ROJ SUPER ELF X3 Operating Instructions Manual

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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L _ 1 2 1 9 _ E N G L I S H
SUPER ELF X3
Operating Instructions for DORNIER looms
R o b u s t n e s s • R e l i a b i l i t y • Q u a l i t y • P r o d u c t i v i t y • Ve r s a t i l i t y

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  • Page 1 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L _ 1 2 1 9 _ E N G L I S H SUPER ELF X3 Operating Instructions for DORNIER looms R o b u s t n e s s • R e l i a b i l i t y • Q u a l i t y • P r o d u c t i v i t y • Ve r s a t i l i t y...
  • Page 2 - Caution must be taken on the close vicinity of the Feeder. In normal working condition, it can start running without prior warning and the moving parts might cause injuries. - Repairing any electrical part of the unit has to be carried out by Roj s.r.l. authorized personnel.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION Super Elf X3 description Super Elf X3 Technical Data Pulsar HP brake description Technical data of Pulsar HP Other information about Super Elf X3 Features and Characteristics 2. SETTING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS Front control elements Back panel control elements 3.
  • Page 4: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION Super Elf X3 description SUPER ELF X3 is a Weft Feeder with yarn separation and direct CAN-bus communication with the Loom Control. The new Permanent Magnet motor and the Reserve sensor allow very fast reaction and accurate yarn storage control on the spool body. The new and innovative barrier optical sensors guarantee best performances in dust environments and with very fine yarns.
  • Page 5: Features And Characteristics

    Coils detection by means of photocells (Barrier system). o Storage detection with an integrated photocell (barrier system). o Input Weft breakage control through a photocell integrated in the Super Elf X3, or through external TFE6 weft Stop Motion device.
  • Page 6: Setting And Control Elements

    SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier 2. SETTING AND CONTROL ELEMENTS Front Control elements FUNCTION BUTTON It activates the Electromagnet and allows the following operations: a- Weft reserve removal. b- New weft reserve loading. c- Release of only one coil when the weft reserve is already on the Spool Body.
  • Page 7: Back Panel Control Elements

    SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier Back panel control elements CONNECTION OF AIR LINE INPUT CONNECTION OF AIR LINE FOR FULL AIR THREADING Full air threading is possible only in combination with Funnel. If the feeder is fitted with eyelet holder, or without any balloon control, this connection must be closed with relevant plug that it is supplied with the feeder.
  • Page 8: Installation And Connection

    SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Voltage Supply Box and Weft Feeder installation 1. Fix the Voltage Supply Box to the Stand by means of the proper brackets. Note: Minimum distance from the Box to the floor must be 20 cm. (see fig.1) 2.
  • Page 9: Diagram Connection Of The Voltage Supply Box

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  • Page 10: Settings And Operation

    OFF, make sure that the Pulsar fork is free to move, then switch the loom back ON. 3. According to the woven article, adjust the functioning parameters of Super Elf X3, which can be set on DORNIER loom Dialog panel (see picture below).
  • Page 11: Insertion Length

    SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier Insertion length To set the number of coils (windings) to be released by the Feeder at each pick. • Possible setting: 2 -> 16. • Recommended setting: see note Note: the setting “Insertion Length” is dependent on the “Reed width” parameter which is under the “Weft Insertion”...
  • Page 12: Filling Tensioner (Pulsar Hp)

    SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier Off - Automatic position control deactivated 0 - Automatic position control activated with lower reserve storage 1 - Automatic position control activated with standard reserve storage 2 - Automatic position control activated with maximum reserve storage (the take-off point is nearby the stopper pin) •...
  • Page 13 SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier • Recommended setting: 2 it gives a low reduction of the end insertion tension peek. (The yarn speed reduction at the arrival is very low). 3 it gives a good reduction of the end insertion tension peek. (The yarn speed reduction at the arrival is low).
  • Page 14: Sensors Sensitivity Settings

    SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier Filling Draw back This parameter allows to enable or disable the yarn filling draw back after yarn cut. It is also possible to choose how large angle to use to pull the yarn back. • Possible setting:...
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Note: Set OFF in case of short picks (one coil less) with irregular insertion times. Double yarn sensor Controls the yarn break by means of an external sensor (Roj PIEZO sensor TFE6). • Possible setting: ON / OFF Rotation direction To set the winding direction of the Feeder according to the yarn twist.
  • Page 16: Photocells Automatic Calibration

    – Dornier Photocells automatic calibration The Super Elf X3 is fitted with an automatic photocells calibration system. Proceed as follows: 1. Remove all the yarn from the spool body, and verify that the photocells glass and mirrors are clean (see below) 2.
  • Page 17: Weft Length Adjustment

    SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier Weft length adjustment The diameter of the Weft Feeder Spool Body must be set according to the indication shown on the loom Dialog panel display. Proceed as follows: 1. Loosen the screw B and raise the Photocells/Electromagnet Group. Fix it.
  • Page 18: Winding Direction And Coils Pitch Adjustment

    SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier Winding direction and coils pitch adjustment The winding direction (S or Z) must be adjusted according to the yarn twist. Correspondence is needed between the motor electric setting and the mechanical one of the Spool Body.
  • Page 19: Reserve Loading (Full Air Threading, Only With Funnel)

    SUPER ELF X3 – Dornier Reserve loading (Full threading, only with funnel) 1. Press the start push-button 1 on the side of the feeder for more than 3 seconds: the Electromagnet pin goes up and the Winding Disc automatically moves to the threading position.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    5. TROUBLESHOOTING Description All error messages from Super Elf X3 are shown on the display of Loom Dialog panel. Note: Details to fault analysis and fault repair are possible to find in the Dornier Documentation "Dialog Panel Ergo Weave" in chapter 4 "Messages"...
  • Page 21: Eyelet Holder

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  • Page 22: Voltage Supply Box

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  • Page 23: Feeder (With Plasma Coated Spool Body)

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  • Page 24: Feeder (With Chromed Coated Spool Body)

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