Summary of Contents for btsr KTF/100HPS
- Page 1 KTF/100HPS (Constant Tension Feeder - High Performance) YARN CONTROL SYSTEM Operating Manual ENGLISH Rev. 1.0 – April 2005...
- Page 2 KTF/100HPS – Rev. 1.0 – April 2005 Copyright - BTSR – All rights reserved. This manual is intended for the users of KTF/100HPS yarn feeding devices. It is suggested to carefully read the instruction reported in this manual before making the connections and use the system.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Advantages obtained by using the KTF/100HPS devices ..................1.2 Advantages obtained by using the SMART KTF 2000 terminal combined with KTF/100HPS ......1.3 Further Advantages obtained by using a PC or Notebook Connected to the KTF/100HPS Device via Serial Line................................... 1.3 Chapter 2 –... - Page 4 Chapter 4 – KTF/100HPS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Indications Provided by the Red Leds on KTF/100HPS device................4.1 Troubleshooting on KTF/100HPS Devices ......................4.2 Useful Hints when using the KTF/100HPS device on socks or pantyhose production machines ....... 4.4 Ordinary Maintenance .............................. 4.4 Repairs ..................................4.4...
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations for choosing a BTSR product. With our KTF/100HPS yarn feeding devices, with or without the SMART KTF 2000 control unit, you got an innovative, unique solution able to offer you multiple advantages concerning quality of your production. -
Page 6: How To Use This Manual
Chapter 2 – Technical Data and Installation gives the necessary instructions to install the devices with or without the KTF/PW4 power supply. Chapter 3 – KTF/100HPS Operation gives a detailed description of the necessary operations to setup and program the KTF devices according to the application needs. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 - Overview
1 second (i.e. the time needed to complete the data transfer). The KTF/100HPS is a space saving device (125 x 60 x 40 mm). This permits to install several devices on the same machine with limited encumbrances. The device has been designed bearing in mind not only the technological aspects, but also the ergonomic ones. -
Page 8: Advantages Obtained By Using The Ktf/100Hps Devices
SMART KTF 2000 control terminal. (Mode 04 – BTSR Patent). ! Possibility to find the best application conditions of KTF/100HPS device: (No of coils to be wound around the roller, ideal programming values for parameters etc), thanks to the continuous visualization, in graphic form, of both average and peak values of yarn tension. -
Page 9: Advantages Obtained By Using The Smart Ktf 2000 Terminal Combined With Ktf/100Hps
Advantages obtained by using the SMART KTF 2000 Terminal combined with KTF/100HPSs ! Using the SMART KTF 2000 terminal connected to KTF/100HPS devices you have the possibility to develop a wide range of functions which facilitate the practical use of the installed KTFs (immediate download and upload of data), as well as to display fundamental data such as, yarn consumed and yarn tension. - Page 10 Overview Page intentionally left blank - 1.4 - KTF/100HPS...
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Page 11: Chapter 2 - Technical Data And Installation
2 2 2 2 – – – – TECHNICAL DATA AND INSTALLATION TECHNICAL DATA AND INSTALLATION TECHNICAL DATA AND INSTALLATION TECHNICAL DATA AND INSTALLATION Technical Features KTF/100HPS device Power supply voltage Standard: 24 VDC ± 10% (max 1500 m/min) Boost: 32 VDC ±... -
Page 12: Installation Of Ktf/100Hps With Ktf/Pw4 Power Supply
12 KTF/100 HPSs, besides the INC/DEC and STOP interface signals. (This is the solution typically used for hosiery machines, etc.) Connection of KTF/100HPS Devices with KTF/PW4 Power Supply to the Textile Machine and Related Functions Connect EXC terminals ( ) to the machine Stop lamp, to exclude the KTF alarms when the machine is not running;... -
Page 13: Principle Of Operation Of Inc/Dec Commands
P1 menu, and the MAIN TENSION ERROR TENSION alarm will be active. When, on the contrary, the INC/DEC commands are deactivated, the KTF/100HPS device operates with the tension value set in function of P2 menu EXIT TENSION and the will be deactivated. -
Page 14: Npn Programmable Outputs Machine Connections
Technical data and installation NPN Programmable Outputs Machine Connections PNP Programmable Outputs Machine Connections Electrical Interface of KTF/100HPS Devices - 2.4 - KTF/100HPS... -
Page 15: Connection Example Of A Complete System Including Ktf/100Hps Devices, Ktf/Pw4 Power Supply And Smart Ktf 2000 Terminal
Technical data and installation Connection Example of a Complete System including KTF/100HPS Devices, KTF/PW4 Power Supply and SMART KTF 2000 Terminal Concerning all electrical systems, it is a suggested rule to ensure that the ground cable (GND) is connected to the device support. -
Page 16: Connection Example Of A Complete System Including Ktf/100Hps Devices, Ktf/Pw4 Power Supply And Notebook With Pc-Link Ktf Studio Analysis/Monitoring Software
Technical data and installation Connection Example of a Complete System including KTF/100HPS Devices, KTF/PW4 Power Supply and Notebook with PC-LINK KTF Studio Analysis/Monitoring Software (*) as alternative Concerning all electrical systems, it is a suggested rule to ensure that the ground cable (GND) is connected to the device support. -
Page 17: Connecting Cables And Power Supply Devices
Technical data and installation Connection Cables and Power Supply Devices To correctly install the KTF/100HPS devices, it is necessary to use a certain number of connecting cables provided by BTSR. The following table summarizes the types and lengths of the main connecting cables, which BTSR may provide. -
Page 18: Installation Of Ktf/100Hps With Flat Cable Ktf/Flat
KTF/FLAT cable. (This is the solution typically used for knitting machines) In this case the INC/DEC graduation can only be performed through a serial line. The installation of KTF/100HPS devices with flat cable KTF/FLAT is performed using KTF/FIX rapid clamping brackets which are secured to the back side of KTF devices. -
Page 19: Connection Cables And Accessories In Case Of Installation With Flat Cable Ktf/Flat
KTF/FIX connector Connect the KTF10/FIX cable to the 8 pin connector of KTF/100HPS KTF/100HPS correctly connected to the flat cable through KTF/FIX clamping bracket The flat cable support bar must have a height of 25 mm. Connection cables and accessories in case of installation with flat cable KTF/FLAT... -
Page 20: Connection Example Of A Complete System Including Ktf/100Hps Devices External Power Supply, Flat Cable Ktf/Flat And Smart Ktf 2000 Terminal
Technical data and installation Connection Example of a Complete System Including KTF/100HPS Devices, External Power Supply, Flat Cable KTF/FLAT and SMART KTF 2000 Terminal KTF/FLAT KTF 10 FIX FE/100FEC KTF/FIX Concerning all electrical systems, it is a suggested rule to ensure that the ground cable (GND) is connected to the device support. -
Page 21: Connection Example Of A Complete System Including Ktf/100Hps Devices, Flat Cable Ktf/Flat And Notebook With Pc-Link Ktf Studio Analysis/Monitoring Software
Technical data and installation Connection Example of a Complete System Including KTF/100HPS Devices, Flat Cable KTF/FLAT and Notebook with PC-LINK KTF Studio Analysis/Monitoring Software KTF/FLAT KTF 10 FIX FE/100FEC KTF/FIX (*) as alternative Concerning all electrical systems, it is a suggested rule to ensure that the ground cable (GND) is connected to the device support. -
Page 22: Instructions For Correct Yarn Threading
(tension sensor). Loading Cell ! For a correct separation of yarn coils on coil Hex Screw " separation device , slightly tilt the separation device, while the KTF is running, using the adjustment screw - 2.12 - KTF/100HPS... -
Page 23: Chapter 3 - Ktf/100Hps Operation
KTF/100HPS OPERATION KTF/100HPS OPERATION Operating Characteristics of KTF/100HPS Devices For programming and control of KTF/100HPS devices, 3 push-buttons, 2 signalling red LEDs and a LCD display are available to the operator. 1. RED LEDs (Front side and Read side) Red Led on the front side of device. -
Page 24: Symbols Shown On Lcd
Symbols shown on LCD A – Labels Area Indicates the activation of any of the 3 push-buttons of KTF/100HPS device. Communication in progress with SMART KTF 2000 terminal or with the PC. CONTROL Indicates that the KTF/100HPS device is operating in Control status. -
Page 25: Functions Directly Available To The Textile Machine Operator
KTF/100HPS Operation Functions Directly Available to the Textile Machine Operator The operator of a textile machine equipped with KTF/100HPS devices has the possibility to carry out some simple manual operations on the device themselves, without having to request the aid of a supervisor or production manager: execution (if the function is enabled in P3.1) and/or Error Reset... - Page 26 KTF/100HPS Operation 1b) If the function (Parameter P3.1) is enabled, then it resets the error, AUTO OFFSET performs the offset operation (providing that the yarn is kept far from the loading cell) and restores the normal operating conditions (LFA nnnn shown on the display).
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Page 27: Exclusion And Re-Inclusion Of A Ktf/100Hps Device
KTF/100HPS Operation 2) Exclusion and Re-inclusion of a KTF/100HPS Device When needed, it is possible to temporarily exclude a KTF/100HPS device, in order to avoid undesired starts due to vibrations, etc. To exclude and re-include a KTF device, operate as follows:... -
Page 28: Programming The Ktf/100Hps Device
SIMPLE ADVANCED the ENTER button. To avoid undesired changes of operating parameters, after the installation of KTF/100HPS devices and after having setup and checked all the working parameters programming environment, it is advisable to activate the ADVANCED SIMPLE programming environment, so that when the operator will subsequently enter the... -
Page 29: Advanced Programming Of Ktf/100Hps Devices
KTF/100HPS devices offer 4 advanced programming levels: P1, P2, P3 and P4, clearly indicated in the messages area of LCD during the programming sequences. -
Page 30: General Diagram Of P1÷P4 Advanced Programming Levels And Default Settings
KTF/100HPS Operation General Diagram of P1÷P4 Advanced Programming Levels and Default Settings NOTES: The values shown refer to the default parameters (set by BTSR). LFA = Length of Absorbed Yarn in m/min The selectable languages are Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese. -
Page 31: P1 Programming Level
(LFA nnnn displayed on LCD) press CONTROL and hold it down for 3 seconds. The display will show the label and the KTF/100HPS will switch to ADVANCED PROGRAM status. to continue. to start programming of parameters belonging to P1 menu. - Page 32 KTF/100HPS Operation Example 1: Main Tension: 2.0 g Error Tension: ± 0.5 g Example 2: Main Tension: 5.0 g Error Tension: ± 2.0 g Example 3: Main Tension: 5.0 g Error Tension: ± 6 g - 3-10 - KTF/100HPS...
- Page 33 KTF/100HPS Operation TIME ALARM P1.3 Time during which the tension value may exit from the tolerance band set by the previous parameter ( ). You can disable (OFF) this feature by ERROR TENSION holding the Enter button pressed for 3 seconds.
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Page 34: P2 Programming Level
RELAX TENSION P2.2 Yarn relaxation tension. This function allows to relax the yarn tension to the programmed value, every time the KTF/100HPS stops working. See the next function ( ). This function is activated in a way which is tightly related RELAX SPEED to the “... - Page 35 KTF/100HPS Operation This function is particularly useful when it is necessary to use a yarn feed operating tension (P1), different from machine stop tension (P2), MAIN TENSION EXIT TENSION which, in turn, is different from the yarn relaxation tension (P2).
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Page 36: Example Of Relax Tension And Relax Speed Parameters Interaction
KTF/100HPS Operation Example of Relax Tension and Relax Speed parameters interaction. (V) = Nominal Yarn Feeding Speed = 100 m/ min (A) = Main Tension (P1.1) = 2.0 g (B) = Relax Tension (P2.2) = 0.8 g (C) = Relax Speed (P2.3) = 03 (10 m/min) -
Page 37: P3 Programming Level
OFFSET P3.1 This function is used to adjust the mechanical clamping position of KTF/100HPS device. It clears possible measurement errors due to the different clamping position of the KTF/100HPS on textile machine. The displayed indication is the actual value resulting from the clamping position of the KTF/100HPS. -
Page 38: Characteristics Of The Various Working Modes (Mode 00 ÷ 04)
Mode 02 - Function selection without INC/DEC commands, with or without KTF/PW4 power supply By selecting Mode 02, the KTF/100HPS will be able to work without INC/DEC commands and without using the KTF/PW4 power supply. In such condition the KTF will use the parameters programmed within P1 menu ( –... - Page 39 KTF 2000 terminal using the serial communication port, however in particular circumstances (for instance after the replacement of a KTF/100HPS device), it may be useful to set the code operating directly on the new device. to return to the beginning of P3 menu.
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Page 40: P4 Programming Level
KTF/100HPS Operation P4 Programming Level LFA m/min ADVANCED MENU P4 The P4 programming level allows you to select the language used on the display unit. to select the P4 level. to continue. LANGUAGE SELECTION P4.1 This function allows you to select the language used to display messages and errors. -
Page 41: Inc/Dec Programmable Commands
MODE 00 The typical characteristics of Mode 00 are the following: ! Immediate graduation reset, as soon as the INC/DEC signals are simultaneously de-activated; ! “Error Tension” Alarm active only when KTF/100HPS operates with P1 Tension ( MAIN TENSION Immediate... - Page 42 The typical characteristics of Mode 01 are the following: Reset of graduated tension synchronized through a defined sequence of INC/DEC (deactivation/activation/deactivation); “Error Tension” Alarm active only when KTF/100HPS operates with P1 tension. Graduations Reset The A and B pulses, must not necessarily have the same duration, however it is important that their duration is not less than 60 msec.
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Page 43: Mode 02
The typical characteristics of Mode 02 are the following: INC/DEC commands usable like for Mode 00; The KTF/100HPS generates the “Error Tension” Alarm when the tension goes out of the programmed tolerance band and automatically resets the alarm as soon as the tension returns within the programmed tolerance band. -
Page 44: Mode 04
Such solenoid valve activates an air blow that directs the yarn inside a recovery chamber The solenoid valve can be driven either by the textile machine, or directly by the KTF through the CHA and CHB output signals (see paragraph “Electrical Interface of KTF/100HPS Devices”, page 2.4). - 3-22 - KTF/100HPS... -
Page 45: Specific Operation Characteristics For Mode 04
RELAX TENSION P2.2 RELAX SPEED P2.3 When the KTF/100HPS device operates in Mode 04 (see P3 programming level), these parameters have no effect. ERROR RESET In Mode 04, the reset of error conditions due to set threshold levels exceeded, is automatically performed (likewise Modes 02 and 03), as soon as the tension value drops again within the programmed tolerance band. - Page 46 KTF/100HPS Operation Page intentionally left blank - 3-24 - KTF/100HPS...
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Page 47: Chapter 4 - Ktf/100Hps Troubleshooting And Maintenance
KTF/100HPS Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4 4 4 4 – – – – KTF/100HPS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE KTF/100HPS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE KTF/100HPS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE KTF/100HPS TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Indications Provided by the Red Leds on KTF/100HPS device Status of KTF/100HPS device... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting On Ktf/100Hps Devices
2) Turn the electrical supply of device OFF and then protections ON again ! If you cannot locate the cause of failure, please contact your BTSR reseller (it could be necessary to send the device to the BTSR repair centre). E3 displayed on KTF... - Page 49 If the fault is not included in this table, please contact your local BTSR reseller, giving a detailed description of the kind of fault and the conditions in which it occurred. In the case where the BTSR Technical Service intervention would be required, before calling it is suggested to take note of the code printed on the faulty device, as this information will make diagnoses for the BTSR technicians easier.
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Page 50: Useful Hints When Using The Ktf/100Hps Device On Socks Or Pantyhose Production Machines
# If, using very thin or soft yarns, you experience frequent yarn breakage during machine stop and restart phases with KTF/100HPS running, prior to start the machine at the maximum speed, it is advisable to perform 2/3 revs at test (or jog) speed, in order to extend the yarn, so that possible yarn over-feedings in the machine stop phase will be eliminated. - Page 51 DISTRIBUTOR BTSR International S.p.A. Via S. Rita 21057 OLGIATE OLONA (VA) Tel. 0331-323202 Fax 0331-323282 Internet: www/btsr.com REV. 1.0 – 04/05...