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SMART MATRIX
FEEDER
Operating Manual
ENGLISH
Rev. 4.0 April 2013

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  • Page 1 SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operating Manual ENGLISH Rev. 4.0 April 2013...
  • Page 2 SMART MATRIX FEEDER - Rev. 4.0 – April 2013 Copyright - BTSR – All rights reserved. This manual is entrusted to the users of SMART MATRIX FEEDER system developed for control/monitoring activities of textile machinery equipped with ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER yarn feeding devices.
  • Page 3 Introduction...
  • Page 5 On this manual, the “ROLLING FEEDER” indication implicitly includes the “ROLLING MED” device version, specifically developed for “Medical Socks” applications. Manual Objectives This manual has been written to provide the users of SMART MATRIX FEEDER system with the essential information required to: •...
  • Page 6 Yarn Feeding Devices, please refer to the ROLLING FEEDER/ROLLING MED Operating Manual. For detailed information about the operation, interface and local programming mode of UNIFEEDER Yarn Feeding Devices, please refer to the UNIFEEDER Operating Manual. SMART MATRIX FEEDER - ii -...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    3 – Error Messages and Operating Notes SMART MATRIX FEEDER Error Messages ....................3.1 Cross Reference Table between Ultrafeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters ........3.4 Cross Reference Table between Rolling Feedet and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters......3.6 Cross Reference Table between Unifeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters ........3.7 Automatic Parameter Multiplation........................3.9...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Page intentionally left blank SMART MATRIX FEEDER - iv -...

  • Page 9: Connections And Electrical Interface

    Connections and Electrical Interface...

  • Page 11: Smart Matrix Feeder ↔ Ultrafeeder/Rolling Feeder/Unifeeder ↔ Pc Connection

    UNIFEEDER ↔ PC Connection The following diagram shows the interconnections among: SMART MATRIX FEEDER Terminal, ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices and PC. The PC is mainly used for firmware update operations on SMART MATRIX FEEDER Terminal. as alternative SMART MATRIX FEEDER 1 - 1...

  • Page 12: Smart Matrix Feeder ↔ Ultrafeeder/Rolling Feeder/Unifeeder /Pc Interface

    ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER /PC Interface SMART MATRIX FEEDER ↔ ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER /UNIFEEDER /PC Interface The following figure shows the electrical interface (pin assignment) of SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal. The “Printer” and “USB” connectors are not currently used for FEEDER application. PRINTER...

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions...

  • Page 15: Smart Matrix Feeder Operation

    SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operation All the Configuration, Parameter Setting, Data & Error Display operations, etc. can be managed by the Operator in quick and intuitive way, using the SMART MATRIX FEEDER control terminal. The SMART MATRIX FEEDER ↔ Operator interface consists of: A - Graphic display showing: •...
  • Page 16 All the “Window Selection”, “Parameter Selection within a Window” and “Parameter Setting” functions on SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal, can be carried out using exclusively the multi-function Rotary Selector, through a navigation technique based upon “Pointing”, “Selecting” and “Value Setting” actions.
  • Page 17 SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operation 1 – Navigation inside the Selected Window (STD) Turn the selector to “Point” in sequence the various items of the window → → → → → (STD WORK TENS.P1 WORK TENS.P2 INC/DEC TENS EDITOR ADVANCED EDITOR LOCK).
  • Page 18 SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operation 2 – Windows Swap Turn the selector to “Point” the label of the current window (STD) and click to select it. Example: window highlighted. Turn the selector to “Point” the remaining window (ADV).). window highlighted. Click to select the window and enable the access to its parameters.
  • Page 19 SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operation 3 – Entering Alphanumeric Values Some functions of SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal require typing alphanumeric data fields (e.g. Style Name setup or change). To make this operation easier, a soft keyboard has been implemented, which allows entering capital/small letters, numbers and graphic symbols.
  • Page 20 SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operation Press 2 times the indicated button to select the numeric keypad. Select 1. Confirm the entered string (STYLE1). 4 – Parameter Saving Once you have setup all the desired parameters, press and hold down for 3 seconds the rotary selector.
  • Page 21 SMART MATRIX FEEDER Operation Immediate Function Activation through the SMART MATRIX FEEDER Buttons The 6 blue buttons (B1 ~ B6) allow you to directly activate some system functions without passing through the menu items. Such functions are indicated by the icons associated with the buttons, as shown on the following figure.
  • Page 22 The wording of title bar (ULTRAFEEDERB on the examples above) indicates the style name currently loaded on the devices. In case of no style loaded, the title bar will shows “SMART MATRIX FEEDER”. (*) When the LEARN functions are enabled, the indications shown on display change depending on several factors.

  • Page 23: Smart Matrix Feeder Menu Structure

    SMART MATRIX FEEDER Menu Structure SMART MATRIX FEEDER Menu Structure Alternate Error Error details Main Menu Style Configuration Style Loading System Configuration In the description of the various functions, the following graphic symbols will be used: Turn the selector to point the desired option.

  • Page 24: Device Configuration And Numbering

    MATRIX FEEDER terminal. Check that: a) the LEDs of Control, Enter and Reset buttons remain steady green. b) the display of numbered device shows the assigned number. c) the CURRENT field on SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal increases by 1. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-10...
  • Page 25 Press Enter on the device you want to assign the number indicated on the CURRENT field (e.g. 007) of SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal. Check that: a) the LEDs of Control, Enter and Reset buttons remain steady green. b) the display of numbered device shows the assigned number (e.g.

  • Page 26: Application Selection

    Enter the SETUP menu. Select MATRIX CODE. Choose the desired application and activate the saving function. SAVE to save the choice, BACK to return to the previous screen without saving, EXIT to return to main menu. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-12...

  • Page 27: Smart Matrix Feeder Code

    SMART MATRIX FEEDER Code SMART MATRIX FEEDER Code → SETUP MATRIX CODE This function allows you to assign an identification code to the SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal, in case of application that uses multiple terminals. Enter the SETUP menu. Select MATRIX CODE.
  • Page 28 This function allows you to configure the input signals (PRX, ZPX, STC) and the relay output (OUT) of SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal, as normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) contacts. It also allows you to configure the INC/DEC STOP signals of all the ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices, as normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) contacts.

  • Page 29: Configuring The Division Factor Of Prx Signal

    The number of actual PRX pulses will be divided by the number setup will this function. This function is effective only on SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminals specifically pre-set from the hardware point of view. Should you need to activated the...

  • Page 30: Efficiency Calculation Mode

    BACK to return to the previous screen without saving, EXIT to return to main menu. For more details about the “PcLink NEMO” and “PcLink ONE” functions, please refer to the relevant manuals. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-16...

  • Page 31: Selecting The Style Loading Options

    The example shown on next page explains the operation principle described above. When you choose the MULTIPLE option, it will be necessary to specify the names associated with the various styles during the first activation of the LOAD function. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-17...

  • Page 32: Operation Principle Of Multiple Option

    “Start of cycle”, shall be at least 1s. sequence End of Start of N cycle N+1 cycle Style loading The above examples assume that the STC and ZPX signals have been configured as NO. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-18...

  • Page 33: Setting The Calibration Options

    < 4% of the value set in CAL.TOLERANCE. To activate the saving function of the previously set parameters. SAVE to save the choice, BACK to return to the previous screen without saving, EXIT to return to main menu. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-19...

  • Page 34: Keycode Setting

    STATISTICS, CALIBRATION, EFFICIENCY, NEMO TARGET), available to the new user. (*) User name and password can be set character by character turning the selector and clicking to confirm (you may set both numeric and alphabetic characters). SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-20...
  • Page 35 Change the configuration of menus and options available to the selected user (SETUP, STYLE LOAD, STYLE EDIT, etc.) When you try to access a password-protected function, the following prompt will appear: Choose the user name and set the password to access the selected function. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-21...

  • Page 36: Communication Test

    Communication Test SETUP → TEST COM This function allows you to check: The efficiency level of communications between SMART MATRIX FEEDER and all the ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices connected. The correct communication with the individual devices. Communication Efficiency Enter the SETUP menu.

  • Page 37: Device Offset

    (if desired) on which to carry out the offset operation. We remind that, prior to confirm the offset execution, it is necessary to remove the yarn from the loading cell. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-23...

  • Page 38: Selecting The Display Language On Ultrafeeder/Rolling Feeder/Unifeeder Devices

    EXIT to return to main menu. The selected language will be immediately configured on all the ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER device recognized by the system (i.e. connected and identified with the IDENTIFY function). SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-24...

  • Page 39: I/O Signal Check

    This is particularly useful during the installation stage, to confirm the correct operation of the interface signals. Enter the SETUP menu. Select SERVICE. Select I/O CHECK. ACTIVE = active signal IDLE = inactive signal To leave the function. BACK to return to the previous screen, EXIT to return to main menu. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-25...

  • Page 40: Matrix Feeder Lcd Display Adjustment

    Select DISPLAY. Adjust: • CONTRAST, • BRIGHTNESS, • DISPLAY AUTO OFF. To activate the save function. SAVE to save the settings, BACK to return to the previous screen without saving, EXIT to return to the menu. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-26...

  • Page 41: Information About Smart Matrix Feeder

    Information about SMART MATRIX FEEDER SETUP → INFO This function allows you to detect the Hardware, Firmware, OS and Boot Program versions. These values shall be communicated to BTSR Service Department when requiring technical support to solve specific problems. Enter the SETUP menu...

  • Page 42: Style Programming

    For more details about the various operating parameters, please refer to ULTRAFEEDER, ROLLING FEEDER or UNIFEEDER manuals. Programming a New Style This example shows how to create a new style (FEEDER) with 2 ULTRAFEEDER devices, 1 ROLLING FEEDER device and 1 UNIFEEDER device. Select STYLE EDIT. Press SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-28...
  • Page 43 The following pages show the sets of parameters related to both the above described cases. (*) The JACQUARD KNIT application uses and additional parameter with respect to the other applications, as indicated on the note of next page. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-29...
  • Page 44 JACQUARD pattern expressed in number of PRX pulses. Once you have setup all the relevant parameters inside the STD, LFATOL windows. SAVE to save the set parameter and return to the STYLE SECTION EDIT screen. Select GROUP #2 SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-30...
  • Page 45 The MASTER1 device is installed on the first yarn drop of the section in case of ULTRAFEEDER and UNIFEEDER. In case of ROLLING FEEDER it can be any ROLLING FEEDER device. MASTER2 device can be set as UF/UNI, (not used). SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-31...
  • Page 46 (CW) or counter- clockwise (CCW) Once you have setup the parameters on the STD, windows SAVE to save the set parameters and go back to the group setting screen Select GROUP #3 SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-32...
  • Page 47 – Navigation throughout the Display windows. For the meaning of the individual parameters, please refer to the UNIFEEDER Manual and to the Cross Reference Table shown on Section 3 of this manual SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-33...
  • Page 48 Set the Style Name (e.g. FEEDER), in place of the ULTRAFEEDER default name (*), operating as described on paragraph - Navigation throughout the Display Windows. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-34...
  • Page 49 To leave the function: Programming a New Style. EXIT to return to main menu. Note: If, during the device type selection, there is no correspondence with the device actually mounted, the following error screen will appear To go back to the selection screen SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-35...
  • Page 50 NOISE windows. SAVE to save the set parameters and return to the STYLE SECTION EDIT screen. Select GROUP #2 and then GROUP #3 to change the settings FLAT KNIT application does not provide LEARN CALIBRATION functions. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-36...
  • Page 51 (FEEDER1) instead of the default name (ULTRAFEEDER). If you change the style currently loaded on specific ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices (indicated by the diskette symbol) the changes will be automatically loaded to the relevant ULTRAFEEDER/ ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-37...
  • Page 52 This function allows you to remove a style from the database. Once you have activated the STYLE EDIT function from main menu, choose the style you want to remove (e.g. FEEDER1) Press button. Confirm the operation. FEEDER1 will be removed from the database. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-38...

  • Page 53: Style Loading

    (e.g. FEEDER) and press LOAD. A temporary LOADING STYLE window will appear. At the end of the loading operation the style list will automatically re-appear. To leave the function. EXIT to return to CONTROL status. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-39...
  • Page 54 MAP. STYLE column lists the articles (styles) loaded on the ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices of the machine, while the RANGE column lists the device intervals (sections where the various styles are loaded). SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-40...
  • Page 55 Once you have pressed EXIT, confirm the changes made to the list. This screen indicates that the system is waiting for STC synchronization signals to load the desired styles to the ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices. (See SETUP-STYLE OPT function). SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-41...

  • Page 56: Graphics Display

    This function, which can be activated pressing the button , allows you to selectively display three types of graphical information on Smart Matrix Feeder screen, depending on the type of used application: Histogram of the amount of yarn absorbed (LFA) by the various ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices, with respect to a reference device (for applications on circular machines).
  • Page 57 To remove the “LOCKING” condition, simply press again the button. LFA value of selected devices. 10) Symbol indicating the synchronism signal, either external (PRX) or internally generated (AUTO). (See note (*) on previous page). Select CIRCULAR ADV SETTINGS. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-43...
  • Page 58 LFA graphic for flat knitting machines (FLAT KNIT application) This function shows a bar graphic on Smart Matrix Feeder display indicating the amount of yarn consumed in the two carriage movement directions on flatbed knitting machines (to the left side – L, or to the right side –...
  • Page 59 Setting the KL and KR values. Click on the rotary selector to select KL or KR setting field (according to the installation position of ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER device). SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-45...
  • Page 60 (item 5 of the example shown on previous page). If the carriage direction does not match the arrow direction, then press button. The arrow direction will be immediately reversed, thus synchronizing itself with the carriage direction. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-46...
  • Page 61 MODE. Example of values shown, related to device 001. To select another device. Press this button to clear the meter counter of the current device. Press this button to clear the meter counters of all devices. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-47...

  • Page 62: Efficiency Data

    • from the last article loading operation (STYLOAD) To leave the function. CLR ALL to clear the timers of current window, BACK to return to the efficiency visualization screen, without clearing the timers, EXIT to return to main menu without clearing the timers. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-48...

  • Page 63: Alarm Counter Display

    Press this button to clear the counters for the desired device range. Press this button to clear the alarm counters for all devices. Select the range of devices for which you want to clear the counters. To confirm. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-49...
  • Page 64 Press this button to switch from global alarm visualization to individual ULTRAFEEDER device alarm visualization. To select the desired device (FEEDER#n) To scroll-down the alarm list ( ) To scroll-up the alarm list ( ) SMART MATRIX FEEDER 2-50...

  • Page 65: Error Messages And Operating Notes

    Error Messages and Operating Notes...

  • Page 67: Smart Matrix Feeder Error Messages

    Error on terminal’s RAM data Error on internal communication bus Errors detected on ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER devices during the system operation Communication error between SMART MATRIX FEEDER and ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER device Excessive current absorption by ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER device Error E-2 on ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER device...
  • Page 68 SMART MATRIX FEEDER Error Messages Excessive temperature on the motor of ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER device Internal error on ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER device Target reached by ULTRAFEEDER/ROLLING FEEDER/UNIFEEDER device Supply voltage lower than 15Vdc. Error during the Learn process Error during the Learn process (10 consecutive...
  • Page 69 SMART MATRIX FEEDER Error Messages Minimum storage error on the UNIFEEDER device Lack of coils accumulated on UNIFEEDER device For detailed information about errors and possible solutions, please refer to the ULTRAFEEDER, ROLLING FEEDER and UNIFEEDER manuals. SMART MATRIX FEEDER...

  • Page 70: Cross Reference Table Between Ultrafeeder And Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters

    Cross Reference Table between Ultrafeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters Cross Reference Table between Ultrafeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters [SEAMLESS, SOCKS, PANTYHOSE, JERSEY KNIT e JACQUARD KNIT applications] SMART MATRIX FEEDER ULTRAFEEDER parameters Possible values Window parameters Level ADVANCED [STYLE EDIT] Menu PROGR.
  • Page 71 Cross Reference Table between Ultrafeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters (**) The PK OUT TIME and PK OUT ALARM parameters operate like the TIME ALARM and TENSION ERROR parameters, but they allow stopping the machine in case of sudden tension variation (due, for instance, to a bobbin lock) in order to prevent possible needle breakages.

  • Page 72: Cross Reference Table Between Rolling Feedet And Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters

    Cross Reference Table between Rolling Feeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters Cross Reference Table between Rolling Feeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters [SEAMLESS, SOCKS, PANTYHOSE, JERSEY KNIT e JACQUARD KNIT applications] ROLLING FEEDER SMART MATRIX FEEDER Possible values Window parameters...

  • Page 73: Cross Reference Table Between Unifeeder And Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters

    Cross Reference Table between Unifeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters Cross Reference Table between Unifeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters [SEAMLESS, SOCKS, PANTYHOSE, JERSEY KNIT e JACQUARD KNIT applications] SMART MATRIX FEEDER UNIFEEDER parameters Possible values Window parameters Level ADVANCED [STYLE EDIT] Menu PROGR.
  • Page 74 Cross Reference Table between Unifeeder and Smart Matrix Feeder Parameters (*) The SYNC. UNI#N parameter allows you to set the first UNIFEEDER device as MASTER 1, MASTER 2 or OFF (neither MASTER 1 nor MASTER 2). The option set on this parameter will be indicated on the LFA window of ROLLING FEEDER devices.

  • Page 75: Automatic Parameter Multiplation

    1 feed GROUP #4 004/004 Parameters for 4 yarn of the 1 feed GROUP #5 005/005 Parameters for 5 yarn of the 1 feed GROUP #6 041/041 Parameters for 6 yarn of the 1 feed SMART MATRIX FEEDER...
  • Page 76 In other words, the device exclusion must be carried out making sure that the number of groups is always a sub multiple of the total remaining yarns! Otherwise a “MULTIPLATION ERROR” message will occur. To obtain this it could be necessary to exclude more devices.” SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.10...

  • Page 77: Calibration

    (Calibration enabled, 4 learning cycles, max 20 calibration cycles, calibration tolerance 0,50%) Activation of Calibration function. CALIB icon indicates that the calibration is enabled. ULTRA to carry out the ULTRAFEEDER/UNIFEEDER device calibration ROLLING to carry out the ROLLING FEEDER device calibration SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.11...
  • Page 78 If, on the contrary, after the number of PRX pulses setup in CAL.CYCLES (SETUP CALIBRATION window), the tolerance indicated in TARGET% has not been reached, then a CALIB ERROR message will be generated. The calibration procedure can be interrupted at any time, pressing RESET button. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.12...
  • Page 79 You can set a higher or lower speed (and then decrease or increase the tensions), in order to obtain a smaller or larger product size. The system is updating the speed on all the ROLLING FEEDER devices. At the end, the main screen will be resumed. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.13...

  • Page 80: Operating Notes About Learn Function

    (LFA). To achieve these results, the Smart Matrix Feeder System offers you the possibility of learning and memorizing the amount of yarn absorbed (LFA) during a sample cycle; then it will control that throughout the subsequent cycles the machine keeps such LFA value within the tolerance limits previously setup.
  • Page 81 Upon the next activation of ZPX signal, the system turns-on again the lamp and starts again Control enabled counting the PRX pulses until the de-activation of ZPX signal. < > PRX counted PRX learnt PRX counted PRX learnt PRX counted PRX learnt SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.15...
  • Page 82 For instance, the operator could have changed the article without performing a new LEARN operation. To continue, press RESET or click on rotary selector and repeat the LEARN operation. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.16...
  • Page 83 System in CONTROL status! SET LFA = value acquired and/or modified by the operator. AVGLFA = current average value. AVGLFA value will blink until it reaches the SET LFA ± 1%, then it remains steady. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.17...
  • Page 84 System in CONTROL status! will show the count of PRX pulses during the control process. After 30 PRX pulses the count will restart from 1. Previous control correctly ended! The PRX pulse count will restart from 1. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.18...

  • Page 85: Operating Notes About The Flat Knit Application

    Allowed values: [0 – 100] TENSION %: Increment of tension for each modulation step. For more information about the FLAT KNIT application, please refer to the “LFA graphic for flat knitting machines (FLAT KNIT application)” on page 2.40. SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.19...
  • Page 86 Note Operative sull’Applicazione FLAT KNIT Page intentionally left blank SMART MATRIX FEEDER 3.20...
  • Page 87 DISTRIBUTOR BTSR International S.p.A. Via S. Rita 21057 OLGIATE OLONA (VA) Tel. 0331-323202 Fax 0331-323282 Internet: www.btsr.com REV. 4.0 – 04/13...

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