - 85 5 - 85 5 - 86 5 - 90 5 - 91 5 - 92 5 - 93 5 - 94 5 - 95 5 - 96 5 - 97 5 - 98 5 - 99

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5.5.13 5.5.14 5.5.15 5.5.16 5.5.17 5.5.18 5.5.19 5.5.20 5.5.21 5.5.22 5.5.23 Yarn lifter Cone/Sleeve feed position with RH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn lifter Cone/sleeve creeling position with LH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn lifter Transfer tail winding position with RH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn lifter Transfer tail position with LH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cone/Sleeve Feeder for RH Transfer Tail Winding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cone/Sleeve Feeder for LH Transfer Tail Winding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cone/Sleeve magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cone/Sleeve guides with RH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cone/Sleeve guides with LH transfer tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nose tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery Package Guiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 100 5 - 101 5 - 102 5 - 104 5 - 105 5 - 107 5 - 109 5 - 110 5 - 111 5 - 112 5 - 114

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D 998-05

5.0
5.0.1

General
Gauges and Fixtures

For settings, maintenance, and repair we furnish, together with the tool kit, the following gauges and fixtures: 1 Drum puller for removal of the yarn guide drum from its shaft. 2 Round bar to hold the drum while being pulled. 3 Turn key for radial setting of the retainer tubes in the splicers distribution block. 4 Cleaning brush for the retainer tubes of the splicer. 5 Retainer rod for limiting the tilted-out position of the winding unit. 6 Pull-out fixture for the drum drive motor housing.

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5.0.2
1 4 3

Compressed Air Cylinders

This instruction applies to all compressed air cylinders (1) a) Place piston in neutral position: The piston rod (2) is fully withdrawn. b) Mount piston rod connector (3) in such fashion that the distance (L) in mm between the center of its hinge bore and the center of the opposite hinge bore of the cylinder is as required for the individual cylinder.

1 2

c) Secure this setting with counter nut (4).

L
D 900-01

5.0.3
2 3

Coupling Rods

Coupling rods (1) as well as their universal joints (2 and 3) are provided with RH and LH thread. On the following pages of this chapter 5 the required lengths (L) are noted individually for each coupling rod.

1 L 2 3

1 L

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5.1
1 2 3

Machine Frame
Air pressure control
Maximum permitted input pressure for compressed air supply is 1,2 MPa*.

5.1.1

a
5

1. Pressure controllers in Control unit Illustrations for RH machine. For LH machines the pressure controllers are arranged in mirror image. a) Setting of operational pressure on the pressure controllers: Controller (1) for yarn end opening (yellow) Controller (2) for splicing (white) Controller (3) for multijet (blue) Controller (4) for hairiness nozzle (black) Pressure gauge (5) indicates the input pressure; with factory-adjusted pressure guard this input pressure must be at least 0,7 MPa*. Higher pressures (max. 1 MPa*) could be required depending on yarn properties (e.g. for linnen). For any adjustment the input pressure must be at least 0.05 MPa* higher than pre-set on the pressure guard. Customer-specific reduction of the input pressure is permitted (e.g. if compressor rating is limited), as long as the yarn parameters permit such reduction. Minimum input pressure, however, should not be less than 0.6 MPa*. 5 2. Pressure controllers on intermediate frames The pressure controllers located on the intermediate frames are used for pressure adjustments only when processing several lots simultaneously (Multi-lot processing [MPV]). 4
D 110-14

D 110-13

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b) Setting of operational pressure on the pressure controllers: Controller (6) for hairiness nozzle (black) Controller (7) for yarn end opening (yellow) 6 7 8 Controller (8) for splicing (white)

* **
D 110-19

0,1 MPa is the equivalent of 1 bar. Without hairiness nozzle With hairiness nozzle

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Note:

Pressure guard

1 3 2 4
D 110-07

The pressure guard (1) is factory-calibrated by the manufacturer at 0.65 MPa pressure. Depending on yarn properties higher pressures could be required (max. 1 MPa / e.g. for linnen). Customer-specific reduction of pressure is also possible (e.g. if compressor performance is limited) as long the yarn parameters permit such reduction. Minimum adjustable pressure is 0.55 MPa. a) Remove sealing wax from set screw (2). b) Loosen set screw appr. 2 revolutions. c) Turning spindle (3) adjust the desired pressure: Clockwise: Pressure reduction Counter-clockwise: Pressure increase d) Take pressure reading on scale (4). The center of indicator plate (5) must match the desired value on the scale. Note: In order to assure adequate splice quality the pressure adjusted on the pressure guard must be at least 0.05 MPa higher than the pressure shown on the pressure gauges for splicing or opening.

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18 20 17

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10

15 14 12

16 13

9 3 8 2 11

5.1.3

Continuous Tube Conveyor

Belt tensioning of a new incline belt e) Inscribe two measuring marks across the incline belt (17) at a distance of 500 mm. f) Loosen hex. nuts (18). g) Turn hex. hd. screws (19) until the distance between the two marks has increased to 501 mm, then tighten hex. nuts (18). h) If the incline belt fails to run straight: Correct the alignment of deflection roller (20) on hex. hd. screws (19). After completed belt alignment tighten fastening screws and counter nuts.

Belt tensioning of a new belt a) Inscribe two measuring marks across the horizontal belt (1) at a distance of 1,000 mm. b) Loosen the hex. nut (2) of the tensioning device. c) Turning spindle (3), tighten the belt until the distance between the two marks has increased to 1,003 mm, then tighten hex. nut (2). d) Inspect all conveyor belt rollers; if belt is not properly aligned: 1. Loosen cyl. hd. screw (4) and correct drive roller orientation on threaded bushing (5). 2. Loosen hex. nuts (6) and correct tension roller (7) orientation on set screws (8). 3. Loosen hex. nuts (9) and correct deflection roller (10) orientation on cyl. hd. screw (11). 4. On tensioning plate (12), loosen Hex nuts (13) and cyl. hd. screw (14); correct deflection roller (15) orientation on cyl. hd. screws (16).

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14 7 8 31 mm 11 12 10

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D 401-46

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5.1.4

Sectional tube conveyor

h) With conveyor belt running, tighten hex. hd. screw (9) until the belt runs correctly aligned. i) Tighten hex. hd. screw (3) and hex. nut (4). j) Loosen hex. hd. screw (10) and set initiator bracket (11) at a distance of 3 1 mm to conveyor belt (12). Tighten hex. hd. screw (1). Inspection: The conveyor belt must be firmly driven by the drive roller. However, for reason of possible premature wear the belt should not be tightened excessively. k) On hand wheel (13) adjust the slot width between tube box bottom and sorting table (14) so that only empty tubes, or tubes with few residual yarn layers can pass through the slot.

Tensioning of a new belt a) Two measuring marks are factory-provided on each conveyor belt (1). Also provided are measuring bores in the slide plate of each sectional conveyor. b) Loosen hex. screws (2) and (3), and hex. nut (4). c) Remove cyl. hd. screws (5) and cyl. hd. screw (6), remove support angle (7). d) Place the conveyor belt around deflection roller (8), and re-install the roller with support angle. e) Apply belt tension on tensioning screw (9). Viewed from the drive end, the first two measuring bore rows must match the belt tensioning marks. f) Continue belt tensioning until the RH belt mark matches the third measuring bore row. The belt is now tensioned to 1002 mm. g) Tighten hex. Hd. screw (2).

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7 5 7

11

2 4 1 13 15 8 16 12 3

14
D 401-06

5.1.5

Package Conyeyor Belt

On drive roller (8): g) Loosen hex. nuts (9) and hex. hd. screw (10). h) Correct belt alignment on cyl. hd. screw (11). i) Tighten first hex. hd. screw (10), and then hex. nuts (9). Limit Switch j) Shift bracket (12) on cyl. hd. screws (13) so that the switch roller (14) of the limit switch is centered with the belt orifice. Light Barrier k) Loosen cyl. hd. screws (15) and set light barrier (16) in its slot so that a package is securely detected. Tighten cyl. hd. screws (15).

Belt tensioning of a new belt a) Inscribe two measuring marks across the belt (1) at a distance of 1,000 mm. Avoid the belt portion with orifices for marking. b) Loosen cyl. hd. screws (2) and hex. nut (3). c) Turn hex. nut (4) until the distance between the two marks has increased to 1,003 mm, then tighten hex. nut (3). d) Tighten cyl. hd. screws (2). Belt Alignment (if required) On deflection roller (5): e) Loosen counter nuts (6). f) Correct belt alignment on cyl. hd. screws (7), then tighten counter nuts (6).

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5.1.6

Package conveyor with intermediate storage

a) Packages are removed from the package conveyor. Intermediate storage spaces are vacant. 6 8 7

b a

Switch the machine OFF and secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation ( 1.1.4).

Compressed air supply is active. Cylinder (1) is located on the LH frame of each section. 1 5 Do not reach into the area between bracer plate (2) and roll-off plate (3)!

D401-40

b) On magnet valve (5) turn turn switch (6) until piston rod (7) of cylinder (1) ejects as shown in the illustration. c) Loosen counter nuts (8). 2 d) On piston rod (7) adjust swivel plate (4) so that it is flush with roll-off plate (3). e) Tighten counter nuts (8). f) Return turn switch (6) to its original position. Piston rod (7) is withdrawn, swivel plate (4) is in uppermost position. g) Machine can be switched ON.

4 3
D401-42

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5.1.7

Dust Extraction

a) In fully withdrawn position of the piston rod, adjust the cylinder (1) so that shutter (2) fully covers the orifice (3). b) In fully withdrawn position of the piston rod, adjust the cylinder (4) so that the throttle plate (5) is parallel with mounting plate (6). 1

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7

Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser

Energy unit [drive end] (illustration depicts a LH machine) Note: Viewed from the operators aisle, initiator bracket (1) must be mounted on the rear track on LH machines. a) Distance (X) of initiator (1) on LH and RH machines: D 2200 mm with continuous empty tube conveyor = D 1690 mm with sectional empty tube conveyor b) Set angle (2) in lowest position. c) Switch the machine ON on main breaker switch -Q1, and activate the patrol cycle on the Informator. W d) Actuating key -S3, place the travelling cleaner in position to initiator bracket (1). e) Switch travelling cleaner OFF on key -S4. f) Switch the machine OFF and secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. g) Set angle (2) so that there is a distance of 3 1 mm between initiator (3) and lift-out protection (4) of the travelling cleaner. h) Viewed from the operators aisle, mount reversal plate (5) on the front track. Distance (Y) between reversal plate (5) and end of track on LH and RH machines: = 750 mm

850 mm

= 1420 mm

1 X

D272-35

3 31 mm 2
D 272-41

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Suction end (illustration depicts a LH machine) i) Viewed from the operators aisle, mount reversal plate (6) on the front track. Distance (Z) between reversal plate (6) and end of the track: on a LH machine= 480 mm Note: 8 6 Z Motor pulley (pos. 7 on previous page) and deflection roller (8) have to be mounted so that the lower belt portion is situated towards the operators aisle. On machines equipped with bobbin/tube extractor the reversal point must be adjusted according to the size of the container for empty tubes.

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Energy unit [drive end] (illustration depicts a RH machine) Note: Y Viewed from the operators aisle, initiator bracket (1) must be mounted on the front track on RH machines. a) Distance (X) of initiator (1) on LH and RH machines: D 2200 mm with continuous empty tube conveyor = D 1690 mm with sectional empty tube conveyor 5 7 b) Set angle (2) in lowest position. c) Switch the machine ON on main breaker switch -Q1, and activate the patrol cycle on the Informator. d) Actuating key -S3, place the travelling cleaner in position to initiator bracket (1). e) Switch travelling cleaner OFF on key -S4. W f) Switch the machine OFF and secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. g) Set angle (2) so that there is a distance of 3 1 mm between initiator (3) and lift-out protection (4) of the travelling cleaner. 1 X h) Viewed from the operators aisle, mount reversal plate (5) on the rear track. Distance (Y) between reversal plate (5) and end of track on LH and RH machines: = 750 mm 850 mm

= 1420 mm

D272-38

3 31 mm 2
D 272-41

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Suction end (illustration depicts a RH machine) i) Viewed from the operators aisle, mount reversal plate (6) on the rear track. Distance (Z) between reversal plate (6) and end of the track: Z on a RH machine Note: Motor pulley (pos. 7 on previous page) and deflection roller (8) have to be mounted so that the lower belt portion is situated towards the machines backside. On machines equipped with bobbin/tube extractor the reversal point must be adjusted according to the size of the container for empty tubes. = 480 mm

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Belt guide The distance of the belt guide has to be adjusted with tensioned belt (1) shortly after start-up of the travelling cleaner. Vertical setting: 1 3 3 1 mm 2 a) The patrol direction of the travelling cleaner has to be selected so that the belt (1) runs on the larger (upper) pulley diameter (2). b) After loosening the two fastening screws, set belt guide (3) so that there is a distance of 1 mm maximum between inner guide edge and belt edge. The upper edge of the belt, however, must not touch the belt guide.

D272-44

Horizontal setting: c) The patrol direction of the travelling cleaner has to be selected so that the belt (1) runs on the larger (upper) pulley diameter (2). d) After loosening the two fastening screws (4), set belt guide (3) so that there is a distance of 1 mm maximum between guide edge and belt edge. 4 1 mm 4 1 e) Double-check both, vertical and horizontal setting, in machine center and on the opposite machine end. Nowhere should the belt contact the belt guide (3).

D272-44

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Shift fork The shifting point of the shift fork (1) can be adjusted in relation to the slant angle of suction tubes and blow tubes. a) Setting of the shifting point on shift fork (1): The amount of deflection of blow tubes and suction tubes, required for patrol direction reversal, should be identical for both patrol directions. b) Shifting from the large to the small pulley diameter requires more shifting force. Therefore, for this shift position the distance between screw (2) and shift fork (1) should be smaller. c) For normal reversal, however, automatic reciprocative shifting should not be permitted.

2 1 1

D272-45

Blow tubes and suction tubes The draw spring located in the upper area between suction tubes and blow tubes has to be adjusted: a) Expand spring (3) on nuts (4 & 5) so that the upper end of tensioning bolt (6) protrudes 10 mm above nut (5). b) Tighten counter nuts (4 & 5). 6 5 4 c) During operation of the travelling cleaner check whether or not blow tubes and suction tubes are vertically oriented. If required, change the load of spring (3).

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5.1.9

Travelling cleaner Luwa

Energy unit [drive end] (illustration depicts a LH machine) Note: Viewed from the operators aisle, initiator bracket (1) must be mounted on the rear track on LH machines. a) Distance (X) between initiator bracket (1) and the end of the track on LH as well as on RM machines is: with continuous empty tube conveyor (DHT) = 1300 mm with sectional empty tube conveyor (HT 10) = 510 mm b) Set angle (2) in lowest position. c) Switch the machine ON on main breaker switch -Q1, and activate the patrol cycle on the Informator. d) Actuating key -S3, place the travelling cleaner in position to initiator bracket (1). e) Switch travelling cleaner OFF on key -S4. f) Switch the machine OFF and secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. g) Set angle (2) so that there is a distance of 3 1 mm between initiator (3) and lift-out protection (4) of the travelling cleaner. 4 h) Viewed from the operators aisle, mount reversal plate (5) on the front track. Distance (Y) between reversal plate (5) and end of the track is: on a LH machine = 790 mm Note:

790

510

D 272-22

31 mm

3
D 272-03

Motor pulley (7) and deflection roller (8) have to be mounted so that the lower belt portion is situated towards the operators aisle. On machines equipped with bobbin/tube extractor the reversal point must be adjusted according to the size of the container for empty tubes. Suction end (illustration depicts a LH machine) 100 mm i) Viewed from the operators aisle, mount reversal plate (6) on the front track. Distance (Y) between reversal plate (6) and end of the track is: on a LH machine = 510 mm

D 272-02

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X 5 Y 1 Energy unit [drive end] (illustration depicts a RH machine) Note: Viewed from the operators aisle, initiator bracket (1) must be mounted on the front track on RH machines. a) Distance (X) between initiator bracket (1) and the center of the superstructure brace on LH as well as on RM machines is: with continuous empty tube conveyor (DHT) = 1300 mm with sectional empty tube conveyor (HT 10) = 510 mm 790 b) Set angle (2) in lowest position. c) Switch the machine ON on main breaker switch -Q1, and activate the patrol cycle on the Informator.
D 272-23

510

8 6

d) Actuating key -S3, place the travelling cleaner in position to initiator bracket (1). e) Switch travelling cleaner OFF on key -S4. f) Switch the machine OFF and secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. g) Set angle (2) so that there is a distance of 3 1 mm between initiator (3) and lift-out protection (4) of the travelling cleaner. h) Viewed from the operators aisle, mount reversal plate (5) on the rear track. Distance (Y) between reversal plate (5) and end of the track is: on a RH machine = 790 mm Note: Motor pulley (7) and deflection roller (8) have to be mounted so that the lower belt portion is situated towards the machines backside. On machines equipped with bobbin/tube extractor the reversal point must be adjusted according to the size of the container for empty tubes. Suction end (illustration depicts a RH machine)

31 mm

3
D 272-03

100 mm 6

i) Viewed from the operators aisle, mount reversal plate (6) on the rear track. Distance (Y) between reversal plate (6) and end of the track is: on a RH machine = 510 mm

D 272-21

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5.2
5.2.1

Winding Unit
Tilting-out of the Winding Unit
Prior to tilting the winding unit housing out care must be taken that the winding unit is free of voltage! It is essential to study the safety precautions in advance!

Required tooling: Retainer rod (Ref. to Gauges and Fixtures 5.0) 2 1

D 301-102

a) Place the retainer rod in an easy-to-reach location. b) Unclips the hood (1). c) Remove cyl. hd. screw (2).

d) Slightly loosen cyl. hd. screw (3). e) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (4) to a point that the winding unit housing can be tilted out.

4 3 f) With your left hand, grab the RH package adapter (5) and carefully tilt the winding unit housing forward. 5

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g) Place the double-bent end of the retainer rod (6) into the bore (7) of the wdg. unit housing.

D 301-32

h) Swivel the retainer rod to the rear until it has entered the fastening slot (8) of the wdg. unit housing.

D 301-33

i) Place the opposite end of the retainer rod into bore (9) of the central housing. j) Assembly is performed in reversed sequence.

a
9

Be sure that none of the cables is squeezed when returning the winding unit housing to operational position.

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1 2 3 Removal 6 Required tooling: Drum puller Note concerning drum puller: D Always use the drum puller for drum removal. 7 8 D Never use a hammer to loosen the drum.

5.2.2

Yarn Guide Drum

D 303-01

a) Tilt winding unit out. b) Insert round bar (1) into bore (2); to hold drum while loosening cyl. hd. screw (3). c) Remove plug (4). 5 d) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (3) appr. 2 ... 3 revolutions. e) Place drum puller (5) as shown and loosen the drum (2) on its spindle (6). f) Remove drum puller, remove cyl. hd. screw (3), then pull the drum off its spindle manually. Note: If the drum spindle (6) turns: Remove pressure cap (7) and place a suitable tool on the hex. nut (8) to retain the spindle. Installation of the drum
D 303-12

Proceed in reversed sequence. Comply with the following instruction: g) Using the torque wrench, tighten cyl. hd. screw (3) at 12 Nm.

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5.2.3

Traverse Displacement

a) Place cam wheel (1) in neutral position. For this purpose turn the cam wheel clockwise until pawl (2) stops the rotation (Neutral position to unit housing). 1 2 b) Loosen hex. hd. screw (3) and set pressure roller (4) of setting lever (5) in close contact with pressure cap (6) of drum spindle (7). c) Tighten hex. hd. screw (3).

6 3
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5.2.4

Drum Lap Brush

a) Place drum lap brush (1) into its guide slot of bracing plate (2).

1 2
D 313-07

5.2.5

Drum Lap Guard

a) On hex. hd. screw (1) of setting lever (2), adjust a distance of 0.2 ... 0.6 mm between the drums circumference (3) and lap feeler (4). Magnet (5) must not actuate sensor (6). 0.2-0.6 mm 3 b) Otherwise, loosen cyl. hd. screws (7) and adjust the vertical position of the sensor bracket (8) so that the sensor (5) is actuated only if lap feeler (4) has been moved by a developing drum lap.

4 1

D 313-01

6 7 2 5 8

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5.2.6
2 1 3

Cradle Shaft (Standard)

a) Insert cradle shaft (1) with damping lever (2) and spacer washer (3) through its bearing in the unit housing. b) Place spacer washer (4) and collar (5) on the shaft, adjust a lateral play of 0.1 mm then tighten cyl. hd. screw (6). c) Install lever (7) in such position that its contour (8) is parallel with contour (9) of damping lever (2).

0,1 mm

Note: On machines with 3 yarn traverse d) Unhinge spring (10). e) Install hook (11). f) Hinge the spring (10) in the eye of the hook.

6 5
D 301-01

2 7

8 9

11 10

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5.2.7
1

Cradle Shaft with propack

a) Cradle shaft assembly (1) is composed of: Cradle shaft Spacer washer Gear assembly Six cyl. draw springs Actuation rod Retainer ring, and Retainer washer b) Place spacer washer (2) on the shaft, and tighten cyl. hd. screw (4) of collar (3) so that a distance of 0.1 mm remains between spacer washer and collar.

3
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5.2.8
1

Drive Gear of propack

Prerequisites D The winding unit and both neighboring winding units have to be switched OFF. D Remove the (blue) air conduit from the Multijet of the winding unit, and plug the resulting opening. a) Lift package cradle (1) as shown in the upper illustration (corresponds to appr. 320 mm package diameter). b) Place drive gear (2) on shaft (3), observing the following items: Matching of marks on drive gear (2) and cradle shaft (4). Double-check correct matching through inspection bore (5) of gear (2).
D325-32

Examine the position of magnet (6) relative to calibration sensor (7). If required, lift or descend cradle (1) until correct matching of the marks is achieved. c) Secure drive gear (2) with washer and retainer ring. d) Return (blue) air conduit to Multijet.

2 3

D325-24

4 5 2

D325-22

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5.2.9

Cradle Pressure Compensation

Winding units with propack Mechanical settings are no longer required on winding units equipped with the electro-mechanical cradle suspension control propack. Data entry of all parameters required for production takes place centrally on the Informator. Entries under: Lot...; Preparation...; Quality control...; Ribbon breaker...

D325-24

Standard winding units Note: The compressed air cylinder must be installed. The draw spring must be removed. a) Loosen hex. hd. screw (1) and cyl. hd. screw (2). b) Set mark M of scale (3) flush with edge (4) of the winding unit housing, tighten cyl. hd. screw (2). c) Insert gauge (5). 1 6 d) Tighten hex. hd. screw (1). e) Install draw spring (6). f) Remove gauge (5). 5
D 301-03

90 mm

Select desired cradle pressure: Loosen cyl. hd. screw (2), set scale (3) as required, tighten cyl. hd. screw (2). The scale indicates: H = hard M = medium S = soft = for hard (high density) packages = for medium density packages = for soft (low density) packages

H 4 3 2

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5.2.10 Package Cradle (Standard)

0,2 mm 5 1 a) Place empty cone/sleeve in cradle (1). b) Loosen cyl. hd. screws (2 & 3), and descend the cradle until the cone/sleeve 1. contacts the yarn guide drum over its entire length, or, 2. if drums with drive ring (4) are used, until the cone/ sleeve contacts the drive ring and is parallel with the drums surface. 2 3 c) Tighten cyl. hd. screws (2 & 3). d) Turn stop screw (5) into the cradle so that a distance of 0.2 mm remains between screw and winding unit housing. Tighten counter nut. Double-check the distance: At start-up the cone/sleeve must be driven by the yarn guide drum without slippage. e) With a cone/sleeve seated in the cradle, adjust stop (6) so that it contacts opening lever (7), then tighten hex. hd. screw (8). On winding units with propack only f) Activate compressed air supply for this winding unit. The Quality-Cut feature slightly lifts the package cradle. g) For compensation of cone/sleeve length tolerances: Again loosen, and retighten cyl. hd. screw (2). Winding test h) Run a winding test and examine the distance between yarn body and cone/sleeve base: 150 mm yarn traverse (X): 10 11 mm; 146 mm yarn traverse (Y): 12 13 mm. 4
D 325-03

D 325-30

i) If required, again loosen cyl. hd. screw (3), and laterally shift the cradle carrier on the cradle shaft (Varying practical conditions could require changes of the indicated distance dimensions).

10-11 mm 12-13 mm 0,5-1 mm (X) (Y)

D 325-02

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5.2.11 Package Cradle (with taper acceleration)

0.2 mm 1. Basic adjustments 1 a) Place empty cone in cradle (1). b) Loosen hex. hd. screw (2) and set the first mark of setting scale (3) flush with the front edge of support arm (4). c) Loosen cyl. hd. screws (5 & 6), and descend the cradle until the cone 5 6 1. contacts the yarn guide drum over its entire length, or, 2. if drums with drive ring (7) are used, until the cone contacts the drive ring and is parallel with the drums surface. 3
D 325-21

2 4

d) Tighten cyl. hd. screws (5 & 6). e) Turn stop screw (8) into the cradle so that a distance of 0.2 mm remains between screw and winding unit housing. Tighten counter nut. Double-check the distance: At start-up the cone/sleeve must be driven by the yarn guide drum without slippage. f) With a cone seated in the cradle, adjust stop (9) so that it contacts opening lever (10), then tighten hex. hd. screw (11). On winding units with propack only g) Activate compressed air supply for this winding unit. The Quality-Cut feature slightly lifts the package cradle. h) For compensation of cone/sleeve length tolerances: Again loosen, and retighten cyl. hd. screw (5). Winding test

7
D 325-03

i) Run a winding test and examine the distance between yarn body and cone base: 150 mm yarn traverse (X): 10 11 mm; 146 mm yarn traverse (Y): 12 13 mm. j) If required, again loosen cyl. hd. screw (6), and laterally shift the cradle carrier on the cradle shaft (Varying practical conditions could require changes of the indicated distance dimensions).

10

10-11 mm 12-13 mm 0,5-1 mm (X) Y

11

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2. Taper acceleration a) For RH winding with taper acceleration: Loosen hex. hd. (1). b) Set the desired scale mark of setting plate (2) flush with the front edge of support arm (3) and tighten hex. hd. screw (1). 1 2 3 Note: Each mark on the setting plate corresponds to appr. 1 additional (accelerating) package taper.

D 325-05

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5.2.12 RH Package Adapter / Removal Installation

Important Note: 2 Strictly comply with the setting instructions, in order to prevent destruction of the Elastomer body of the rubbermetal compound buffer (indicated by an arrow)! a) Remove sensor (1). b) Use a screw driver to hold the rubber-metal buffer in place (arrow), then loosen hex. nut (2). The Elastomer body must not be twisted!

D 325-04

c) Remove E-ring (3), remove lever (4). d) Pull the RH adapter assembly (5) out of the cradle arm. e) For installation proceed in reversed sequence. 4 5 3

D 325-07

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5.2.13 Disassembly of brake ring

a) Pull the complete package adapter (1) including pressure spring (2) out of plastic cylinder (3). 1

5.2.14 Removal of brake lining

a) Place lining puller (4) on brake ring (5). 2 b) Insert the two knurled screws (6) into the threaded bores of the brake ring. c) Turning handle (7) pull brake ring (5) off its shaft (8). d) Remove the worn brake lining (9). 3

6 4 5 9 8

9
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8 21 14 19 18 17 12 20 16 13

5.2.15 Disassembly of bearing shaft and bearing

a) If required replace bearing shaft (8). For this purpose remove hex. Hd. screw (10) with seal ring (11). b) Place brake bushing (12) on a supporting surface. c) Place a punch ( 5 mm) upon bracer washer (13), and with a short, yet hard hammer blow on the punch remove the complete bearing shaft (14) from its guide bushing (15). Note A shock-like effect is required, as retainer ring (16) must overcome an incline of 15 in the guide bushing.

15 11 10 5

5.2.16 Assembly of bearing shaft and bearing

a) Insert pressure spring (17) and bracer washer (13) into guide bushing (15). b) Fasten bearing shaft (8) with ball bearing (18) in the guide rail. c) Subsequently place spacer washer (19), needle bearing (20), and board ring (21) on the bearing shaft. d) Using a driving tube ( 15 mm), press board ring into the guide bushing.

9 21

5 8

5.2.17 Assembly of brake ring

a) Place support device (22) on guide bushing (15). Arbor (23) must brace bearing shaft (8).

b) Insert brake lining (9) with two drops of silicon applied on 2 cogs facing each other. c) Fasten brake ring (5). d) Remove support device (22).

15 23 22

e) Insert hex. hd. screw (10) with seal ring (11) into guide bushing (15). f) Return adapter assembly (1) with pressure spring (2) into plastic cylinder (3). g) Install adapter assembly in the cradle.

D525-55

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5.2.18 Exchange of the RH package adapter

a) When changing plastic adapter rings, insert screw driver in the slot (1) between brake ring (2) and adapter ring (3). b) Pry the ring off. c) When changing metal adapter rings, remove cyl. hd. screw (4) and pull the adapter off. 2 1 3 4
D 325-08

5.2.19 Suction Arm and Suction Pipe

a) Mesh the gear segments teeth (1) with the teeth (2) of the suction arms hollow gear in such fashion that the mark on one of the segments teeth sits between the two marks of the suction arm gear. b) The same setting applies to gear segment (3) and hollow gear (4) of the suction pipe. 2

3 4

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5.2.20 Suction Arm

a) Place suction arm (1) in neutral position and loosen clamping ring (2). b) Adjust suction arm tube (3) at a distance of 160.5 1 mm to the unit housing (4).

160.51 mm

c) Adjust a distance of 95 + 2 mm between suction mouth (1) and front edge of the RH side of threading plate (5), as follows: 4 1. Pull suction arm forward beyond the front edge of threading plate (5). 2. Push suction arm back until the distance dimension 95 + 2 mm is achieved.

1
D 330-02

d) Tighten clamping ring (2). e) Double-check these settings.

95+2 mm

D 330-05

95+2 mm
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5.2.21 Suction arm stop

a) Examine whether or not the distance between the internal surface of deflection plate (1) and the surface of yarn guide drum (2) is 1.3 ... 2 mm, or, resp., 0.3 ... 1 mm to the drums drive ring. b) Bend, or align, the defection plate accordingly, if required. c) Switch winding unit ON, and simultaneously actuate red and yellow keys. The keys flash alternatingly, the winding unit is now in Toggle mode. Through repeated tapping on the red key, move suction arm assembly (3) to uppermost (pick-up) position. 5 2 4 d) Loosen clamping ring (4). e) Adjust suction nozzle (3) in suction tube (5) so that the nozzle is positioned: 1. 6 mm above the yarn guide drum, and 2. laterally parallel with the yarn guide drum. f) Tighten clamping ring (4). 6 6 mm g) Place a delivery package (6) of 130 mm diameter into the cradle. h) Loosen clamping block of suction arm stop (7), and have the stop contact clamping ring (4). 8

1 6 mm

D 301-93

4 7
D 301--94

i) Regardless of the package taper, adjust a suction distance of 6 mm between suction nozzle (3) and the circumference of cone/sleeve (6), at the lateral point where center screw (8) is located. j) Tighten clamping screw of suction arm stop (7). k) Through repeated tapping on the yellow key, return suction arm assembly (3) to lowest (neutral) position.

8 6 3

D 301--4 5

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5.2.22 Explanations to the Setting Instructions of the Splicer

Based on considerable experience in respect to knotless yarn joining we furnish the splicer factory-adjusted in such fashion that resettings are normally not required, except for special cases. Due to the specific properties of the yarns being wound (Fiber stock, yarn count, yarn diameter, single or plied, fiber thickness, staple, etc.) no universally applicable setting dimensions can be established. Therefore the settings described are to be considered as Rules of Thumb, they must be adapted to the individual conditions. The settings of lid, feeder, shears, and clamps must be double-checked only when functional parts are replaced. Note:
D 368-61

When winding a new lot it is recommended to keep the settings on record in the splicer settings listing (ref. to sample below) of the lot records. For lot changes the splicer settings can be taken from this listing. It is recommended, however, to test the first splices made with these settings, in respect to strength as well as to appearance. Listing of Splicer Settings Sp icer
Company: Date: Informator Code Temperature
D 368-13

SectionLot No.:

Yarn Count Nm, tex, Ne

S/Z

Fiber stock

Twist T/m

Opening MPa (bar)

Splicing MPa (bar) Opening

Splicing

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2 1

5.2.23 Air pressure controller for splicing

Basic setting for single-lot processing Adjust the pressure controller to the pressure value required for the yarn to be wound. Normally this value is between 0.3 and 0.6 MPa (between 3 and 6 bar).

**

RH machine LH machine

Yarn end opening pressure a) On controller (1), set opening pressure at 0.4 MPa (4 bar). This value is recommended for initial splicing, it can be altered after examination of the splices.
D 110-15 + 16

b) Adjust the duration of the opening blast on the Informator (ref. to Lot preparation). 1 2 Splicing whirl pressure

c) On controller (2), set splicing pressure at 0.5 MPa (5 bar). This value is recommended for initial splicing, it can be altered after examination of the splices. d) Adjust the duration of the splicing blast on the Informator (ref. to Lot preparation).

**

e) Examine spliced joint: If the splice is too thick or too thin, change the degree of overlapping of the two yarn ends in the splicing prism (3) accordingly. f) For this purpose, turn worm (4), which alters the parallel relation between feeder (5) and angle (6). g) Read setting from scale (7) and copy this setting to the feeders of all other splicers.

D 110-13 + 14

4 6

5 3 7

* Without hairiness nozzle

D 368-20

** With hairiness nozzle

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5.2.24 Preparation (opening) of the yarn ends

In the retainer tubes the yarn ends are prepared for splicing through an air blast. The properties of the opened yarn ends are decisive for the quality of the splice. Ideally prepared yarn end In the area of the splice an even, strong splice joint is visible, the diameter of which is slightly larger than the yarn diameter, yet without protruding fiber bunches.

D 368x01

Preparation duration too long In the area of the splice an even joint appears initially. However the fiber ends protruding up are wound around the splice making the splice appear as a nep.
D 368x02

Preparation pressure too high The splice is not sufficiently strong. The splice diameter is less than the yarn diameter.

D 368x03

Preparation pressure too low The splice is nearly sufficiently strong. However its diameter is considerably higher than the yarn diameter.

D 368x04

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5.2.25 Positioning of Retainer Tubes

Note: The position of the retainer tubes (1 and 2) in the distibution block (3) is essential for yarn end preparation, and for processing S-twisted or Z-twisted yarn. a) Insert the turn key (4) through the retainer tube, shift the protective plastic hose (5) in as far as necessary to protect the tube internally against scratching. b) With a pull/turn motion, have the turn key (4) engage in the recess of the retainer tube (arrow).

D 368-65

Normal condition (factory-setting) 1 4

Z-twisted yarns
c) Turn turn key (4) so that its handle points to 3 oclock in the upper retainer tube (1), and to 9 oclock in the lower one (2).

1
2 4 4

S-twisted yarns
1 d) Turn turn key (4) so that its handle points to 9 oclock in the upper retainer tube (1), and to 3 oclock in the lower one (2).

2
2 4

Special application

For Z-twisted as well as S-twisted yarns

e) Turn turn key (4) so that its handle points to 7 oclock in the upper retainer tube (1), and to 1 oclock in the lower one (2). f) Examine prepared yarn ends. If required, slightly change the position of the retainer tubes. 4 2
D 368-44

Note: For retainer tubes installed for highly twisted yarns a different turn key, without protective hose, has to be used.

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5.2.26 Splice Inspection

Examine appearance and strength of the splices 1. Splices of OK appearance and of sufficient strength.

D 368x08

2. Splices of inferior appearance.

D 368x07

Splice evaluation A By appearance: Splices must be of equal length, the center of the splice must be well mixed, and no damages must be visible in the splice area.
D 368x05

B By strength: Tear the splices apart using the Schlafhorst-supplied tensile strength tester: at break the yarn ends must jump away, the break must not always be in the splice, and
D 368x06

the splices must not slide apart.

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5.2.27 Splice Testing using the Manual Tensile Strength Tester

Notes: Whenever the splicer settings have been changed, e.g. for lot change, it is recommended to perform tests of the new splices using the Schlafhorst-supplied tensile strength tester. This test incorporates a comparison between splice strength and yarn strength. a) Stop the winding unit immediately at completion of the splicing process. The splice is now located between splicer and delivery package. b) Grab the yarn appr. 25 cm below the splice and clamp it into the tester.
D 368-21

Do not let go of the yarn, in order not to loose twist. c) Grab the yarn appr. 25 cm above the splice and hold it, placed across your thumb. d) Now pull the yarn apart, slowly and evenly. e) Read the value on the testers scale. Value 3.5 = 3.5 N x 100 = 350 cN tensile strength f) For comparison, repeat the test with a length of yarn without a splice. g) The test scope should include at least 20 ... 30 tests, appr. 2 ... 3 tests per winding unit. For important comparative research at least 5 tests should be made per winding unit. h) As a rule of thumb, the splice strength should be evaluated in relation to yarn strength 100 %. Tensile strength of the lowest splice value should not be less than 50 % (60 % for weaving yarns).

D 368-22

The dispersion of splice values (CV %) should be similar to the yarn. i) Double-check functions and settings if the test values are decisively lower on individual winding units.

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Fiber stock iber Nm

Range

YarnTwist tex

Thermo or Injection

Prism

Retainer tube

Retainer tube Saw tooth Z S

Splicing test requ. requ

recomm.

possible

1 1 16 S

3 DZ3/16.1E
D 368-50

5.2.28 Splicer Application Possibilities

1. Explanations to the Table Headings of the Tables on the following Pages: Col. + Col. Col. Col. Col. Col. + Info fiber stock and yarn count. Z = Z-twisted yarn; S = S-twisted yarn. Info splicer type. Prisms recommended by Schlafhorst. OK splicing results possible using the prisms listed. Z = Retainer tube, or Saw tooth r.t., resp., for Z-twisted yarns S = Retainer tube, or Saw tooth r.t., resp., for S-twisted yarns M = Retainer tube for Z- and S-twisted yarns Info whether or not splicing test at Schlafhorst is required. J to be preferred j also possible

Col.

2. Explanation of Prism Types for the Prisms listed on the following Pages: Example of a prism type: DZ3/16.1E D = direct air intake Z = yarn twist Z 3 = Splicing chamber size (not a dimension) 16 = Height of the prism (in mm) 1 = Distance of the air bores to the prism center (not a dimension) E = with venting channel Note: When ordering prisms it is of outmost importance to indicate the prism type(s), e.g. Prism DZ3/16.1E. Ref. also to spare parts catalog under application no. 36801.
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Cotton (CO) Cotton Blends

Range Fiber stock iber Nm 3 40 36 60 Carded tex 330 25 Z 28 16.5 no DZ3 DS1/16 DS1/16.1 DS3 DS3/16 DS3/16.1 YarnTwist Thermo or Injection Prism recomm. DZ1 possible Retainer Tube Z S M Retainer Tube Saw tooth Z S Splicing test requ. requ

no

3 40

330 25 S no

DS1

j J

no

36 60

28 16.5

24 40 34 400 Combed

42 25 Z no 30 2.5

DZ1 DZ3

j
DS1/16 DS1/16.1 DS3 DS3/16 DS3/16.1 DZ3/16 DZ3/16.1 DS3/16 DS3/16.1

no

CO 100% Single yarn

24 40

42 25 S no

DS1

j J

no

34 400

30 2.5

High twisted (>1500 T/m)

40 120

25 8.4

Z Injection I j i

DZ3/16.1 E

finer 10 tex (Nm 100)

40 120

25 8.4

DS3/16.1 E

j J J

Denims

10 20

100 50

Injection depending on use

DZ1/16.1 E1

DZ12

yes

20 40 34 120 CO-Blends Single yarn 20 40 34 120

50 25 Z 30 8.4 50 25 S 30 8.4 71(2) 14.5(2) S Injection njection no no

DZ1/16 DZ3/16 DS1/16 DS3/16

DZ1/16.1

j
DZ3/16.1 DS1/16.1 DS3/16.1

no

j J

no

14/2 69/2 CO 100% Ring twisted Ri t i t d

DS1/16.1 E

DS1

J j

yes

64/2 200/2 15.5(2) 5(2)

DS3/16.1 E

DS3

1 Recommended: with or without Injection 2 Possible with Injection only

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Woollens (WO) Woollen Blends

Range Fiber stock iber Nm 8 40 WO 100% Single yarn Long staple 34 80 8 40 34 80 10 40 WO Blends Single yarn Long stap e o g staple 34 80 10 40 34 80 WO 100% WO Blends Crepe yarn (>950T/m) 28 36 28 36 20/2 57/2 48/2 84/2 WO 100% WO Blends Siro-spun 20/2 57/2 tex 125 25 Z 30 12.5 125 25 S 30 12.5 100 25 Z 30 12.5 no 100 25 S 30 12.5 36 28 36 28 50(2) 17.5(2) 21(2) 12(2) 50(2) 17.5(2) S 48/2 84/2 21(2) 12(2) DS3/16.1E DS3 DS3/16 DS3/16.1 Thermo Z Thermo Th S DS1/16.1E DZ1/16.1E Z DZ3/16.1E DS1 DS1/16 DS1/16.1 yes DS1/16.1 DS3/16.1E DZ1/16.1E DS3/16.1 DZ1/16.1 DS1/16.1E DS1/16.1 DZ3/16.1E DZ3/16.1 no DS3/16.1E DZ1/16.1E DS3/16.1 DZ1/16.1 Thermo, , if for f sizing DZ3/16.1E DS1/16.1E DZ3/16.1 no DS1/16.1 YarnTwist Thermo or Injection Prism recomm DZ1/16.1E possible DZ1/16.1 Retainer tube Z S M Retainer tube Saw tooth Z S Splicing test requ. requ

J j

J j

J1

J1

yes

j1

DS1/16.1E

j1

WO 100% WO Blends Single yarn (Multi spun) Short staple WO 100% WO Blends Ring twisted

3 30

330 33

5 40

200 25 125(2) 18.5(2) 20(2) 16(2)

Thermo depending d di on use

DZ1/16.1E D DI 5 DI 7 DS1/16.1E

J2

yes

J2 j

8/2 54/2 50/2 62/2

DS1/16.1E S Thermo DS3/16.1E

J j

yes

1 Spacer plate required when using Saw tooth retainer tube! 2 Blow nozzle recommended for coarse counts [<200 tex (Nm 5)]!

Silk (SI) Silk Blends

Range Fiber stock iber Nm SI 100% Single yarn S SI 100% SI Blends l d Ring twisted 60 140 tex 16.5 7.1 Z YarnTwist Thermo or Injection Thermo Mostly Prism recomm. DZ3/16.1 DS1/16.1 S 5.6(2) 3(2) Thermo Th Mostly DS3/16.1 possibel Retainer tube Z S M Retainer tube Saw tooth Z S yes Splicing test requ. requ

60/2 200/2 16.5(2) 5(2) 180/2 340/2

yes

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Rayon (RY) Rayon Blends

Range Fiber stock iber Nm 10 48 RY 100% RY Blends Single yarn High twisted g (> ( 1200 T/m) T/ ) 40 80 10 48 40 80 20 48 RY 100% RY Blends Single yarn S g e ya 40 80 20 48 40 80 20/2 60/2 tex 100 21 Z 25 12.5 no 100 21 S 25 12.5 50 21 Z 25 12.5 no 50 21 S 25 12.5 50(2) 16.5(2) S 54/2 80/2 18.5(2) 12.5(2) no2 DS3/16.1E DS3/16.1E DS1/16.1E DS3/16.1 DS1/16.1E DS1/16.1 DZ3/16.1E DZ3/16.1 yes DS3/16.1E DZ1/16.1E DZ1/16.1 DS1/16.1E DZ3/16.1E yes YarnTwist Thermo or Injection Prism recomm. DZ1/16.1E possible Retainer tube Z S M Retainer tube Saw tooth Z S Splicing test requ. requ

J1

J1

j J

RY 100% RY Blends Ring twisted

yes

1 Extension plate required when using retainer tube Saw tooth! 2 Injection or thermo splicer permitted for special cases!

Synthetics Synthetics Blends

Range Fiber stock iber Nm tex YarnTwist Thermo or Injection Prism recomm. possible DZ1 DZ1/16 DZ1/16.1 Retainer tube Z S M Retainer tube Saw tooth Z S Splicing test requ. requ

4 40

250 25 Z

DZ1/16.22E

J
Thermo depending on use (Thermo code 3) DZ3/16.1E DZ3/16.22E DZ3 DZ3/16 DZ3/16.1 DS1 DS1/16 DS1/16.1 DS3/16.1E DS3 DS3/16 DS3/16.1 DZ1 DZ1/16 DZ1/16.1

100% Synthetics Synth.-Blends Synth. Blends High twisted (>900 T/m)

34 150

30 6.6

High g twist t i t yarn

20 40

50 25 S

DS1/16.1E

J j

34 170

30 5.9

20/2 69/2

50(2) 14.5(2) Z

DZ1/16.1E DZ1/16.22E

J
Thermo Mostly y (Thermo code 3) DZ3/16.1E DZ3/16.22E DZ3 DZ3/16 DZ3/16.1

100% Synthetics Synth.-Blends Ring-twisted

60/2 95/2

16.5(2) 10.5(2)

yes DS1/16.1E DS1/16.22E DS1 DS1/16 DS1/16.1 DS3/16.1E DS3/16.22E DS3 DS3/16 DS3/16.1

9/2 69/2

110(2) 14.5(2) S

60/2 95/2

16.5(2) 10.5(2)

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Core Yarn
Range Fiber stock iber Nm Core Yarns (hard) PES/PES PES/CO 40 and finer tex 25 and finer Z no 40 and finer 25 and finer S DS3/16.1 Thermo or Injection Prism recomm. DZ3/16.1E possible DZ3/16 Retainer tube Z S M Retainer tube Saw tooth Z S yes

Yarn Twist

Splicing test requ. requ

J J J

yes

Core Yarns (soft) CO/Lycra CV/Lycra 15 and fi d finer Core Yarns (soft) WO/Lycra WO/PES/Lycra Core Yarns (soft) CO/Lycra CV/Lycra Core Yarns (soft) WO/Lycra WO/PES/Lycra 66 and fi d finer Z Thermo (recommended) DZ3/16.1E1 no DZ32 yes

coarser than 15

Injection (Special appl.)

DZ11

yes

coarser than 20

Thermo (recommended)

DZ1/16.1E1

yes

1 Spacer plate required! 2 Yarn braking plate

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Rotor Yarn
Range Fiber stock iber Nm CO 100% CO Blends Single yarn Z 100% Synthetics Synth. Blends Single yarn CO 100% Plied yarn 12/2 20/2 84(2) 50(2) S 10 40 100 25 Thermo depending on yarn character DZ1/16.1E DZ3/16.1E tex Thermo or Injection Prism recomm. possible Retainer tube Z S M Retainer tube Saw tooth Z S

YarnTwist

Splicing test requ. requ

8 40

125 25

Injection depending on yarn character

DZ1/16.1E

DZ1

yes

Injection depending on yarn character

DS1/16.1E

DS1 DS1/16 DS1/16.1

yes

Ramie (RA)
Range Fiber stock Nm 12 40 12 40 tex 84 25 84 25 YarnTwist Thermo or Injection Prism Blow nozzle/Retain. tube nozzle/Retain recomm. DZ1/16.22E Injection njection recomm. DS1/20-1-2E Retaining tube Z yes Blow nozzle Splicing test requ.

RA 100% Single Yarn

Z S

Linnen (LI) Linnen Blends,

Range Fiber stock Nm tex YarnTwist Thermo or Injection wet spun LI 100% L LI Blends Single yarn 18 40 13 20* 63 21 Z 145 71 dry spun LI 100% Single yarn 4 24 250 42 Z Injection DZ1/20.1-2E yes yes Injection I j i DS1/20.1-2E DS1/20.1-2E yes yes Prism recomm. Blow nozzle Retain. tube Splicing test requ.

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5.2.29 Yarn guide plates on prism

1 Required tooling: Turn key Basic setting 2 1 The factory setting of the guide plates (1 and 2) is such that their outer contours are precisely on the center line of the splicing channel. (Splicing channel center 1.75 mm +0.2 mm). This setting is applicable for appr. 80 % of the yarn types to be spliced. 2 3 Note: Slight resetting of the guide plates towards the outside of the channel center effects strength as well as appearance of the splices. If resetting is required, be sure the distance between the guide plates contours and the channel center is identical on top and bottom. Setting hint: The splicing channel width of prisms D DZ1 and DS1 is 3.5 mm, and of 2
D 368-25

3 1

D DZ3 and DS3 2.5 mm. The diameter of turn key (3) for setting of the retainer tubes is 1.75 mm. The turn key can therefore be used to gauge setting of the guide plates. Have the turn key contact one internal flank of the channel, then let the contour of the opposite guide plate contact the turn key, and fasten the guide plate. The contour of the guide plate is now flush with the splicing channel center. With a feeler gauge adjust the guide plates of all other prisms.

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5.2.30 Lid
a) Check 2 1. if the lid (1) is seated symmetrically between the two guide plates (2), and 2. if lid and prism (3) are in contact in their entirety (no lighted line visible). 3 1 Otherwise the part(s) must be replaced!

D 368-18

5.2.31 Feeder
Required tooling: Test instrument

a
SC 2.1 4

It is essential to thoroughly study the instruments operation manual in advance ( 10.0).

a) Using the test instrument, turn the cam package until cam follower (SC2.1) rides on the highest point (275 ... 310) of cam (SC2.1). b) Check if the distance between the feeders (1) functional contour and the mounting plate (2) is 9 0.25 mm. c) If required, turn worm (3) until the setting b) is obtained. d) Place yarn joining assembly in neutral position. e) Have indicator (4) point to the longest mark of the feeder scale, secure the cyl. hd. screw (5) with sealing lacquer.

SC 2.1

D 368-19

2 3 5 4 1 90.25 mm

D 368-20

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5.2.32 Shears and clamps

1 Required tooling: Test instrument

a
2

Caution: Comply with instructions issued for the test instrument ( 10.0)!

a) Set the fixed blades of upper (1) and lower (2) shears all the way out front, they are now positioned in the back of their slots. b) Insert upper- and lower end, crank cycling drive and inspect whether or not both shears cut their respective ends simultaneously (max. allowed difference 1). c) On the shears cutting first, set the fixed blade back so that both shears cut their ends simultaneously.

D 368-15

d) Inspect whether or not the shears cut their ends between 231 234 radial cam package position. While cranking the cycling drive, read cutting moment from test instrument. e) Subsequently, have winding unit perform a complete automatic splicing cycle, for repeated inspection of the settings. Note: Compressed air for yarn end opening must be present before the shear cut their ends.

1 2
D 368-16

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Setting of shears plates on Standard splicer 1 4 3 On standard splicer, the distance between the shears plates is 65 mm. a) Remove E-ring (1). b) Slightly loosen cyl. hd. screw (2). c) Carefully lift shears plate (3). d) Insert spacer bushing (4) as shown. 7 e) Shift shears plate (3) back until centering pins (5) engage in their centering bores (6). f) Tighten cyl. hd. screw (2). g) Install E-ring (1). h) Repeat procedure on shears plate (7). 6 i) Inspect correct cutting of ends.

65 mm

2 3

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Setting of shears plates on Elasto splicers 1 4 3 The distance between shears plates on Elato splicers is 73 mm. a) Remove E-ring (1). b) Slightly loosen cyl. hd. screw (2). c) Carefully lift shears plate (3). d) Insert spacer bushing (4) as shown. e) Shift shears plate (3) out until centering pins (5) engage in the outer centering bores (6). f) Tighten cyl. hd. screw (2). g) Install E-ring (1). h) Repeat procedure on shears plate (7). 6 i) Inspect correct cutting of ends.

73 mm

2 3

D386-53

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5.2.33 Temperature Selection on Thermosplicer

Note: Mechanical settings according to manual pages 5.2.22 5.2.32 must have been completed. Table of air temperature approximations 1 Depending upon fiber stock the air temperature code ( 3.2) has to be entered on the Informator:

Code 1 2
D 368-66

C 58 66 75 83 92 100 108 117 125 133 142 150

Fiber stock 100% Synthetics

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Animal fibers blended with Synthetics

Animal fibers

The temperatures listed above are those of the air exiting from the prism (1). 0 should be entered if air heating is not desired. The splice qualitiy is best if in most of the tensile strength tests the yarn breaks somewhere away from the splice. The air temperature should be selected so that no discoloration or hardening of the yarn in the splice area takes place. If required, perform a dye test on a small amount of yarn containing several splices. During the heating-up period (4 ... 10 min.), and when resetting the air temperature by at least 10 % the winding unit is inoperative.

Important Note concerning the use of Thermosplicers: When splicing with heated air we draw your attention to the possibility that the dye liquor absorption properties of the splices in yarns composed of synthetic fibers, whole or blends, could be different from the properties of the yarn between splices. Schlafhorst can not be held liable for secondary damages. These limitations do not apply to woollen yarns, nor to other animal fibers.

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5.2.34 Knotter
2 KC3 1 Neutral position of yarn guide plates a) Adjust push rod (1) to the length of 75.4 +0.2 mm. b) Rotate the cam package until control lever (2) controlling the knotter cartridges rests on the lowest point (0_ ... 224_) of its cam (KC3). c) Adjust stop screw (3), limit stop for clamping block (5) of crown gear (4), so that the points of yarn guide plates (6) are aligned vertically to each other. The cam roller of control lever (2) is lifted appr. 1.5 mm from the lowermost point of cam (KC3). This is correct and required for compensation of possible tolerances. 4 6
D365-01

75.4 +0.2

d) Tighten counter nut (7) of stop screw (3). Tooth play between knotter cartridges and crown gear e) Loosen clamping screw (8). f) Slighly turn crown gear (4) and cam roller back towards the cam package, allowing the cartridges (9 and 10) to be fastened. g) Radially adjust cartridges (9 and 10) so that their points are parallel pointing out. h) Shift the crown gear out (towards the cartridges) until its teeth mesh with the teeth of the cartridges (9 and 10). For this purpose slightly move the cartridge beaks back and forth in order to allow correct gear meshing. i) Loosely tighten clamping screw (8). Minute gear play should be present when carefully moving the beak points back and forth. j) On the clamping block, turn crown gear and cartridges back and forth: Unobstructed rotation is mandatory. Note: Too much gear play results in sluggish rotation. k) Tighten clamping screw (8) when correct (slight) gear play is established. l) Double-check gear play whenever cartridges are exchanged. Neutral position of cartridges m)On turn buckle (11) of push rod (1) adjust the cartridges so that their points point forward and slightly towards each other.

1 5 11

7 3

D365-02

10

D365-03

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Length and position of the ejector fork n) Turn cam package until ejector fork control lever (12) rests on the lowest point (0_ ... 224_) of cam (KC2). 4 KC2 o) Turn ejector fork (13) in linkage head (14) until there is a distance of 1 ... 1.5 mm between the lower edge of the forks head and the bottom of the crown gear (4). p) Loosely tighten counter nut (15). 13 1 ... 1,5 q) Turn ejector fork (13) until its fork head is at right angle to the center line between the cartridges (illustrated left center). r) Securely tighten counter nut (15). s) Inspection: Turn clamping block and double-check if there is sufficient distance between ejector fork and cartridges. 14
D365-04

Ejector fork stroke 15 12 Note: The length of the ejector forks stroke depends on yarn count and yarn type! t) On setting rod 1 (16) adjust the 1st stroke portion of the ejector fork so that the individual knot halves are securely tightened. u) For this purpose set the setting lever (17) on the lowest point (Neutral position: 0_ ... 100_) of cam (KC1). v) Setting rod (16) appears in the housing orifice: D Setting rod (16) has to be turned-in to obtain a longer stroke. D Setting rod (16) has to be turned-out to obtain a shorter stroke. w)On setting rod 2 (18) adjust the 2nd stroke portion of the ejector fork so that the individual knot halves are tightly pushed to eachother, forming a fishermans knot:

D365-05

D Setting rod (18) has to be turned-in to obtain a longer stroke D Setting rod (18) has to be turned-out to obtain a shorter stroke. KC1 17 16

18

D365-06

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5.2.35 Precleaner
Basic adjustment a) If required, close the tension discs. 3 b) Engage No. 1 of setting wheel scale (1). c) Using a screw driver, turn setting rod (2) so that with closed precleaner there is a distance of 0.5 0.2 mm between the mark in guide plate (3) and guide lever (4). Adjustment for yarn count d) Corresponding with the diameter of the yarn to be wound, set the setting wheel on a value between 1 and 8 (Scale value 5 = Standard setting). The width of the precleaner slot changes 0.3 mm from one scale value to the next one. 2 1

D 360-12

0.5 0.2 mm

5.2.36 Pre-cleaner with hairiness nozzle

3 Basic adjustment a) If required, close the tension discs. b) Engage No. 1 of setting wheel scale (1). c) Using a screw driver turn setting rod (2) so that with closed pre-cleaner there is a distance of 0.5 0.2 mm between stop plate (3) and the nose of guide lever (4). 4 2 1 Adjustment for yarn count d) Corresponding with the diameter of the yarn to be wound, set the setting wheel on a value between 1 and 8 (Scale value 5 = Standard setting). The width of the precleaner slot changes 0.3 mm from one scale value to the next one.

3 0.5 0.2 mm

4
D 360-13

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5.2.37 Changing the hairiness nozzle for S- or Z-twisted yarn

a) Pull tube (1) from magnet valve (2). b) Loosen screw (3), remove tensioner (4). c) Loosen screw (5) and remove hairiness nozzle (6) from yarn tensioner (4).

4 3 6

5
D360-014

d) Position the hairiness nozzle as shown in the illustration. e) Remove screw (7), and disassemble the hairiness nozzle into D Connector block (8), D Nozzle DJ31 (9), and D Clamping block (10). Note: Be sure that one O-ring remains in nozzle DJ31 (9), and two O-rings remain in connector block (8)!

9
D360-015

10

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Assembly for Z-twisted yarn f) Set screw M5x6 (11) is secured with Loctite 542! Remove the set screw. g) Insert the set screw M5x6 flush in position (12), secure it with Loctite 542. h) Turn nozzle (9) so that the mark Z is visible as shown in the illustration. 8 i) In this positioning assemble connector block (8), nozzle DJ31 (9), and clamping block (10) with screw M5x25 (7).

11 7

12 9 10 Assembly for S-twisted yarn j) Set screw M5x6 (13) is secured with Loctite 542! Remove the set screw. k) Insert the set screw M5x6 flush in position (14), secure it with Loctite 542. l) Turn nozzle (9) so that the mark S is visible as shown in the illustration. 7 14 8 m)In this positioning assemble connector block (8), nozzle DJ31 (9), and clamping block (10) with screw M5x25 (7).

D360-016

13 9 10 Installation of hairiness nozzle Ref. also to the first illustration of the previous page. n) Place hairiness nozzle (6) on yarn tensioner (4) and secure it with screw M3x16 (5). o) Install the assembled yarn tensioner (4), fasten it with screw (3). p) Insert tube (1) on magnet valve (2) (prev.page). 6 3

D360-017

4
D360-018

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5.3
5.3.1

Supply Package Change

Model RM / Bobbin Peg

Required tooling: Setting arbor Note: 4 1 The setting gauge can not be used when bobbin peg extension plates are installed. a) In neutral position, i.e. in unwinding position of the bobbin, place setting arbor (1) on bobbin peg (2). 6 2 3 b) Turn setting wheel (3) so that the point of the setting arbor points to the center of the ceramic yarn guide eyelet (4). c) Double-check if number 0 of setting scale (5) is in line with the lobe (6). d) Otherwise, disengage (clips) the setting scale and turn it according to paragraph c) above. Note: This setting applies only to 22 mm internal lower tube diameter, it is factory-adjusted using a setting gauge.
D 377-05

e) For internal tube base diameters other than 22 mm (up or down) pull setting wheel and turn the setting cam (7) so that the bobbin points to the eyelet as explained in b) above.

3 5
D 377-06

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4

5.3.2

Model RM / Bobbin Chute

a) On the flywheel of the step motor for bobbin change, turn the cam package so that the bobbin peg (1) is in creeling position, and the chute doors (2) are closed. 5 2 6 3 1 b) Examine if the centering guides (3), when closed, securely envelop the bobbin peg (1). c) Otherwise, loosen cyl. hd. screws (4 and 5) and reset the chute so that the setting according to b) above is achieved. d) Through hinging the springs (6), select the spring pressure for the centering guides (3) so that the bobbin peg safely receives the bobbins.

D 377-07

1 3

D 377-04

D 377-31

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5.3.3
30 mm

Model RM / Unwinding Accelerator

2 1

a) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (1) of the unwinding accelerator (2). b) Set the bottom edge of the unwinding accelerator according to the bobbin length at the corresponding value of the setting scale. This is the equivalent of at least 30 mm distance between the tip of the bobbin (3) and the bottom edge of the unwinding accelerator. c) Differentiate between p-wound and q-wound bobbins. If required, pull accelerator forward and turn 180. Note: When using bobbin peg extensions, the value on the setting scale must be increased by the dimension at which the bobbin sits higher.

D 377-xx

2 1

D 377-xx

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3 4

5.3.4

Model RM / Magazine Indexing

Required tooling: Screw driver a) Place cam package in neutral position. b) Have bevel gear (1) mesh with bevel gear (2) so that the mark on driver (3) is exactly in line with the mark on gear (4).

D 377-14

4 3

2
D 377-15

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5.3.5
4 3 5 8 7 2

Model RM / Yarn Clamp

a) On the flywheel of the step motor for bobbin change turn the cam package so that the roller of cam follower (1) sits on the highest point of cam (2). This is the time of return motion of the transfer finger. b) Double-check if the suction orifice (3) of the swivel plate (4) is aligned with the suction tube (5). c) Otherwise, loosen cyl. hd. screw (6) and reset the indexing lever (7) contacting the indexing roller (8) until setting b) above is achieved. d) In neutral position, insert allen wrench through the suction orifice and loosen set screw (9). e) Place swivel plate assembly flush with the bobbin tips (10), and retighten set screw (9).

D 377-01

The swivel plate could be seated somewhat lower than the bobbin tips, yet not any higher. Note: 4 When winding from mule bobbins the swivel plate (clamping the leading yarn end) should be slightly higher than the bobbin tip.

10 6

7 8

D 377-02

D 377-03

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5.3.6
1 3

Model RM / Transfer Finger

Required tooling: Long T-type Allen wrench 4 mm a) In neutral position, loosen cyl. hd. screw (1). 2 b) Have transfer finger (2) contact the recess in the chute bracket (3). c) Tighten cyl. hd. screw (1).

D 377-10

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5.3.7

Model E / Package Creel

a) Place semi-circle recess of the setting gauge (1) on shaft (2), and have the spacer plate (3) of the setting gauge contact the balloon separator (4). b) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (5) of setting rod (6). c) Set the setting rod to the level of the creel spindle (7), then tighten cyl. hd. screw (5). 1 d) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (8) and align the creel spindle bracket (9) so that the creel spindle is positioned in center with centering pin (10). e) Tighten cyl. hd. screw (8), remove setting gauge.

6 4 3 10

2
D 384-03

6 7 10

2
D 384-04

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3 4

5.3.8

Model RC / Magazine indexing

Required tooling: Scew driver a) Place supply package change linkage in neutral position. b) For this purpose, have bevel gear (1) mesh bevel gear (2) so that the mark on driver (3) is exactly above the mark of gear (4). Note: It will ease assembly and setting if the mark of bevel gear (1) is extended (in line) to the surface of driver (3). This also applies to tooth (X) of gear (4).

D 377-14

4 3

2
D 377-15

D 376-08

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5.3.9

Model RC / Magazine cylinder

Required tooling: Long T type 5 mm Allen wrench. 2 3 a) Loosen set screw (1) in neutral position. b) Remove nozzle (2) and cover (3). c) Loosen fastening screws of cover (4) and remove the cover. d) Loosen screw (5) and remove collar (6) including slide ring. e) Remove the complete magazine cylinder. 1 f) Loosen hex. nuts (7) and preset the three coupling screws so that the balls (X) protrude towards the bottom surface of the magazine plate (8) with a distance of 2.5-0.3mm. g) Install and engage magazine cylinder with slide ring. 8 10 h) Install collar (6) and fasten it with screw (5), without allowing any play. i) Fill magazine pockets with creel-out packages. Inspection: 9 7 6 9 5 7 8 7 9 After transfer (drop-down) of creel-outs the magazine must not slide forward or backward. In case of a blockage the magazine cylinder must continuously lift out of the ball-type overload coupling. If these conditions are not fulfilled the distance of 2.5 mm, as described in item f above, has to be increased accordingly. j) Loosen the three hex. nuts (9) and turn coupling plate (10) in its slot so that the internal housing edge of the transfer pocket (11) is flush with the edge of the upper chute portion (12). k) Tighten hex. nuts (9).

D 376-13

2,5-0,3
D 376-15

11

12

D 376-16

10

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5.3.10 Model RC / Changing the magazine belt

This setting has to be made only in case of a belt breakage Required tooling: Long T type 5 mm Allen wrench. a) In neutral position, remove nozzle (1), covers (2 and 3), and the entire magazine. b) Remove slotted screws (4), and plate (5). c) Remove cyl. hd. screws (6) and pull-off ring (7). d) Loosen hex. nut (8) of tensioning lever (9) located on the bottom of plate (13), replace the damaged gear belt (10) by a new one.

1 2

D 376-13

6 7

4 5 13

D 376-17

8 9

10

13
D 376-12

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e) Install ring (7) and fasten it with cyl. hd. screw (6). f) Install plate (5) and fasten it with slotted screws (4). g) Install and engage the magazine cylinder. Install and fasten slide ring and collar. h) Rotate the magazine so that the edge of transfer pocket (11) is flush with the edge of the upper chute portion (12). i) Push tensioning lever (9) located on the bottom of plate (13) until it stops, tighten hex. nut (8). Inspection: Double-check setting as described under h). If a difference is found: j) Loosen hex. nuts (14) and turn magazine cylinder until the required setting is obtained.
D 376-16

11

12

14

k) Tighten hex. nuts (14). l) Install covers (2 and 3), and nozzle (1).

8 9

13
D 376-18

1 2

D 376-13

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This setting has to be made only if it is necessary to work on the magazine indexing linkage a) In neutral position, remove nozzle (1), covers (2 and 3), and the entire magazine. b) Remove slotted screws (4), and plate (5). c) Remove cyl. hd. screws (6) and pull-off ring (7). Note: For the gear belt exchange the large gear belt pulley (15) must not be rotated under any circumstance, as this would alter the required transfer position of the magazine cylinder. To be sure apply a mark for radial positioning of gear belt pulley (15). d) Loosen hex. nut (8) of tensioning lever (9) located on the bottom of plate (13), and remove the gear belt (10).
D 376-13

1 2

6 7

4 5

D 376-17

8 9

10

15

13
D 376-12

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e) After completion of the work carefully install gear belt (10), push tensioning lever (9) until it stops, and tighten hex. hd. nut (8) on the bottom of plate (13). f) Install ring (7) and fasten it with cyl. hd. screws (6). g) Install plate (5) and fasten it with slotted screws (4). h) Install and engage the magazine cylinder. Install and fasten slide ring and collar. 10 Inspection: Counter-clockwise rotate the magazine one increment. The internal edges of transfer pocket (11) and upper chute portion (12) must be flush. i) Otherwise, loosen the three hex. nuts (14) and rotate the magazine cylinder so that the internal housing edge of the transfer pocket (11) is flush with the edge of the upper chute portion (12). j) Tighten hex. nuts (14). k) Install covers (2 and 3), and nozzle (1). 6 7

8 9

13
D 376-18

4 5

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11

12

3 2
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5.3.11 Model RC / Yarn clamp

Required tooling: Long T type 5 mm Allen wrench. 1 2

This setting has to be made while the machine is switched ON. Switch the winding unit OFF on the winding unit switch. No other activities are permitted than those described as follows! Prior to leaving or starting the winding unit all settings and assemblies must be completed.

a) Engage magazine. b) Remove nozzle (1) and cover (2).

D 376-13

c) Loosen cyl. hd. screws (3) and remove cover (4). d) Loosen cyl. hd. screws (5) and set cam (6) in its slot allthe-way forward. Tighten cyl. hd. screws (5). 4 e) Turn hex. hd. screw (7) so that there is a distance of appr. 1 0.5 mm between nose (8) of the yarn clamp and the end of slot (9), when the hex. hd. screws end is seated on cover (4).

D 376-21

8 5 6

4
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f) Install cover (4), and adjust it so 4 that the upper surface of the cover is appr. 130 1.5 mm above magazine plate (10), that cam (6) of the yarn clamp contacts magazine bolt (10), and that there is a distance of appr. 15 + 2 mm between the upper surface of cover (4) and the upper edge of nose (8) of the yarn clamp. g) Tighten cyl. hd. screws (3) and install cover (2) and nozzle (1). 1301.5 Inspection:

a
10
D 376-22

Do NOT start the winding unit! Inspection of functions only with toggle operation! See 4.2 etc. Toggle drive.

Vertically the yarn clamp has to be positioned so that after yarn cut by the splicer / knotter the residual yarn end is securely drawn-in and evacuated by nozzle (1). When wrongly positioned the yarn clamp sits too deep in slot (9), the residual yarn end remains in the clamp instead of being drawn-off and evacuated.

6
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11

2 9

15+2

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5.3.12 Model RC / Creel arbor

a) In neutral position, place a creel-out package (1) on the creel arbor. 4 b) Turn setting wheel (2) so that the center of the cone/ sleeve top points to the center of eyelet (3) of yarn tensioner (4). c) Be sure that 0 of setting wheel (5) is in line with nose (6). 3 d) Otherwise, unclips, rotate, and reclips the setting wheel as explained under c) above.

D 376-24

2 5
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5.3.13 Model RC / Creel-out Chute

1 2 Note: Prior to chute setting, slide plate (1) and upper portion (2) of the chute have to be removed. a) On the fly wheel (3) of the creels stepper motor, turn the cam package until creel arbor (4) is in ejecting/creeling position, und the chutes trap doors (5) are fully closed. b) Be sure the centering flaps (6), when fully closed, securely embrace creel arbor (4). 3 c) Otherwise, loosen cyl. hd. screws (7) and (8), and reset the chute so that the setting explained under b) above is obtained. d) Through repositioning torsion springs (9), if required, select the spring pressure for centering flaps (6) so that the creel-out can securely slide onto the arbor.
D 376-25

5 9 6 4 4

D 376-26

6
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5.3.14 Model RC / Transfer Finger

Required tooling: Long T type 5 mm Allen wrench. a) In neutral position, loosen cyl. hd. screw (1). b) Have transfer finger (2) contact ring (3). c) Tighten cyl. hd. screw (1).

2 3

1
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5.4

5.5
6

Package Doffer
Alignment of the Superstructure for the Package doffer

5.5.1

a) On each section, remove cover (1) from the 5th winding unit, and insert fixture (2) into bore (3). 8 4 5 2 5 3 b) Using a drop cord (4), examine whether or not the point of the drop cord suspended from the RH side of latch bolt (5) is flush with the edge of the fixture (maximum tolerance 1.5 mm). c) Otherwise, loosen cyl. hd. screws (6) and (7), and relocate the complete magazine carrier (8) per section. Tighten cyl. hd. screws.

6 8
D 270-11

32 mm

7 Superstructure and doffer stops The following descriptive symbols are noted on the following pages:

Stop angle (1) TOP for package doffer Stop angle (2) BOTTOM for package doffer

Stop bolt (3) TOP for superstructure Stop bolt (4) BOTTOM for superstructure

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RH machine

LH machine

RH machine

XW2 LH machine

XW1

XW2

XW1

XW1
D 501-44

XW2

XW1

XW2

5.5.2

Mechanical limitation of patrol ranges, and mounting position of flextrack

One or Two Package doffer(s) The stop bolts are modified latch bolts, installed on the superstructure in lieu of the latter. In order to allow overlapping of the patrol ranges of two neighboring doffers it is required that the stop bolts in the superstructure are bolted relative to the stop angles of the doffers as shown in the illustration.

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Stop for doffer XW 2&3 RH machine

XW3 LH machine

XW3

XW2

XW1

XW2

XW1

XW1

XW2

XW1

XW2

XW3

XW3

Stop for doffer XW 2&3

D 501-45

For three package doffers per machine The stop bolts are modified latch bolts, installed on the superstructure in lieu of the latter. In order to allow overlapping of the patrol ranges of two neighboring doffers it is required that the stop bolts in the superstructure are bolted relative to the stop angles of the doffers as shown in the illustration.

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LH machine

XW1

XW1

XW2

XW2

XW3

XW3

XW4
D 501-46

XW4

LH machine with four package doffers The stop bolts are modified latch bolts, installed on the superstructure in lieu of the latter. In order to allow overlapping of the patrol ranges of two neighboring doffers it is required that the stop bolts in the superstructure are bolted relative to the stop angles of the doffers as shown in the illustration.

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RH machine

XW1

XW1

XW2

XW2

XW3

XW3

XW4
D 501-47

XW4

RH machine with four package doffers The stop bolts are modified latch bolts, installed on the superstructure in lieu of the latter. In order to allow overlapping of the patrol ranges of two neighboring doffers it is required that the stop bolts in the superstructure are bolted relative to the stop angles of the doffers as shown in the illustration.

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26610 mm

5.5.3

Flextrack

1. Fastening Position in the Guide Channel a) Move the doffer to that end of its service range, where the reversal bend (1) of the flextrack (2) is located, and have it engaged on this winding unit. b) Shift the loose end of the flextrack in its guide channel so that the distance between the outer contour of the reversal bend and the outside edge of the mounting angle (3) is 266 10mm. 3 2 c) Fasten the flextrack in its guide channel with cyl. hd. screws (4) and clamping plate (5).

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2. Routing of Conduits inside / outside of the Flextrack a) Fasten cables and compressed air hose at the clamping point of the guide channel with clamp (6) in such fashion that the conduits are positioned in the center of the reversal bend (1) of the flextrack. 6 b) Route the conduits as shown in the illustration, in order to prevent conduit damages. c) Double-check positioning of the conduits after appr. one day of operation, and correct the settings if required.

100 mm

100 mm 4

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150 mm
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5.5.4

Coding of the Package Doffers

Prior to initial start, or after exchange of a doffer on machines provided with more than one package doffer is it necessary to specify a code No. for each doffer: The doffer operating closest to the drive end carries No. 1. Continued assignment of Nos. in sequence, beginning at the drive end. At shipment of machines all doffers are coded as No. 1! 1 Note: For initial start the machine orientation (LH / RH) must be entered on the Informator (Menu: Machine settings...; Machine configuration...; Basic settings...).
D 501-24

From these entries the package doffer is provided with the information concerning patrol direction and allocated winding unit numbers. 4 Package Doffer Coding Procedure S7

Switch the machine OFF and secure (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation prior to performing the following work!

a) Remove cover (1) after loosening its 4 fastening screws. b) On control console (2), loosen the two bottom screws (3). c) After removal of fastening screw (4), pull the control console out. Be sure not to overstretch the flat cable. d) Select code No. on switch S7 according to the listing below. e) Assembly in reversed sequence.

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ON

ON

ON

ON

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

Coding of switch S7 Package doffer No.1 (Factory-set)

Package doffer No.2

Package doffer No.3

Package doffer No.4

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=A6

5.5.5

Doffer Engaging Linkage

a) For inspection in test operation, select under Test in the main menu Magnet valve (+C1-Y2) and set it on 1. +C1-B11 b) Examine whether or not there is a distance between latch bolt (1) and latch strip (2). Note: 3 1 Initial length setting of air cylinder (3) is 189 0.5 mm. c) Set magnet valve (+C1-Y2) on 0. d) Examine whether or not the Hall sensor (+C1-B11) is actuated when the doffer is engaged. The sensor is actuated if in the main menu Data display, sub-menu Input 1, a 1 is displayed under the upper value 0. 2 e) Adjust lateral play of latch rail bearing (4) with washers (5) so that there is a distance of 0.5 + 0.5 mm between side wall (6) and bow (7).

D 501-51

4 +C1-Y2

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=A6

5.5.6

Cradle Lift

a) In 0 cam package position, the Hall sensor (+C3-B32) must be actuated. The sensor is actuated if in the main menu Data display, sub-menu Input 1, a 1 is displayed under the upper value 8. b) Chuck an empty cone/sleeve (1) into the package cradle. c) Open sub-menu Cradle lift lock in main menu Master function, and set the value of valve Y1 on 0. Now list the cradle (2) manually until it gets locked. d) Loosen counter-nut (3), and on set screw (4) adjust the cradle lift so that there is a distance of 211 mm between the surface of cone/sleeve (1) and yarn guide drum (5). Tighten counter-nut (3). e) Open sub-menu Cradle lift lock in main menu Master function, and reset the value of valve Y1 on 1.

2 1

f) With the cam package in 170 radial position, check if there is a distance of 185 2 mm between the center of the LH package adapter and the surface of the yarn guide drum (5). Otherwise, establish this distance on push rod (6) (standard length 189 mm).

21 1 mm
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+C3-B32

185 2 mm
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=A6

5.5.7

Cone/sleeve drive

a) At 320 radial cam package position, and readily chucked cone/sleeve (1), on eccentric (2) adjust drive lever (3) so that drive wheel (4) is at a distance of 5 + 2 mm to the cone/sleeve. b) Be sure that cable (5), routed along drive lever (3), is at a distance of appr. 35 mm between clamp (6) and the reversal bow. Note With distinctively ribbed cones/sleeves (8) drive wheel (4) should be aligned with the center of a rib (9). The drive wheel can be shifted accordingly when loosening screws (10).

D 521-38

2 3 4 1 7

6 4 10 5

8 9

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5.5.8

Cradle Opener

a) In 25 cam package position, examine if the cradle opener bow (1) sits at right angle to the doffer housing. If required, correct the length of coupling rod (2) (initial length is 97 mm). b) With the cam package in 140 radial position, on cyl. hd. screw (3), set magnet bracket (4) in direction of the arrow at 4 + 1 mm in such fashion that Hall sensor (+E1-B14) is actuated. c) Hall sensor (+E1-B14), located behind the housing wall, is actuated, if in main menu Data display, in sub menu Input 1, a 1 is displayed below value 9. +E1-B14

3 4

4+1 mm
D 521-01

3/4

5/6

90

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5.5.9
1 3

Yarn lifter Neutral position with RH transfer tail

a) With the cam package in 0 radial position, on stop screw (1), adjust a distance of 14 2 mm between yarn lift housing (2) and support angle (3). b) With the cam package in 0 radial position Hall sensor (+C3-B33) must be actuated by magnet (4) in 0-position. Hall sensor (+C3-B33) is actuated if in sub-menu input 1 of main menuData display a 1 is visible below the upper value 5. c) Loosen and remove cyl. hd. screw (5). Using a punch of 4 mm diameter, separate gear (7) from the tapered portion of shaft (6). Loosely insert cyl. hd. screw (5). d) Have yarn lift head (8) contact stop (9) towards the operators aisle.

D 520-01

14 2 mm

e) Use a screw driver to turn gear (7) in arrow direction against gear segment (11) to remove gear play, then tighten cyl. hd. screw (5). f) Inspect the length of linkage rod (12) (standard dimension 388 mm) for yarn lift head (8), if required. g) Inspect the length of linkage rod (13) (standard dimension 398 mm) for the lateral motion, if required.

=A6

13 398 mm 4

D 520-03

+C3-B33 12 5 6

7 11

9 8

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5.5.10 Yarn lifter Neutral position with LH transfer tail

a) With the cam package in 0 radial position, on stop screw (1), adjust a distance of 14 2 mm between yarn lift housing (2) and support angle (3). b) With the cam package in 0 radial position Hall sensor (+C3-B33) must be actuated by magnet (4) in 0-position. Hall sensor (+C3-B33) is actuated if in sub-menu input 1 of main menu Data display a 1 is visible below the upper value 5. c) Loosen and remove cyl. hd. screw (5). Using a punch of 4 mm diameter, separate gear (7) from the tapered portion of shaft (6). Loosely insert cyl. hd. screw (5). 142 mm d) Have yarn lift head (8) contact stop (9) towards the operators aisle. e) Use a screw driver to turn gear (7) in arrow direction against gear segment (11) to remove gear play, then tighten cyl. hd. screw (5). f) Inspect the length of linkage rod (12) (standard dimension 388 mm) for yarn lift head (8), if required. g) Inspect the length of linkage rod (13) (standard dimension 398 mm) for the lateral motion, if required. Note: Position X: Hinge point of link lever (13) for 3, 4, 5, and 6 cones/sleeves. 4

D 520-30

=A6

13 398 mm

Pos. X

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+C3-B33 12 5 6

7 11

9 8

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5.5.11 Yarn lifter Yarn catch position for RH transfer tail

a) At 40 radial cam package position (yarn search dwell), on stop screw (1) adjust a distance of 517 1 mm between cradle opening shaft (2) and center of W connection (3). b) On set screw (4) adjust an initial distance of 236 2 mm between shears bracket (5) and support angle (6). 1 6 c) Check whether or not catch plate (7) reliably catches the traversing yarn (8); if required, reset on set screw (4).

5 7 2362 mm 8
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5.5.12 Yarn lifter Yarn catch position for LH transfer tail

a) At 40 radial cam package position (yarn search dwell), on stop screw (1) adjust a distance of 517 1 mm between cradle opening shaft (2) and center of W connection (3). b) On set screw (4) adjust an initial distance of 236 2 mm between shears bracket (5) and support angle (6). 1 6 c) Check whether or not catch plate (7) reliably catches the traversing yarn (8); if required, reset on set screw (4).

5 7 8
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5.5.13 Yarn lifter Cone/Sleeve feed position with RH transfer tail

1 2 a) In 206 cam package position, loosen counter nut (1). b) On hex. hd. screw (2), adjust a distance of 12 + 2 mm between yarn guide plate (3) and yarn guide drum (4), then tighten counter nut (1). c) In 214 cam package position, loosen cyl. hd. screw (5) and set eccentric (6) of angular lever (7) to maximum position; tighten cyl. hd. screw (5). Note: Double-check the hinge point of link rod (15): For 5 and 6 cones/sleeves on position X, for 3 and 4 cones/sleeves on position Y. d) On set screw (10), set stop (9) so that the required distance (a) (see table below) between yarn lifter shears (11) and brake bushing (12) is obtained. Drum stroke 6 5 4 4 3 Distance (a) 5 1 mm 17.5 1 mm 5 1 mm 17.5 1 mm

3 12+2 mm

5 15 7 6 Pos.X
D 520-40

e) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (13) and set magnet bracket (14) centered with Hall sensor (+C3-B33), so that the sensor is reliably actuated. Hall sensor is actuated if in the main menu Data display, sub-menu Input 1 a 1 is displayed under the upper value 5. Tighten cyl. hd. screw (13).

Pos.Y

13

14 +C3-B33 (a)

11

=A6

12

10 9

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5.5.14 Yarn lifter Cone/sleeve creeling position with LH transfer tail

a) At 206 radial cam package position, loosen counter nut (1). b) On hex. Hd. screw (2) adjust a distance of 12 + 2 mm between yarn guide plate (3) and drum surface (4), then tighten counter nut (1). 6 c) On stop (5) of the deflection plate, set screw (7), adjust yarn lifter head (6) so that there is a distance of 0 - 3 mm between shears bracket (8) and LH adapter (9). d) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (10) and set magnet plate (11) centered with Hall sensor (+C3-B33) so that the sensor is actuated. The Hall sensor is actuated if in the main menu Data display in sub-menu input 1 a 1 appears under value 5. Tighten cyl. hd. screw (10).

12+2 mm

4 7

D 520-33

=A6

10

11
+C3-B33

0-3 mm 5 8 9
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5.5.15 Yarn lifter Transfer tail winding position with RH transfer tail
a) In 232 cam package position, loosen cyl. hd. screw (1). b) Now turn the eccentric (2) of angular lever (3) towards minimum, until there is a distance (a) as shown in the table below between yarn lift shears (4) and brake bushing (5). Tighten Allen hd. screw (1). 1 3 2 c) At radial cam package position 250, with readily chucked cone/sleeve, adjust distance (a) between yarn lift shears (4) and brake bushing (5) on Allen hd. screw (6). Drum stroke 6
D 520-46

Distance (a) 5 1 mm 17.5 1 mm 5 1 mm 17.5 1 mm

5 4 4 (a) 5 3

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d) Examine if initiator (+C1-B15) is actuated. It is actuated if in the main menu Data display, sub-menu Input 1 a 1 is displayed under the upper value 7. e) With chucked cone/sleeve, on cyl. hd. screws (7) and (8), adjust a distance of 5 1 mm between the bottom of yarn lift shears (4) and cone/sleeve, or adapter, at the closest place. f) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (9) and align guide slot (10) of guide plate (11) with the transfer tail groove of the cone/ sleeve (12); tighten cyl. hd. screw (9). Note: For cones/sleeves without transfer tail groove the yarn guide slot of the yarn guide plate should be adjusted to standard dimension 8 mm from the bottom rim of the cone/ sleeve. For overwinding of the transfer tail the yarn guide plate must be set further to the left (standard dimension 10 ... 12 mm from the bottom rim of the cone/sleeve).

=A6

+C1-B15

D 520-08

7 8

51 mm
D 520-05

12 10

8 mm

Changing the transfer tail position has to be done on cyl. hd. screw (9) only!

11

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5.5.16 Yarn lifter Transfer tail position with LH transfer tail

a) At 250 radial cam package position, with chucked cone/sleeve, on cyl. hd. screws (1) and (2) adjust a distance of 5 1 mm between lifter shears (3) and cone / sleeve, or package adapter, at the closest place. 2 b) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (4), and precisely align guide slot (5) of yarn guide plate (6) with transfer tail groove (7) of the cone/sleeve. Tighten cyl. hd. screw (4). Note: The yarn guide plate has to be set further to the right (appr. 10-12 mm from the rim of the cone/sleeve) if the transfer tail is to be overwound by the yarn body. Correction of the lateral transfer tail position must be made only on cyl. hd. screw (4). 7

1 3

51 mm
D 520-05

8 mm

D 520-36

At 282 ... 283 radial cam package position, with transfer tail for 3 and 4, turn eccentric (8) until the distance between stop (9) on the deflector plate and setting handle (10) at the housing is 2 ... 4 mm.

8 10

9 9
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2-4 mm

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5.5.17 Cone/Sleeve Feeder for RH Transfer Tail Winding

a) At 0 position of the cycling linkage, loosen clamping block (2) seated on shaft (1). b) With loosely tightened cyl. hd. screw M6 x 10 (3), fasten feeder housing (4) and gripper housing (5) in correlation to eachother. 5 1 4 3
D 521-45

c) Tighten clamping block (2) on shaft (1), and remove cyl. hd. screw (3). d) At 0 position of the cycling linkage, use 4 mm Allen wrench (7) to turn eccentric (6) from working position (a) 90 to setting position (b). e) Set finger (8) all the way back, in arrow direction, and reset stop plate (9) (observe position of stop plate (9) relative to the cone/sleeve diameter).

(a) 6

(b)

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f) At 242 of the cycling linkage, manually place a cone/ sleeve (10) in the cradle. g) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (11). Set retainer plate (12) against the cone/sleeve so, 1. that the bottom edge of the retainer plate is parallel with, and with a slight distance (X) to the bottom edge of the cone/sleeve, and 15 9 10 5 mm 13 X 8
D 521-03

12

11

2. that there is a lateral distance of at least 5 mm between stop plate (9) and yarn lifter shears (13). Tighten cyl. hd. screw (11). h) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (14), place stop plate (9) against the cone/sleeve, then tighten cyl. hd. screw (14). Double-check retainer plate (12) and reset if required. i) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (15) of finger (8), place the finger against the cone/sleeve, and tighten cyl. hd. screw (15).

14

j) Return eccentric (6) from setting position (b) to working position (a).

(b)

(a)

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5.5.18 Cone/Sleeve Feeder for LH Transfer Tail Winding

a) At 0 position of the cycling linkage, loosen clamping block (2) seated on shaft (1). b) With loosely tightened cyl. hd. screw M6 x 10 (3), fasten feeder housing (4) and gripper housing (5) in correlation to eachother. 5 1 4 3
D 521-45

c) Tighten clamping block (2) on shaft (1), and remove cyl. hd. screw (3). d) At 0 position of the cycling linkage, use 4 mm Allen wrench (7) to turn eccentric (6) from working position (a) 90 to setting position (b). e) Set finger (8) all the way back, in arrow direction, and reset stop plate (9) (observe position of stop plate (9) relative to the cone/sleeve diameter).

(a) 6

(b)

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25-70 mm 9

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f) At 242 of the cycling linkage, manually place a cone/ sleeve (10) in the cradle. g) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (11). Set retainer plate (12) against the cone/sleeve so, 1. that the bottom edge of the retainer plate is parallel with, and with a slight distance (X) to the bottom edge of the cone/sleeve, and 15 12 11 9 2. that there is a lateral distance of at least 5 mm between stop plate (9) and yarn lifter shears (13). Tighten cyl. hd. screw (11). h) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (14), place stop plate (9) against the cone/sleeve, then tighten cyl. hd. screw (14). Double-check retainer plate (12) and reset if required. i) Loosen cyl. hd. screw (15) of finger (8), place the finger against the cone/sleeve, and tighten cyl. hd. screw (15). 14 j) Return eccentric (6) from setting position (b) to working position (a).

13 5 mm 10

X 8
D 521-33

(b)

(a)

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1 9

9 1 11 2 3 4 5 12 6 5

7 3 mm
D 270-14

10

5.5.19 Cone/Sleeve magazine

a) Compress leaf spring (1) and set marks (3) of clamping plate (2) according to cone/sleeve length flush with marks (4) of the superstructure. Release the leaf spring. Drum stroke 6 6 6 5 4 3 Cone/Sleeve length 180 mm 175 mm 170 mm 145 mm 120 mm 95 mm b) At 112 radial cam package position, while cone or sleeve (5) is grabbed, lift feeder gripper (6). c) For setting the distance of 3 mm, insert an open-end wrench 3 mm between feeder housing (7) and bushing (8) of feeder gripper (6). d) Compress leaf springs (1) and shift magazine necks (9) towards the cone/sleeve so that the rubber profile (10) slightly contacts the cone or sleeve. e) Read the resulting value from scale (11) on the inside of the magazine necks, and from the marking noses (12) of the clamping plates, and transfer the settings to all other magazines.

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5.5.20 Cone/Sleeve guides with RH transfer tail

a) Set the following standard distances (a) and (b) on Allen hd. screws (1) for the guides (2) and (3): 1 Drum stroke 6
(a) (b)

Cone/sleeve length 170 mm 145 mm 120 mm 95 mm

Distance (a) 70 - 72 mm 83 mm 97 mm 110 mm

Distance (b) 100 mm 112 mm 125 mm 139 mm

5 4 3 Inspection:

If required, correct the distance settings, if dimension 5 + 2 mm between the LH package adapter and cone/ sleeve is incorrect while the feeder holds the cone/sleeve in the opened package cradle. Note: Value 5 + 2 mm could change for cone/sleeve lengths above 170 mm.
D 521-04

5+2 mm
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5.5.21 Cone/Sleeve guides with LH transfer tail

a) Set the following standard distances (a) and (b) on Allen hd. screws (1) for the guides (2) and (3): 1 Drum stroke 6
(a) (b)

Cone/sleeve length 170 mm 145 mm

Distance (a) 72 mm 95 mm

Distance (b) 96 - 98 mm 104 mm

5 Inspection:

3 If required, correct the distance settings, if dimension 5 + 2 mm between the LH package adapter and cone/ sleeve is incorrect while the feeder holds the cone/sleeve in the opened package cradle.

D 521-04

5+2 mm

D 521-34

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5.5.22 Nose tail

a) With 0 radial cam package position, on hex. hd. screw (1) adjust distance (a) between guide lever (2) and housing (3): Drum stroke 6 471 mm 5 4 2 731 mm 3 Distance (a)

1 (a)

D 520-43

b) With 31 radial cam package position, loosen the two cyl. hd. screws (4). 4 4 c) Adjust a distance of 5-8 mm between guide lever (2) and deflection plate (5). d) Tighten the two cyl. hd. screws.

5-8 mm 5

D 520-45

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e) With 94 radial cam package position, on threaded bushing (6) adjust distance (a) between guide lever (2) and housing (7): 6 Drum stroke 6 5 4 3 Distance (a) 180 mm 168 mm 156 mm 144 mm

(a)

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5.5.23 Delivery Package Guiding

a) With the cam package in 0 adial position, loosen cyl. hd. screw (1), and disengage gear (2) from the tapered shaft portion. 1 b) Push the package guide arm (3) with package guide lever (4) against intermediate lever (5), simultaneously neutralizing the gear play in arrow direction; tighten cyl. hd. screw (1). 10 c) In 0 cam package position, loosen cyl. hd. screw (6) and adjust a distance of 1.5 0.5 mm between the bottom edge of actuator plate (7) and bottom edge of the bracket of Hall sensor (+C1-B12). d) Tighten cyl. hd. screw (6). e) Examine if Hall sensor (+C1-B12) is actuated. It is actuated, if in main menu Data display , in sub menu Input 1 a 1 is displayed below value 3. f) In 260 cam package position, examine if deflection sensor (+C1-B13) is actuated. It is actuated if in the main menu Data display , sub menu Input 1 a 1 is displayed under the upper value 4. 9 g) With the cam package in 325 radial position doublecheck whether or not there is a distance of 3 + 1 mm between package guide lever (4) and opener shaft (9). If not, repeat setting according to c) above. Note: 5 The package diameter correction factor entered in the Informator should be double-checked if packages fail to securely roll onto the package conveyor. Alter the entry in the corresponding menu in order to have the real actual diameter of completed packages transmitted to the package doffer.

D 521-53

4 3

D 521-13

+C1-B13

3+1 mm 6

+C1B12

D 521-14

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6.0 6.0.1 6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 6.1.4 6.1.5 6.1.6 6.1.7 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applicable lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daily maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monthly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarterly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi-Annual Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annual Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance intervals of more than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 6-5 6-7 6-7 6-9 6 - 13 6 - 17 6 - 19 6 - 23 6 - 25

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General Information
Comply with safety precautions (1.0.11 / 1.0.12). For maintenance: D Use plastic nozzles for cleaning of housings. D Avoid the use of sharp-edged tools for maintenance work.

Preventive maintenance augments quality assurance! Its application has to be adapted to the variuous operational conditions, depending on the materials to be processed, and on the loads exerted on functional parts. Utilizing the experience made during an initial trial it can be decided whether or not, and which factory-recommended maintenance intervals should be changed (factory-recommendations are based on a machine run time of 16 h per day). Noted interval differentiations are based on timing criteria: Daily Weekly Monthly Semi-annually Annually, and longer.

6.0.1

Applicable lubricants

The lubricants listed below can be obtained world-wide from branches of the companies listed in the last column. Technical consultation departments of these Oil Companies will furnish advice at no charge. The order of products listed below is of no consequence concerning their quality.

Do not mix products of different provenience! Dispose of used lubricants under consideration of environmental protection!

Symbols

Specifikation Roller bearing grease, lithium-saponified, worked penetration grade 2 (265-295) at 25 C.

Products BP-ENERGREASE LS2 CHEVRON-DURA-LITH CHEVRON-GREASE 2 ESSO BEACON 2 ESSO UNIREX N 3 MOBIL MOBILUX-GREASE NO. 2 SHELL Alvania R 2 SHELL Alvania EP (LF) 2

Lithium grease with MoS2

2
2 3
Schlafhorst Maintenance Spray RS 400, Silikonl - pur, Part No. for ordering: 8.24 894-023 Part No. for ordering: 8.24 817-050

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6.1.1

Maintenance intervals
Daily maintenance

Suction drive Remove fiber finish deposits from screen (1). Remove yarn waste from chamber (2). Note: The yarn chamber can be cleaned from both, front or rear of the machine.

2 1

D101-27

D101-28

Suction pipe shutter Inspect (and clean) suction pipe shutter (1) for snarled yarn ends.

1
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Wet splicer Clean splicer head as well as adjoining components: Spray with a soapy solution, wait for penetration, then blow-off with compressed air. Subsequently spray with maintenance spray RS 400.

Attention! Protect yarn tension sensor against spray liquid!

Requirements for soapy water: The water must be de-mineralized. Characteristic

pH value Electrical conductivity
D368-67

Requirement
between 5 and 7 below 2 uS/cm under 1 ppm 0.01 mg/l

Remarks
Important: Oxidation

Chloride content free Chlorine

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6.1.2

Weekly Maintenance

Package conveyor Switch the package conveyor belt OFF on turn switch (1). Clean light barriers (2). 4 3 1 Remove accumulated yarn waste, especially from the deflection point between end plate (3) and conveyor belt (4). Check drive roller (5) for soiling, and clean if required.

D101-28

5 2

D401-18

Dust removal (DR) On turn switch (1), switch dust removal OFF. Open inspection window (2) and remove dust and fiber finish accumulations from screen (3).

3 2

1
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Control compartment

Only while the machine is switched OFF should the control compartment be opened. Prior to opening the control compartment, the machine has to be keyed OFF, and the main breaker switch has to be set in position 0. Protect (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. ( 1.1.6)

Utilize vacuum cleaning to clean the transformer compartment (shown shaded in the illustration).

D161-43

Drum lap brush Clean drum lap brush (1) as required. For this purpose push bracket (2) up, and take it out.

D313-08

2 Splicer Clean splicer head (1) with compressed air. 2 Spray shears (2) and (3) with maintenance spray. Check secure and complete cutting of the yarn.

2
3

Protect yarn tension sensor against spray liquid!

D368-15

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Waxing device Lift depressor fork (2) and remove the wax roll. Remove the square shaft from its drive shaft. Clean the entire waxing device and remove yarn laps from square shaft (1) and drive shaft.

2 1
D360-04

For re-assembly turn the square shaft until shaft (3) seats itself in the bushing of the waxing device. Then engage it using slight manual pressure.

1
D360-05

Yarn trap Remove yarn trap (1), and replace it with a clean one. Use a bottle brush and a mild detergent to remove fiber finish deposits.

1
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Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser Inspect blow (1) and suction (2) hoses for clogging or damages and clean them if required.

1 2

1 2

D270-17a

3 5 4

On gripping recesses (3) remove lid (4). Inspect the cleaners interior including filter screen (5) and fan wheel and remove dust and fiber finish accumulations.

D272-31

Travelling cleaner Luwa Remove cover (1), then remove dust and fiber finish deposits from screen (2) of the travelling cleaner.

D272-05

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Monthly Maintenance

Continuous empty tube conveyor (DHT) On turn switch (1) switch DHT OFF. If required, remove yarn waste accumulations, especially from deflection roller (2) of the incline. Sectional empty tube conveyor HT 10 Remove dirt and yarn waste accumulations from all belt rollers.

1 2
D401-19

Remove cover from belt tensioner (3) of the DHT and remove yarn waste accumulations, if required.

3
D401-20

RH package adapter Inspect RH package adaptor for unobstructed rotation. In case of sluggishness proceed as required ( semi-annual maintenance of RH package adapter).

D325-10

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Yarn tension sensor Use only a soft-haired brush for cleaning of yarn tension sensor (1).

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Do not attempt to clean the yarn tension sensor (1) with compressed air! Do not use cleaning detergents! Do not touch measuring eyelet (2) or membrane (3) with hard, pointed objects!

D301-53

Splicer 2 Remove the complete splicer head for cleaning, incl. cams and cam rollers. After re-installation: Clean splicer head (1) with compressed air.

2
3

Spray shears (2) and (3) with maintenance spray. Check secure and complete cutting of the yarn.

e
1

Protect yarn tension sensor against spray liquid!

D368-15

Important requirements when working on the cam package: The end of cyl. hd. screw (1) has to be machined flat. Tighten cyl. hd. screw (1) at 5 Nm. Tighten hex. nut (2) of the cam package at 60 Nm.

D368-68

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Tension device Remove yarn guide plate (1). Remove accumulation of fly and yarn waste from behind the RH tension disc (2). In toggle mode, place yarn tensioner in open position. Unclips LH tension disc (3). After cleaning, reclips the LH tension disc, and install yarn guide plate (1). 3

D360-04

2 Hairiness nozzle Remove dust and yarn waste accumulations from hairiness nozzle (1). Inspect the yarn channel of nozzle DJ31 (2) for deposits. If required clean nozzle with a brush, or with maintenance spray RS 400, resp. If required remove the complete hairiness nozzle assembly for cleaning (Removal and installation part 5 Settings). 2

1
D360-018

Yarn shears

Spray yarn shears (1) with maintenance spray. Functional inspection, if shears close and open without obstruction, and cut the yarn securely and completely.

D360-05

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Suction drive

Only while the machine is switched OFF should the suction end be opened. Prior to opening the suction end, the machine has to be keyed OFF, and the main breaker switch has to be set in position 0. Protect (padlock) the main breaker switch against unauthorized manipulation. ( 1.1.6)

Vacuum-clean the area of drive motor (1) and choke (2). 1

D101-27

Distribution unit 2 3 6 Filter (1) replacement.

*
1 5

a e
4

Turn-off compressed air supply on turn knob (2). Wait until pressurized air is released from the conduit system. The filter element must not be cleaned and used over again! Under NO circumstances should an existing lid (3) be loosened!

Pull conduit (4) off the filter housing (5). Using a tension tape wrench, turn filter housing counter-clockwise for removal. Install new filter element (1). Assemble everything in reversed sequence. Activate compressed air supply. Note:

The filter element (1) must be renewed as soon as the intake pressure drops below the pressure adjusted on pressure guard (6).

**
1 5

* Without hairiness nozzle

D110-13 + 14

** With hairiness nozzle

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Quarterly Maintenance

Frequency converters cooling block Remove screen (1), and clean cooling block (2).

D101-73

D101-28

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2

Semi-Annual Maintenance

Package conveyor Remove yarn laps from drive roller (1), if required. Check conveyor belt (2) for wear and tear.

1
D401-18

Suction arm Clean suction arm (1) of internal accumulations of fiber finish, and check for possible damages of the suction arm. Inspect suction distance between suction arm mouth and cone/sleeve (see setting instructions).

1
D301-54

Wet splicer Remove splicer head from winding unit. Wash off deposits of fly, fiber finish, etc. Check cutting of ceramic shears. Spray all parts with maintenance spray RS 400.

Attention! Protect yarn tension sensor against spray liquid!

Depending on the degree of soiling this procedure should be repeated every 3 months.

D368-67

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Central housing Remove cover. Remove soiling and relubricate as shown.

D301-55

Linkage housing of circular magazine (RM) Remove cover and internally clean the entire housing.

Do not lubricate the gears, cleaning only required!

D377-30

Only the gears bearing points are to be lubricated as shown.

D377-17

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1 LH package adapter

Place grease gun nozzle in center bore (1) of the LH package adapter and lubricate by one stroke of the grease gun.

D325-27

RH package adapter

3
2 3

Remove cradle opener lever (1) (see setting instructions). Remove the complete RH package adapter assembly (2) and apply a thin film of Silicone oil pure on the inside of guide bushing (3). Visually inspect function and effectiveness of the package brake.

D325-28

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Suction drive Relubricate all grease nipples with 20 g of grease (SHELL Alvania R 2).

After each relubrication, Maintenance operation (fixed speed 1500 mpm) must be entered on the Informator for 5 minutes: For this purpose Select menu Service under Maintenance, Maintenance status suction drive HDS, and enter passwort and select ACTIVE. At expiration of the programmed status time the machine returns to normal operation ( Informator 3.5).

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Note:

Over-lubrication can cause bearing damage!

Procedure to be followed in annual frequency when using ESSO UNIREX N3.

D101-21

Compressed air connections Check compressed air connections on the distribution units, and on the machine rear, for audible air leakages.

D161-73

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6.1.6

Annual Maintenance

Delivery package doffer Compressed air free of oil and moisture has to be used for cleaning. Visually inspect all functional parts. Inspect drive rollers and spur rollers for wear and soiling.

D501-49

Energy unit (Drive end) Remove internal accumulations of dust and fly from the drive end. Inspect electrical plug connections for thermal discoloration and hardened lead ends. Replace if required.

D161-42

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D101-29

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6.1.7

Maintenance intervals of more than 1 year

Delivery package doffer After 12,800 hours of operation, or every 2.5 years, whichever occurs first, relubricate the delivery package doffer.

4 4 3 3
D501-48

2 2

1 1
2

D501-29

2 2

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2
D501-33

4 4

2
D501-32

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D501-31

2
D501-28

Yarn guide drum After 16,000 hours of operation, or every 5 years, whichever occurs first, remove yarn guide drum (1) ( 5.2). Place grease gun nozzle into the bore for lubrication, lubricate drum shaft (2) with 6 or 7 strokes of the gun. Observe overlubrication orifice (3) and remove surplus grease.

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Damping cylinder in winding unit housing Only if required! With the piston fully submerged, the oil level, measured from the bottom edge of the cylinder, should be 95 mm. This corresponds to appr. 82 ml of oil.

D301-98

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8.0 8.0.1 8.1 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 8.1.4 8.1.5 8.1.6 8.1.7 8.1.8 8.1.9 8.1.10 8.1.11 8.1.12 8.1.13 8.1.14 8.1.15 8.1.16 8.1.17 8.1.18 8.2 8.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lot slip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cobwebs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transfer Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nose Tail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External Package Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cauliflower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternating Hard and Soft Yarn Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LH or RH End on Flank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overwound Ends on Flank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ribbons (Patterns) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upper end Pick-up failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yarn Guiding Failures (Yarn Traverse Restrictions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Counter Wraps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Drum Laps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sloughing Yarn Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correct Yarn Waxing ......................................................... 8-5 8-5 8-7 8-7 8-9 8 - 10 8 - 10 8 - 11 8 - 12 8 - 13 8 - 14 8 - 15 8 - 15 8 - 16 8 - 16 8 - 17 8 - 18 8 - 19 8 - 20 8 - 21 8 - 22 8 - 23 8 - 23

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8.0
8.0.1

General
Lot slip

The recommended lot slip has been developed to assist the user in systematically establishing production groups with all lot parameters. The lot slip has to be filled-out for each machine before the beginning of production. Urgent: Settings of major importance for production must be double-checked prior to lot setup! This also applies to clearer settings! Informator Instructions for Informator settings are found in chapter 3 of the operation manual: D Yarn guide drum drive ( 3.2.3) D Splicer ( 3.2.4) D Delivery package ( 3.2.6) D Quality assurance ( 3.2.7) D Package doffer ( 3.2.13) D Pneumatics / Dust removal ( 3.3.12) Mechanical settings Instructions for mechanical settings are found in chapter 5 of the operation manual: D Package cradle ( 5.2.10) D Suction arm ( 5.2.20) D Splicer ( 5.2.22 ff) D Tension assembly (precleaner 5.2.35)

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Machine name
Drum model Splicer type Informator
Drum drive Lot name Lot No. Winding speed Drum reversal Trav. displ. drive Slow start Code C acceleration Code X acceleration Code Loop brake Code Splicer End opening Code Splicing Codes Thermosplicer Code Delivery package Nominal diameter Diam. correct. factor Nominal length Length correct. factor Waxing No. of ends (Plied y.) Yarn count Yarn tension (Regulated) Yarn tenion Code (Controlled) Quality assurance Autospeed yarn tension Autospeed/tension reduction Autospeed/yarn length Bobbin yarn length Autospeed/tension reduction Autospeed beginning Quality package Sorting out Minimum / max. length Minimum / maximum Clearer cuts per bobbin Maximum clearer cuts Stop at overstepping Minimum percentage Maximum percentage Cycles Repeater cycles in sequence Suction arm nodding motions
D170-19e

Fiber stock Package weight

Ribbon breaker Package doffer Transfer tail winds

g %

mpm/ypm
Slow Low Med. Med. Fast With High Without

Transf. tail tension Code Cradle depression time Nose tail Code Nose tail tension Code Pneumatics / Dust removal Operat. sub--pressure
--hPa[--mbar]

Dust removal/self cleanging Trav. cleaner/operation mode

min

Mechanical
Package cradle Cradle suspension
mm[in] m[yds] OFF Nm[Ne,tex] cN ON H LH No M L RH Yes

Taper acceleration Yarn guide angle Yarn guide plate Package format RH Adapter LH Adapter Cone/sleeve material Cone/sleeve color Drum with drive ring Suction arm components Waxing device
No Yes

% m[yds] % %

Center support Wax roll stop (0; 0.2; 0.4 mm) Wax type Splicer Prism type (e.g. DZ3) Retainer tube: Z; S; M; Saw tooth Opening pressure
No Yes bar[MPa] bar[MPa] Z

Without 0 20

With 40

S M

Saw tooth

Splicing pressure Feeder arm position Retainer tube position Extension plate Guide plate position

m[yds] mm[in]

Without mm Without

With With

No % %

Yes

Injection splicer Knotter FK1 cartridge (4 types) FK1 Ejector fork FK1 Mini knotter FK4 cartridge (5 types)
Tension assy. (Precleaner/Tension gate)

Start--up cuts /Supply packg. change

Splicing failures / Supply packg. change

Bobbin peg extension

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Delivery Package

Conceivable delivery package faults could be visible on the packages outside, or hidden within the packages yarn body. Hidden faults can be recognized only through testing. Description of faults, cause of faults, and hints for their prevention is the purpose of this manual chapter. The following tables are based on practical experience, they could possibly be incomplete.

8.1.1

Cobwebs

Problem The term Cobweb defines: A yarn chord on the LH or RH flank of the delivery package; or a length of yarn exiting from the p g g LH or RH package flank being wound around the protruding end of the cone/sleeve, and re-entering the package flank at a different place.

Cause Cradle pressure of cradle suspension Insufficient cradle pressure, causing excessive slippage between yarn guide drum and delivery package. Cone or Sleeve The cone/sleeve runs erratically, due to damage(s), or because of eccentricity.

Remedy Increase cradle pressure. Examine cradle suspension and cradle damping.

Only dimensionally stable cones/sleeves should be used. One-way cones/sleeves should be used one time only. Check package adapters and cradle opening motion for smooth rotation/shifting. Replace worn parts. Inspect brake cylinder. Clean, or replace resp., the yarn guide drum.

Yarn guide drum Defects and/or unevennesses at the reversal points of the drums guide groove. Guide groove soiled by fiber finish. Deflector plates
D 820-01

Ends on flank at package start after a yarn joining cycle. Tension device function The yarn tension deviates from the nominal setting. Yarn path in the yarn tension sensor Guide elements are inaccurate. Yarn guide eyelets Eyelets soiled, damaged, or missing. Traverse displacement

Inspect deflector plates for proper type, and for possible damages.

Inspect contacts; exchange tension device, if required.

Replace the yarn tension sensor.

Clean, or replace, resp., the eyelets.

Set traverse displacement to 0.

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Problem The term Cobweb defines: A yarn chord on the LH or RH flank of the delivery package; or a length of yarn exiting from the LH or RH package flank, being wound around the protruding end of the cone/sleeve and re-entering the package flank at a different place.

Cause Yarn guide angle False setting. Tension disc The tension disc is soiled. Yarn path in tension device Uneven rotation of tension disc. Yarn not threaded correctly into tension device and precleaner (transfer failure). Unwinding accelerator (Triangular) (only with circular magazine [RM]) Bobbin moisture Different moisture levels cause different tension levels.

Remedy At the reversal point the yarn should touch the angle contour. Clean the tension disc.

Clean tension device. Inspect yarn tension and correct if required. Inspect blow direction of travelling cleaner. Inspect transfer elements.

Check bobbin wind direction (p or q). Inspect vertical position of accelerator. Store bobbins for a sufficient period of time between spinning and winding. Select winding speed according to bobbin build quality. Optimize bobbin build in spinning. Inspect positioning of bobbin and setting of accelerator.

D 820-01

Bobbin build Sloughing-off yarn layers, tension differences.

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Transfer Tail
Problem Cause Pinched-off yarn Yarn being severed between adapter and rim of cone/sleeve. Transfer tail overwound Transfer tail is wrongly positioned. Yarn tension The yarn tension of the transfer tail could be too high or too low. Suction arm distance Remedy Use polyurethane rings on RH adapter.

Transfer tail is missing or wrongly positioned, or its length is wrong.

Inspect settings cradle-drum and yarn guide plate on doffer-cradle to eachother. Inspect yarn tension for transfer tail. Change, if required, in doffer menu, or in the Informator code. Perform setting according to instruction.

D 820-02

Distance between suction arm and package is too small. Cones/Sleeves Deformed or damaged cones/sleeves being used. Sub-pressure (Suction) in suction arm Transfer tail being drawn-off during cycle. Transfer tails of wrong lengths.

Remove defective cones/sleeves. Do not use cones/sleeves with yarn catch notch. Inspect sub-pressure level and reset if required.

Inspect setting in doffer menu or on the Informator and correct No. of winds if required.

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Nose Tail
Problem Cause Travelling cleaner blows the correctly placed nose tail off the delivery package Nose tail missing Remedy Double-check position, blow direction and air flow of the blow nozzles. Inspect setting of nose tail positioning lever on doffer. Adapt code in doffer menu, or Informator accordingly. Adapt code in doffer menu or Informator. Inspect relative positioning of yarn guide drum to package cradle. Reduce taper acceleration.

Missing, or wrongly positioned.

Nose tail wrongly positioned

D325-13

Package cradle

8.1.4

External Package Damage

Problem Cause Package deposit onto the package conveyor belt incorrect automatic doffing Inspect the diameter correction factor and reset it on the Informator, if required. Avoid if possible. Precise positioning of the package on the conveyor belt is essential. Remedy

Package with visible damages of the yarn body

manual doffing

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8.1.5

Cauliflower
Problem Cause Cradle pressure Remedy Select lower cradle pressure.

On the nose flank of the package next to the cone/sleeve yarn layers are pushed out and tend to curling. This is due to high g g pressure of the outer yarn layers f th t l upon the package core. This fault can be more or less obvious depending on Yarn properties Yarn type Degree of moisture Yarn elasticity Especially packages of rotor-spun yarn, woollens, and crepe yarn tend to develop Cauliflower. p

Alignment of cone/sleeve on the yarn guide drum

A soft package core on the LH side develops if there is a gap between cone/sleeve and drum surface on the RH side. The RH flank of the package should be as far to the right as possible. Use only dimensionally stable cones/sleeves. Examine the combination of cone/sleeve - yarn - yarn guide drum. Reduce taper acceleration, if feasible. If possible, use cones of less taper. Optimize yarn tension through tension regulation and/or Autospeed.

Initial layers on cone/sleeve

Bending in the middle of cone/sleeve Cone/sleeve taper

Taper acceleration

Yarn tension too low Winding start from a full bobbin

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8.1.6

Alternating Hard and Soft Yarn Layers

Problem Protruding yarn layer rings (welts) are visible on the package flanks.

Cause Package cradle Cradle lift Package adapters revolving sluggishly Bobbins Non-twisted yarn lengths bobbin hardness. Yarn path in tension device Uneven rotation of tension disc. Yarn not threaded correctly into tension device and precleaner (transfer failure). Yarn tension differences Bobbin rings Bobbin hardness Different hardnesses of bobbins. Moisture of bobbins Different degrees of moisture causes different degrees of yarn tension. Bobbins in circular magazine (RM) Piece- bobbins of various sizes (creel-outs).

Remedy Inspect for proper function.

Adhere to maintenance instructions.

Remedy spinning malfunctions.

D 820-04

Clean tension device. Inspect yarn tension and reset, if possible. Inspect blow direction of travelling cleaner. Inspect transfer elements. Utilize yarn tension regulation and/or Autospeed. Remedy spinning malfunctions.

Store bobbins for a sufficient period of time between spinning and winding. Distribute such bobbins evenly on all winding units.

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Package Density
Problem Cause Cradle pressure Cradle motion sluggish Remedy Select cradle pressure as required. Inspect easy rotation on cradle shaft. Examine motion of piston in damping cylinder. Replenish oil, if required. Store bobbins for a sufficient period of time between spinning and winding. Select yarn tension corresponding to conditions. Tension must be identical on all winding units. Optimize setting. Functional examination: Tension regulation Autospeed. Must be free of obstructions.

Large-scale density variations detected during manual examination of the packages.

Moisture of bobbins Different degrees of moisture causes different degrees of yarn tension. Yarn tension

D 820-16

Tension disc pressure Closing- and revolving motion Bobbins in circular magazine (RM) Piece-bobbins of various sizes (creel-outs)

Distribute such bobbins evenly on all winding units.

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8.1.8

LH or RH End on Flank
Problem Cause Deflector plate Too much distance to yarn guide drum (Deflector plate warped). Yarn guide angle false setting. Suction arm distance Distance between suction arm and package is too large. Remedy Inspect distance according to manual instructions. Replace deflector plate if required. At the reversal point the yarn should touch the angle contour. Adjust according to manual instruction. Be sure that at small package diameter the transfer tail is not disturbed by the needle comb (0.5 mm; 0.3 mm or special applications). Examine sub-pressure level. Clean yarn waste chamber. Check and clean suction arm. Examine needle comb. Improvement through higher air humidity. Change to a different type of cone/sleeve (paper). Select winding speed according to bobbin build. Optimize bobbin build in spinning. Examine bobbin positioning and accelerator setting.

At bobbin run-out or at yarn break, the upper yarn end is thrown beyond the package edge; occasionally the end is caught between cone/sleeve and adapter sometimes wound around the cone/sleeves protruding end. p g

Sub-pressure (suction) too low. Suction arm clogged.

D 820-05

Electro-static load

Bobbin Bobbin build; yarn snared on bobbin; damaged spinning tube; yarn tension breaks.

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8.1.9

Overwound Ends on Flank

Problem Cause Suction arms needle comb Soiled, covered, missing or damaged. Remedy Clean or replace the needle comb. Remove cover strip, or install needle comb.

Ends on flank not properly and completely removed by the needle comb, or ends on flank having caused a double-end cut in the clearer, have been wound into the delivery package.

D 820-06

8.1.10 Loose End

Problem A loose yarn end has been wound into the delivery package. Cause Splicer shears Cutting reliability, false setting, dull shear blades. Cutting device (Clearer) Dull cutting knife. Electro-static load Delivery package Suction arm draws a loop from the package (Counter-wrap).
D 820-07

Remedy Inspection through Informator print-out (nCSK). Replace shears.

Replace cutting knife.

Improvement through higher air humidity. Examine sub-pressure level.

Suction arms needle comb acts too aggressive

Examine settings. Install cover strip, or remove needle comb.

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8.1.11 Ribbons (Patterns)

Problem Rhombus-forming yarn ribbons visible on the circumference of the package, resulting from an integer-numbered ratio between package and yarn guide drum in respect to diameter and drum pitch. Cause Troublesome ribbons The ribbon interferes with package build especially for dye packages; impaired unwinding properties. Remedy To abate ribbons: Change yarn length, diameter, or cradle pressure of the package. Activate traverse displacement. Utilize taper acceleration. Change yarn tension. Install yarn guide drums of higher pitch, moving critical ribbons to larger package diameters.

Package adapters revolving sluggishly

Adhere to maintenance instructions.

Ribbon breaker device Insufficient intensity

D 820-08

Optimize ribbon breaker setting on Informator. Change the percentage value.

8.1.12 Upper end Pick-up failure

Problem Without obvious reason the suction arm fails to draw the upper end off the package. Cause Suction arm distance Wrong distance between suction arm and package. Suction arm clogged. Sub-pressure too low. Yarn condition Suction arm accessories. Remedy Select the most effective distance corresponding to setting instructions. Check and clean suction arm. Examine needle comb. Clean yarn waste chamber. Examine sub-pressure level. Check needle comb and cover strip. Optimize, through entry on the Informator: No. of nodding motions Reversed drum drive speed Clean upper end sensor; replace if required.

D 820-09

Upper end sensor Degree of soiling, functionality.

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8.1.13 Yarn Guiding Failures (Yarn Traverse Restrictions)

Problem The yarn is not evenly placed across the entire width of the yarn body.

Cause Guide groove of yarn guide drum Damages and/or unevenesses on the reversal and cross-over points of the yarn guide drum. Soiled guide grooves. Small drum lap Yarn tension Steadying plate and yarn guide angle false setting

Remedy Replace yarn guide drum; soiled guide grooves must be cleaned.

Remove the drum lap. Regulate yarn tension. Inspect setting. Add-on of parts, if required. Clean tension device. Inspect yarn tension and reset, if possible. Inspect blow direction of travelling cleaner. Inspect transfer elements. Reduce winding speed.

D 820-10

Yarn path in tension device Tension disc turning sluggishly. Yarn not threaded in tension device and precleaner (transfer failure).

Winding speed too high for package type Bobbin build Sloughing-off yarn layers, yarn tension differences Note:

Select winding speed according to bobbin build. Optimize bobbin build in spinning. Examine bobbin positioning and accelerator setting.

Yarns of high friction levels, yarns spun from brittle fibers, and yarns generating high levels of static electricity present problems in yarn guiding. A different type of yarn guide drum could improve this situation.

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8.1.14 Counter Wraps

Problem During reversed package rotation the suction arm draws the upper yarn end from the package. A short stretch after pick-up the yarn can be trapped (snared) by a fiber of the next yarn layer, to a point that the suction arms sub-pressure can not overcome this resistance. During continued reversed package rotation the yarn end already drawn off is pulled out of the suction arm and placed on the package circumference in opposite (hook-shaped) direction. (hook shaped) direction The only way to precisely determine this failure is to lift the package off the yarn guide drum instantly at termination of reversed drive prior to the start-up of the yarn guide drum in forward direction. Yarn Winding yarn immediately after spinning. Store bobbins for a sufficient period of time between spinning and winding. Cause Needle comb in suction arm mouth Soiled, covered, damaged, or missing Remedy Clean or replace the needle comb. Remove cover strip and/or perform add-on of the needle comb. The most effective remedy is utilization of a needle strip [0.5 (0.3) mm] without cover strip.

Sub-pressure (suction) too low

Clean yarn waste chamber. Examine sub-pressure level.

D 820-11

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8.1.15 Loops
Problem After bobbin run-out, a length of yarn lays loosely on the package and can be drawn into the suction arm in form of a large yarn loop. Suction arm Needle comb acts too aggressively. Use a cover strip covering the middle portion of the needle comb. Inspect setting. Cause Remedy

Suction arm distance too small. Sub-pressure (suction) too high. Cutting device (Clearer) Dull cutting knife. Bobbin Yarn snared on bobbin.

Select lower sub-pressure level.

Replace knife.

Examine and optimize bobbin build in spinning. Inspect spinning tubes for damages.

Repeater cycles excessively high.

Examine: No. of splicing failures (nCSK). Function and start-up cuts of clearer. Reversed drum drive speed. Lower end pick-up (Lower end sensor, Suction pipe, Yarn clamp of circular magazine). Threading failures. Upper end sensor.

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8.1.16 Drum Laps

Problem A yarn break takes place in the guide groove of the yarn guide drum and the yarn is wound around the drum. Cause Guide groove damaged, or soiled Yarn tension too high Remedy Replace drum, or clean guide groove. Select lower tension setting. With yarn tension control the tension can be set at 10 ... 13 % of the yarns tensile strength. With yarn tension regulation this limit can be slightly exceeded. Inspect accelerator setting. Utilize Autospeed. Check bobbin positioning. Winding speed too high, causing thin place breaks
D 820-13 820 13

Select applicable winding speed.

Bobbin build and Yarn properties Thin places, Foreign fibers, separating piecings from spinning, Low-twisted yarn portions. Yarn trap clogged Notes:

Optimization required in spinning.

Clean yarn traps.

The drum lap brush (released for Add-on) reduces the occurrence of drum laps. The mechanical drum lap guard prevents secondary failures. The electric drum lap guard prevents secondary failures. The electric drum lap guard detects drum laps early and prevents secondary failures. Sticky or moist yarn, as well as static loads, enhance the tendency towards drum laps. Optimized winding environment (Climate), without air drafts, is essential. A so-called package lap develops if the broken end is not wound on the drum, but on the delivery package. This fault can be determined only during unwinding in the subsequent manufacturing process. The remedies listed above apply to this fault also.

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8.1.17 Double Ends

Problem Double ends means multiple yarn strands being wound on the package. Double ends can originate on the bobbin, or result from faulty upper end pick-up. Suction arm The suction arm draws two or more ends from the package, as a result of ends on flank, loops, or loose yarn layers. Cause Remedy Refer to Ends on flank, loops, Sloughing yarn layers. Optimize clearer settings.

Double ends from supply package Two ends are unwound from the supply package (e.g. from a piece bobbin).

Optimize bobbin build in spinning. Optimize clearer settings.

Double ends from spinning Yarn count deviations

Optimize the spinning process. Optimize clearer settings.

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8.1.18 Sloughing Yarn Layers

Problem At start-up of a new package, or during winding, whole yarn layers slough towards the small cone or package diameter, or towards the middle of the sleeve or cheese; subsequently such yarn layers are overwound. overwound Cause Winding speed too high (centrifugal force) Yarn friction High friction between yarn and drum, yet low friction yarn-yarn Cradle pressure too low Package cradle not lowering to contact drum Yarn path in tension device Yarn not threaded in tension device and precleaner. Clean tension device. Inspect tension device closing motion. Inspect blow direction of travelling cleaner. Inspect yarn transfer elements. Activate, if feasible. Assure even tension. Utilize yarn tension regulation and/or Autospeed. Increase yarn tension. Select slower acceleration after package doffing. Increase cradle depression time (Doffer). Check drive tire and settings. Select slower acceleration after bobbin change. Use only dimensionally stable cones/sleeves (Chapter Cone/sleeve). Avoid using cones/sleeves with smooth surfaces. If applicable, use cones of lower taper. Check adapters for sluggishness. Check bonding of brake lining. Taper acceleration too high Yarn properties Wrong winding room climate Note: Package diameters tending to ribbon winds are especially prone to sloughing yarn layers. Recommendation: Use drums of higher pitch values. Avoid non-twisted yarn portions in spinning. Optimize environmental conditions. Reduce taper acceleration setting. Increase cradle pressure. Select applicable winding speed. Increase cradle pressure. Inspect cradle damping. Inspect free motion of cradle. Remedy Select applicable winding speed.

Traverse displacement Yarn tension

D 820-15

Acceleration characteristics - After package doffing

- After bobbin change Cone/Sleeve and adapters

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8.2
8.2.1

Winding Unit
Correct Yarn Waxing

Use Paraffin wax of the following specifications only! The various types of wax can be distinguished by four principal properties:

Structure

Oil content

Solidification point

Penetration (25C)

Type

ID. Color

Structure

Oil content or other additives existg. Oil = 0.5% additl. oil = none Oil total = 0.5 %

Solidification point Base particles Wax roll

Penetration (25C) Base particles Wax roll

Application

5 mg Ceresine (yellow) 3 G per 1 kg of Paraffin yellow

very coarse cristallic

60 ... 62 C

60 ... 62 C

10 ... 11

10 11

Nearly universally applicable for cotton, wool, synthetics and blends thereof. Recommended especially for fine counts and for high ambient temperatures (around 30 C).** Applicable for wool, cotton, reyons and blends thereof. Recommended for high wax application

1 mg Ceresine (blue) GN + 1 mg Ceresine (yellow) 3 G per 1 kg Paraffin green

coarse cristallic

existg. Oil = 0.5 % additl. oil = 4.0 % Oil total = 4.5 %

56 ... 58 C

12 ... 13

59 ... 61 C 92 ... 96 C 23

19 20

fine cristallic

Ruhr wax*= 4.0 % SP 1002 existg. Oil = 0.5 % Emulsifier additive 15 ... 20 % (Emulphor AF) BASF Normally paraffin contains only 0.5 % oil. The stated per centage of colorless Paraffin oil (liquidum paraffinum) must be added in order to obtain the total oil content.

e. g. for wool, bleached yarns, etc.**

1 mg Ceresine (red) BB per 1 kg Paraffin red For discrimination purpose the wax types are dyed in various colors with oil-soluble dyes made by BAYER, Leverkusen/Germany. These dyes have no effect on the appearance of the finished product.

coarse cristallic

56 ... 58 C

56 ... 58 C

12 13

22 25

Recommended for products to be bleached or dyed after winding.***

Remarks

Coarse cristallic structures en-hance even distribution of wax particles on the yarn.

The normal-Paraffin content should be 90 %, as otherwise the Paraffins tend to smearing and soiling. (n = normal paraffin content).

PENETRATION describes a dimension of Paraffin hardness. Measuring unit is the penetration depth of a test needle (in 1/10 mm) into the Paraffin sample (DIN 51579). The above values (e. g. 12 ... 13) are based on the penetration of the Paraffin as Base Material! Additives increase the penetration value resulting in higher measurement results from the finished Paraffin roll . Paraffins with flat penetration characteristics are to be preferred, in order to prevent softening of the Paraffin at higher ambient temperatures.

*Ruhr wax Sp 1002 (Fischer-Tropsch-Synthesis) = Scholven Chemie AG, D-45894 Gelsenkirchen-Buer/Germany Paraffin roll dimensions: outside diameter inside diameter length weight 38 mm 15.2 mm + 0.2 45 mm 2 45 g

2r

The face edges must be rounded. The bore must be exactly in center and perpendicular to the faces. (The roll must not run out-of-round!) The drive disc is interchangeable. The roll should be free of blow holes.

2r 15,2 +0,2 38
D363-03

45-2
** ***

These paraffin types are soluble in finishing through emulsification additives during washing. directly soluble due to emulsification additive in the Paraffin.

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9.0

General

Before beginning the erection of the machine be sure that all required preparations on the customers premises have been made. The orientation line for the machine should have been prepared by the customer. Even if this is so, double-check the position of floor orifices and connections for electrical power and compressed air. The floor plan pertaining to the machine is shown in the appendix.

9.0.1

Erection Accessories

The following accessories must be available: Measurements D 1 chalk line, 50 m long D 1 measuring tape, 30 m long Assembly of sections D 4 Bracing jacks, with 3 rectangular tubes D 2 Outriggers D 3 Levelling blocks for spirit levels D 2 Square spirit levels D 2 Plumb lines Superstructure assembly D 1 Alignment angle D 1 Tensioner Doffer assembly D 1 Flange plate D 1 Support tube D 1 Outrigger D 2 Connection bolts and 2 Spring plugs D 1 Roller bracket D 2 Spur rollers D 2 Roller bolts D 1 Rope winch D 1 Eye hook D 1 Coupling frame These erection accessories are Schlafhorst property, they are furnished temporarily for each machine erection.

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ST1

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9.0.2

Establishing, or inspecting, resp., of alignment lines

Definition: ST W E SA = Pillar = Wall = Energy unit (Drive end) = Suction end

The procedure for this inspection, including cases ordered by a customer (e.g. machine relocations), is described on the following pages, using one example. From the customer, request a building plan, and/or a machine layout depicting the desired positioning of the machine(s) to be installed. The customer should also furnish instructions concerning fixed starting points, such as walls, pillars, or machinery already in place.

Center line Example based on 3 starting points (ST1, ST2, and W): D Point Y1 for distance Y, point Y2 for distance Y D Extend alignment string through points Y1 and Y2. D Mark point X1 at distance X, and mark point X2 according to machine length L.

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X0 ST W

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Center line Example based on 2 starting points (ST und W): Determine dimension X0 (e.g. to pillar center). Mark point Y1 for distances Y and X0. Mark additional point Y0 for distances A and X0 (A = freely selectable; however, should be more than 2 m). Scribe radius A around point Y1. Scribe radius D (D = Dimension A x 1.414) around point Y0. The intersection of the two radii is point Y2. Extend alignment string through points Y1 and Y2, then mark points X1 and X2.

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E X2 P2 P1 X1 700 mm A
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Alignment line D Mark points A1 and A2 under 90, and at a distance of 700 mm from the center line, towards the operators aisle. D Extend alignment string through points A1 and A2. Scribe alignment line A. Parallel with this alignment line, and at the required distances, scribe the alignment lines of additional machines.

Auxiliary alignment line for the 1st section Depending on local conditions the starting point for machine installation can be on either end of the machine(s). D From point X1, mark point P1 (Center of last frame), corresponding to the dimension of the suction end. D From point X2, mark point P2 (Center of 1st frame), corresponding to the dimension of the drive end. D Repeat these markings for the first and the last machine to be installed. D Extend an alignment line from point P1 of the first machine to point P1 of the last machine. In the area of the center lines of additional machines, mark auxiliary line B. This procedure applies also to point P2, for auxiliary line C. Note: Prior to beginning the installation, if required, doublecheck the position of floor orifices (for dust removal, underfloor exhaustect.) compared to the layout plan, as well as the connection points for power supply and supply of compressed air.

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9.1
9.1.1

Mechanical Assembly
Alignment of sections

1. Prior to assembly start, examine whether or not the floor is sloped, in order to take the required floor clearance of the machinery into consideration. 2. Insert square tubings (1) through the transportation frames (2) of the section to be aligned first. Insert outriggers (3) of the bracing jacks into the square tubings and secure with safety handle (4). Note: The support arms of the bracer winches are provided with set screws, for setting a 90 angle (under load) between winch and square tubing.

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3. Via bracing jacks, lift the section and remove remaining transport pallets. 4. Remove covers from the E-channels (5).

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Using the alignment line 1. Install brackets (1) with cyl. hd. screws (2) on the winding units. When tightening the screws, pull brackets towards the operators aisle to neutralize play. Location of brackets on RH machines: On winding units: 2; 4; 7; 10 Location of brackets on LH machines: On winding units: 1; 4; 7; 9 2. Place plumb line (drop cord) into notch (3) of bracket (1) (on at least two brackets). 3 3. Align the section so that the plumbs are exactly above the alignment line, and that foot (4) is flush with the auxiliary line for the first section to be aligned. 1 2
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Using the center line 4. Place notches (5) in base (4) of the frame half on the center line. Set base edge (4) flush with the auxiliary line. 5. Via bracing jacks, lower the section until it almost contacts the base plates. For joints with other sections, always use base plates with two resting points.

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6. Between the 5th and 6th winding unit, on the suction beam, install level bracket (1) from the outside on the blind-rivet nuts, and place a square spirit level on the level bracket. 7. On both frame walls, insert level brackets (2) into their bores, and place a square spirit level on the brackets. 8. Align the section via bracing jacks. 9. Have the set screws contact their floor plates (with some pressure). 10. Dismantle bracing jacks and remove square tubes. 11. Remove transport frames. Enter hex. hd. screw (3) and tighten with hex. nut (4). 1
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12. On the levelling screws, precision-level the section, then tighten the levelling screws counter nuts.

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13. Install spacer bolts (1) on the frame half, fasten with hex. hd. screws. 14. Install transport frame (2) for usage of the bracing jacks on the frame half of the next section to be joined to the frame half already in level. On the other frame half, insert the square tube through the transport frame. Note: If required, remove the dust removal device in order to simplify the installation of the transport frame (2).

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9.1.2

Joining two sections

1. As described before, move the next section on its jacks to the alignment position. 2. Clips a frame (1) on either protruding suction beam portion; be sure the sealing strip is seated correctly. 3. Using the bracing jacks, vertically adjust the section so that joining pin (2) slides into its bore, and joining pin (3) slides into its positioning bushing; 2 the notch is flush with the center line, or the plumb is exactly above the alignment line, resp. 4. Shift the section towards the one already in level. Insert cable (4) into the E-channel (5), and install rubber sleeve (6). 1 5. Have a small slot remain between the two frame halves, insert hex. hd. screws. 6. Install levelling blocks for the spirit level in their bores, on both frame halves, and on the suction beam between the 5th and 6th winding units. 7. Initially, level the section on the bracing jacks. 4 8. Have levelling screws contact their respective base plate sockets. On the levelling screws, precision-level the section, then tighten the levelling screws counter nuts. 9. Tighten the hex. hd. screws joining the two frame halves. 6 10. Remove jacks, square tubes and other joining fixtures. Proceed identically for joining additional machine sections.

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9.1.3

Preparation of the suction end

1. Remove base cover and vertical covers (1).

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2. Remove safety bolts (2) from the yarn waste chamber doors, remove the doors and store them temporarily.

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3. Remove front covers (3) and (4).

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4. Loosen hex. nuts (1).

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5. Insert square tubes (2) through the orifices below the transport frame, install bracing jacks (3) and secure with safety handles (4). On the bracing jacks, lift the suction end until the transport frame (5) can be removed.

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6. Place rubber gasket (6) on the protruding end of the suction duct.

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9.1.4

Alignment of the suction end

1. Move the suction end to the section(s) already aligned, and initially level the suction end on the jacks. 2. Have positioning bolt (1) slide into bore (2) of the last frame. 2 3. The suction duct (3) of the suction end must be at a distance of 3 ... 4 mm to, and parallel to the protruding end of the suction beam (4) of the last section. Note: If this distance is more than 6 mm, remove the positioning bolt and the two spacer bolts from the suction end. Remove the spacer washer(s) and return positioning bolt and spacer bolts to their original places.

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4. Have levelling screws contact their respective base plate sockets. 5. Remove jacks and alignment accessories. 6. Using the levelling screws, precision-level the suction end on the 3 reference points (marked on the base plate). 7. Arrange rubber seal (1) so that its welt is seated in the slot between the two suction duct portions. 8. On the end plate (2), mount a spacer bolt and secure it with hex. hd. screws on frame (3). 9. Install the doors on the yarn waste chamber.

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9.1.5

Preparation of the drive end

1. Insert square tubes (1) through the orifices below the transport frame, position the bracing jacks (2), and secure with safety handles (3). On the bracing jacks, lift the drive end until the transport frame (4) can be removed.

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2. Clips frame (5) (furnished one time only) in place; make sure that the sealing strip is correctly seated.

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3. Move the drive end to the section(s) already aligned, and initially level the suction end on the jacks. 4. Have the positioning pin slide into its bore, and positioning bolt (6) slide into the bore of the drive end. Manually bolt the frame halves to eachother.

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5. Have levelling screws contact their respective base plate sockets. 6. On the frame half of the drive end, mount the levelling block (1) in its bores (for support of the square spirit level). 7. Place square spirit level on the horizontal contour (2) of the drive end, then use levelling screws for precise levelling. 8. Bolt frame halves to eachother. 9. Remove jacks and all other assembly accessories.

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9.1.6

Superstructure assembly

1. Insert bolts (1) and (2) through the frame walls (observe correct orientation). 2. Seat and pivot-up the superstructure brace.

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3. With hex. hd. screws fasten the superstructure brace, on both sides, at positions (3), (4), and (5). 4. Be sure the counter screw is correctly placed in position (5).

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5. Install support angle (6) for the flextrack channel. On all superstructure braces, be sure to neutralize play through pushing down (direction of arrow).

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6. Fasten brackets (7) for supporting the track rails of the travelling cleaner.

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7. Fasten bracing angles (8) on the suction end. 8

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8. Place spacer plate (9) on support angle (6).

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9. Fasten profile angle (10); the superstructure brace is oriented vertically, the profile angle horizontally. Also, the profile angle has to be in line with the flextracks profile angles to be mounted later. Note: Viewed from the operators aisle, alignment and fastening of the first superstructure brace always has to begin on the left (regardless whether RH or LH machine). 10

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10. Using a spirit level, align and fasten support plate (11). Note: Prior to installation of the superstructure plates, initial fastening of the cone/sleeve magazines can begin, in order to avoid unnecessary overhead work (see next page). 11

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3 2

4 1 3 4

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Assembly of cone/sleeve magazines 11. Insert leaf spring (1) through the orifice in clamping plate (2). Compress the leaf spring, and together with the clamping plate place it into the recess of the superstructure. Release leaf spring. 12. Compress the leaf spring and shift it, depending upon the length of the cone or sleeve, to the value and mark (3) to match the mark (4) on the superstructure. Release leaf spring. Exact setting will take place later, after installation of the delivery package doffer. Drum stroke 6 6 6 5 4 3 Cone/Sleeve length 180 mm 175 mm 170 mm 145 mm 120 mm 95 mm

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13. Regardless whether RH or LH machine, always begin the installation of support plates (12) on the left.

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14. Prior to installing more support plates be sure the support angles (13) point to the outside (see arrows). 15. Install the support plates, they have to contact each other. 16. Loosen the 4 cyl. hd. screws (14), shift the angles towards the superstructure braces, and tighten cyl. hd. screws (14). 17. On eccentrics (15) adjust the vertical level of the support plates to each other. 18. With cyl. hd. screws and washers (broken arrows depict the fastening position) fasten angles (13) on the superstructure braces.

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19. Fasten angles (16), and install the end piece of the support plate, and the profile angle with spacer plate, for the flextrack channel.

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9.1.7

Flextrack / Profile angles

1. Insert profile angles (1) between braces, and align them parallel with the lateral center of the machine. 1 2. Place and fasten profile angles (1) on angles (2) with cyl. hd. screws (3) and washers. Note: On machines of more than one section, temporarily do not install one of the profile angles, in order to allow room for installation of the delivery package doffer. 2 On machines of one section the profile angle has to be installed. Also, the support plate has to be mounted on the operators side after the doffer has been swung-in. Subsequently the doffer can be placed on its patrol track rails.

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3. Place spacer plates (1) and (2) on the angles of the braces. 4. Install both profile extensions, from brace to drive end and from brace to suction end.

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9.1.8
5 3

Assembly of travelling cleaner tracks

1. Place hex. nuts (1) on bracer rods (2), and install the bracer rods on the suction end. 2. Install hex. nut (3), insert a washer, and mount braces (4) and U profile (5). 6 2 2 3. Insert washer and fasten the U profile (5) with hex. nuts. Fasten braces (4) on the suction end. Note: Before the installation of the patrol tracks, adjust all U profiles to identical level with the superstructure braces. 4. To ease the assembly, insert nut blocks with already installed cyl. hd. screws (6) into the track sections, than fasten the tracks.
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5. Insert the track sections (7) into their fastening brackets, and align them so that the joint is centered on the brace. Tighten cyl. hd. screws. Track section lengths: short long 8 = on suction end = remaining machine section(s) medium = on drive end 6. From the operators aisle, continue to install the remaining track sections for the travelling cleaner, 7. Above the flextrack channel, stop mounting the track sections at the brace where the crane for doffer installation is to be mounted. Note: On machines of 5 or 6 sections a bearing bracket with deflection rollers (8) must be mounted in the center of the machine.

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For this purpose, prior to mounting the track sections, insert the bracket with pre-assembled nut blocks into the tracks. After completion of the patrol track assembly, fasten the bearing bracket in the middle of the section.

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9.1.9
2 1

Delivery Package Doffer

Prior to placing the doffer on the superstructure, again inspect whether or not flextrack profile angles, travelling cleaner track sections, and superstructure plates are firmly fastened on drive end, suction end, and on the intermediate frames.

1. Fasten crane bracket (1) on the superstructure brace. 2. Insert crane (2) in its bracket. 3. Place crane outrigger (3) into the crane, insert bolts (4), and secure the bolts with spring pins (5). 4. Place crane trolley (6) on the outrigger, and attach safety screw (7) on the outriggers end.

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5. Fasten angles (8) on both sides of the doffers shipping crate. Insert square tubings (9), install travelling winches, and move the crate towards the crane. Note: If cone/sleeve magazines are installed already, shift them all the way to the top in the area where the doffer is to be installed. 9

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6. Insert coupling frame (10) into the doffer, place wooden shims (11) as shown, and tighten safety screw (12). Actuate manual release. 7. Place doffer on front rail, shift sideways onto the rear rail, simultaneously inserting spur rollers (13). 8. Have the manual release engage on the first winding unit next to the superstructure brace.

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9. Carefully remove the coupling frame. 10. Actuate the manual release, and shift the doffer further down the machine, and again engage it on a winding unit. 11. Install the not yet installed flextrack angle. 12. Remove the mounting crane.

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13. Place flextrack into its profile angle, and fasten bow (14) on connection angle (15). Note: If 3 doffers are furnished with 1 short flextrack and 2 long flextracks, be sure that the short flextrack is always allocated to the 3rd doffer. 15 With the flextrack connected on the right, on the connection angle (not shown) route cable and compressed air conduit straight to the plug bracket.

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14. With the flextrack connected on the left (viewed from the machines rear), on the connection angle route cable and compressed air conduit in a reversing arc to the plug bracket. Loosely fasten the conduits on connection angle (15), using cable wrap (16). 16

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15. Remove the lid from plug bracket (17). Close plug connections of voltage supply =A6+C1-X79 and maschine bus =A6+C1-X75.

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16. Close compressed air coupling. Fasten lid (18), while observing that the cables are securely embedded in the foam layers. 17. Fasten compressed air conduit (19) on the lid with cable wrap, then tighten the cable wrap already loosely placed on connection angle (15).

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18. Shift the doffer to that end of its patrol range on which the flextracks reversal bow is located. 19. In the profile angle, shift the loose end of the flextrack so that the distance between the outer edge of the reversal bow and the outside edge of the connection angle (15) is 26610 mm. 20. In the adjoining superstructure brace, route cable and conduit as shown in the illustration, in order to prevent squeezing and/or breakage of the supply conduits.

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Note: When routing the supply conduits be sure the conduits are situated in the profile angle below the flextrack, without protruding. 100 mm 100 mm 20 22 21. In the profile angle, securely fasten the flextrack with clamping plate (21) and cyl. hd. screws (20). 22. At the connection point in the flextracks profile angle, secure cable and compressed air conduit with clamp (22) so that the conduits in the reversal bow are situated in the center of the flextrack links.

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23. Remove transport retainers (cable wrap) from the doffer. 24. Double-check routing of cable and compressed air conduit one day after intital start-up, and correct routing if required.

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25. On the 5th winding unit of each section, insert alignment angle (23) into bore (24). 26. Using a drop cord (25), check whether or not the drop cords tip, when coming from the RH side of latch bolt (26), points to the edge of the alignment angle (permitted lateral tolerance 1.5 mm).

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32 mm 27. Otherwise, loosen the 5 cyl. hd. screws (27), and shift the profile angle (28), carrying the latch bolts, accordingly. 28. Tighten cyl. hd. screws (27).

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9.1.10 Travelling Cleaner Neuenhauser

1. LH machine: On the front rail, install one each reversal stop on suction end (1) and drive end (2): D Flat slant (3) towards the travelling cleaner. 1 D Settings according to manual. RH machine: On the rear rail, install one each reversal stop on suction end (1) and drive end (2): 3 D Flat slant (3) towards the travelling cleaner. D Settings according to manual. Note
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Serially the flat slant (3) must point towards the travelling cleaner in order to obtain smooth reversal of the patrol direction. The steep slant (4) can be utilized if reversal on the suction end is unnecessarily delayed.

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2. Basic prerequisite for mounting the travelling cleaner: Always have fan wheel (5) point towards the drive end. Orifice (6) always points towards the suction end. 3. Remove upper portion (7) from the travelling cleaner. Place bottom portion on (8) on its tracks. Return upper portion to the travelling cleaner, orifice (6) pointing towards the suction end. 4. On the suction end, install mounting plate (9) at a distance of 100 mm to the end of the rails on the suction end. Belt pulley (10) must slope as shown. LH machine: Lower belt portion towards the machine front; RH machine: Lower belt portion towards the machine rear. 5. Align suction tube (11) with the center of orifice (6) of the travelling cleaner. If required, correct vertical adjustment on hex. hd. screws (12) and on the fastening screws of the support bracket. 7 6 6. Install connection tubes / elbows (13) leading to the suction drive, as illustrated. 7. Shift travelling cleaner so that the suction tube enters the cleaners top through orifice (6). Inspect whether or not there remains a distance of 50 ... 100 mm between the end of suction tube (11) located in hood (7) and end plate when reversal stop (14) actuates the reversal bow. Note: Be sure D that there is a slot width of appr. 2 mm between lid (15) and the suction tube, and D that the membrane seals the suction tube when subpressure is present.

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8. Move the travelling cleaner to the approximate center of the machine. 9. Install motor console (16) on the patrol tracks above the drive end. The motor is slanted down towards the machine front on RH machines, and towards the machine rear on LH machines. The angles for the tensioning screws point towards the drive end. 10. Place end plate (17) on the superstructure, while inserting the tensioning screws into the angles (the screw ends with nuts point towards the end of the superstructure). 16

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11. Place drive belt around deflection pulley (18) and motor pulley. 18

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12. Place the drive belt around belt pulleys (19) of the travelling cleaner, while a helper at the belt tensioner prevents the belt from falling off.

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13. Apply belt tension until motor console (16) contacts end plate (17). Alternatingly tighten the tensioning screws against the end plate. Do not remove the end plate.

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14. Adjust shift fork (20) at distance to the drive belt as described in the manual. Note: On RH machines the shift fork is mounted on the rear, on LH machines on the front of the machine. The shift fork is factory-adjusted. Inspect whether or not for normal reversal the travelling cleaner travels in reciprocating manner. If it does, reset the plate according to instruction in the manual.

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15. Only for machines of 40 or more winding units: Install belt brace (21) on the patrol tracks in the center of the machine.

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16. Blow tube (22): Installed on LH machines. On RH machines a plug closes the orifice.

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17. Plug (23): Installed on LH machines. RH machines are provided with a blow tube.

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18. Plug (24) and blow tube (25): Installed as shown on LH maschines. Installed in reversed fashion on RH machines. 25

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19. Install blow (26) and suction (27) tubes on both machine sides, secure them with hose clamps.

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20. The following instructions concern both machine sides. 21. The tube suspensions are furnished pre-assembled. For further assembly, first remove M6 screws (28), M8 screws (29), and hinge screw with draw spring (30).

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22. Fasten pre-assembled tube suspension (31) with screw (32) and bolt (33). For further assembly observe the orientation of sleeves (34) (bores on top).

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23. Install pre-assembled blow and suction tubes (35). Vertically adjust floor suction nozzles according to floor level. Illustration on next page.

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24. Install flexible tubings (36) and secure them with hose clamps (37).

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37 25. Apply tension on draw springs (38) according to manual.

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26. Double-check blow direction of blow nozzles and correct according to drawing, if reqired.

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9.1.11 Travelling cleaner Luwa

1. Install end angle (1) on drive end. 2 2. Install U profile (2) on end angle.

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3. Install bracer rods (3) on suction end. 4. Install U profile (4) on bracer rods. 4 6 6 Note: Align U profiles vertically to match the level of the superstructure braces, in preparation for track rail installation. 3

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5. Loosely install connection strip (5) with strip (6) on braces and U profiles.

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6. Place rail section (1) under connection strips (2), and position the rail section so that its end matches the center of the brace. Tighten cyl. hd. screws (3). Rail lengths: short 3 3 long = on suction end = above section(s) medium = on drive end

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Note: On machines of 5 or 6 sections, at the machine center, insert link blocks in the rail section. At the machines center, fasten bracket (4) with spur wheels on these link blocks. 4

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7. Remove angle (5) with initiators =A8+C2B1 and B2 (for cleaner positioning and direction) from the recess in the drive end, where it had been stored for transportation. 8. Insert angle (5) and reversal bow for the travelling cleaner into the rail section. LH machine: towards operators aisle, RH machine: towards machine rear. Settings according to manual. Electrical connection will take place later-on. 5

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9. Install motor console (1) above drive end, flush with the ends of the track rails. The motor slopes as shown. LH machine: lower belt portion towards the operators aisle, RH machine: lower belt portion towards the machines rear.

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10. Lift top portion (2) off the travelling cleaner, place bottom portion (3) on the track rails with connection muffs (4) and (5) pointing to the machines rear. Return upper portion (2) to the travelling cleaner, opening (6) pointing towards the suction end. 6 2 4

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11. LH machine: Insert reversal flag (1) into the rail on the operators aisle. Settings according to manual. RH machine: Insert reversal flag (1) into the rail on the machines rear. Settings according to manual. 12. Above the suction end, install mounting plate (2) at a distance of 100 mm to the end of the rails. Belt pulley (3) slopes as shown. LH machine: lower belt portion towards the operators aisle, RH machine: lower belt portion towards the machines rear.

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13. Align suction tube (4) with the center of orifice (5) of the travelling cleaner. If required for vertical adjustment, loosen hex. hd. screws (6) and fastening screws in the support bracket.

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14. Remove cover (7). Shift travelling cleaner so that the suction tube enters the housing. Double-check whether or not there remains a distance of 50100 mm between tube and end plate when the reversal flag (1) actuates the reversal bow. 5

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15. Install blow tubes (1) and (2), and suction tube (3). Align revolving blow nozzles 4 5 2 3 1 6 6 (4) and (5) pointing towards the suction end, and (6) pointing towards the upper surface of the track rails.

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16. Place the travelling cleaner at the approximate center of the machine. 17. Insert belt tensioner (7) into the rail ends above the drive end.

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18. Place drive belt (8) around deflection pulley (9), and into the tensioning segment on the belt tensioner side.

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19. Place the drive belt around belt pulleys (1) of the travelling cleaner, while a helper at the belt tensioner prevents the belt from falling off.

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20. Apply belt tension until tensioning segment (2) can be inserted into the belt groove, beyond the pulley rim. Release the tensioning segment. Manually move the drive belt lengthwise, in order to remove the tensioning segment.

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21. Adjust switch fork (3) at distance to the drive belt. Note: On RH machines the switch fork has to be mounted on the machines rear.

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9.1.12 Continuous tube conveyor

1. Remove spacer bolt (1) from the end piece of the cont. tube conveyor, and mount it on the console of the drive end.

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2. Install gear motor (2) and bracket (3). 3 2 4 3. Inspect whether or not the wick at the screw plug (4) for gear box venting has been removed; if not, take the wick out.

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4. Mount end piece (5) on spacer bolts (1) and (6). Install connection plates (7) on the edges of the chute elements. 7

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5. Remove end plate (1). 1
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6. Remove brackets (2) and (3) and pull the tensioner (4) including tension roller (5) out. 7. Remove tensioning plate (6) and thread the conveyor belt between spacer bolts (7) and (8). 8. Mount the tensioning plate (6) with 2 cyl. hd. screws on spacer bolt (7), and install angle (9) on deflection roller (10) with a cyl. hd. screw. 9. Form a belt loop, and insert deflection roller (5) and tensioner (4) through the slot in the tensioning plate and into the belt loop. 10. Install both, brackets (2) and (3) on the tensioning plate (6).

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11. Apply belt tension according to manual instructions.

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12. Assemble the sorting table (1). Use Loctite to secure screw connections. 13. Loosen cyl. hd. screw (2) at the drive end frame, move sorting table to the drive end. 14. Assemble sorting table with connection plate (not shown) above the cooling block of the drive end, flush with the machines rear side. Also, pre-assemble cover plates with cyl. hd. screws on the drive end. Note: The connection plate is provided with slots, for horizontal adjustment of the sorting tables final position. 15. Use a spirit level to properly align the sorting table; tighten all screw connections, and install the spacer bolt (3).

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16. Prior to mounting the inclined portion of the cont. tube conveyor, relax the belt tension on the belt tensioner (1). 17. Place incline assembly (2) on spacer bolts (3), and on the spacer bolt of the sorting table. Simultaneously, place the incline belt around deflection roller (4). 1 18. Fasten the incline with hex. hd. screws (5). 19. Apply belt tension on tensioner according to manual instructions.

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20. Install tensioner cover (1). 21. Install joining plates (2) and (3) between end piece (4) of the cont. tube conveyor and the incline (5). 22. Fasten guide plate (6) and catch plate (7) on the incline.

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9.1.13 Bobbin box rail

1. Install outriggers (1) on drive end and on suction end. 2. Unless already installed (ref. to page 9.1.2), install brackets (2) on the respective winding units, using cyl. hd. screws (3). Pull brackets towards the operators aisle to neutralize play. Location of brackets on RH machines: On winding units No.: 2; 4; 7; 10 of each section 1 Location of brackets on LH machines: On winding units No.: 1; 4; 7; 9 of each section 3. Mount tube deposit plates (4) on brackets (2). 7
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4. Place bobbin box rail sections (5) on the brackets and tighten screws. Note: 5 For Combi machines: Mount a spacer piece (ref. to arrow in the illustration) between rail and bracket of the sections with continuous tube conveyor. 5. Place bobbin box trolley(s) (6) on the bobbin box rail before installing the last rail section. 6. Install buffer bushings (7) at beginning and end of the bobbin box rail. 7. Hinge bottom plate(s) (not shown) on the trolley(s), adjust stops according to bobbin box size.

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9.1.14 Delivery package conveyor

3 1. Unroll the conveyor belt (1) on conveyor channel (2), threading the lower belt portion into the channel. 2. Unroll electric cables (3) and (4), and place them into their trough. 1 2

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3. Install belt tensioner (5) under the conveyor channel. 4. Place deflection roller (6) into the belt loop and insert it into roller bracket (7). 9 8 5. Mount limit switch (8) on roller bracket, plug the plug connection of sensor (9). Fasten cables on both sides of the belt tensioner as shown. 6. Tension the conveyor belt, and adjust sensor bracket and limit switch according to manual instructions.

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7. If specified, install package gate (10), table (11), bracket (12), and roll-off plates (13).

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9.1.15 Dust removal

1. Fasten the pre-assembled dust removal section (1) on the suction beam (2). 2 2. Connect compressed air conduit (3) on the supply line of the Multi-jet (4). 3. Install muff on tube (5). Place connection tube (not shown) between muff and tube (6).

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9.1.16 Compressed air connections

1. Join air conduits (1) to the supply lines (2). 2. Place connection muffs (3) on conduit ends; make sure there is an O-ring on each conduit. Secure with clamps (4). 2 1 3. Connect compressed air hose (5) of the package doffer on the supply line.

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9.1.17 Setting of cone/sleeve magazines

Note: 2 1 Do not execute the following work before the Electrical intial start is completed, including subsequent functional inspection of the sub-assemblies. 1. Install rubber profiles (1). 2. Engage doffer above a winding unit. 3. According to the manuals setting instructions for cone/ sleeve magazines of the doffer, adjust the magazines in correspondence with the cone/sleeve format to be processed. 4. Install covers (2).

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9.2
9.2.1

Electrical Installation
General
The work described as follows has to be performed by special-trained electricians.

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9.2.2

Power rails / BUS connection

Definition: The beginning of a section is always the end towards the drive end of the machine. 1. Remove the covers from all E channels ( Top ill.). 2. Connect the E channels power rails with the connection leads: D Loosen the screws and remove protection plate (1).

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D Connect connection leads of the power rails (2): 1 2 +275 V 0V SL

Ground

3. Connect the individual Bus sections to eachother: D The leads are found loosely at the beginning of the sections. D Remove cable bushing from the end of the section. 2 D Insert connection leads, install cable bushing, and connect the plug at the end of the Bus leads (3). D Depending on the No. of sections, the following E channels, at the end of the Bus leads, must be provided with an end resistor:

No. of sections
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4. Connection of delivery package conveyor D The leads for connecting the package conveyor (BUS and 275 V-) are located (loosely) in the suction end. D Remove cable bushing from the plug-in position provided in the E channel (according to diagram). 1 D Insert leads, install cable bushing, and connect plug, according to diagram (1): 275 VDC BUS =A2+C1X19 =A2+C1X39

D Affix the corresponding labels (furnished with the accessories) on plug and cover plate.

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5. Bus connection from the E channels to PCB Machine control (M-Steuerung) located in the control compartment: D From the beginning of the section(s), route leads 1, 3, 5 via cable trough (1) to the control compartment. D Insert leads through the sponge rubber strip (2) into the compartment. 1 Leave sponge rubber open for further leads to be entered. D Through the cable channels, route leads to PCB Machine control (M-Steuerung), and plug-connect (3) them according to labeling: X19 X20 X21
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Section 1 and 2 Section 3 and 4 Section 5 and 6

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6. Connection of 275 VDC of the sections Supply of the 275 VDC from GZK (Intermediate DC circuit) takes place via 2 leads: Lead 1 1 2 Lead 2 sections 1 thr. 3 sections 4 thr. 6

D Install cable protection (2), then route the leads of the E channels 1 and 4 via cable trough (1) to the control compartment. D Cable routing at the drive end (3). D Route leads through the sponge rubber strip (4) into the control compartment. D Connection on GZK (Intermediate DC circuit) according to labeling: Connection of sections 1 ... 3: + 275 V-1 GZK (5)

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0 V-1 GZK (6) Connect protective lead (7). Connection of sections 4 ... 6: + 275 V-2 GZK (8) 0 V-2 GZK (9) Connect protective lead (10).

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7. Connection of package doffer(s) The connection leads of the package doffer are routed through the brace to the E channel (1). Note: Connection of a doffer can be made either at the beginning or at the end of each E channel. Connection at the end should be preferred. Two sections each are connected to PCB Machine control (M-Steuerung) via a common Bus connection (called strand): Sections 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6. Only one or two doffers can be connected to one strand! D Remove cable bushings in E channel. D Insert connection leads, install cable bushings, andconnect plug at a vacant plug position (2), according to diagram:
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275 VDC BUS 3

=A2+C1X17 =A2+C1X37

D Affix the corresponding labels (furnished with the accessories) on plug and cover plate. D Surplus cable lengths can be stowed in the cable trough above the E channel (3). 8. Lead routing D Double check the routing of all leads. Fasten them with cable wrap.

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9.2.3

Suction drive

The cable harness for connection of the suction drive has been routed from suction end to control compartment during the installation of the package conveyor (1). 1. Insert cable into control compartment through the foam rubber cushions (2). 1 2. Route cable through cable channels to motor switch =A1+E1-Q1 (3), and connect the leads according to their markings. 3. Close the sponge rubber strip (4).

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9.2.4

Signal lamp

1. After removal of the sponge rubber strip, route the connection leads through the orifice into the control compartment. Behind illustrated plate (1). 2. Install the sponge rubber strip. 3. Mount lamp bracket with signal lamp (2). 4. Route connection lead through the cable channels, and plug-connect the lead ends on PCB Machine control (M-Steuerung) according to labeling (ref. to diagram) (3).

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9.2.5
3

Travelling cleaner

1. Angular bracket (1) with initiators =A8+C2B1 and B2 (Position and direction) is readily installed and adjusted. 2. Insert edge protection profiles (2) from below into the C profiles (3). 3. Route motor cable from cleaner motor (4) =A8+C1M1 to the control compartment, and connect it on relay =A1+E1-K2 (see diagram).

4. Insert and fasten initiator leads and motor leads with foam rubber blocks into the C profile! Use cable wrap (5) for fastening where required.

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9.2.6

Continuous empty tube conveyor (DHT)

1. Connection of motor =A7+C1M1: 1 D Remove cover (1) from WR-module DHT. D Route connection cable of motor =A7+C1M1 through the back panel and plug-connect it according to labeling on =A7+C1X1 (2). Double-check secure latching of the cable lugs through careful pulling! D Install cover (1). 2. Install WR-module DHT (3). 3. Install initiator =A7+C1B2 (4). Secure cable with cable wrap (5) so that the cable can not be damaged by moving parts.
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4. Underneath the sorting table, install stick-on cable retainers, and route the cables D Connection of motor =A7+C1M1, 1 D Connection of initiator =A7+C1B1, and D 2 cables for E-channel (1 x 275 V-, 1 x BUS) to the drive end (1). 5. Route the connection cable of initiator =A7+C1B1 along all E-channels via cable channel (2) to the suction end. 6. At the suction end, open channels (3 and 4). Channel (4) contains connection plug =A7+C1X3. Connect the leads. Prior to closing the covers, be sure to correctly place the foam rubber strip for dust protection. 7. Connection of WR-module DHT:
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D Route 2 cables (1 x 275 V-, 1 x BUS) from WR-module DHT to the E-channel of the 1st section. D Remove cable sleeves from E-channel. D Insert connection cables, place cable sleeves, and connect plug as indicated: 275 V- 2 BUS A2+C1X5 A2+C1X25

D Excessive cable lengths are to be stored in the cable channel above E-channel.

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9.2.7

Power supply connection of the machine

Attention! Connection of the machine to the customers power supply line must be made by a customer-appointed electrician! Underfloor power supply 1. Remove frame and plate (1) from main breaker switch =A1+P1Q1 (2). 2. Retain plate (1) in the recess (ref. to arrow 3). 3 3. Depending on the size of customers line supply cable D retain existing cable fitting PG 36 (4), or D Replace blind plug PG 29 by cable fitting PG 29, and replace cable fitting PG 36 by blind plug PG 36 (accessories). 4. Route leads behind cover plate (5), and through cable fitting (4) into the control compartment to the main switch =A1+P1Q1 (2). 5. Connect leads on main switch =A1+P1Q1 (2). Do not install frame and plate (1), to allow measurements.

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The machines power supply line remains free of voltage, and is secured against unauthorized manipulation.

The machine is now ready for Initial electrical start of the Autoconer. This instruction has been placed into the book of diagrams of the machine.

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D 272-06

Overhead power supply 1. Remove frame and plate (1*) from main breaker switch =A1+P1Q1 (2*). 2. Retain plate (1*) in the recess (ref. to arrow 3*). 3. Route connection leads from the top through the sponge rubber strip (6) and the upper control compartment to main switch (2*). Note: Initially the connection leads must be routed horizontally (7) (same as the compressed air conduit), in order to prevent contact with the package doffer. 4. Connect leads on main switch =A1+P1Q1 (2*). Do not install frame and plate (1*), to allow measurements.

The machines power supply line remains free of voltage, and is secured against unauthorized manipulation.

The machine is now ready for Initial electrical start of the Autoconer. This instruction has been placed in the book of diagrams of the machine.

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10 Messages and Diagnostics

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10.0 10.0.1 10.0.2 10.0.3 10.0.4 10.0.5 10.0.6 10.0.7 10.0.8 10.0.9 Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding unit Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding unit Menu Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding unit Listing of Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding unit Basic Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding unit Inquiries/Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding unit Service Mode Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 5 10 - 5 10 - 6 10 - 7 10 - 8 10 - 9 10 - 11 10 - 15 10 - 16 10 - 17 10 - 18 10 - 19 10 - 20 10 - 21 10 - 22 10 - 23 10 - 25 10 - 28 10 - 29 10 - 32 10 - 41 10 - 42 10 - 43 10 - 43 10 - 51 10 - 65 10 - 65 10 - 65 10 - 66 10 - 69 10 - 69 10 - 70

10.0.10 Winding unit Entries concerning Drive Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.11 Winding unit Entries for Magnet Valves, Red Light and Yellow Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.12 Winding unit Test of Radial Motor Position and Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.13 Winding unit Testing the Yarn Tension Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.14 Winding unit Testing the Thermosplicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.15 Winding unit Messages in Dialog 61 Process Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.16 Winding unit Messages in dialog 62 Blockage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.17 Machine Control Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.18 Maschine Control Menu layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.19 Machine Control Listing of menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.20 Machine Control Basic Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0.21 Machine Control Inquiries/Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 10.1.1 10.1.2 10.2 10.2.1 10.2.2 10.2.3 10.5 10.5.1 10.5.2 Machine Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signal lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Informator messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Red Light Flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow Light Flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . propack Failure Reasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Listing of Failure Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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D 301-13

10.0 Tester
10.0.1 General
Structure and Function The tester D is connected via a data cable to PCB Winding unit computer (Spulstellenrechner) of the winding unit to be tested, or PCB Machine control (Maschinensteuerung) This cable includes voltage supply leads as well as data exchange leads. D represents a display- and control unit. The program proper for test control and inquiries is located on the PCBs to be tested. This display appears in German or English only! D allows extensive tests and diagnostics in the area of winding unit and machine control. Type and Scope of Tests and Diagnoses D Winding Unit 1. With producing (winding) winding unit Continuous display of the radial position of the cam package (Functional progression of yarn break cycle and bobbin change cycle) Display of the initiators statuses (actuated/not actd.) Failure messages 2. After activation of the Servicemode The displays take place as described above, plus: Entries / Nominal parameters can be entered, such as: Production start of winding unit at predetermined winding speed, or turning the cam package to any desired radial position. D Machine control Display of statuses of the inputs- and outputs of PCB Machine control (Maschinensteuerung).

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10.0.2 Outline Data leads

Data exchange as well as voltage supply take place via this cable, which is firmly bolted onto the winding unit tester.

Control keys The 4 control keys ( next page) allow selection of a menu item, or entry or change of parameters if provided for the selected menu item (winding speed, radial position of cam package, etc.).

Display After initially switching ON, the basic display appears on two display lines.

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10.0.3 Control Keys

DOWN D For leafing DOWN within one work block, or within the index, resp. D If applicable, for reduction of an entered value. UP D For leafing UP within one work block, or within the index, resp. D If applicable, for increasing an entered value. ENTRY D Reversal to a lower level; e.g. from basic display to index. D If possible, reversal of an outputs function. RETURN D aborts an entry; D reversal to the next higher level; D returns to the basic display; or D terminates entry mode.
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10.0.4 Winding unit Connection

The tester can be connected while the machine is in production, as follows: S1

b a

The PCBs of the winding unit carry voltage! With the machine switched ON, the front cover of the winding unit should be removed only for the purpose of plugging the tester into its receptacle. No other interventions are permitted! Orderly closing of the front cover must be assured before leaving the winding unit.

D Switch winding unit switch S1 to OFF. D For access to the PCBs remove cover (1) from the winding unit housing. D Plug the testers data/voltage supply cable into the receptacle (2) located on the front of PCB Winding unit computer (Spulstellenrechner). Be absolutely sure of proper plug coding. Note: With the tester connected, switching ON or OFF of the winding unit is permitted at any time. Upon switching the winding unit ON it starts from any radial position of the cam package.

D 301-22

Route the testers cable so that it can not be caught by a suction arm tilting up.

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10.0.5 Winding unit Menu Layout The test instrument is connected and shows the basic
display ( 10.0.7).

An arrow pointing to the right in the first line denotes that through actuation of ENTER moving to yet an other level is possible, and the status shown in the dialog can be changed.

Actuation of ENTER changes to menu level 1. Upon selection of a work block through actuation of keys UP or DOWN the work block is activated through ENTER. The individual dialogs of menu level 2 are then selected again on the UP or DOWN keys.

Key RETURN aborts an entry, switches to the next higher level, or returns to the basic display.

Complete listing of menus on next page.

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Basic display
AC338 RM-Typ -> Wdg.Unit No..: X

Menu level 1
1 Winding 2 Cycling 3 BobbinTransf. 4 Clearer 5 Operation 6 Diagnostics -> -> -> -> -> ->

Menu level 2
11 Drivers 12 Sensors 13 PnPBrLift Off -> -> ->

Menu level 3
111 Drum Motor -> Off 112 DrmDisplMot -> Off 113 Waxer Mot Off ->

7 Configuration -> 8 Service ->

14 Tdisk Press -> On 40 cN 15 Tens.Amplif. 102 % (4K76) 16 Cradle Comp -> Off 18 Tens Sen Magn Off 19 Harry Jet

114 Tension Mot -> Off

121 Drum Pulse -> On /On 0RpM 122 PackagePuls -> Off 0RpM 123 DrmLapSensor Off 124 TensionSens 0.0 (40) cN 127 Waxer Sensor Off

21 Cam Package -> 22 Splicing ->

23 UpperEndSens. On 24 Yarn Trap -> Off 25 Brake Gate -> Off

161 Diam.Comp. -> A 85.0 Step xxx 162 Diam.Ribb. -> A 85.0 0 95.0 163 Diam Min Max 100.0 110.0 10.0 164 PackDensity -> 28 19g 648 165 CrKompSensor Aus S 34 166 Craddle Mot -> Hold 167 Bildabstand 200 [.01] 0R 168 Bildbreite -> 450 [0.01 mm] 169 Variopack Feld 200 xx xx

* Displayed only for certain Program versions

31 BobTransfMot -> Off 32 BobTr 0 Sen -> On 33 BobTrTrSens. -> Off 34 Lower End Sen On 35 Loop Gate -> Off

* * *

211 Cycle Motor -> Off 212 CycMotPulse -> 100 0PpM 213 CycZeroSens -> Off

51 Wdg.U.Switch Off 52 T-D.Open Key Off 53 Red Light Key Off 54 Yel.Light Key Off 55 Red Light -> Off 56 Yellow Light -> Off

41 Yarn Sensor No Yarn 42 Cut -> ---( 0DrRev) 43 Alerts -> ---( 0DrRev) 44 Clearing Off 45 Tuning Off 46 Test Cut Unlocked -> -> ->

221 Open Valve -> Off 222 Splc.Valve -> Off 223 Thermospl. -> OK 0/ 23Deg.

47 EvalUnProSt. CommunicationBlk 48 EvalUnitVers. xxxxxxxx 0.01 49 Surface Index SFI 0 4A Dampness Index DI (15-41) No Data

61 ProcStatus S05 Switch Off 62 Blockage -> B00 None 63 Cycle Pos. Degree XXX 64 Mload Drm/Cyc 0% / 0%

81 Service Mode -> Off 82 Board Infor T 1BF8 Bot3 BV0 83 Reset Prog. -> 84 Board Date m/y 10/00 12/00

71 Wdg.Unit No. -> Actual : 1 72 Wdg.UnitType -> Actual: RM-Typ 73 ThermoSpl. -> No 77 Waxer SenCrtl -> No 78 YaLock/BrkRa -> No 79 Hairy Jet -> No 7A Tens Sen Magn-> No

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10.0.6 Winding unit Listing of Menu Items

Display Description Electrical description Achievable operation(s) *

1 Winding 11 Drivers 111 Drum Motor 112 DrmDisplMot 113 Waxer Mot 114 Tension Mot 12 Sensors 121 Drum Pulse

Winding- and central housing Winding Drive motors Drum drive motor Traverse displ. drive motor Waxing device drive motor Tension device drive motor Sensors Drum pulses Sensor drum RPM 1 Sensor drum RPM 2 Sensor package pulses Sensor drum laps (status ON/OFF) Yarn tension sensor (Measd. value) Wax roll sensor Pneumatic package brake Magnet valve package lift/braking Tension disc pressure Magnetic coil tension disc Zero-calibration of tension device Cradle pressure compensation Status of the propack ribbon breaker A xxx.x Step xxx: A = Ribbon breaker activated N = Ribbon breaker deactivated E = Ribbon breaker active W = propack in doffing mode xxx.x = Diameter Step xxx = No. of actual steps Test =A3+C1-B14.2 =A3+C1-B14.3 =A3+C1-B14.5 =A3+C1-B14.4 =A3+C1-B67 =A3+C1-B66 =A3+C1-Y80 =A3+C1-L77 Test . /. . /. . /. OFF/ON Entries . /. . /. . /. =A3+C1-M75 =A3+C1-M14.1 =A3+C1-M66 =A3+C1-M69 Entries Entries Entries Entries

122 PackagePuls 123 DrmLapSensor 124 TensionSens 127 Waxer Sensor 13 PnPBrLift 14 Tdisk Press 15 Tens.Amplif. 16 Cradle Comp 161 Diam. Comp

* Achievable actions Entries Test ON/OFF . /. : : : : : Miscellaneous entries are possible, such as: Motors ON in clockwise/counter-clockwise rotation; thermosplicer heating up. ENTER initiates a test of the selected assembly. ENTER reverses the status of the components (Magnet valves). Information display only, entries are not possible. Through these entries the status can be changed so that further production is no longer possible! After test completion the original setting must first be restored.

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Display 162 Diam. Ribb

Description Setting steps of the propack ribbon breaker A xxx.x xxx xxx.x: A = Ribbon breaker not active E = Ribbon breaker active xxx.x = Aktual diameter xxx = Setting steps required for the ribbon XXXXX xxx.x = Ribbon to be broken-up. Minimum and maximum values of the propack ribbon breaker xxx.x xxx.x xx.x: xxx.x = Minimum recognized diameter xxx.x = Maximum recognized diameter xx.x = Difference between max. and min. Values of the propack ribbon breaker xxx xxxxg xxxxxx: xxx = Density xxxxg = Weight xxxxxx = Length Values of the propack ribbon breaker OFF xx xxx: OFF/ON = Status of the neutral position sensor (OFF/ON) xx = Cradle pressure xxx = Yarn count Motor status * Displayed only for certain Program versions * Displayed only for certain Program versions * Displayed only for certain Program versions Magnetic lift-off of yarn tension sensor Hairiness nozzle

Electrical description

Achievable operation(s) * . /.

163 DiamMinMax

. /.

164 PackDensity

. /.

165 CrKompSensor

. /.

166 Cradle Mot 167 Distance between ribbons 168 Ribbon width 169 Variopack 18 Tens Sen Magn 19 Harry Jet * Achievable actions Entries Test ON/OFF . /. : : : : :

. /. . /. . /. . /. ON/OFF ON/OFF

Miscellaneous entries are possible, such as: Motors ON in clockwise/counter-clockwise rotation; thermosplicer heating up. ENTER initiates a test of the selected assembly. ENTER reverses the status of the components (Magnet valves). Information display only, entries are not possible. Through these entries the status can be changed so that further production is no longer possible! After test completion the original setting must first be restored.

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Display

Description

Electrical description

Achievable operation(s) *

2 Cycling 21 Cam Package 211 Cycle Motor 212 CycMotPulse 213 CycZeroSens 22 Splicing 221 Open Valve 222 Splc.Valve 223 Thermospl. 23 UpperEndSens. 24 Yarn Trap 25 Brake Gate 3 BobbinTransf. 31 BobTransfMot 32 BobTr 0 Sen 33 BobTrTrSens. 34 Lower End Sen 35 Loop Gate 4 Clearer 41 Yarn Sensor 42 Cut 43 Alerts 44 Clearing 45 Tuning 46 Test Cut 47 EvalUnProSt. 48 EvalUnitVers. 49 Surface Index 4A Dampness Index * Achievable actions Entries Test ON/OFF . /. : : : : :

Winding- and central housing Yarn joining Cam package for yarn joining cyle Cycling drive motor Cycling drive motor, rotor position sensor Cycle zero position sensor Splicing Opening valve Splicing valve Thermosplicer Thermo output stage Upper end sensor Yarn trap Tension gate, or Yarn lock Supply package change Supply packg. change drive motor Zero position sensor Bobbin transfer sensor Lower end sensor Loop gate Clearer Yarn sensor Cut Alerts Clearing Calibration Test cut Production status of evaluation unit Manufacturer and version of evaluation unit Surface index Dampness index . /. . /. . /. . /. . /. . /. . /. . /. . /. . /. =A3+C1-M75 =A3+C1-B74 =A3+C1-B73 =A3+C1-B70 =A3+C1-Y78 Entry Test Test . /. OFF/ON =A3+C1-Y81 =A3+C1-Y81 =A3+C1-D2 =A3+C1-B4 =A3+C1-Y79 =A3+C1-Y55 OFF/ON OFF/ON Entries =A3+C1-M71 (S1, S2, S3) =A3+C1-B72 Entries Test Test

OFF/ON OFF/ON OFF/ON

Miscellaneous entries are possible, such as: Motors ON in clockwise/counter-clockwise rotation; thermosplicer heating up. ENTER initiates a test of the selected assembly. ENTER reverses the status of the components (Magnet valves). Information display only, entries are not possible. Through these entries the status can be changed so that further production is no longer possible! After test completion the original setting must first be restored.

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Display

Description

Electrical description

Achievable operation(s) *

5 Operation 51 Wdg.U.Switch 52 T-D.Open Key 53 Red Light Key 54 Yel.Light Key 55 Red Light 56 Yellow Light 6 Diagnostics 61 ProcStatus 62 Blockage 63 Cycle Pos. 64 Mload Drm/Cyc 7 Configuration 71 Wdg.Unit No. 72 Wdg.UnitType 73 ThermoSpl. 75 Korrelator 77 Waxer Sen Crtl 78 Ya Lock/Br Ra 79 HairyJet 7A Tens Sen Magn 8 Service 81 Service Mode 82 Board Infor 83 Reset Prog. 84 Board Date * Achievable actions Entries Test ON/OFF . /. : : : : :

Operation Winding unit switch (ON/OFF) Key for tension opening (ON/OFF) Red light key (ON/OFF) Yellow light key (ON/OFF) Red light Yellow light
Diagnostics

=A3+C1-A3 (S4) =A3+C1-A3 (S2) =A3+C1-A3 (S3) =A3+C1-A3 (S1) =A3+C1-A3 (H1.1 ... H1.4) =A3+C1-A3 (H2)

. /. . /. . /. . /. OFF/ON OFF/ON

Process status ( 10.0.15) (last) Blockage ( 10.0.16) Radial position of cycling linkage (cam package) Motor load in %; drum motor/cycling motor Configuration Winding unit No. Winding unit type Thermosplicer (Entry Yes/No) vacant Wax roll sensor Tension gate, or Yarn lock Hairiness nozzle Magnetic tuning of yarn tension sensor Service Service mode (Entry ON/OFF) Components of PCB Informator Program reset Manufacturing and inspection date (m = Month; y = year)

. /. . /. . /. . /.

e Entries e Entries e
Entries OFF/ON Entry Entry Entry OFF/ON

Entry ./. Entry ./.

Miscellaneous entries are possible, such as: Motors ON in clockwise/counter-clockwise rotation; thermosplicer heating up. ENTER initiates a test of the selected assembly. ENTER reverses the status of the components (Magnet valves). Information display only, entries are not possible. Through these entries the status can be changed so that further production is no longer possible! After test completion the original setting must first be restored.

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10.0.7 Winding unit Basic Display

After plugging the data cables plug connector into the receptacle of PCB Winding unit computer (Spulstellenrechner) the basic display appears on the display screen of the winding unit tester, showing the following information: AC338 RM-Typ Wdg.Unit No.: X 1st line: Maschine model RM (Typ RM) recognized 2nd line: Winding unit No. (Spulstellennummer) (X) Notes AC338 RM-Typ 00089 S1.05 Immediately after plugging the data cable into the PCB Winding unit computer the second display line indicates, for appr. 1.5 seconds, the number of operation hours of this winding unit (89 hours in this example), and the version No. of the winding unit program. This instruction is valid beginning with version S1.05. J If only a cursor appears on screeen, the tester receives supply voltage, yet fails to receive data from the winding unit. Possible failures: Contact failures; de- and re-plug the testers data cable. The winding unit is not loaded with a program.

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10.0.8 Winding unit Inquiries/Entries

From the basic display ( 10.0.7) the control keys are used to select individual menu items, for review as well as for new or altered entries, resp. AC338 RM-Typ Wdg.Unit No.: 1 Entries or entry alterations are allowed only if Servicemode is activated on the tester ( 10.0.9). Example: The function of the Red light is to be tested. Basic display

1 Winding

Menu level 1; Block 1 Winding

4x

5 Operation

Menu level 1, Block 5 Operation

51 Wdg.U.Switch Off

Dialog 51 Winding unit switch

4x

55 Red Light Off

Dialog 55 Red Light Actuation of ENTRY switches the Red light ON, the display changes from OFF to ON.

55 Red Light On

After test completion: Return to basic display

2x AC338 RM-Typ Wdg.Unit No.:

Basic display

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10.0.9 Winding unit Service Mode Activation

Only after activation of the Servicemode is it possible to perform entries, such as: Switching the drum drive ON, or turning the cam package to any desired radial position.

Through some of the entries in menu 7 Configuration or 8 Service the status of the winding unit can be changed to a point that further production is no longer possible! After test completion the original settings must first be restored, then be sure to deactivate the Service mode! Service mode activation: AC338 RM-Typ Wdg.Unit No.: 1 Basic display

1 Winding

Menu level 1; Block 1 Winding

7x

8 Service

Menu level 1; Block 8 Service

81 Service Mode Off

Dialog 81 Servicemode Upon actuation of ENTRY the Service mode is activated, the display changes from OFF to ON.

81 Service Mode On

Service mode is now activated. If winding unit switch S1 is switched ON, Active appears on screen, and the Yellow light flashes. Return to basic display.

2x

AC338 RM-Typ Wdg.Unit No.:

Basic display.

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10.0.10

Winding unit Entries concerning Drive Motors

Service mode ( 10.0.9) must be activated. If the Service mode is not activated, a brief display Service Mode! appears as prompt for Servicemode activation.

The motors can be controlled to run forward or backward. Also, they can be held in position, and advanced in increments (the latter not in respect to 111 Drum drive motor). The entry example for Dialog 112 also applies to Dialogs 111, 113, 114, 211 and 31.

112 DrmDisplMot Off

Dialog 112 Traverse displacement motor Actuation of ENTRY changes the display to Entry mode.

112 DrmDisplMot Off

After repeated actuation of ENTRY, menu item Running appears.

112 DrmDisplMot Run

? Off

Upon actuation of the UP or DOWN keys the motor turns, at the indicated speed, either forward or backward (Prefix -for backward).

112 DrmDisplMot Run

? 120RpM

Actuate UP and DOWN keys until the motor stops (Display: Run OFF).

112 DrmDisplMot Run

Off

Actuate the ENTRY key. The display changes to Step; (This entry not allowed for Dialog 111).

112 DrmDisplMot Step

? Hold

The motor is held in its radial position (Display: Hold). At each actuation of the UP or DOWN key the motor rotates one increment (forward or backward). The display changes briefly to Forward or Backward.

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10.0.11

Winding unit Entries for Magnet Valves, Red Light and Yellow Light
The entry example for Dialog 221 also applies to Dialogs 13, 222, 23, 24, 35, 55 and 56. Servicemode ( 10.0.9) must be activated. If the Servicemode is not activated, a brief display: Service Mode! appears as prompt for Servicemode activation.

Switching the selected component ON or OFF.

221 Open Valve Off

Dialog 221 Open Valve Actuation of ENTRY reversed the signal status. Display: Off or On.

221 Open Valve On

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10.0.12

Winding unit Test of Radial Motor Position and Sensors

The entry example for Dialog 212 is also valid for Dialogs 121, 122, 213, 32 and 33. Der Servicemode ( 10.0.9) must be activated. If the Servicemode is not activated, a brief display Service Mode! appears as prompt for Servicemode activation. For this test the winding unit switch S1 ( 10.0.4) must be switched ON, the Yellow light flashes. If the winding unit switch is not switched ON, a brief display Wdg.Unit Switch! appears as prompt for switching ON.

Performance of an automatic test of the selected radial motor positions and sensors.

212 CycMotPulse 000

0RpM

Dialog 212 Cycling drive motor, Radial motor position sensor Actuation of ENTRY reverses the display to test.

2121 TestCycPls Never Tested

If this test has not been conducted since the last power restoration (Machine OFF/ON), the display indicates Never Tested Otherwise (if a test had been conducted), one of the next displays appears, showing the last test result. The test is performed upon actuation of ENTRY.

2121 TestCycPls Test Active

During the test the display shows Test Active.

2121 TestCycPls Test OK

Test OK: The test has been successfully completed.

2121 TestCycPls Test Failure

Test Failure: Faulty test performance. The rotor position sensor could be defective.

2121 TestCycPls Test Timeout

Test Timeout: The test could not be completed during the prescribed time.

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10.0.13

Winding unit Testing the Yarn Tension Device

Servicemode ( 10.0.9) must be activated. If the Servicemode is not activated, a brief display Service Mode! appears as prompt for Servicemode activation. 40cN Dialog 14 Tension disc pressure Actuation of ENTRY reverses the display to entry mode.

Test for yarn tensioner and quick clamp

14 Tdisk Press On

14 Tdisk Press On

? 40cN

The tension disc pressure changes through actuation of the UP and DOWN keys (Range of values: 255 cN ... Off).

14 Tdisk Press On

? 40cN

New actuation of ENTRY briefly triggers the yarn quick clamp. Display shows: Clamp.

14 Tdisk Press Clamp

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10.0.14

Winding unit Testing the Thermosplicer

Servicemode ( 10.0.9) must be activated. If the Servicemode is not activated, a brief display Service Mode! appears as prompt for Servicemode activation. Dialog 223 Thermosplicer Nominal and actual value for core temperature is displayed in C. Actuation of ENTRY reverses the display to entry mode (?).

Test of thermo output stage and heating cartridge.

223 Thermospl. OK

80/ 79 Deg.

223 Thermospl. OK

? 80/ 79 Deg.

New actuation of ENTRY switches the splicing valve ON for appr. 4 seconds. The display remains unchanged. Attention: Make a note of the indicated nominal value (80 C, LH value illustration).

223 Thermospl. ? Val. 120/ 79 Deg.

Actuating the UP or DOWN keys increases or reduces the heating cartridges temperature. The thermo output stage controls the heating cartridge so that the desired temperature is obtained. As long as the deviation (Nominal-/Actual) is more than 10 C, the display shows Val. instead of OK.

223 Thermospl. ? OK 120/118 Deg.

Attention: Restore the original nominal value before leaving this dialog! The following displays are failure indications:

223 Thermospl. Blk

? Prism

The display shows Blk for blockage, and Prism for prism: Prism heating could be defective.

223 Thermospl. ? Blk ThermoElem.

The display shows Blk for blockage, and ThermoElem. for thermo element: The thermo element could be defective.

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10.0.15

Winding unit Messages in Dialog 61 Process Status

The current process status of the winding unit is displayed in Dialog 61.

61 ProcStatus S05 Switch Off

Dialog 61 Process Status of Winding unit

Display S01 S05 S06 S07 S08 S09 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 Service Mode Switch Off Off/Infor Off/Waiting For Manual Off/ThemSplTestMode Off/Clearer Not Ready Off/Tens Opener Active Off/Red Light Key Active Off/Yellow Light Key Active Off/No Bus Connect Off/PowerFail Off/Brief Clearer Block.

Process Status Wdg. unit is in Servicemode and the wdg. unit switch S1 is switched ON. Winding operation interrupted, and the wdg. unit switch S1 is switched OFF. Winding operation interrupted, the Informator has rendered the winding unit inoperative. Winding operation interrupted, winding unit waits for manual start-up. Winding operation interrupted, thermosplicer has been switched to test mode. Winding operation interrupted, the clearer is not operative. Winding operation interrupted, the tension device opener key has been actuated. Winding operation interrupted, the Red light key has been actuated. Winding operation interrupted, the Yellow light key has been actuated. Winding operation interrupted, connection to the machine bus is interrupted. Winding operation interrupted, signal received from machine control: Voltage supply discontinued. Winding operation interrupted, short-term clearer blockage.

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Display S25 S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S43 S44 S45 S46 S51 S52 S53 S54 S57 S58 S59 S70 S71 S72 S73 S74 S75 S76 S77 S78 Cycle/Active Cycle/Active Upper End Pulse Wait/Test Mode Wait/Cycle Lock Wait/Thermospl. Not Ready Wait/Doffing Not Zero Wait/No Caddy Res Pos1 Cycle/Active No Clearer Wait/K-Type Not Release Block/Red Light Confirm Block/Inf.Go Block/Bobbin Transfer Zero Pos Block/Cycle Zero Pos Run/Start-Up Run/Accelaration Run/Winding Run/AutospeedReduct Xw/PackgFull Xw/Waiting For Doffer Xw/Doffing Lot Start Chan Lot End Change Lot/StopperOnBandForward Lot/StopperOnBandBackward Lot/StopperOnBandOff Lot/StopperOffBandForward Lot/BobbinTransferBandFormat Lot/BobbinTransferBandOff Lot/BobbinTransfer

Process Status Cycling process active. Cycling process active, upper end search. Waiting status because of test mode. Waiting status because of activated cycling lock. Waiting status because of thermosplicer not ready. Waiting status because of doffer in cycle. On model D and V only: No caddy in reserve position 1. Cycle is active, clearer is no longer required. On model K only: Status waiting for model K release. Blockage; waiting for Red light confirmation. Blockage; waiting for release by Informator. Blockage; Circular magazine not in neutral position. Blockage; Cycling linkage not in neutral position. Winding process in start-up phase. Winding process in acceleration phase. Winding in process at final (nominal) winding speed. Winding in process at Autospeed speed reduction. Message to Informator: Delivery package is completed. Wdg. unit waiting for doffer. Doffer performing a doffing cycle. On model D and V only: Supply package change can start. On model D and V only: Supply package change completed. On model D and V only: Supply p. Zero position, belt advancing. On model D and V only: Supply p. Zero position, belt reversing. On model D and V only: Supply p. Zero position, belt OFF. On model D and V only: Supply p. neutral position. On model D and V only: Executing supply p. change, belt advancing. On model D and V only: Executing supply p. change, belt OFF. On model D and V only: Supply package change.

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10.0.16

Winding unit Messages in dialog 62 Blockage

The last blockage occurrence of the winding unit is displayed in Dialog 62. 62 Blockage B10 Drum No Stop Dialog 62 (last) blockage of the winding unit Actuation of ENTER clears (erases) registration of the last failure; display: B00 None.

62 Blockage B00 None

Display B00 B01 B02 B03 B04 B05 B06 B07 B08 B09 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 None Bobbin Transfer No Zero Bobbin Transfer No Transfer Bobbin Transfer Change Time Too Long Cycle No Zero Pos Cycle No Pulses Cycle Time Too Long Cycle Wrong Pos Drum Speed Regulator Drum No Pulses Drum No Stop Package No Pulses Package No Stop Clearer Knife Blockage Drum Lap Ribbon Breaker 1 Start Failure

Blockage No blockage registered. Bobbin change linkage not in neutral position. Bobbin change linkage, transfer position not reached. Bobbin change linkage, runtime surpassed. Cycling linkage, neutral position not reached. Cycling linkage, no pulses from sensor. Cycling linkage, runtime surpassed. Cycling linkage, neutral position not reached. Speed regulation of yarn guide drum. No pulses from drum RPM sensor(s) 1 and /or 2. Package fails to stop. No pulses from package RPM sensor. Package fails to stop. Clearer: Knife blockage. Drum lap recognized. Ribbon breaker, stroke length can not be reached. Joining failure, no running yarn after package doffing.

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Display B17 B18 B19 B20 B21 B22 B23 B24 B25 B26 B27 B28 B29 B30 B31 B32 B33 B34 B35 B36 B38 B39 Cycle Counter No Lower End Thermosplicer Temp Bobbin Quality Cycle No Stop Clearer Techn. Blockage Drum Drive Overload Cycle Drive Overload No Signal Tense.Sensor No Bus Connect Clearer Interface Blockage Clearer Yarn Count Alert Clearer Yarn Fault Alert Clearer Moire Alert Clearer CV Alert Clearer Foreign Fibre Alert Drum Sensor Wrong Pulses No Lower End Sensor ThSplPrism ThSplThElement Yarn Not In Tens. Disk Too Many Bobbin Transfers

Blockage Cycle counter No lower end after bobbin change. Thermosplicer, prism heating or thermo element defective. Quality control detects inferior bobbin quality. Cycling linkage fails to stop. Clearer, technical blockage. Drum drive overload. Cycling linkage drive overload. No signal from yarn tension sensor. No CAN bus connection. Clearer, interface blockage. Clearer, yarn count alert. Clearer, yarn fault alert. Clearer, Moir alert. Clearer, CV alert. Clearer, foreign fiber alert. False pulses from drum RPM sensor. No signal from lower end sensor. Thermosplicer; defective prism. Thermosplicer; defective thermo element. Only with Autotense: Yarn runs outside of tension device. Too many consecutive bobbin change cycles.

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Display B40 B41 B42 B43 B44 B45 B46 B47 B48 B50 B51 B52 B53 B54 Tension Device Not Opening No Bobbin Carrroin Control Pos Clearer Surface Index Alert Clearer IPI Al. Clearer CMT Al. Clearer GFA Al. Clearer FFSA Al. ProPack No Zero No Wax Wrong Board for this Wdg. Unit Type Wrong Board for this Wdg. Unit Type Too little water Too much water TensSenZeroError

Blockage Only with Autotense: Yarn outside of tension device at start-up, 3 times consecutively. Typ K only: No sled arrived on transverse track. Clearer; upper end index alert. Clearer; imperfection alert. Clearer; yarn fault classification alert. Clearer; yarn fault alert. Clearer; foreign fiber cluster alert. propack; no neutral position. Waxing device; wax roll depleted. False PCB in winding unit; this is a PCB for model K. False PCB in winding unit; this is not a PCB for model K. Wet splicer, insufficient water supply (Uster). Wet splicer, excessive water supply (Uster). Only for models E and K: Yarn not being removed from sensor.

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D 161-30

10.0.17

Machine Control Connection

With the machine in production, the tester can be connected as follows:

b a

Under the cover plate, PCB Machine control (Maschinensteuerung) is subjected to a voltage of appr. 310 VDC. With the machine in operation, the compartment door may be opened exclusively for plugging the bushing of the tester on PCB Machine control (Maschinensteuerung). No other manipulations are permitted! The compartment door must be closed securely prior to leaving the compartment area.

D For access to PCB Machine control (Maschinensteuerung) open compartment door (1) of the energy unit (drive end). D Plug the bushing of the testers data cable in the sideplug (2) of PCB Machine control (Maschinensteuerung). Important: Watch for correct coding.

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3 1
AC338 RM-Typ MST S:X.XX ->

2
1 Machine ->

4
11 Status Main switch OFF 151 Supply 1:<50% 121 Mach. ON E00 = OFF

21 Status P. conv. not ini.

221 Lift A00 = OFF 211 P. conv. OFF E01 = OFF

3 Cont. T. Conv

->

31 Status CTC CTC not init.

331 Belt monit. DHT E01 = OFF

4 Sect. tube c

->

41 Section 1

->

461 Status STC no STC_6 411 Status STC no STC_1

5 Dust removal

->

51 Section 1

->

5
6 Suction drive -> 61 Status FC FC bus off

561 Sta. dust r. DR6 not init. 511 Sta. dust r.. DR1 not init.

681 Yarn champ. Yarn champ. clos.

7 Service

->

71 Service mode ? OFF

8 Storage view

->

80 General view EU - . - . - I - . - . - SD

D 301-129

10.0.18 Maschine Control Menu layout The test instrument is connected and shows the basic
display ( 10.0.20).

Actuation of ENTER changes to menu level 1. Upon selection of a work block through actuation of keys UP or DOWN the work block is activated through ENTER. The individual dialogs of menu level 2 are then selected again on the UP or DOWN keys.

An arrow pointing to the right in the first line indicates that through ENTER an other menu level can be selected. Key RETURN aborts an entry, switches to the next higher level, or returns to the basic display.

Complete listing of menus on next page.

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Basic display
AC338 RM-Type -> MST S: XXX

Menu level 1
1 Machine 2 Packg.conv 3 Cont.t.conv 4 Sect.tube c 5 Dust removal 6 Suction drive 7 Service 8 Storage track -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> 11 Status Main switch OFF 12 Inputs -> 13 Outputs 14 Interface 15 Mat.Flow -> -> ->

Menu levels 2 thr. 4

121 Mach. ON E00 = OFF 122 Mach. OFF E01 = OFF 131 GZK rel. K1 A00 = OFF 132 Tr. Cl. r. K2 A01 = OFF 133 Yel. sign. l. A02 = OFF 134 Red sign. L. A03 = OFF 135 Green s. l. A04 = OFF 136 Time countr A05 = OFF 137 S. gate up A06 = off 138 S. gate down A07 = OFF 123 Tr. clean. ON E02 = OFF 124 Tr. clean. OFF E03 = OFF 125 Fail. B-met. E04 = OFF 126 Main switch E05 = OFF 127 Monit. GZK E06 = OFF 128 Power fail E07 = OFF 129 Press. quard E08 = OFF 12A P. Conv. zero E16 = OFF 12B P. C. monit E17 = OFF 12C Tr. cl. patk. E18 = OFF 12D Tr. cl. dir. E19 = OFF

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141 Int. Inputs -> E0=00000000=E7 142 Int. Outputs -> A0=00000000=A7

1411 Int. Inputs -> LI-BETR E0 = 0 1412 Int. Inputs -> LI-XANF E1 = 0 1413 Int. Inputs -> ZGE-A E7 = 0

151 Supply Range -> 1: <50% 70> 88% 152 Supply Range -> 1: <50% 70> 88% 153 Supply Range -> 1: <50% 70> 88% 21 Status P. conv. not ini. 22 Inputs 23 Outputs 24 Bus WR XTR

1421 Int. Outputs -> KR-Pos A0 = 0 1422 Int. Outputs -> LAUF-XTR A1 = 0 1423 Int. Outputs -> B-ZGE A7 = 0 221 P. conv. OFF E01 = OFF 222 P. conv. ON E00 = OFF 223 2nd lite s. E02 = OFF 224 Rem. pos E03 = Aus 225 Lift zero E04 = OFF 226 Lift top E05 = OFF 227 Neutr. pos. E16 = OFF 228 Monitoring E17 = OFF

-> -> -> 231 Lift A00 = OFF 232 Dir. lift A01 = OFF 233 Swivel gate A06=OFF A07=ON

WR 1. Status
Aus000Hz000/000W

31 Status CTC CTC not init. 32 Inputs CTC

->

321 Belt monit. CTC E01 = OFF 322 Incl. monit. CTC E02 = OFF 323 CTC switch CTC E08 = OFF

WR 2. Eingang 0-8 E0=00000000=E8 WR 3. Ausgang 0-3 A0=0 A1=0 A3=0 WR 4. Typ & Init Init = 0 Typ = 00 WR 5. U Power Uzk=000V Up=00V WR 6. Ulog & Error Ulog=00V U/l=000

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Basic display
AC338 RM-Type -> MST S: XXX

Menu level 1
1 Machine 2 Packg.conv 3 Cont.t.conv 4 Sect.tube c 5 Dust removal 6 Suction drive 7 Service 8 Storage track -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> 41 Section 1 42 Section 2 43 Section 3 44 Section 4 45 Section 5 46 Section 6 -> -> -> -> -> ->

Menu levels 2 thr. 4

see previous page

411 Status STC no STC_1 412 Inputs STC 413 Bus WR STC
Aus000Hz000/000W

->

4121 Monitor. sect STC_1 E01 = OFF 4122 Switch s. STC_1 E08 = OFF WR 1. Status
Aus000Hz000/000W

Identical menus for sections 2 ... 6.

5121 Switch dust DR1 E08 = OFF

51 Section 1 52 Section 2 53 Section 3 54 Section 4 55 Section 5 56 Section 6

-> -> -> -> -> ->

511 Sta. dust r. DR1 not init. 512 Inputs DR

WR 2. Eingang 0-8 E0=00000000=E8 WR 3. Ausgang 0-3 A0=0 A1=0 A3=0 WR 4. Typ & Init Init = 0 Typ = 00 WR 5. U Power Uzk=000V Up=00V WR 6. Ulog & Error Ulog=00V U/l=000

->

5131 Throttle DR1 A00 = OFF WR 1. Status

Aus000Hz000/000W

513 Outputs DR -> 514 Bus WR DR ->

Aus000Hz000/000W

Identical menus for sections 2 ... 6.

71 Service mode ? OFF 72 Dauertest ? OFF 73 Status / Index 1:x / xxx 2:x / xxx 74 Schritte 61 Status FC FC bus OFF 62 Sub-pressure 0 hPa 63 Frequency FC 0 Hz 64 Current FC 0A 65 Perform. PC 0 kW 66 Int. Temper. 0 C 67 Cool bl. temp 0 C 68 Inputs ->

WR 2. Eingang 0-8 E0=00000000=E8 WR 3. Ausgang 0-3 A0=0 A1=0 A3=0 WR 4. Typ & Init Init = 0 Typ = 00 WR 5. U Power Uzk=000V Up=00V WR 6. Ulog & Error Ulog=00V U/l=000

80 General view EU- . - . - I - . - . - SD 81 Section 1 ST_1 OFF 82 Section 2 ST_2 OFF 83 Section 3 ST_3 OFF 84 Section 4 ST_4 OFF 85 Section 5 ST_5 OFF 86 Section 6 ST_6 OFF 87 Step 1: 0 2: 0 88 Min. Runtime 20/ 20 20/ 20

Zu 1 0 VC 0 Rue 1 <- 0

2 3 0 0 Alle 0 2 3 0 0

4 5 6 0 0 0 Ver 0v 4 5 6 0 0 0

681 Yarn champ. Yarn champ. clos. 682 Spl. water MT E07 = OFF 683 Repl. spl. w. E06 = OFF

811 Drive ST_1 OFF 812 Section Lock Sl1 UP B08=ON 813 Cross Trans. S1: 8888888888

Identical menus for sections 2 ... 6.

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10.0.19
Display 1 Machine 11 Status

Machine Control Listing of menu items

Description Machine Machine status: - Main switch OFF: - Informat.bus OFF: - no data download: - Machine OFF: - Waiting for OFF: - Machine operat.: - Machine ON: Main switch OFF recognized No bus connection to Informator. Control is without parameters Machine keyed OFF Machine is keyed OFF, waiting for OFF release (once doffers and winding units are in neutral position). Machine in operational status Machine keyed ON =A1+C8-D1 =A1+P1-S1 =A1+P1-S2 =A1+P1-S3 =A1+P1-S4 =A1+E1-Q1, -Q2 =A1+P1-Q1 =A1+C8-K1 electrical Description

12 Inputs 121 Mach. ON 122 Mach. OFF 123 Tr. Clean ON 124 Tr. Clean OFF 125 Fail. B-met. 126 Main switch 127 Monit. GZK 128 Power fails. 129 Press.guard 12A P. conv. zero 12B P. C. monit 12C Tr. cl. patk. 12D Tr. cl. dir.

Inputs of PCB Machine control Machine ON, Input E00 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Machine OFF, Input E01 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Travelling cleaner ON, Input E02 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Travelling cleaner OFF, Input E03 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Failure bimetals, Input E04 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Main switch, Input E05 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Monitoring of intermediate DC circuit (GZK), Input E06 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Voltage monitoring, Input E07 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Compressed air monitoring, Input E08 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Neutral position package conveyor, Input E16 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Monitoring package conveyor, Input E17 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Parking position travelling cleaner, Input E18 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Direction travelling cleaner, Input E19 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF)

=A1+C11-S3 =A2+C6-S1 =A5+C1-B2 =A8+C2-B1 =A8+C2-B2

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Display 13 Outputs 131 GZK rel. K1 132 Tr. cl. r. K2 133 Yel. sign. l. 134 Red sign. l. 135 Green sign. l. 136 Time countr 137 S. gate up

Description Outputs of PCB Machine control Intermediate DC circuit (GZK), relay K1, Output A00 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Travelling cleaner, relay K2, Output A01 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Yellow signal lamp Output A02 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Red signal lamp Output A03 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Green signal lamp (vacant on model RM) Output A04 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Operation time counter Output A05 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Swivel gate package conveyor Swivel out Output A06 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Swivel gate package conveyor Swivel in Output A07 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Interface PCB Status of all inputs (E0 ... E7) of the interface PCB Display example:E0 = 10000000 = E7 -0= Input OFF -1= Input ON In the example only input E0 (LI_BETR) = ON

electrical Description =A1+C8-D1 =A1+C2-K1 =A8+E1-K2 =A1+C14-H2 =A1+C14-H3 =A1+C14-H4 =A1+P1-P1 =A2+C02-Y1

138 S. gate down

=A2+C02-Y2

14 Interface 141 Int. Inputs

=A9+C4-A07

1411 Int. Inputs

The individual inputs E0 ... E7 with description and status Inquiry of input status with key Enter one-after-the-other. - LI_BETR E0 = 1 (ON) - LI_XANF E1 = 0 (OFF) - LI_XZYKL E2 = 0 (OFF) E3 = 0 (OFF) E4 = 0 (OFF) E5 = 0 (OFF) E6 = 0 (OFF) -ZGE_A E7 = 0 (OFF) Status of all outputs (A0 ... A7) of the interface PCB Display example:A0 = 00100100 = E7 -0= Output OFF -1= Output ON In the example only the outputs A2 (NULL-XTR) and A5 (MA_BETR) = ON

142 Int. Outputs

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Display
1421 Int. Outputs

Description

electrical Description

The individual outputs A0 ... A7 with description and status Inquiry of output status with key Enter one-after-the-other. - KR-POS A0 = 0 (OFF) - LAUF-XTR A1 = 0 (OFF) - NULL-XTR A2 = 1 (ON) -STOE-XTR A3 = 0 (OFF) -XWS-LI A4 = 0 (OFF) -MA-BETR A5 = 1 (ON) A6 = 0 (OFF) -ZGE_A A7 = 0 (OFF) Status of materials flow - OK No failure of materials flow detected. - Failure Failure of the external caddy circulation detected (Return track, Distribution track, Tube inspector, Passage, Feed track, or Connection track). - Short supply: 123 Supply shortage of the supply range(s) detected (range 2 or 3; resp., only with MPV). Degree of supply of a supply range. On machines with MPV (Multi-lot processing) actuate key Enter to reverse to other supply ranges. Display example: 1: <50%70> 88% 1: Supply range 1 (with MPV reversible to 2 or 3, resp.) <50%70> Programmed lower and upper limit in % at which supply shortage or over-supply is to be recognized, or cancelled, resp. 88% Actual supply degree of the supply range in % (This indication flashes if a supply shortage is detected). Package conveyor Status package conveyor: - P. conv. bus OFF No bus connection to package conveyor. - P. conv. not ini. Package conveyor not yet initialized. - P. conv. blockage Package conveyor, blockage recognized. - P. conv. ON Package conveyor switched ON. - P. conv. OFF Package conveyor switched OFF. - P. conv. cycling Package doffer in cycle. - P. conv. zero Package conveyor in neutral position. - P. conv. non zero. Package conveyor not in neutral position. - P. conv. waiting Package conveyor waiting for swivel gate. - P. conv.noLI_XANF. Package conveyor waiting for LI_XANF signal of the external interface.

15 Mat. Flow

151 Supply Range

2 Packg. conv 21 Status

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Display 22 Inputs 221 P. conv. OFF 222 P. conv. ON 223 2nd lite s. 224 Rem. pos 225 Lift zero 226 Lift top 227 Neutr. pos. 228 Monitoring 23 Outputs 231 Lift 232 Dir. lift 233 Swivel gate 24 Bus WR XTR WR 1.Status
WR 2.Eingnge 0-8 WR 3.Ausgang 0-3

Description Inputs of module Frequency converter Package conveyor OFF Input E00 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Package conveyor ON Input E01 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Package on 2nd light sensor Input E02 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Package in removal position Input E03 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Package lift-off in neutral position, Input E04 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Package lift-off in upper position Input E05 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Neutral position package conveyor Input E16 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Package conveyor monitoring Input E17 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Outputs of module Frequency converter Package lift-off ON Output A00 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Rotary direction package lift-off Output A01 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Swivel gate package conveyor Output A06/A07 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Outputs of module Frequency converter Operation mode of the motor, frequency (in Hz), nominal wattage, mean wattage value (in W). Indicates the actual status of Inputs E0 ... E8 of the frequency converter (WR). Indicates the actual status of Outputs A0 ... A3 of the frequency converter (WR). Indicates type and initialization status of the frequency converter (WR). Indicates actual power voltages. Indicates logics voltages and No. of failure occurrences.

electrical Description =A5+C1-A2 =A9+E1-S2 =A9+E1-S2 =A9+C2-B3 =A9+C2-B5 =A9+C2-B6 =A9+C2-B7 see 12 Inputs see 12 Inputs =A5+C1-A2 =A5+C1-A6 =A5+C1-A6 =A2+C2-Y1/Y2

WR 4.Typ & Init WR 5.U Power

WR 6.Ulog & Error

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Display 3 Cont. t.conv 31 Status CTC

Description Continuous tube conveyor (DHT) Status of cont. tube conv. (DHT): - No CTC No DHT installed. - CTC bus OFF No bus connection to DHT. - CTC not ini. DHT not yet initialized. - CTC ON DHT switched ON. - CTC OFF DHT switched OFF. - CTC blockage DHT, blockage recognized. Inputs of module Frequency converter Belt motion monitoring Input E00 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Belt incline monitoring Input E01 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) ON/OFF switch Input E08 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Sectional tube conveyor (HT10) Section 1 (STC_1)

electrical Description

32 Inputs CTC 321 Belt monit. 322 Incl. monit. 323 CTC switch 4 Sect.tube c 41 Section 1 411 Status STC

=A7+C1-A1 =A7+C1-B1 =A7+C1-B2 =A7+C1-S1

Status sectional tube conveyor (HT10): - no STC_1 No tube conveyor in section 1. - STC_1 bus OFF No bus connection to HT10 in section 1. - STC_1 not ini. HT10 in section 1 not yet initialized. - STC_1 blockage HT10 in section 1, blockage recognized. - STC_1 ON HT10 in section 1 switched ON. - STC_1 OFF HT10 in section 1 switched OFF. Inputs of module Frequency converter Belt motion monitoring STC_1 Input E00 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) ON/OFF switch STC_1 Input E08 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Information concerning bus frequency converter Operation mode of the motor, frequency (in Hz), nominal wattage, mean wattage value (in W). Indicates the actual status of Inputs E0 ... E8 of the frequency converter (WR). Indicates the actual status of Outputs A0 ... A3 of the frequency converter (WR). Indicates type and initialization status of the frequency converter (WR). Indicates actual power voltages. Indicates logics voltages and No. of failure occurrences. =A7+C1-A1 =A7+C1-B1 =A7+C1-S1

412 Inputs STC

4121 Monitor. sect 4122 Switch s.

413 Bus WR STC WR 1.Status

WR 2.Eingnge 0-8 WR 3.Ausgang 0-3

WR 4.Typ & Init WR 5.U Power

WR 6.Ulog & Error

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Display 42 Section 2 43 Section 3 44 Section 4 45 Section 5 46 Section 6 5 Dust removal 51 Section 1 511 Sta. dust r.

Description Section 2 (STC_2), sub-menus same as 41 section 1 Section 3 (STC_3), sub-menus same as 41 section 1 Section 4 (STC_4), sub-menus same as 41 section 1 Section 5 (STC_5), sub-menus same as 41 section 1 Section 6 (STC_6), sub-menus same as 41 section 1 Dust extraction (Dust Removal) (DR) Section 1 (DR1) Status dust removal (DR): - DR1 not init. DR1 not yet initialized. - DR1 bus OFF No bus connection to DR1. - DR1 ON DR1 switched ON. - DR1 OFF DR1 switched OFF. Inputs of module Frequency converter ON/OFF switch DR1 Input E08 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Outputs of module Frequency converter Valve throttle baffle DR1 Output A00 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Valve shutter DR1 Output A01 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Information concerning bus frequency converter Operation mode of the motor, frequency (in Hz), nominal wattage, mean wattage value (in W). Indicates the actual status of Inputs E0 ... E8 of the frequency converter (WR). Indicates the actual status of Outputs A0 ... A3 of the frequency converter (WR). Indicates type and initialization status of the frequency converter (WR). Indicates actual power voltages. Indicates logics voltages and No. of failure occurrences. Section 2 (DR2), sub-menus same as 51 Section 1 Section 3 (DR3), sub-menus same as 51 Section 1 Section 4 (DR4), sub-menus same as 51 Section 1 Section 5 (DR5), sub-menus same as 51 Section 1 Section 6 (DR6), sub-menus same as 51 Section 1

electrical Description

512 Inputs DR
5121 Switch dust

=A4+C1-A1 =A4+C1-S1 =A4+C1-A1 =A4+C1-Y1 =A4+C1-Y2

513 Outputs DR
5131 Throttle 5132 Shutter

514 Bus WR STC WR 1.Status

WR 2.Eingnge 0-8 WR 3.Ausgang 0-3

WR 4.Typ & Init WR 5.U Power

WR 6.Ulog & Error

52 Section 2 53 Section 3 54 Section 4 55 Section 5 56 Section 6

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Display 6 Suction drive 61 Status FC

Description Sauganlage (FU/FC) Status suction drive: - FC bus OFF - failure XXXX

electrical Description

=A9+C1-A1

No bus connection to FC. Failure of frequency converter (XXXX = 4-digits failure code, listing 10.1) - Yarn champ open Yarn-/dust chamber open. - Suct. drive accel Suction drive accelerating. - ON->Nom.: XX hPa Suction drive switched ON, nominal value is XX -hPa (-mbar). - HPS Maintenance Suction drive switched to maintenance operation. - Suct. drive OFF Suction drive switched OFF 62 Sub-pressure 63 Frequency FC 64 Current FC 65 Perform. PC 66 Int. temper. 67 Cool bl. temp 68 Inputs 681 Yarn chamb. Sub-pressure in -hPa (-mbar) Frequency for motor control in Hz Emitted current of FC in A Wattage of FC in kW Internal temperature of FC in C Cooling block temperature in C Inputs of the FC Status of doors of yarn chamber and dust chamber: - Yarn chamb. open - Yarn chamb. clos. 682 Spl. water MT 683 Repl. spl. w. 7 Service 71 Service mode ? 72 Dauertest ? Yarn-/dust chamber open. Yarn-/dust chamber closed. =A9+C1-B2 =A9+C1-B1 =A9+C3-S1 =A9+C3-S2 =A9+C2-M1

Splicing water tank empty (wet splicer only) Input E07 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Replenish splicing water (wet splicer only) Input E06 = Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Service Service mode Ein/Aus (ON/OFF)

e Only with multi-lot processing (MPV):

Mixing of bobbins from different supply types is possible when activating the long-term test while bobbins are present on the storage track. Long-term test Ein/Aus (ON/OFF) Status and Index of bobbin types 1 and 2.

73 Status / Index 74 Schritte Zu 1 2 3 4 5 6 VC Alle Ver

Indication of steps at bobbin change. Auxiliary indication for monitoring the flow of material within the machine. same same

Rue 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Display 8 Storage track 80 General view

Description Storage track Symbolic outlay of storage track drives and section locks.

electrical Description

Example display: EU . . . . SD EU Drive end (Energie unit) SD Suction drive Symbol Drive switched ON, direction drive end. Symbol Drive switched ON, direction suction end. Symbol Drive switched OFF, or not installed. Symbol Section lock not installed. Symbol . Section lock installed and in lower position. Symbol Section lock installed and in upper position. Symbol blinkt Flashing: Section lock failure detected. 81 Section 1 811 Drive Section 1: Status of storage track drive: ST_1 no drive No drive installed. ST_1 bus OFF No bus connection with drive. ST_1 blockage Blockage detected. ST_1 ON Drive switched ON. ST_1 OFF Drive switched OFF. ST_1 ON Service Drive in service mode switched ON, direction drive end. ST_1 ON Service Drive in service mode switched ON, direction suction end. ST_1 OFF Service Drive in service mode switched OFF. Status of section lock: SL1 UP B08=ON Section lock in out position. The monitoring sensor is ON (= OK). SL1 UP B08=OFF Section lock in out position. The monitoring sensor is OFF (= Blockage). SL1 Down B08=OFF Section lock in in position. The monitoring sensor is ON (= OK). SL1 Down B08=ON Section lock in in position. The monitoring sensor is OFF (= Blockage). DR1 bus OFF No bus connection with the bus frequency converter of the sections dust extractor.

812 Section Lock

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Display 813 Cross Trans.

Description Symbolic layout of status of transverse tracks/winding units: Display example: S1: 8888888888 S1: (Einheit 1) Caddys in reserve position in section 1 (one symbol per winding unit/transverse track). Symbol 8 One caddy each in position 1 and 2. Symbol o One caddy in position 1. Symbol _ One caddy in position 2; one wrongly coded caddy in position 1. With key Enter the display can be reversed to: S1: (Einheit 1) Status of winding unit of section 1 (one symbol per winding unit/transverse track). Symbol v Winding unit in bobbin change cycle, transverse track forward. Symbol Winding unit in bobbin change cycle, transverse track backward. Symbol ? Winding unit OFF, or unknown status. Symbol 8,o,_ Winding unit in production. Meaning of symbols same as above. Section 2 (ST_2), sub-menus as 81 Section 1. Section 3 (ST_3), sub-menus as 81 Section 1. Section 4 (ST_4), sub-menus as 81 Section 1. Section 5 (ST_5), sub-menus as 81 Section 1. Section 6 (ST_6), sub-menus as 81 Section 1. Storage track step for bobbin ranges 1 and 2. Minimum runtime of storage track in direction drive end / suction end for bobbin ranges 1 and 2. or: Transverse track limits (Wdg. Unit No.) for the control of the storage track, via filling level of the transverse tracks for supply ranges 1 and 2.

electrical Description

82 Section 2 83 Section 3 84 Section 4 85 Section 5 86 Section 6 87 Step 88 Min. Runtime

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10.0.20

Machine Control Basic Display

After plug-in of the testers bushing of the data cable on PCB Machine control (Maschinensteuerung) the basic display appears on screen of the tester, rendering the following information:

AC 338 RM-Type MST S:X.XX

1st line: Machine model RM (Typ RM) recognized 2nd line: Machine control (MST), Version No. This instruction is valid beginning with version S1.04

If only the cursor appears on screen, the tester receives power allright, however, no data from the machine control is visible. Possible failures: Contact failures; de- and replug the testers data cable. The machine control is not provided with a program.

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10.0.21

Machine Control Inquiries/Entries

From the basic display ( 10.0.20) control keys are used to select individual menu items. Example: The function of the Red lamp is to be tested. AC 338 RM-Type MST S:X.XX Basic display

1 Machine

Menu level 1; Block 1 Machine

4x

5 Dust removal

Menu level 1, Block 5 Dust removal

51 Section 1

Menu level 2, Block 1 Dust removal of section 1

2x 53 Section 3

Menu level 2, Block 3 Dust removal of section 3

531 Sta. dust r. DR3 not init.

3x

Dialog 531 Status of dust removal 2nd line: DR3 = Dust removal of section 3. ON/OFF = Switched ON- or OFF, resp. not init. = not initialized bus OFF = No bus connection

AC 338 RM-Type MST S:X.XX

Basic display

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=A1+C3 H3 H2

10.1 Machine Frame

10.1.1 Signal lamps
Signal lamps H2 (yellow) and H3 (red) indicate various machine statuses, calling the operator to take action on the machine. The signal lamps light up either with flashing or with steady light. Flashing light is of higher priority than steady light. A lamp can change from steady to flashing light if the during steady light a message is issued requiring a flashing light. The causes for lighting of yellow or red lamp is indicated on the Informator ( Tables on the following pages). Note: Remedy of the cause for lighting must be confirmed on the Informator. With switched-OFF machine the signal lamps are also OFF. Red signal lamp (H3) Functional failures are signaled by the red lamp only. D Flashing Failures related to the functions of the basic machine, e.g. a motor overload switch was triggered.

D 161-67

D Steady Failures related to the basic machine, e.g. absence of compressed air. Failures related to the package doffer(s). Yellow signal lamp (H2) D Flashing Signal for wet splicer: Splicing water to be replenished. D Steady Materials flow deficiencies, e.g. package conveyor needs to be started.

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Listing of Informator messages Red lamp flashing No. Message text Origin
Motor overload switch =A1+C2-Q1 of the intermediate DC circuit (GZK), located in the drive end, was triggered. False load limit setting, or true overload? Motor overload switch =A1+C1-Q1 (Suction drive), located in the drive end, was triggered. False load limit setting, or true overload? Package lifter or package conveyor failure. Mechanical blockage of package lifter? Defective sensor =A05+C02-B06, sensor =A05+C02-B07, motor =A05+C01-M02, or stepper increment =A09+E01-A06? Only on machines with wet splicer: Empty splicing water tank, or defective sensor =A09+C03-S01. Check supply voltage on all phases. Current must be identical on all phases: Inspect thoroughly. Failure message related to the frequency converter of the suction drive. See listing of codes Table, under Frequency converter (FU) failure codes. Sectional tube conveyor failure in section x.

SAFETY CHAIN GZK INTERRUPTED !

MOTOR OVERLOAD SWITCH OF THE MACHINE TRIGGERED

FAILURE PACKAGE CONVEYOR, PACKAGE LIFTER

4 5

SPLICING WATER EMPTY TRANSFORMER OVERHEATING ! FAILURE FREQUENCY CONVERTER (FU) OF SUCTION DRIVE MOTOR. CODE: ####

FAILURE SECTIONAL TUBE CONVEYOR HT10 SECTION X

- Mechanical blockage of drive. - Motor =A07+C01-M01 defective. - Check monitoring sensor =A07+C01-B01/-B02
Continuous tube conveyor failure.

FAILURE CONTINUOUS TUBE CONVEYOR DHT

- Mechanical blockage of drive. - Motor =A07+C01-M01 defective. - Check monitoring sensor =A07+C01-B01/-B02

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Red signal lamp ON steadily For extinguishing the red signal lamp the Informator message must be confirmed.

No. 1

Message text
WARNING : FREQUENCY CONVERTER (FU) OF SUCTION DRIVE MOTOR. CODE: #### NO COMPRESSED AIR

Origin
Failure message related to the frequency converter of the suction drive. Listing of codes Table beginning on the page after the next one. Absence of compressed air, or pressure drop below the permitted minimum. Sensor =A1+C11-S01 defective? The programmed sub-pressure level can not be reached. Transmitter =A09+C02-B21 defective? Yarn or dust chamber door is open. At closing the machine starts automatically. Sensors =A09+C01-B01 und B2, not being actuated, or defective? Failure during package removal by the package conveyor. Belt not running. Defective sensor =A02+C06-B02, motor =A05+C01-M01, or bus FU (FC) =A05+C01-A02? All messages beginning with xx:xx:xx are related to the package doffer(s):

NO SUCTION

WASTE CHAMBER IS OPEN

PACKAGE CONVEYOR FAILS TO REACH NEUTRAL POSITION

xx:xx:xx: NO COMPRESSED AIR !

xx:xx:xx.= Failure No. : Winding units : Radial position of cam package Explanation of failure Nos. in part 10.5. The Test mode (Test operation) is switched ON for one or more winding units.

Test mode winding unit(s) active

When switching the test mode ON: The winding unit(s) continue winding until the next cycle is required, then stop(s); red as well as yellow winding unit lamps flash at identical frequency.

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Yellow lamp flashing No. 1 2 Message text
AUTOFEED : MAGAZINE X IS DEPLETED ! REPLENISH SPLICING WATER

Origin
Only on machines with Autofeed: Magazine No. (x) is depleted. Only on machines with wet splicer: Replenish splicing water tank, or defective sensor =A09+C03-S01.

Yellow ligh ON steadily No. 1 2 3 4 Message text

AUTOFEED : MAGAZINE X IS BEING DEPLETED ! HDS IN MAINTENANCE STATUS Break thermosplicer EMPTYING WASTE CHAMBER

Origin
Only on machines with Autofeed: Magazine No. (x) is nearly depleted. Suction drive is in maintenance status. Deactivate the maintenance status on the Informator. Winding unit waits for heating-up of the Thermosplicer. The suction drive motor runs at peak load. Yarn and/or dust chamber must be emptied. The package conveyor belt is not in neutral position. Remove all packages. Sensor =A02+C06-B02 defective? The required number of packages on the conveyor belt is complete, or the belt position for depositing an other package is occupied. Remove all packages from the belt. The continuous tube conveyor is switched OFF. The sectional tube conveyor of section No. x is switched OFF.

PACKAGE CONVEYOR OFF NEUTRAL POSITION

NUMBER OF PACKAGES COMPLETED. START PACKAGE CONVEYOR CONTINUOUS TUBE CONVEYOR OFF ! SECTIONAL TUBE CONVEYOR - SECTION X OFF !

7 8

Note More Informator messages, not requiring lighting of a signal lamp, are listed beginning with 10.1.2.

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Warning concerning frequency converter FU (FC) codes The warning code has 4 digits. Warning code
0001 0002 0004 0008 0016 0128

Origin
Warning IxT: For an extended period of time the frequency converter has been operated at 80% of the maximum current. Warning IxT bottom: The maximum current has been surpassed at motor start with 2.5 Hz. Warning IxT top: For an extended period of time the frequency converter has been operated at 80% of the maximum current. Warning Tk: Cooling block overheating; examine and clean the cooling block. Warning T i: The compartment temperature of the FC is too high. Warning motor temperature: Overheating sensed by the temperature sensor in motor =A9+C2-M1.

Failure codes concerning frequency converters FU (FC) The failure code has 4 digits, composed of failure type and failure specification. Example: Supply voltage 24 V too low = Code 0801 (Failure type 08; failure spezification 01). Failure type Failure specification
I*t Permitted duration of overload has been surpassed. Decrease the nominal value for sub-pressure in -hPa (-mbar) if the failure occurs during normal operation. I*t DC The permitted current in the lower frequency range (D.C.) has been surpassed. Cooling block overheating Examine ambient temperature and cooling performance, clean cooling block. Decrease the nominal value for sub-pressure in -hPa (-mbar) if the failure occurs during normal operation. Cooling block- sensor Temperature sensor is defective, or the FC is too cold.

00 01 Ixt monitoring

01

00 02 Cooling block temperature

01

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Failure type

Failure specification
Excessive temperature The compartment temperature has surpassed the permitted limit. Cool the compartment if feasible. Temperature too low The compartment temperature is below the permitted limit. Warm-up of the compartment if feasible. Phase LX current monitoring dynamic phase LX current limit Current boundary value regulation Due to overload the drive has been decelerated to reversal (Stator frequency = 0). invalid value 0 selected invalid value F selected Tolerance failure False measurement occurrence undefined device selected Ud too high (> 750 V) Ud too low (< 300 V) Phase failure +/- 15 V too low 24 V too low Communication mode

00 03 Internal compartment temperature 01

00 02 05 Overcurrent switch-OFF 04

00 01 06 Power part recognition 02 03 04 00 07 Intermediate circuit voltage 01 03 00 08 Supply voltage 01 02

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Failure type

Failure specification
00 01 02

10

EEPROM Failure 03 04 05 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Please contact Schlafhorst, field service dept., dept if one of these failure codes is displayed.

11

CPU (Central Processing Unit) failures 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 32

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Failure type

Failure specification
00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 Please contact Schlafhorst, field service Schlafhorst dept., if one of these failure codes is displayed. di l d

12

Configuration failures

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 00

Ground-short. Asymmetric load; the frequency converter output is under uneven load. CAN-Bus Stop. Non, or defective bus connection to the FC.

19

Load failure 01

32

Communication failures

32

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10.1.2 Informator messages

The Informator issues corresponding messages D concerning false entries, D upon triggering a function, e.g. Lot start, or D or related to machine statuses or failures ( ill. above), on its display screen. The message windows either close automatically after several seconds, or after actuation of symbol icon Message confirmation ( ). Note Messages also accompanied by lighting of one of the signal lamps (H1 or H2) are listed beginning on page 10.1.1.

D 161-67

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Informator messages D Messages to be confirmed Message Remarks
Bus-Frequency converters have to be coded according to location. Codes are noted in the electrical diagrams. One of the Bus FCs is wrongly coded: - Dust removal - Package conveyor - Empty tube conveyor The suction drive is in acceleration mode. The nominal degree of sub-pressure (suction) has not yet been reached. Message: No suction. The doffer is unable to doff a full package, because the deposit position on the conveyor belt is occupied. Deplete the conveyor belt, or remove the package manually. The entry is rejected because the selected group is not in status VACANT. The entry is rejected because the selected group is not in status DEFINED. The entry is rejected because the selected group is a Lot in PRODUCTION. The entry is rejected because the selected group is a Lot in lot change. The entry is rejected because the selected group is in status Lot change. The entry is rejected because the selected group is presently subjected to a Change of range. The lot has been started. The lot has been stopped. The deliberate lot end has been accepted. The transfer parameters have been wrongly entered: Enter either the doffer No. or the group No., but not both.

WRONG CODING BUS-FREQUENCY CONVERTER

SUCTION DRIVE ACCELERATION (NO SUCTION)

POSITION OCCUPIED. DOFFER UNABLE TO DOFF

REJECTED: GROUP IS VACANT REJECTED: GROUP IS DEFINED REJECTED: LOT IS IN PRODUCTION REJECTED: LOT IS IN LOT CHANGE. REJECTED: LOT CHANGE IN PROGRESS REJECTED: CHANGE OF RANGE IN PROGRESS LOT STARTED LOT STOPPED DELIBERATE LOT END ACCEPTED Incorrect parameters. Enter either doffer number or group number, but not both !!!

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Message
Selected transfer tail of group x not possible due to doffer specification ! Transfer tail device of doffer does not match cradle of wdg. unit of the group x ! Service range of doffer x must contain at least four winding units ! Doffers x service range must be entered in ascending order ! Overlapping ranges of doffers x and y ! Doffer X: Service range includes winding units with different types of yarn guide drums ! All windeing units in the service range of doffer X must be of identical cradle type ! Nominal winding speed, group X may not exceed #### due to drum type. The specification of all winding units of group X must be identical ! ABORT PROGRAM DOWNLOAD : READ ERROR DOFFER PROGRAM ! DOFFER NUMBER INCORRECTLY SET ! DOFFER FAILS TO RECOGNIZE VALID WINDING UNIT NUMBER ! DOFFER WITHOUT PROGRAM !

Remarks
The selected transfer tail for group x can not be wound, due to the specification of the allocated doffer. The selected transfer tail winding device of the doffer does not match the cradles established in the specification of the winding units in group x. The entered service range of doffer x must cover at least 4 winding units. The range of winding units to be serviced by doffer x must be entered in ascending order. The entered service range of doffer x overlaps the service range of doffer y. The service range of doffer x includes winding units with differently specified yarn guide drums. All winding units in the service range of doffer X must be of identical cradle type. The nominal winding speed of group x must not surpass #### mpm due to the installed type of yarn guide drums. The specification of all winding units of group X must be identical. Program transmission from the PC-Card to the doffer has been aborted. Coding on PCB Doffer electronics (Wechslerelektronik) is wrongly set. Possibly data transmission (Infrared) failure between winding unit and doffer. Doffer waiting for data transmission Informator -> Doffer from the PC-Card.

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Message
DOFFER PARAMETERS REJECTED. LOT NOT STARTED ! Testmode not practicable ! Testmode OFF. There are some winding heads not in PRODUCTION. ABORTION OF PROGRAM TRANSMISSION: NO PROGRAM IN EXISTENCE ! Abortion of program transmission: Faulty program! ABORT PROGRAM DOWNLOAD : BUS-ERROR ! ABORT PROGRAM DOWNLOAD : SWITCH OFF WINDING UNIT XX ! ABORT PROGRAM DOWNLOAD : NO RECEIVING WINDING UNITS ! ABORT PROGRAM DOWNLOAD : NO CONNECTION WITH WINDING UNIT XX ! ABORTION OF PROGRAM TRANSMISSION: NO STORAGE PC CARD IN PC CARD DRIVE ! ABORTION OF PROGRAM TRANSMISSION: NO PROGRAM IN EXISTENCE ! !!! Send default value to winding unit, or switch the machine OFF/ON !!! Status of target lot is not VACANT or DEFINED. Copying not practicable !

Remarks
The message is issued during entry of doffer parameters on doffer x, presently located on a producing winding unit. Type of testmode not possible. Attempt to activate testmode on winding units not in production. The winding unit program to be transmitted is not stored on the PC-Card. An error has occurred during transmission of the winding unit program. No connection with participant via data bus. For program transmission all winding units must be switched OFF. Bus connection to the winding units is interrupted, winding units without supply voltage, wiring error. Bus connection with winding unit XX is interrupted, winding unit without voltage, wiring error. Program transmission has been aborted, as no PC-Card (Memory card) is inserted into the PC-Card drive. Program transmission has been aborted, as no valid program for transmission is available. This message is a warning if values have been omitted from auxiliary initialization (-1). The status of the group named as target group must be either VACANT or DEFINED. Copying of the group is not possible. Quality classification of group X is not possible, because neither nominal diameter nor nominal length has been defined. One of the two has to be entered.

Group X cannot be divided into quality classes because no nominal diameter or length has been entered.

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Message
An invalid group number was entered while copying the group data: Source-group : X; .Target-group : Y. Machine specification ranges X and Y overlap at winding unit ZZ. Continuous tube conveyor must be uninterrupted, to always begin at section 1 Check machine specifications X. Winding units YY to ZZ are beyond machine range. Winding units XX to YY are not associated with any specification ! CAUTION!! Confirmation of entries will generate RESTART with erasure of actual data!! ??? DO YOU WANT TO REJECT THE CURRENT MACHINE SPECIFICATION DATA ??? Machine specification OK. !!! WAIT !!! System restarting ! Patrol range of doffer X larger than the No. of winding units YY.

Remarks
An invalid group number was entered for copying of group data: Source group: x; Target group: y. Entry not being accepted: The ranges of specification types y and x overlap each other at winding unit No. zz. Allocation of entries for the continuous tube conveyor is wrong; e.g.: The contnuous tube conveyor (DHT) can not be interrupted by a sectional conveyor (HT10) on one of the sections. Indicated specifications (x) to be corrected, as winding units No. yy to zz are beyond machine range. The specification has not been entered for all winding units of the group. Entries/Changes in menu Machine setup always trigger a Restart of the Informator, erasing production data, and erasing those settings which are related to the change! Safety inquiry, if changes in menu Machine setup are to be aborted. Change in menu Machinen configuration has been confirmed, the Informator performs a Restart. Double-check entry of patrol range. Informator or machine are NOT to be switched OFF.

Informator buffer batteries discharged !!! Do not switch the Informator OFF, replace batteries immediately.

Lot data and production data are powerfail-proof stored in the Informator through battery buffering. The batteries are discharged, to be replaced immediately (see 3.1.etc, Battery buffer). With increasing diameter the yarn tension drops, with variopack, from xx cN to yy cN. With increasing diameter the cradle pressure drops, with variopack, from xx cN to yy cN. Attention: Yarn tension must not drop below 4 cN. The entered curve for variopack is adapted correspondingly, automatically.

Yarn tension drops with variopack at increasing diameter from xx cN to yy cN Cradle pressure drops with variopack at increasing diameter from xx N to yy N Caution: Yarn tension must not drop below 4 cN ! Curve of variopack being adapted.

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Message
Winding unit without No. registered !

Remarks
A winding unit without No. has been detected.. The correct winding unit No. has to be registered in the electronics board of the winding unit. The type of Initial start is unknown, the start is not executed. Activation of testmode is not possible, e.g. because Lot had not been started in this winding unit. Setup of a new group is not possible. All groups are occupied. xx winding heads are defined. Maximum yy are allowed ! No code for release of propack available !

Type of start-up is unknown, will not be executed. Testmode not practicable ! Setup of a new group not practicable ! xx winding heads are defined. Maximum yy are allowed !

NO CODE AVAILABLE FOR ENABELING propack !

A release code (release code, 14-digits numerical code) must be entered in order to release the Propack feature. The wrong release code (14-digits numerical code) has been entered! Release of Propack not possible! The machine specification lists too many winding units with Propack. Only a xx No. of winding units with Propack has been released. An error has occurred during copying of group data. The entered values are incomplete. Repeat entry, if required. An error has occurred during copying of doffer data. The entered values are incomplete. Repeat entry, if required An error has occurred during copying of general data. The entered values are incomplete. Repeat entry, if required. Release can not take place, as it is in effect already. Release can not be changed, as the maximum No. of releases is in effect already. Release of Variopack without Propack is not possible.

WRONG CODE ! propack CANNOT BE ENABLED ! TOO MANY WDG.UNITS WITH propack LISTED IN SPECS. ! ONLY XX WDG.UNITS ARE ENABLED ! ERROR AT COPYING OF GROUP DATA. VALUES INCOMPLETE !!! ERROR AT COPYING OF DOFFER DATA. VALUES INCOMPLETE !!! ERROR AT COPYING OF GENERAL DATA. VALUES INCOMPLETE !!! Release already activated Max. Anzahl Freischaltungen erreicht. Variopack not possible without propack

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Message
Release expires in xx hours ! Diese Eingabe lscht die Freischaltung aller Leistungsmerkmale!

Remarks
Temporary release expires xx hours from now. At expiration the release of all performance characteristics is terminated. Temporary release of all performance characteristics is expired. Release of all performance characteristics has been erased. Enter the valid release code (14-digits numerical code) for the release of the performance characteristics. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: Cone/sleeve feed has been stopped.

Release of all performance characteristics completed! Enter a valid code!

AUTOFEED : STOPPED !

AUTOFEED : FALSE CORRELATION WDG.UNIT/MAGAZINE ! AUTOFEED : FALSE WINDING UNIT ALLOCATION ! AUTOFEED : EMERGENCY-OFF !

Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: False coordination of winding unit to magazine type. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: Winding unit allocation is wrong. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: Emergency-OFF of cone/sleeve feed has been recognized. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: A control error of cone/sleeve feed has been recognized.

AUTOFEED : CONTROL ERROR !

AUTOFEED : FREQUENCY CONVERTER XX ! AUTOFEED : BAR DRAGGING FAILURE ! AUTOFEED : SLED DRAGGING FAILURE ! AUTOFEED : NEUTRAL POSITION SURPASSED ! AUTOFEED : NO SLED IN NEUTRAL POSITION ! AUTOFEED : GRIPPER FAILURE !

Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: Failure message from frequency converter xx of cone/sleeve feed. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: A bar dragging error has been recognized. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: A sled dragging failure has been recognized. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: Cone/sleeve feed has surpassed its neutral position. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: Cone/sleeve feed in neutral position; no sled has been recognized. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: A cone/sleeve gripper failure has been recognized.

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Message
AUTOFEED : WRONG SPECIFICATION RH / LH ! AUTOFEED : FALSE NO. OF MAGAZINES ! DUST REMOVEL SECTION X OFF

Remarks
Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: False specification RH/LH machine has been recognized. Cone/sleeve supply Autofeed: False No. of magazines detected during entry of specifications. Dust removal drive of section x is switched OFF. The winding unit has a wrong program (PCB Winding unit control [SP-Steuerung]). The program has to be newly transmitted (see 3.4.etc., Program transmission). The machine control has a wrong program (PCB Machine control [M-Steuerung]). The program has to be newly transmitted (see 3.4.etc., Program transmission). The doffer has a wrong program (PCB Doffer control [Wechsler-Steuerung]). The program has to be newly transmitted (see 3.4.etc., Program transmission). The entered Range reduction being executed. The entered Range increase being executed. Entry Deliberate lot end has been accepted. Entry can not be processed: No winding units are in production status. Entry can not be processed: Winding unit x is in production. Entry can not be processed: Winding units x and y are in production. Entry can not be processed: Winding units x, y, and z are in production. Entry can not be processed: Winding units x, y, z, ... are in production.

WRONG PROGRAM IN WINDING UNIT !

WRONG PROGRAM IN MACHINE CONTROL !

WRONG PROGRAM IN DOFFER !

CHANGE OF AREA IS RUNNING CHANGE OF AREA IS RUNNING DELIBERATE LOT END ACCEPTED NO WINDING UNITS IN PRODUCTION WINDING UNIT X IN PRODUCTION WINDING UNITS X AND Y IN PRODUCTION WINDING UNITS X, Y AND Z IN PRODUCTION WINDING UNITS X, Y, Z ... IN PRODUCTION

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Message
Timetable is empty! Automatic shift change will happen at midnight.

Remarks
The entered shift calendar is vacant, i.e. shift change times are not defined. Therefore an automatic shift change will take place at 00:00 (Midnight). Simultaneous entries for Yarn tension control and Autospeed regulation are not possible. Entry Autospeed is not possible for the winding units of the group, as they are not specified with yarn tension sensors. Foreign fiber cluster cuts (nCFFS) recognized. Foreign fiber cluster alerts (nFFSA) recognized. Clearer alerts (nRA) recognized. Yarn count alert recognized by the clearer. Failure cluster alert recognized by the clearer. Moir alert recognized by the clearer. CV alert recognized by the clearer. Foreign fiber alert recognized by the clearer. Surface index alert, IPI alert, recognized by the clearer. CMT alert recognized by the clearer. Yarn fault alert recognized by the clearer. Foreign fiber cluster alert recognized by the clearer. The selected print-out is not possible, as the printer is active. The selected print-out is not possible, as no data is available. The entered release code for the optional function is wrong. It does not match the serial No. of the Informator.

Yarn tension control and Autospeed regulation is not possible. According to specifiacations, the wdg. units of the group are not equipped with yarn tension sensors for Autospeed Foreign fiber cluster cuts (nCFFS) Foreign fiber cluster alert (nFFSA) Clearer alerts (nRA) Yarn count alert Failure cluster alert Moir alert CV alert Foreign fiber alert Surface index alert IPI alert CMT alert Yarn fault alert Foreign fiber cluster alert PRINT-OUT NOT POSSIBLE ! PRINTER ACTIVE. NO PRINT-OUT POSSIBLE. NO DATA AVAILABLE Key not matching Informator serial No. !

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Message
Attention: Yarn tension must not surpass 80 cN ! Curve of variopack will be adapted. Attention: Cradle pressure must not surpass 45 N ! Curve of variopack will be adapted.

Remarks
Attention: With Variopack the yarn tension must not surpass 80 cN. The entered curve is automatically adapted for Variopack. Attention: With Variopack the cradle pressure must not surpass 45 N. The entered curve is automatically adapted for Variopack. The cone/sleeve magazines of the winding units of group No. x are full. The lot can be started. The winding units of group No. x do not yet begin production. The thermosplicers are not yet heated-up to nominal temperature. Attention: With Variopack the cradle pressure must not drop below 5 N. The entered curve is automatically adapted for Variopack. The settings for Network connection have been changed via entry. The changes become effective only after Restart of the Informator. The part No. of the inserted PC-Card is not discernible. Insert an other PC-Card with the correct part No. New data has been transferred to group No. x by the superior data acquisition system ConerPilot. An error has occurred during copying of the specification data. The transmitted values are incomplete. Repeat copying if required.

C/S magazines of winding units in group x replenished

THERMOSPLICER IN GROUP X NOT YET AT NOMINAL TEMPERATURE

Attention: Cradle pressure must not drop below 5 N ! Curve of variopack will be adapted.

Network connection setting changed - active after restart of Informator !

Part No. on PC card not legible - insert PC card with part No.! ConerPilot has transmitted new data to group x !

ERROR AT COPYING OF SPECIFICATION FILE. VALUES INCOMPLETE !!!

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D Messages not to be confirmed (Window disappears automatically after 3 s)

Message
REJECTED: NOT ALL WINDING UNITS ARE VACANT REJECTED: LOT ACCOUNTING STILL IN PROGRESS REJECTED: LOT CHANGE NOT in PROGRESS INVALID RANGE CHANGE NO WINDING UNITS IN PRODUCTION WINDING UNIT XX IN PRODUCTION WINDING UNITS ... IN PRODUCTION Winding unit not producing ! Winding unit range has not been producing ! Winding unit range must be in one group ! Winding unit range exceeds group limits of previous shift ! Invalid winding unit range for group X X DOFFER READY TO RECEIVE DOFFER PROGRAM ! Card in PC-Card drive is not a SRAM-card. Card in PC-CARD drive is write-protected.

Remarks
A part of the noted winding units belongs to an other lot presently in production or in lot change status. Lot status can not be changed, accounting of the lot has not yet been finished. Entry permitted only during lot change. The entered winding unit range has to be double-checked. Entry can not be made, e.g. because all winding units are switched OFF. Entry can not be made, because the winding unit is (still) in production. Entry can not be made, because the listed winding units are (still) in production. Inquiry for actual data possible only for a producing winding unit range. The winding unit range has not been producing during the previous shift. The entered winding unit range is not part of a production group. The entered winding unit range was not part of a production group during the previous shift. The winding units defined for the entered group are not of identical specification. Doffer X waits for data transmission Informator -> doffer from the PC-Card. Insert PC-Card type SRAM into the PC-Card slot. Write protection has to be cancelled before attempting to write on the card. ( part 3.1; PC-Card settings/battery change)

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Message
Card in PC-Card drive is not a SRAM-card. Card in PC-Card drive contains no data file. No more space on Card in PC-Card drive. Error during card access in PC-Card drive. SRAM CARD BUFFER BATTERY DISCHARGED !!! Replace battery immediately, DANGER OF DATA LOSS !!! Copy not possible. Target group must be either VACANT or DEFINED. Group data being copied. Error: Group data not copied. Access denied ! - Wrong password. Access given ! - ... Operator key recognized ! Access requires ... Foreman key recognized ! Access requires ... Service key recognized ! Access requires ... Technician key recognized. Access requires engineer key ! This code is already in use ! Password must contain 4 characters !

Remarks
Check whether or not the correct card has been inserted. No data is stored on the card, or the card is defective. The card can not store more data, a new card has to be inserted. Inspect the PC-Card. Description part 3.1; PC-Card settings/battery change. The data can not be copied to a group presently in Production or in Lot change status. The groups data being copied. This message is issued, e.g., when removing the PC-Card from its slot during data transmission. Enter the correct password. The correct password of the selected level has been entered. Enter correct password of the selected level. Enter correct password of the selected level. Enter correct password of the selected level. Enter correct password for engineer key. Enter an other password, the attempted password is already stored. False password entry. A password of four digits must be entered. The entered release code to release Propack is correct. A number of xx winding units, of a maximum of yy winding units have been released for Propack. The action can not be started, as the clearer is not yet ready. Wait until the clearer is ready.

CODE OK ! XX WDG.UNITS OF YY RELEASED FOR propack !

Clearer not yet ready! Wait!

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D Window indicating filling level (Bargraph, ) Messages not to be confirmed, they disappear automatically.

Message
DELETING DOFFER-PROGRAM ! PROGRAM BEING CLEARED !

Remarks
The indicated program is being cleared (erased). A filling level display documents the progression of the action.

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Message
PROGRAM BEING CLEARED ! PROGRAM TRANSFER TO X DOFFER IN PROGRESS ! PROGRAM TRANSFER TO XX WINDING UNIT(S) IN PROGRESS ! PROGRAM TRANSFER FOR MACHINE CONTROL IN PROGRESS ! DATA BEING COPIED. DO NOT REMOVE PC-CARD. WAIT. INITIALIZATION IN PROGRESS

Remarks
The selected program is cleared. A filling level display documents the progression of the action.

The selected program is transmitted. A filling level display documents the progression of the action.

The data is copied. Do not remove the PC-Card from its slot. Wait until display disappears. Initialization of the system is in progress.

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10.2 Winding Unit

General operation of the winding unit is described in chapter 2.2. Red light: 1 Yellow light: 2

10.2.1 Red Light Flashing

1 This indicates a technical blockage, or a repetitious winding failure which can be remedied by qualified personnel only: D 1Hz flashing frequency: Repetitious winding failure. The number of allowed repeater cycles entered on the Informator, for joining failure, upper end failure, or lower end failure has been reached ( No. of repeaters to Red light for 3.2). Inspect delivery package, lower end, and splicer. If required, switch to toggle operation ( 4.2) for this purpose. D 2Hz flashing frequency: Electrical defect (e.g. program decayed) or technical blockage. Inspect winding unit for blockages; if required, switch to toggle operation ( 4.2) for this purpose. D 1/4 Hz flashing frequency: No winding unit program. The winding unit program must be transmitted from the PC-Card to the winding unit ( 3.4).
D 301-21

D 3 seconds ON, briefly OFF, 3 seconds ON, etc.: Hardware defect of the wdg. units electronic circuitry. Note: Inquiry/display of last Red light 3.5.3

10.2.2 Yellow Light Flashing

D Appr. 1 Hz flashing frequency: A program transmission from the PC-Card in the Informator to the winding unit(s) with flashing Yellow light is in progress.

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10.2.3 propack Failure Reasons

On winding units equipped with the electro-mechanical cradle suspension propack failures can occur if package cradle (1) fails to exert the cradle pressure required to produce the desired package diameter and package weight. This pressure is produced by step motor M60. The cradle D either presses the package too hard upon yarn guide drum (2), or D lifts the cradle, having the package suspended above the yarn guide drum. Failure description on next page. M60

D325-23

3 4 5

D301-40

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Failure description Manual interference

Failure remedy

The cradle was moved forcibly so that the a) Newly activate cradle pressure compensapackage no longer contacts the yarn guide tion: drum. Simultaneously briefly actuate tension device opening key (3) and yellow light key (4). Cradle (1) ascents, propack is initialized. Subsequently the cradle returns the package to contacting the yarn guide drum. A package of different diameter has been b) Manually press the cradle down placed in the cradle. Proceed as described under a) above. The package has been removed manually, an c) Switch winding unit OFF on winding unit empty cone/sleeve has been inserted, and switch (5). only the yellow light key has been actuated. Actuate and hold yellow light key (4). SiResult: The winding unit assumes Red light multaneously, switch the winding unit ON. status. The cradle descents.

Yellow light extinguished Step motor M60 attempts to descent the d) The winding unit performs calculations without removal of the cradle. based on the empty cone/sleeve. package. Step motor M60 slips if the package is larger The large package should remain in the than 180 mm. cradle: same as b). When inserting an empty cone/sleeve: same as a) False Informator entries Wrong yarn count entered on the Informator. e) Correct entry of yarn count on the InforThe winding unit calculates a wrong yarn mator. Then proceed as described under weight from the yarn length, and propack b). fails to correctly compensate the diameter.

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10.3 10.4

10.5 Package Doffer

10.5.1 General
Display (1) takes place exclusively in German or in English. Language selection is made on the Informator: Informator user guidance in German = German; all other languages = English. 1 4 Note: D Simultaneously, the failure messages are also displayed at the Informator, in the pre-selected language. D Inquiry / Display of doffers operational status 3.5.12. 2 2 3 Failure messages
D 560-01

For failure messages the two keys (2) flash in RED. The display always begins with Failure.

Example: Failure No.: 60 No compressed air! No.:15 Failure No. 60; present doffer position (e.g. winding unit No.15) Failure message (e.g. No compressed air!). The text is scrolled on display if the message length exceeds 16 signs. Failure message confirmation Only after failure remedy should the failure message be confirmed: D Failure Type 1: Actuate key ENTER (3), or D Failure Type 2 (Harmful failure): Set turn switch (4) on Manual operation, then actuate key ENTER (3).

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10.5.2 Listing of Failure Messages

No.

Displayed Message Text Overload cycling drive motor!

Trigger Cycling drive motor overloaded! Motor M2 being operated above nominal load for several seconds (long-term overload). Patrol drive motor overloaded! Motor M1 being operated above nominal load for several seconds (long-term overload) Blockage of the cycling drive motor! With switched-ON cycling drive motor M2 its RPM are monitored (short-term blockage monitoring). Note: In order to relax the linkage after failure confirmation the cam package can be turned back appr. 5. Actuate the DOWN key accordingly. Blockage of the patrol drive motor! With switched-ON patrol drive motor M1 its RPM are monitored (short-term blockage monitoring). Cycling drive motors RPM too high! With switched-ON cycling drive motor M2 its RPM are monitored (Safety stop at control failure). Patrol drive motors RPM too high! With switched-ON patrol drive motor M1 its RPM are monitored (Safety stop at control failure). Torque of cycling drive motor too high! Cycling drive motor M2 being briefly operated very high above nominal load (short-term overload). Torque of patrol drive motor too high! Patrol drive motor M1 being briefly operated very high above nominal load (short-term overload). vacant

Overload patrol drive motor!

Blockage cycling drive motor!

Blockage patrol drive motor!

Over-RPM cycling drive motor!

Over-RPM patrol drive motor!

Excessive torque cycling drive motor!

Excessive torque patrol drive motor!

9 10 11 During patrol cycling linkage not in neutral! During patrol cradle lift not in neutral!

During patrol the cycling linkage is not in neutral position! Sensor Cycling linkage in neutral B31 not actuated. During patrol the cradle lift is not in neutral position! Sensor Cradle lift in neutral B32 not actuated.

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Displayed Message Text During patrol yarn lift not in neutral! During patrol package guide not in neutral! During patrol latch engaged!

Trigger During patrol the yarn lift is not in neutral position! Sensor Yarn lift neutral/receiving B33 not actuated. During patrol the package guide is not in neutral position! Sensor Package guide B12 not actuated. During patrol the latch is engaged! Sensor Latch engaged B11 actuated. Doffer fails to find the requesting winding unit! The winding units IR transmitter is defective or wdg. unit Nos. have been allotted in false sequence. Result: Five times the doffer passes the range between a higher and a lower wdg. unit No., then it stops and issues this message. Doffer has engaged on the wrong winding unit! The winding unit No. recognized at the instant of engaging doesnt match the No. recognized prior to engagement (False IR data transmission). The RH distance sensor is missing! Sensor RH distance B10 is not actuated, not transmitting any test pulses. The RH distance sensor is defective! Sensor RH distance B10 is not actuated, not transmitting failure pulses. The LH distance sensor is missing! Sensor LH distance B30 is not actuated, not transmitting any test pulses. The LH distance sensor is defective! Sensor LH distance B30 is not actuated, and transmitting failure pulses.

15

Requesting winding unit not found!

16

Doffer engaged on wrong winding unit!

17

RH distance sensor missing!

18

RH distance sensor defective!

19

LH distance sensor missing!

20

LH distance sensor defective!

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No.

Displayed Message Text

Trigger The wdg. unit No. received by the doffer is not within the doffers service range.

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Doffer beyond its service range!

- Doffer has been manually shifted into an other doffers service range, or - wdg. unit No. has been wrongly programmed, or - the doffer No. set on PCB Operation (Bedienung XW) does not include the recognized winding unit No. (allotted service range). Doffer service range has not been entered on the Informator! The service range entered on the Informator is 0 ... 0. Doffer not able to engage! The latching linkage is blocked (Latch rail fails to drop in direction latch bolt). Result: The doffer has recognized the requesting wdg. unit and attempts to engage. Five times the doffer passes the range between a higher and a lower wdg. unit No. then it stops and issues this failure message. Latch not able to engage! The latching linkage is blocked (Latch rail fails to drop in direction latch bolt). Result: During initialization, or during manually started patrol operation the doffer patrols with released latch for 10 seconds. If the latch fails to engage during this period of time the doffer stops and issues this failure message. Each time the voltage supply is switched ON, the doffer examines whether or not the sequence of two adjoining winding unit numbers is conform with specification LH or RH machine. Note: Upon appearance of this message the machine specification as well as the sequence of winding unit numbers must be double-checked. vacant vacant vacant vacant

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Doffer service range not entered on Informator!

23

Doffer could not engage!

24

Latch could not engage!

25

Sequence of wdg. units Nos. incorrect !

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No.

Displayed Message Text

Trigger During the doffing cycle the latch is not engaged! When initiating a Manual doffing cycle with package without engaged doffer, the latch is released automatically. Information message During cycle latch not engaged! is issued for 15 seconds. The failure message is issued if the doffer fails to engage during this period of time. Sensor Latch engaged B11 not actuated. Failure during winding of the transfer tail! Via package RPM sensor the winding unit counts the No. of transfer tail winds wound by the doffer At the start of the cone/sleeve drive and winding of the transfer tail the doffer expects to receive a signal from the winding unit that the No. of winds has been completed. If this signal is not received within 10 seconds this message is issued. Cradle lift is not in neutral position! Sensor Cradle lift in neutral B32 not actuated. Yarn lift is not in transfer tail winding position! Sensor Yarn lift in transfer tail position B15 not actuated. Yarn lift is not in neutral position! Sensor Yarn lift in neutral/receiving B33 not actuated. Cradle opener is not in end position! Sensor Cradle opener end pos. B14 not actuated. Yarn lift is not in threading position! Sensor Yarn lift neutral/receiving B33 not actuated. Cradle lift remains in neutral position! Sensor Cradle lift in neutral B32 is actuated. Yarn lift remains in transfer tail position! Sensor Yarn lift transfer tail pos. B15 is actuated. Yarn lift remains in neutral position! Sensor Yarn lift neutral/receiving B33 is actuated.

30

During cycle latch not engaged!

31

Failure at transfer tail winding!

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

Cradle lift not in neutral! Yarn lift not in transfer tail position! Yarn lift not in neutral! Cradle opener not in end position! Yarn lift not in threading position! Cradle lift remains in neutral! Yarn lift remains in transfer tail position! Yarn lift remains in neutral!

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Displayed Message Text Cradle opener not in end position! Yarn lift not in threading position!

Trigger Cradle opener not in end position! Sensor Cradle opener end pos. B14 is actuated. Yarn lift not in threading position! Sensor Yarn lift neutral/receiving B33 is actuated. Failure during winding of nose winds! With its RPM counter the wdg. unit counts the number of nose winds wound by the doffer. At start of the cone/sleeve drive and winding of nose winds the doffer excepts a signal from the wdg. unit that the No. of winds is completed. This message is issued if the signal fails to be received within 10 seconds. Failure during winding of residual tail! The wdg. unit counts the number of winds wound by the doffer. At start of the cone/sleeve drive and winding of the residual end the doffer excepts a signal from the wdg. unit that the No. of winds is completed. This message is issued if the signal fails to be received within 10 seconds. During initialization the doffer detects missing engagement of the latch. The place for package deposit is not vacant! Sensor Package conveyor check B20 detects an object at a distance between 200 mm and 540 mm. After doffing the doffer detects that no package has been deposited on the package conveyor belt. The cycling linkage remains in neutral position! Sensor Cycling linkage neutral B31 is actuated. The cycling linkage is not in neutral position! Sensor Cycling linkage neutral B31 not actuated.

42

Failure during nose winds winding!

43

Failure during winding of residual tail!

44

DURING INITIALIZING LATCH NOT ENGAGED ! Package deposit not vacant!

45

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NO PACKAGE DEPOSITED ! Cycling linkage remaining in neutral! Cycling linkage not in neutral!

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Displayed Message Text During cycle cycling linkage in neutral! Doffer without bus connection! Program and Hardware not compatible!

Trigger During a cycle the cycling linkage is in neutral position! Sensor Cycling linkage neutral B31 is actuated. The doffer attempts to transmit data to a bus participant, yet fails to contact the participant. Failure of the machine bus. The current doffer program is not compatible with the present hardware (PCB). Doffing is possible only without winding unit! A Manual doffing cycle with package has been initiated, yet the doffer receives a message that the wdg. unit is not ready for doffing (Wdg. unit switched OFF, or in failure position, or missing bus connection). At start the doffer is not in zero (neutral) position, it has to be manually returned to zero (neutral) positon. The winding unit is not accessible! After several attempts to transmit data to the winding unit the doffer receives no confirmation of completed transmission. A reset actuation (HC11) has been detected! Defective PCB Operation (Bedienung) of the doffer. During operation the doffer-internal connection to PCB Operation (Bedienung XW) has been interrupted (e.g. loose plug connection or wiring interrupted). The package guide is not in bypass position! Sensor Package guide bypass pos. B13 not actuated. The package guide is not in neutral position! Sensor Package guide neutral B12 not actuated. The yarn guide drum continues to run! After switching the drum drive OFF the doffer expects a confirming message from the wdg. unit. The doffer stops the doffing cycle if the message is not received within 5 seconds.

52

Doffing possible without winding unit only!

53

DOFFER NOT IN NEUTRAL ! INITIALIZATIONREQUIRED !

54

Winding unit not accessible!

55

Reset actuation (HC11) detected!

56

Connection to PCB Operation interrupt!

57 58

Package guide not in bypass position! Package guide not in neutral!

59

Drum remains running!

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No.

Displayed Message Text

Trigger No compressed air (or insufficient pressure)! The doffer receives this message via the machine bus. The doffer remains stopped with this message on display until restoration of the required air pressure. This message does not require confirmation! Note: This message can only be confirmed after restoration of compressed air pressure! At disappearance of adequate air pressure if the radial cam package position is between 112 and 274, the continuous functional progression is no longer assured. At pressure restoration the doffing cycle must be completed manually. Informative display No. 11 appears Complete doffing cycle manually!. Cycling linkage is not in neutral pos.! Initialization required! After a voltage failure during doffing cycle is sensor Cycling linkage neutral B31 not actuated. The radial position of the cycling linkage has been memorized prior to the power failure. Note: Return doffer to neutral via toggle operation. Cycling linkage is not in neutral pos.! Initialization required! When switching the voltage supply ON, sensor neutral position B31 is not actuated and the stored radial position is 0. I.e., the doffer has left the neutral position in switched-OFF status. Note: Return the doffer linkage to neutral position in toggle operation.

60

No compressed air!

61

Cycling linkage not in neutral! Initialization required!

62

Cycling linkage not in neutral! Initialization required!

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The doffers cycle control can not function correctly! Manual interferences could be required!

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No.

Displayed Message Text

Trigger The package guide is not in neutral pos.! Initialization required! When switching the doffers voltage supply ON, sensor in neutral position B31 is actuated while sensor package guide neutral B12 is not actuated. I.e., the doffer has left neutral position while being switched-OFF Note: Return doffer to neutral via toggle operation.

64

Package guide not in neutral! Initialization required!

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Cycle progression can not be controlled correctly! Manual interference could be required!

66

Cradle lift not in neutral! Initialization required!

The cradle lift is not in neutral pos.! Initialization required! When switching the doffers voltage supply ON sensor neutral position B31 is actuated while sensor cradle lifter neutral B32 is not actuated. I.e., the doffer has left neutral position while being switched-OFF. Note: Return doffer to neutral via toggle operation.

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Cycle progression can not be controlled correctly! Manual interference could be required!

68

Yarn lift not in neutral! Initialization required!

The yarn lift is not in neutral pos.! Initialization required! When switching the doffers voltage supply ON, sensor neutral position B31 is actuated while sensor yarn lift neutral B33 is not actuated. I.e., the doffer has left neutral position while being switched-OFF. Note: Return doffer to neutral via toggle operation.

Cycle progression can not be controlled correctly! Manual interference could be required!

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No.

Displayed Message Text

Trigger Absence of valid doffing parameters! With arrival on the requesting wdg. unit the doffer asks for the doffing parameters for this wdg. unit from the Informator. If these parameters are not received within a prescribed time, the doffer stops, displaying this message.

69

No valid doffing parameters!

a
70 Switch winding unit ON, confirm with ENTER !

Confirmation of this message triggers doffing cycle continuation using the older parameters, possibly invalid!

Winding unit should be switched ON, and ENTER confirmed! This message is displayed if a Manual doffing cycle with wdg. unit is initiated while the wdg. unit is switched OFF. Switch the wdg. unit ON and actuate the ENTER key. The manual cycle can now be started. Winding unit should be switched OFF and ENTER confirmed! The doffer can not determine the wdg. units status if a Manual doffing cycle without wdg. unit is initiated.

71

Switch winding unit OFF, confirm with ENTER !

a
72 Doffing aborted!

Prior to message confirmation be sure that the wdg. unit is switched OFF!

A doffing cycle, or an initializing procedure, has been aborted through pulling out of the engaging latch, or sensor B11 is defective. Sensor Latch engaged B11 not actuated. Initialization of the doffer has been aborted. If necessary it has to be manually returned to zero (neutral) positon, and started anew. Package guiding remains in neutral position! Sensor package guide neutral B12 remains actuated. vacant vacant vacant vacant vacant

73

INITIALIZATION PROCESS ABORTED !

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Package guide remains in neutral!

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Displayed Message Text Position sensors on cycling motor missing! Position sensors on patrol motor missing!

Trigger None of the position sensors S1, S2, S3 (motor position sensors) of cycling drive motor =A6+C2-M2 is actuated. Sensor(s), cable, or plug could be defective. None of the position sensors S1, S2, S3 (motor position sensors) of patrol drive motor =A6+C2-M1 is actuated. Sensor(s), cable, or plug could be defective. Winding unit has failed to adjust the yarn tensioner. Yarn tensioner adjustment to be double-checked. The yarn lifter head has been blocked while tilting towards the yarn guide drum. Yarn lifter sensor =A6+C2-B33 not actuated. The yarn lifter head has been blocked while tilting towards the yarn guide drum. Yarn lifter sensor =A6+C2-B33 is actuated. The package doffer has no access to the neighboring doffer via data bus. This would be required in order to assure that no other doffer, stationary or moving, is present at the reversal position.

82

WINDING UNIT HAS NOT ADJUSTED YARN TENSION DEVICE ! Yarn lift not in front of drum! Yarn lift remains in front of drum!

83 84

85

ADJACENT DOFFER INACCESSIBLE !

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11 Electrical Operation Instructions

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11.0 11.0.1 11.1 11.1.1 11.1.2 11.1.3 11.1.4 11.1.5 11.1.6 11.2 11.2.1 11.2.2 11.2.3 11.5 11.5.1 11.5.2 11.5.3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Circuit Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Machine Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate DC Circuit (GZK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCB Main board GZK (Intermediate DC Circuit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCB Control GZK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCB (Printed Circuit Board) M-Control (M-Steuerung) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Module BUS frequency converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frequency Converter (FC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winding Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCB SP-Control (SP-Steuerung) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCB Thermosplicer Output Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCB Clearer Evaluation Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delivery Package Doffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCB (Printed Circuit Board) XW (Doffer) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCB MB-Adapter-XW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Module Operation-XW (Bedienung-XW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 5 11 - 5 11 - 11 11 - 11 11 - 13 11 - 16 11 - 17 11 - 21 11 - 24 11 - 27 11 - 27 11 - 32 11 - 34 11 - 37 11 - 37 11 - 42 11 - 44

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11.0 General
11.0.1 Circuit Diagrams
Designation of operational devices according to DIN 40719 Electrical operational devices, called operational devices, can be represented by individual parts, assemblies, functional units,etc., being noted by an electrical symbol in electrical diagrams. Designation of Operational Devices consists (according to DIN) of a designation block composed of a series of letters and numbers. Designation Blocks are provided with prefixes for identification purpose: D Assembly Designation block Assembly is similar to Functional Electrical Assembly used previously; it carries prefix (=) (sign of equality). Assembly is always noted with capital letter A; for sequential numbering two digits numerical are available after the A allotted as follows: D Location Designation block Location denotes the location of the operational device; it carries prefix (+). The following code letters are used for:

Location C E L P S

Allocation Compartments Control Compartments Control Panels Boxes Control Instruments Others

Assbly A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 A07 A08 A09

Allocation Control Compartment Section Winding Unit Dust Removal Package Conveyor Package Doffer Tube Conveyor Travelling Cleaner Sub-pressure Unit

For sequential numbering of the location two digits are provided after the code letter. Example: =A04.2+C01: Assembly Dust removal device of section 2, location dust removal chamber.

The assemblys code structure can be divided by a Separation Sign ( . ) Example: =A01: Power Supply; =A04.2: Dust removal device of section 2.

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D Device The code block Device carries prefix (-) and indicates the type of device. The code letters used for the devices correspond to DIN 40719: Structure of Diagrams D Project Your Autoconer corresponds to a certain project, e.g. model RM. All diagrams required for learning the type of performance and the functional interrelationship of electrical control elements and devices are combined under the term Project (e.g. 148-830 xxx). The project is divided into several assemblies. D Assembly An assembly represents all machine elements combined in a diagram. D Segments of Pages All diagrams are subdivided by an identical scheme. Fixed, always identical abbreviations are provided for each subdivision. Example: The Listing of installation components is always found under AGE; current value tables are always found under STW. Each segment of pages begins with a new numbering sequence (Page 1 thr. page n).

Device A B C F G H K L M P Q R S T V X Y

Denotation PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Light barrier, Sensor, Initiator Capacitor Fuse, Bimetal relay Generator, Tacho-generator Signal lamps Relays, Time relays Choke, Coil Motor Counter Motor overload switch Resistor Switch, contactor Transformer Rectifier Plug connector Magnet coil (Solenoid)

Three numeral digits are provided after the code letter for numbering of the device. Example: -K02: Relay; =A04.1+C01-Y02: Assembly Dust removal 1st section, Location dust removal chamber, Device Magnet valve Y02.

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Listing of Page Ranges for D Project (=A00) Category Index Machine layout Project block diagram Potentials names Signal abbreviations Auxiliary project information D Device group (=A01 ... =A09) Category Installation layout Listing of installation components Block diagram Circuit diagram Table of current ratings Abbr. ABI AGE BSB STR STW Remarks Graphic illustration of the location of operational device Incorporates: Installation, location, position in circuit diagram (STR), name/function. Schematic illustration of the devices function. Circuit diagram Listing of fuse ratings and/or setting ranges and standard values for motor overload switches, resp., for all line voltages. Be sure to read the values in correspondence to the prevailing line voltage. Technical function diagram Diagram of terminals Diagram of plug connections Auxiliary help TFU VKL VST ZHI Also called Flow diagram; divided by function. Shows major terminal strips. Shows major plug connections. Additional project information. Abbr. INH MAS PBS POT SIG ZPI Remarks Layout table incorporating all operational devices of the project; listing of all diagram pages. Graph of machine (project); all operational devices are noted. Schematic illustration of the projects function. Listing of all potentials abbreviations. Listing of all signal abbreviations. Additional project information.

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D170-02e

Example for the complete description of the throttle flap valve Y01 of the bobbin dust extractor of section 2.

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Diagram Number

Diagram Heading

Page No.

ENTSTAUBUNG

Assembly Location

Range of pages (shown in table) Depicted Function

D170-01

Footnotes of a diagram page. Range of pages: Abbr. ABI AGE BSB STR STW TFU VKL VST ZKI Category Installation illustration Listing of installation components Block diagram Circuit diagram Table of current ratings Technical function diagram Terminal diagram Plug connection diagram Additional help

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270 V 0 V

D160-04

11.1 Machine Frame

11.1.1 Intermediate DC Circuit (GZK)
The intermediate DC circuit (GZK) is composed of:

PCB Main board GZK, with PCB Control GZK.

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Sicherungen F4 bis F9 m?ssen vom selben Typ und Hersteller sein! The fuses F4 to F9 have to be of the same type and from the same manufacturer!

Sicherheitshinweise im BedienungsHandbuch beachten! Please pay attention to the safety instructions in the Operating Manual!

Achtung! Achtung
Vor dem Entfernen der Schutzscheibe Maschinen-Hauptschalter ausschalten. Kondensatoren m?ssen entladen sein. Vor Herausnahme des Einschubes Sicherungsschrauben l?sen. Nach Einsetzen des Einschubes Sicherungsschrauben wieder festziehen.

GZK-ON

Caution!
Turn off machine main switch prior to removing protection screen. Capacitors should be discharged. Untighten safety screws before removing slide-in pack. After insertion of slide-in pack retighten safety screws.

blocked 330V 310V 300V 220V Supply O.K.

+275V

0V

DC-Voltage

D160-05

Safety cover For safety reason against excessive contact voltage (275 VDC) module GKZ is provided with a safety cover.

The GKZ cover should be removed only after the machine has been switched OFF on main breaker switch =A1+P1-Q1 and protection (padlock) against unauthorized manipulation is in place, AND if the load voltage on the measuring bushings (ref. to the labeling on inspection window DCVoltage) has dropped below 30 V. Loosen retainer screws prior to pulling the module. Retighten retainer screws after re-inserting the module. Fuses F4 ... F9 must be of identical type and supplier.

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D160-04

11.1.2 PCB Main board GZK (Intermediate DC Circuit)

This PCB incorporates the components for the semi-controlled three-phase bridge circuit, for fusing of the sections, for the discharge resistors, and for the 24 VDC supply voltage. The PCB is mounted on thyristor stages V1 ... V3, the latter, in turn, being mounted on a cooling block. Three-phase bridge circuit The supply voltage (3 x 230 VAC) is rectified on PCB GZK to the operational voltage of 275 VDC, and regulated and monitored via the semi-controlled three-phase bridge circuit V1 ... V3. Function The input voltage, supplied via transformer for the purpose of galvanic separation, is fused and controlled by a relay at entry into the intermediate DC circuit (GZK). The required control voltages are generated by simple AC transformers with adjoining rectifying components. For swift discharge of the intermediate circuit two discharge resistors are switched ON/OFF, if required. These discharge rectifiers are located between PCB and cooling block.

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5
270 V 0 V

3 4

4
D160-04

Voltage supply Via fuses, the 275 VDC voltage supplies the sectional electronics channels. Via individual fusing within the electronics channels, voltage is supplied to D the winding units, D the tube conveyor, D the dust removal device, D the package doffer(s) D the package conveyor, and D auxiliary devices.

Fuse ratings: Supply leads 3 x 230 V

F4 ... F9; 30 A F1 ... F3; 6.3 A F12 ... F15; 10 A F11 and F16; 50 A Sectional fusing: F11: Sections 1 ... 3 F16: Sections 4 ... 6

Control leads of machine control Supply leads of auxiliary devices Supply leads +275 VDC

F10; 20 A Fusing of the discharge resistors.

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=A1+C2
230 V~ L1 230 V~ L2 230 V~ L3

F4 F1 3

F5

F6

F7

F8

F9

+275V

3~

F10
=

1~

1~

+275V +275V
=

+275V F12

+275V F13

+275V F14

+275V F15

F11

F16

PCB (Printed circuit board) Control set assembly

D160-06

Section 1 ... 3

Section 4 ... 6

Auxiliary devices

Schematic block diagram of GZK main board

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11.1.3 PCB Control GZK

PCB GZK regulates and monitores the 275 VDC voltage of the intermediate DC circuit (GZK). Provided are two versions of the control PCB: One each for 50 Hz and 60 Hz current frequency. H1 Activation/Regulation For activation of the GZK a signal is transmitted to the control PCB. PCB Control examines the phase position of the three voltages (clockwise rotary field). If found OK, the PCB is activates the voltage to thyristor stages V1 ... V3. Simultaneously an other relay separates the discharge resistors from the output. The control PCB deliberately, and linearly, accelerates the output voltage. The acceleration time is monitored. When reaching the lower threshold voltage of +220 V a signal is transmitted to the machine control. The machine can be started. Minimum/Maximum voltage The minimum voltage required for orderly operation of the winding units and of the doffer(s) is +220 V, maximum voltage is +330 V. Monitoring
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When surpassing a defined threshold voltage a transistor activates the relay which in turn activates the discharge resistors. If the output voltage fails to drop within 5 seconds GZK is switched OFF, blocking (H2, red = ON). Reactivation of the GKZ can be performed only after OFF/ON switching of the machines main breaker switch. LEDs (light-emitting diodes) Eight LEDs indicate the following operational statuses: H1 GZK_ON H2 blocked H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 = Signal Release of GZK activated. = Blockage of the GZK. Reactivation possible only after OFF/ON switching of the machine. > 330 V = Maximum voltage 330 V exceeded. > 310 V = upper limit voltage 310 V exceeded. > 300 V = lower limit voltage 300 V exceeded. > 220 V = Minimum voltage 220 V exceeded. Supply o.k. = Clockwise rotary field recognized.

H8 Supply o.k. = Control PCBs supply voltage activated. LEDs H1, H6, H7, H8 are lit during normal winding operation.

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11.1.4 PCB (Printed Circuit Board) M-Control (M-Steuerung)

PCB M-Control (M-Steuerung) (Machine control) is provided one time for model RM machines, or up to five times for automated models. This PCB controls the electrical processes of the machine, and of the materials flow devices; it incorporates a power supply part for generation of the internal voltage supply. Power supply The power supply part is represented by a primary clocked, free-swinging B.O.type converter, with secondary stabilized output voltage, which generates a voltage of 24 VDC from the 275 VDC of the energy-bus. The 24 VDC are used as main supply voltage for the preparation of the auxiliary voltage, for the 24 V outputs and inputs, and for other electrical components (such as the Informator and the intermediate DC circuit). All output branches of the power supply part are short circuit-proof and open circuit-proof. At Power-ON of the supply voltage (> 220 VDC) the power supply part begins to oscillate automatically. Automatic restart takes place after a short circuit occurrence. The power supply part is designed for a continuous load of 5.5 A (Fuse F2: 6.3 A M). Open-circuit voltage is 27 V maximum. Auxiliary voltage preparation This circuit generates 15 VDC, 12 VDC and 5 VDC. 15 VDC: 12 VDC: 5 VDC: Analogous voltage supply (PCB-internal). 12 V Outputs, Test instrument interface, Programming voltage (PCB-internal). Voltage supply for the logics circuits (PCB-internal). Voltage monitoring The power supply part furnishes a signal to the micro-controller, the clocking frequency of which matches the clocking frequency of the power supply. This clocking frequency is load-dependent. The power supply part switches OFF if it detects insufficient voltage of the supply circuit (275 VDC energy bus). Due to the absence of pulses the micro-controller registers the voltage failure. Recognition of mounting location Via the coding of plug X25 PCB M-Control recognizes the mounting location. The code is read by the micro-controller when the control is in the initialization phase (Boot). CAN Bus PCB M-Control supports two independently operating CAN buses, and one CAN star coupling. Via software this star coupling can, selectively, be allocated to one of the two CAN buses. Logics Periphery Bus The Logics Periphery Bus provides the following functional devices: D Strobe generation with strobe functional device; the periphery bus supports 15 plug positions. D Interrupt-capable MISO/MOSI interface; standard synchronous serial interface. D Interrupt-capable unidirectional 8 Bit Port; through this port the micro-controller can only read data. D Input Capture signals D PWM signals D Timer/Counter signals Test instrument interface This interface controls the data exchange with the test instrument, or, for software development, with the programming adapter. Connection is made via plug X1.

Computer unit The computer unit is based on a micro-controller, which is provided with a 64 kB SRAM with 16 Bit data bus. During the booting phase the controller and its periphery are initialized, and the user program is loaded into the application flashs, if required. Remanent data management Remanent data management is performed by a serial EEPROM controlled by the micro-controller via the serial bus.

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24 V Outputs The 12 outputs A0 ... A11 (X80 ... X91) are designed for a maximum output current of 400 mA (short-term inrush currents of appr. 2 A). The positive-actuating outputs are provided with an electronic fuse, which trips when the load current exceeds 400 mA. The micro-controller registers tripping of one or more of these fuses. 24 V Inputs 20 inputs E0 ... E19 (X40 ... X59) for 24 V negative-actuating sensors. Each input plug position provides supply voltage, 0 VL, and an input for the sensor signal lead. Each input is RC-connected, and is loaded with 10 mA maximum. 12 V Inputs 4 inputs E20 ... E23 (X60 ... X63) for 12 V negative-actuating sensors. Each input plug position provides supply voltage, 0 VL, and an input for the sensor signal lead. Each input is RC-connected, and is loaded with 5 mA maximum. Analogous inputs PCB M-Control provides 2 analogous inputs. Prerequisite for utilizing these inputs is the provision of a reference voltage. LED indications The switch status of the inputs and outputs is indicated on the PCB by one LED (Light-emitting diode) each: D 12 outputs 24 V (A0 ... A11) LED red LED ON = Output actuated D 20 inputs 24 V (E0 ... E19) LED yellow LED ON = Initiator actuated D 4 inputs 12 V (E20 ... 23) LED green LED ON = Initiator actuated An LED H24 is located in the center of the PCB M-Control. This LED flashes as long as the power supply part is supplied with the permitted voltage (240 ... 400 VDC). Technical data D Power supply part Input voltage: Residual rippl: Frequency: Output voltage Output current: Efficiency: Fuse: D Aux. voltage preparation Output voltage: 240 VDC minimum 400 VDC maximum 5 % 70 kHz ... 130 kHz 24 VDC +15%/-5% 5.5 A 80 % F2: 6.3 A M +5 V L; 1 A; 1.8 A max. +12 V; 0.15 A +15 V; 1 A; 2.4 A max. Actuation current 5 mA Actuation current 10 mA 24 V 400 mA appr. 2 A

D Inputs 12 V Inputs: 24 V Inputs: D Outputs Output voltage: Output current: Peak current:

If this LED fails to flash, the PCB could nevertheless be under voltage! Absence of voltage must always be established by the use of a measuring instrument!

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11.1.5 Module BUS frequency converter

Module BUS frequency converter is used in various sub-assemblies, depending on machine configuration (e.g. dust removal, delivery package conveyor). This module controls the electrical routines, it is composed of power supply, processor, inverted rectifier, nine inputs, and four outputs. Power supply The power supply part is composed of a primary-clocked, self-oscillating B.O. type converter with secondary stabilized output voltage, generating a voltage of 24 VDC, and internal auxiliary voltages, from the 275 VDC of the energy bus. The 24 VDC voltage supplies the outputs, and possibly peripheral components, if required. The voltage is short-circuit-proof and open-circuit-proof. The power supply automatically begins to oscillate when the supply voltage (> 220 VDC) is switched ON. An automatic restart takes place after a short circuit. The power supply is designed for 1,6 A (40 W) max. continuous load. Open-circuit voltage is 27 V max. CAN-Bus Module SP control is provided with a CAN Bus connection. The CAN Bus allows data exchange with further components of the machine, such as machine control. Frequency converter The frequency converter is a voltage changer without internal intermediate DC circuit, which by means of pulse width modulation (PWM) generates the voltage allowing stepless velocity (RPM) control of AC motors. The frequency converter is current-limited, and it is provided with overvoltage protection. Galvanic insulation to the CAN bus is constituted via optocoupler by a synchronous serial interface. Coding Coding (Setting) of switch S1 located on the front panel of the module describes the mounting location. Transmission and receiving registry of the module changes in correspondence with its coding. Correct coding is noted on the front panel, or in the diagram. Switch up Switch down 24 V outputs Die four p-switching outputs A00 ... A03 are designed for a maximum output current of 400 mA (short-term inrush current of appr. 2 A), they are not current-limited. Inputs 9 inputs E00 ... E08 for n-switching sensors. Each inputs plug position provides the supply voltage, the 0 V L, and an input for the sensor signal lead. Each input is RC-switched, and is subjected to a load of 10 mA, max. The 24 VDC can be set to supply the inputs. = = 1 (ON) 0 (OFF)

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LED indications On the PCB, the switching status of inputs and outputs is indicated by one LED per input/output.

BUS_OK WR_ON E00.00 E00.01 E00.02 E00.03 E00.04 E00.05 E00.06 E00.07 E00.08 A00.00 A00.01 A00.02 A00.03

LED sequence from top to bottom: D BUS-OK: LED (green) is ON during normal function of the CAN bus. D WR-ON: LED (green) is ON as long as the frequency converter is activated. D BUS-OK and WR-ON: Both LEDs flash for appr. 10 s after switch-ON, or after reset. D A00 ... A03: 4 outputs 24 V red LED LED ON = output active D E00 ... E08: 9 inputs yellow LED LED ON = initiator actuated

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All LEDs OFF does not indicate that the module is free of voltage! Prior to working on BUS frequency converters the machine must be switched OFF and protected (padlocked) against unauthorized manipulation! Always use a measuring instrument to assure absence of voltage in the GKZ (intermediate DC circuit)!

Technical data D Power supply Input voltage: Residual ripple: Frequency: Output voltage Output current: Efficiency: D Inputs 24 V inputs: D Outputs Output voltage: Output current: Peak current: Switch current 10 mA 24 V 400 mA appr. 2 A 240 VDC minimum 400 V DC maximum 5 % 70 kHz ... 130 kHz 24 VDC +15%/-5% 1 A (25 W) 80 %

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11.1.6 Frequency Converter (FC)

Safety Precautions Comply with applicable safety precautions before performing any work on the frequency converter! Input side, output side, and intermediate circuit are not potentially separated (insulated). Voltages of the intermediate circuit can be appr. 540 V.

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Prior to working on the frequency converter the machine must be switched OFF on main breaker switch =A1+P1-Q1 (Switch position 0, secured [padlocked] for protection against unauthorized switching ON). The discharge time of the capacitor battery of appr. 5 minutes must be considered. Absence of voltage must be tested using a measuring instrument.

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General The frequency converter (FC) is maintenance-free. The device can be damaged or destroyed by external conditions, such as short circuits, ground shorts, or false settings. Function The frequency converter is wired ahead of the AC asynchronous motor M1 of the suction drive. AC asynchronous motors provide fixed RPM, determined by number of pole pairs and power line frequency. The frequency converter provides a separate network with a variable frequency range for motor operation. The supply voltage of the frequency converter is 380 ... 460 VAC. A transformer is provided for other power supply voltages. Line voltage fluctuations of +10/15 % are permissible. In operation the output is short circuit-proof and ground short-proof. All required settings of the frequency converter are factoryset, they do not require alteration. Internal Functional Progression of the Frequency Converter An AC bridge rectifier furnishes an intermediate circuitvoltage of constant level. This intermediate circuit voltage is smoothened by a battery of capacitors. The ensuing current inverter transmits the intermediate circuit voltage in pulses as 3-phase voltage to the motor M1 of the suction drive. The level of the voltage pulses is constant, it corresponds to the intermediate circuit voltage. Through alteration of the pulse widths, level and frequency of the output voltage are steplessly adjustable. Due to the process of pulse width modulation with regulation of the magnetic flow it is possible to generate a nearly ideal sine-shaped current. The variation of the pulse widths within one sine-halfwave is regulated by a computer program with a reaction frequency of 4 kHz. Thus is generated for all load conditions D an ideal sine-shaped current, and D excellent rotation properties, even at low frequencies. Displays D LED H1 (green): Flashing: The FC is ready for operation. Steady ON: The FC is in operation. D LED H2 (red): Lights up in case of a failure ( Failure messages). Failure Messages If the FC recognizes a failure, it transmits via machine bus a failure message to the Informator. The messages displayed by the Informator are listed in Chapter 10.1. In case of a failure it is necessary to consult Schlafhorsts customer service dept. with a description of the encountered failure.

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Initial Start-up For Add-On, or for Replacement the frequency converter is delivered factory-set and ready for operation. Safety Precautions Installation and Start-up of the Frequency Converter: Caution: Prior to installation of the frequency converter! D Examine the position of hexadecimal switches S1 and S2 ( Ill. 11.1.7): S1 in position 3 S2 in position 0 D The machine is switched OFF and protected (padlocked) against unautorized manipulation; absence of voltage has been assured. D Installation and wiring of the FC acc. to diagram. D Connect output of the FC to the motor (M1). Prior to working on the frequency converter the machine must be switched OFF on main breaker switch =A1+P1-Q1 [Switch position 0, and secured (padlocked) for protection against unauthorized switching ON]. The discharge time of the capacitor battery of appr. 5 minutes must be considered. Absence of voltage must be tested using a measuring instrument. The displays are legible only as long as the frequency converter is under voltage. Therefore covers are to be removed by authorized personnel only, for the purpose of reading from the displays. All applicable safety precautions must be strictly complied with for such undertakings. D Device remains free of voltage, i.e. main breaker switch =A1+P1-Q1 in 0position and padlocked against switching ON. D Visual inspection for possible mechanical damages. D Inspect power supply connection; protective lead must be connected. Make sure all clamp connections are securely tightened. D Switch main breaker switch =A1+P1-Q1 ON (I). D Do not start the machine on key (=A1+P1-S1)! D The FC performs an automatic self-test: after appr. 2 s: Preload relay is activated. LED H1 (green) = flashing ON. Operation standby is attained. The frequency converter can be started. D Start machine on key =A1+P1-S1. Now the FC starts, provided yarn and dust chambers are closed (=A1+C1-B1 and B2 actuated). LED H1 (green) changes from flashing to steady ON. D Stop machine on key (=A1+P1-S1) and switch the main breaker switch =A1+P1-Q1 to position 0, and secure (padlock) it against unauthorized manipulation. D Install covers. Initial start-up is completed, machine can be started.

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Comply with applicable safety precautions before performing any work on the frequency converter! Input side, output side, and intermediate circuit are not potentially separated (insulated). Voltages of the intermediate circuit can be appr. 540 V.

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11.2 Winding Unit

11.2.1 PCB SP-Control (SP-Steuerung)
This PCB is used one time per winding unit and one time per package doffer. It controls all electrical processes, and it incorporates a power supply part for generation of the internal voltage supplies. Description of the PCB used on the doffer 11.5. Power supply The power supply part is represented by a primary clocked, free-swinging B.O.type converter, with secondary stabilized output voltage, which generates a voltage of 36 VDC from the 275 VDC of the energy bus. The 36 VDC are used as main supply voltage for the preparation of the auxiliary voltage, for the 24 V outputs, the 12 V inputs, and for other electrical components (such as the thermosplicer). All output branches of the power supply part are short circuit-proof and open circuit-proof. At power-ON of the supply voltage (> 220 V DC) the power supply part begins to oscillate automatically. Automatic restart takes place after a short circuit occurrence. The power supply part is designed for a continuous load of 150 W. Open-circuit voltage is 37 V maximum. Auxiliary voltage preparation From the 36 VDC this circuit generates 24 VDC, +12 VDC, -12 VDC, and 5 VDC. 24 V DC: +12 V DC: -12 V DC: 5 V DC: 24 V outputs, current output stages of the LEDs. 12 V inputs, test instrument interface, programming voltage (PCB-internal). Voltage supply for PCB Clearer evaluation unit. Voltage supply for the logics circuit (PCB-internal). Test instrument interface This interface controls the data exchange with the test instrument, or, for software development, with the programming adapter. Connection is made via plug X1. Voltage monitoring The power supply part furnishes a signal to the microcontroller, the clocking frequency of which matches the clocking frequency of the power supply. This clocking frequency is load-dependent. The power supply part switches OFF if it detects an insufficient voltage of the supply circuit (275 VDC energy bus) Due to the absence of pulses the micro-processor registers the voltage failure. Recognition of mounting location Via the serial interface of plug X8 PCB SP-Control recognizes the mounting location. If via this interface the micro-controller recognizes the operation unit of the package doffer, the doffers software is assumed to be ready to perform normally. If the doffers operation unit is not recognized, only the winding units software remains operational. This recognition process takes place during the initializing phase (Boot). CAN Bus PCB SP-Control supports a CAN bus connection. Data exchange with other machine components, such as machine control or package doffer, takes place via this CAN bus.

Computer unit The computer unit is based on a micro-controller, which is provided, depending on application, with a 32 ... 64 kB SRAM with 8 or 16 Bit data bus. During the booting phase the controller and its periphery are initialized. Remanent data management Remanent data management is performed by a serial EEPROM controlled by the micro-controller via the serial bus.

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Outputs The 24 V outputs are negative-actuated. This is possible because of the galvanic insulation of the power supply part. The interface for tension device control is pulse width-modulated. Inputs The inputs are provided for 12 V negative-actuated sensors. Each input plug position provides the supply voltage, 0 V L, and an input for the sensor signal lead. Each input is RCconnected, and is loaded with 5 mA maximum. Analogous inputs PCB SP-Control provides analogous inputs integrated in the interfaces of the individual sub-assemblies. Clearer interface Communication with PCB clearer evaluation unit takes place via an asynchronous serial interface. Special quick occurences, such as Power failure and drum pulses, however, are transmitted on separate signal leads. Thermosplicer Data exchange with PCB Thermosplicer output stage takes place via a PWM input and two short circuit-proof digital outputs. The digital outputs activate the splicing chamber and air heater. Tension device For controlling the tension disc pressure the plunger coil =A3+C1-L77 is voltage-controlled. Basic tuning takes place via a tuning resistor integrated in the plunger coil. Output stage cycling drive motor Regulation of the speed of cycling drive motor =A3+C1-M71 is similar to the drum drive motor. In addition, there is the function Stop, which retains the brake-decelerated rotor in its radial position through application of a permanent field. Rotor (radial) position sensors Cycling drive and drum drive motors are provided with 3 position sensors each. Their transmitted signals correspond with the motors RPM. For each revolution of the motor shaft the following table is passed-through three times. D The motor shaft turns clockwise: The table is passed-through from top to bottom. D The motor shaft turns counter-clockwise: The table is passed-through from bottom to top. Output stage drum drive motor Via a current end stage the winding unit computer regulates the RPM of drum drive motor =A3+C1-M16. The integrated difference amplifier of the current output stage registers the absolute value of the current taken by the motor. The RPM of the motor is established by the signals from the rotor position sensors integrated in the motor. A PI regulator controls, pulse width-modulated, the output stage transistors. An excessive voltage stop circuit trips at appr. 390 V, and releases the component at appr. 370 V.

Input Sensor

H1 S1 1 1 1

H2 S2 0 0 1 1 1 0

H3 S3 1 0 0 0 1 1

Signal sequence

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Output stage of step motors The control logic of the step motor is generated by software, in the micro-controller, and transmitted to the output stages via shift registers. The output stages control the step motors via a sequence from 4 signals. The currents of the output stages are limited to a peak value: The 3 output stages for tension device, waxing device, and circular magazine motors are provided with integrated current limitations, the current limitation for the traverse displacement motor is provided separately. LED indication LED 1 located on PCB SP-Control flashes as long as the power supply part is supplied with the permitted voltage (240 ... 385 VDC). Technical data D Power supply part Input voltage: Residual ripple: Frequency: Output voltage Output current: Efficiency: D Aux. voltage preparation Output voltage: +5 V L; 1 A; 1.8 A max. +12 V; 0.15 A +15 V; 1 A ; 2.4 A max. Actuatg. current 5 mA PWM signal; frequency modulation 45 ... 250 Hz Analogous signal 240 VDC minimum 385 VDC maximum 5 % 70 kHz ... 130 kHz 24 VDC +15%/-5% 5.5 A 80 %

If this LED fails to flash, the PCB could nevertheless be under voltage! Absence of voltage must always be established by the use of a measuring instrument!

D Inputs 12 V Inputs Yarn tension sensor Temperature Thermosplicer D Outputs 24 V Outputs: Yarn trap, opening valve, splicing valve: Multijet, packg. lifting and braking loop gate: Current output stage for yellow/red lamps: Tension disc control: Current output stage of IR diode: Drum drive motor: Cycling drive motor:

Actuatg. current 350 mA

Actuatg. current 200 mA Actuatg. current 20 mA 5 V, PWM signal 60 mA, modulated 275 VDC; 0 ... 4.2 A; 7 Bit resolution 275 VDC (chopped); 0 ... 650 mA; 6 Bit resol. 36 V; 1 A maximum Full-step operation

Circ. magazine motor: Motors tension dev., waxing dev., drumchangierung: D Clearer Voltage supply:

36 V; 0.35 A maximum Half-step operation 36 VDC; 300 mA +/-12 VDC; 130 mA 5 VDC; 280 mA

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11.2.2 PCB Thermosplicer Output Stage

This PCB is piggy-backed on PCB SP-Control (Winding unit control), provided the machine is equipped with thermosplicers. PCB Thermosplicer output stage regulates the core temperature of the air heater and controls the prism heater. The splicing temperature, selected on the Informator, is attained after a heating time of appr. 4 ... 10 minutes. Acquisition of the actual value A thermoelement (Fe-CuNi) is integrated in the air heater. An amplifier converts the output voltage of the thermoelement in such fashion that +6.825 mV/C are available as actual value. Ambient temperature is compensated. Failure recognition At recognition of a failure (Break of thermo lead, defektive prism, etc.) the actual value is altered involuntarily, enabling PCB SP-Control to localize this failure. Air heater The air heater is directly operated by the 275 VDC of the energy bus. The two-points regulation is controlled, galvanically insulated via opto coupling, by PCB SP-Control. Prism heater The prism heater raises the temperature of the splicing ambience to a desired level. Regulation of the temperature is made by a chopped transistor, which prepares the 36 VDC supply voltage for the 24 V prism heater. A current limitation reduces the inrush current to 2.5 A. LED indication An LED ( III.) located on PCB Thermosplicer output stage flashes as long as the power supply part is supplied with the permitted voltage (200 ... 400 VDC).

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Technical data D Input voltage Air heater: 240 VDC minimum 400 VDC maximum 250 mA 36 VDC 10% 150 mA Actuation current 2.5 A 16 VDC 10% 50 mA 12 VDC 10% 50 mA

D Inputs Thermoelement: Aktivation of air heater: Prism heater switch ON: D Outputs Actual value of core temperature of air heater: (Fe-CuNi) 56 V/C 5 V-Logic 5 V-Logic

Prism heater:

Power side: Logic side:

12 V-Logic PWM appr. 88 Hz

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11.2.3 PCB Clearer Evaluation Unit

The electronic clearer system is composed of measuring head, PCB clearer evaluation unit, and clearer control box*. With integrated clearer there is no control box, clearer control is integrated with the Informator. Note The electronic clearer is not furnished by WSC. Instructions concerning function, settings, and operation established by the clearer maker are furnished with each machine. Measuring head The measuring head transmits the yarn signal to PCB Clearer evaluation unit. Evaluation unit PCB Clearer evaluation unit is piggy-backed on PCB SPControl. It evaluates the yarn signals received from the measuring head, and performs data exchange with PCB SPControl: D Process data for the control of status changes and occurrences. D Operation data for start-up (Machine specifications, performance characteristics). D Operation data for the operation of the evaluation unit (Setting parameters, quality data). Data exchange and voltage supply are provided via PCB SPControl. PCB SP-Control is connected to the machine control via the CAN bus. There could be a separate bus connection between the control box and PCB clearer evaluation unit, for the exchange of clearer-related data*. Knife voltage: Serial interface Data exchange with PCB SP-Control takes place via the asynchronous serial interface. Signal leads D TDG The rotation pulses of the yarn guide drum are transmitted by PCB SP-Control via signal lead TDG. D Power Fail Signal lead Power Fail, PCB SP-Control signals failing line voltage. D Power Good This signal is generated by the power supply part of PCB SP-Control. The signal is active as long as the logics voltage is 4.2 V. Technical data D Input voltage Logics voltages: 5 VDC 5%, 280 mA + 12 VDC 5%, 130 mA - 12 VDC 5%, 130 mA 36 VDC 15%, 300 mA

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11.3 11.4

11.5 Delivery Package Doffer

11.5.1 PCB (Printed Circuit Board) XW (Doffer) Control
Installed is one PCB XW control per doffer. This PCB controls all electrical functions; it also incorporates the power supply to generate the required internal voltages. Originally this PCB has been designed for the winding unit, therefore the descriptions of inputs and outputs match those of the winding unit. Compared to the winding unit control the PCBs function controls are fewer, therefore (for spare part supply) all PCBs presently available serially can be used. Description for application of the PCB in winding units 11.2. Power supply The power supply represents a primary-clocked, free-running B.O.-type converter with secondary stabilized output voltage generating a voltage of 36 VDC from the 275 VDC present in the energy bus. The 36 VDC are the main supply voltage for producing auxiliary voltages, the 24 V outputs, the 12 V inputs, and other electrical components. All output branches of the power supply are short circuit and idling protected. The power supply automatically begins to oscillate (at 220 VDC) when the supply voltage is switched ON. An automatic restart takes place after a short circuit. The power supply is designed for a continuous load of 150 W maximum. Open-circuit voltage is 37 V max. Generation of auxiliary voltages From the 36 V are generated the voltages 24 VDC, +12 VDC, -12 VDC, and 5 VDC. 24 VDC: +12 V DC: 24 V outputs, current end stages. 12 V inputs, interface for module function XW, and programming voltage (PCB-internal). Modules voltage supply XW operation. Supply voltage for logics circuitry (PCB internal). Voltage monitoring The power supply transmits a signal to the micro-controller indicating the clock frequency of the power supply. This clock frequency is load-dependent. The power supply is switched-OFF if it detects undervoltage of the supply voltage (275 VDC Energy bus). The voltage failure is recognized by the micro-controller from the absence of the pulses. Recognition of device location From the serial interface of plug connection X8 PCB XW control recognizes the device location. The software of the package doffer becomes functional when the micro-controller recognizes the operation unit of the doffer. When failing to recognize the operation unit, only the winding unit software becomes functional. This recognition takes place during the initialization phase (booting). CAN bus PCB XW control is provided with a CAN bus connection.Data exchange with other components of the machine, such as Informator, machine control, winding unit, and adjoining doffers takes place via this CAN bus. Test instrument interface The test instrument interface is not applicable for the package doffer! Computer unit The computer unit is based on a micro-controller provided with (depending on specific application) a 32 ... 64 kB SRAM with 8 or 16 Bit data bus. During booting (after supply voltage switch-ON) the controller and its periphery is initialized. Remanent data management Remanent data management is performed by a serial EEPROM controlled by the micro-controller via a serial bus, e.g. securing the radial degrees position of the cam package at voltage failure.

-12 V DC: 5 V DC:

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Ouputs The 24 V outputs are n-switching. This is possible due to the galvaniv insulation of the power supply. Inputs The inputs are provided for 12 V n-switching sensors. Each inputs plug position provides the supply voltage, the 0 V L, and an input for the sensor signal lead. Each input is RCswitched, and is subjected to a load of 5 mA, max. Analogous-inputs Not utilized. Clearer interface Communication with PCB XW operation takes place via a synchronized serial bus. Thermosplicer Not utilized. Tension device Not utilized. Output stage drum drive motor (for patrol drive motor) This output stage controls, via PCB MB adapterXW, patrol drive motor =A6+C2-M1 and cam package drive motor =A6+C2-M2. The integrated differential amplifier of the current output stage establishes the absolute value of the current consumed by the motor. The motors velocity is established from the signals transmitted by the rotor position sensors intergrated with the motor. An added PI-controller controls, pulse width-modulated, the output stage transistors. An overvoltage guard is triggered at appr. 390 V, releasing the module again at appr. 370 V. Output stage cam package drive motor Not utilized. Rotor (radial) position sensor Cam package drive motor and drum drive (patrol drive) motor are provided with 3 each rotor position sensors. The transmitted signals correspond with the motor velocity (RPM). For one revolution of the motor shaft the following table is passed-through three times. D The motor shaft turns clockwise: Table is passed-through from top to bottom. D The motor shaft turns counter-clockwise: Table is passed-through from bottom to top.

Input Sensor

H1 S1 1 1

H2 S2 0 0 1 1 1 0

H3 S3 1 0 0 0 1 1

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Output stage step motors The control logic for the step motors is generated in the micro-controller through software, and transmitted to the output stages via shift registers. The output stages control the step motors using an array of 4 signals. The current-limited output stages are occupied as follows: D Tension device and waxing device: vacant D Circular magazine RM: Control of step motor for package guiding =A6+C1-M3 D Drum traversing: Control of step motor for cone/sleeve drive =A6+C1-M4 LED indication On PCB XW control LED 1 flashes if the power supply is supplied with the permitted voltage of 240 ... 385 VDC. Technical data D Power supply Input voltage: Residual ripple: Frequency: Output voltage Output current: Efficiency: D Generation of auxiliary voltages Output voltage: +5 V L; 1 A max. 1.8 A +12 V; 0.15 A +15 V; 1 A max. 2.4 A Switch current 5 mA 240 VDC minimum 385 VDC maximum 5 % 70 kHz ... 130 kHz 24 V DC +15%/-5% 5.5 A 80 %

D Inputs Failure to flash, however, does not indicate absence of voltage! Absence of voltage has to be double-checked with a measuring instrument! 12 V Inputs: D Outputs 24 V outputs: Disengage cradle lifter latch, cone/sleeve feeder CLOSED, cone/sleeve feeder OPEN, Disengage latch, Yarn lifter clamp CLOSED, Yarn lifter shears CLOSED, Current output stages for reversal of patrol drive / cam package drive motor: Patrol drive/cam package drive motor: Motor package guide arm: Motor cone/sleeve drive: D Module XW operation Voltage supply Control: +/-12 V DC, 130 m A Synchronous serial bus

Schaltstrom 350 mA

Switch current 20 mA 275 VDC, 0 ... 4.2 A, 7 Bit resolution 36 V, max. 1 A, Full step operation 36 V, max. 0.35 A, Semi-step operation

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Block diagram of PCB 'XW-Control' (XW-Steuerung) (Package doffer)

275 VDC energy bus (from PCB MB-Adapter-XW) Power supply Voltage monitoring 24 V voltage supply Output stages drum drive and cycling drive motors

24V

15V 24 V outputs

Auxiliary voltage preparation

12V 12 V inputs 24 V inputs

Message: Fuse tripped

12V

12V Input signals Input signals MB-Adapter XW Package guide Package drive Operation of XW
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Remanent data management

CAN bus

Inputs

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Synchronous serial bus

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LED 1

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11.5.2 PCB MB-Adapter-XW

This PCB MB-Adapter-XW is used one time per package doffer. It adapts the levels of inputs and outputs of PCB XWControl (XW-Steuerung) to the functions of the package doffer. Energy bus The energy bus is wired to PCB XW-Control via PCB MBAdapter-XW. CAN bus The required bus end resistor is located on PCB MBAdapter-XW , therefore the CAN bus is wired to PCB XWControl via this PCB. Control of motors Patrol drive motor (M1) and cycling drive motor (M2) are controlled by only one output stage of PCB XW-Control (Drum drive motor). In order to operate both these motors, the power leads and signal leads of the motors are switched-over under control of signal input -FAH/AUT (PATR/CYC). The conductive signals of the rotor position sensors are split open and conducted to PCB XW-Control either as Rotor position sensor drum drive motor or as Rotor position sensor cycling drive motor. On PCB XW-Control the signals control: D Rotor position sensor drum drive motor the output stage for driving the respective motor of the package doffer (Patrol drive, or cycling drive motor). D Rotor position sensor cycling drive motor the incremental acquisition of rotor revolutions of the respective motor of the doffer (Patrol drive, or cycling drive motor). Signal distributor For the adaption of signal levels and wiring the signals of PCB XW-Control are distributed to the sensors of the doffer via PCB MB-Adapter-XW.

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Switch-over of the power leads takes place on two phases only, the third phase is permanently motorconnected.

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U-FAH V-FAH, W-FAH U-AUT V-AUT, W-AUT 12V 5V 5VP H1-, H2-, H3-FHA H1-, H2-, H3-AUT Power, patrol drive motor M1 Power, cycling drive motor M2 Rotor position sensor, patrol drive motor M1 Rotor position sensor, cycling drive motor M2

U-T Power output stage drum drive V-T, W-T

Inputs/Outputs PCB 'XW-Control' (XW-Steuerung)

Rotor position sen- H1-, H2-, H3-A sor of cycling drive

Reversal from patrol drive motor to -FAH/AUT cycling drive motor US-E US-S AT-R Ultrasonic sensor Echo Ultrasonic sensor Transmission RH distance sensor

Ultrasonic sensor US-E Echo

Ultrasonic sensor US-S Transmission

RH distance sensor AT-R

Sensors Package doffer

Distance sensor AT-AR RH adaption

AT-A

Distance sensor AT-AL LH adaption AT-L XHS

Distance sensor adaption

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Cone/sleeve sensor XHS

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Cone/sleeve sensor

Inputs/Outputs PCB 'XW-Control' (XW-Steuerung) LH distance sensor

LH distance sensor AT-L

Patrol drive motor M1 Cycling drive motor M2

12 V P Rotor position sensor of drum drive H1-, H2-, H3-T

PCB 'XW-Control' (XW-Steuerung)

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Block diagram of PCB 'MB-Adapter-XW'

SL 275 V 0 V P1 Voltage supply Package doffer

SL Voltage supply 275 V Package doffer 0 V P1

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11.5.3 Module Operation-XW (Bedienung-XW)

Module operation-XW (1) represents the interface between PCB XW-Control (XW-Steuerung) and the operation of the package doffer. Functions are selection of operation statuses, alteration of parameters, display of data, and reception/decoding of IR (Infra-Red) data. Switches 1 Menu control and activation of different operation statuses of the doffer takes place on switches S1 ... S6. DIL switch The number of the package doffer is established on DIL switches S7 (S7.1 and S7.2) Standard entry is doffer Nr. 1.
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Setting of selector switch S7 =A6+D1D3 S7 S7.2 OFF OFF ON ON S6 S7.1 OFF ON OFF ON

Coding of doffer Nos. Doffer No.: 1 Doffer No.: 2 Doffer No.: 3 Doffer No.: 4

More notes concerning settings 5.5.4. Infrared (IR) receiver

S1

S2

S3

S4

S5

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For data transmission from winding unit to package doffer the latter is provided with an IR receiver (B2). Evaluation of the IR signals is performed by module operation-XW (Bedienung-XW). For suppression of interferences the asynchronous serial data transmission from winding unit to package doffer is modeled with a carrier frequency of 56 kHz. LCD (Liquid crystal display) display The 16-digit, 2-lined LCD display is temperature-compensated for the purpose of ascertaining constant contrast. Informative and failure displays are set forth on the pages of chapter 4.5. Failure display The 2 switches S2 and S3 flash RED at appearance of a failure message.

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