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- Page 1 SMART KNIT & IS3F-485 YARN CONTROL SYSTEM Operating Manual ENGLISH Rev. 1.0 – January 2006...
- Page 2 Copyright 2006 - BTSR - All rights reserved. This manual is intended for the users of SMART KNIT yarn control systems. You are kindly recommended to carefully read the instructions reported in this manual before making the connections and use the system.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
A5 - OUTPUT - Configuration of Output Signals....................3.17 A6 - TEST - Test Function and Sensor Firmware Update ..................3.17 A6 - TEST - COM Test of Communication Line Between SMART KNIT Terminal and SM-DIN Modules .3.18 A6 - TEST - FEEDS Test of Machine Feeds ......................3.19... - Page 4 B3 - P_FAST - Configuration of Detection Parameters with Fast Ext Input Active ......... 3.24 Display Signalings during the Control Process ..................... 3.25 Chapter 4 – TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting ................................. 4.1 Ordinary Maintenance .............................. 4.4 Repairs..................................4.4 Updating the Software Version on SMART Terminals..................4.5 - ii - SMART KNIT...
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Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations for choosing a BTSR product. With our SMART KNIT yarn control system, you got an innovative, unique solution, which offer you multiple advantages concerning the quality control of your production. SMART KNIT has been designed for applications on medium/large circular knitting machines. - Page 6 Introduction Page intentionally left blank - I.2 - SMART KNIT...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 - Overview
Special Features of SMART KNIT System The SMART KNIT system has a set of unique features which make it a true microcomputer dedicated to programming/control of production and statistical analysis of technical faults. -
Page 8: General Features Of Smart Btsr Systems
Overview General Features of SMART BTSR systems ! IS3 Sensors (Image Smart Scanning Sensor) (BTSR Patents) The sensors are connected to the SM-DIN modules in “daisy-chain” mode, thus making extremely easy the wiring operation. ! Automatically assigned numbers (BTSR Patents) -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Technical Data And Installation
Power supply voltage (*) 15..24 Vac ± 10% (by transformer) or 24 Vdc ± 10% (*) The supply voltage to SMART KNIT terminal is provided by the connection cable between terminal and SM-DIN interface module. SMART KNIT - 2.1 -... -
Page 10: Sm-Din Sensor Connection
Technical Data and Installation SM-DIN Sensor Connection As described on chapter 1, the SMART KNIT can manage up to 800 IS3 sensors, connected through SM-DIN interface modules (up to 8). Each module can manage up to 100 sensors distributed along 4 backbone lines. -
Page 11: Sm-Din Modules Interconnection
Technical Data and Installation SM-DIN Modules Interconnection SMART KNIT - 2.3 -... -
Page 12: Electrical Interface
SM-DIN module nn – (identified by means of Edt function directly on SM-DIN module) Chain 1 - Sensors Max 100 sensors Chain 2 - Sensors identified by means of Device function (Setup → Config menu) Chain 3 - Sensors Chain 4 - Sensors - 2.4 - SMART KNIT... -
Page 13: Chapter 3 - Operation
OPERATION SMART KNIT Terminal Features As for all SMART BTSR systems, the operation of SMART KNIT system is controlled by just 5 membrane buttons and it is monitored by a LCD graphic display, which guides the operator through all programming and administration phases of the system, by means of straight-forward messages which can be understood clearly and immediately. - Page 14 In this phase the message display indicates MACHINE >>>>>. The flashing PROGRAM and ERROR labels indicate an error occurred during the system programming operation (inconsistent parameters, etc.). - 3.2 - SMART KNIT...
- Page 15 P1 it is useless to press the RESET button, as the system is already in the main menu and it is not possible to select a higher level of the menu. SMART KNIT - 3.3 -...
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Page 16: Sm-Din Module Configuration
SM-DIN Module Configuration The SM-DIN sensor interface modules require the programming of 2 parameters only: Identification number of SM-DIN modules within the system (1 to 8) Communication speed (Baudrate) between SMART KNIT and SM-DIN (115,2 or 57,6 Kbps) Procedure 3 sec. -
Page 17: Operating Signaling/Anomalies
The lighting of respective red leds indicates: FAST input inactive. SLOW input inactive. RESET input active. SM-DIN module in CONTROL status. Communication in progress between SM-DIN and SMART KNIT. STOP output (AL2) active (led flashing). STOP output (AL1) active (led flashing). SM-DIN module powered SMART KNIT... -
Page 18: Is3 Sensors Features
Green LED FLASHING Indicates a technical fault in the sensor(e.g. a loss of Red LED FLASHING stored data). Try to reprogram the sensor. If the fault remains, replace the sensor. - 3.6 - SMART KNIT... -
Page 19: Settings That Affect The Sensor Detection Features
The SENS parameter allows the control of the sensor sensitivity level, depending on the article to be processed. It can be programmed to a value ranging between 1 and 10. The default value is 4. SMART KNIT - 3.7 -... -
Page 20: Programming Examples For F_Start/F_Stop And Relevant Sensor Delays
In the presence of frequent errors detected by the sensors, it is suggested to gradually change such values until an optimal condition is achieved. - 3.8 - SMART KNIT... -
Page 21: Automatic Adaptation Of Control Parameters To The Machine Speed
Operation Automatic adaptation of control parameters to the machine speed One of the main features of the SMART KNIT system is the possibility of programming 2 different sets of control parameters (P_SLOW and P_FAST) and automatically switching from one set to the other depending on the status of two external input signals, provided by the textile machine (SLOW EXT and FAST EXT). -
Page 22: Preliminary Operations For Using The Smart Knit Terminal
Operation Preliminary operations for using the SMART KNIT Terminal Just after installation and before using the system, check that all the connectors are plugged-in properly. System Power On the system and check that the graphic display shows sequentially, for a... -
Page 23: Operating Sequences
Operation Operating Sequences The SMART KNIT system allows you to carry out the following set of functions: Programming the parameters that affect the system operation, through a number of interactive menus. Continuously monitoring the machine production, indicating the errors "... -
Page 24: Functions Available From Setup Menu (Config)
Operation Functions available from SETUP menu (CONFIG) Main Menu Setup/Programming Menu Functions available from SETUP menu (P_ABCD / P_SLOW / P_FAST) Setup/ Main Menu Programming Menu - 3.12 - SMART KNIT... -
Page 25: A1 - Boards - Number Of Connected Sm-Din Modules (Boards)
(nn). to confirm the set value (nn). The number of configured modules must be consistent with the number of modules actually connected. Otherwise the and .Error.. labels will blink. .Program. SMART KNIT - 3.13 -... -
Page 26: A2 - Feeds - Configuration Of Machine Feeds
Example: if only 1 SM-DIN module was installed and configured, then the result (aa x bb) shall not be > 100, since the maximum number of sensors connectable to a SM-DIN module is 100. Otherwise the and .Error.. will blink. .Program. - 3.14 - SMART KNIT... -
Page 27: A3 - Device - Sensors Numbering
Once all the sensors have a unique number assigned, the BOARD 01 DEVICE message re-appears. to start the numbering of sensors connected to SM-DIN module 02. to return to the CONFIG menu once all the sensors connected to all SM-DIN modules have been numbered. SMART KNIT - 3.15 -... -
Page 28: A4 - Input - Configuration Of Input Signals
NC or viceversa. to confirm the choice and move to parameter IN-4. (*) Parameter not used, press (*) Parameter not used, press to move to the configuration of output signals. to return to the CONFIG menu. - 3.16 - SMART KNIT... -
Page 29: A5 - Output - Configuration Of Output Signals
SETUP CONFIG TEST The TEST function allows you to perform 3 diagnostics sub-functions: COM = Communication test between SMART KNIT and SM-DIN FEEDS = Test of sensors associated with the machine feeds SENSORS = Test of individual sensors and a function for firmware upgrading on IS3 sensors (UPG). - Page 30 Operation TEST - COM Test of Communication Line Between SMART KNIT Terminal and SM- DIN Modules SETUP CONFIG TEST This function allows you to check the perfect operation of the communications line between the SMART KNIT terminal and the connected SM-DIN modules.
- Page 31 Repeat the operation selectively for all the configured Feeds. If the red led blinking is inconsistent, check the programming of feeds (FEEDS function – parameters aa and bb). Run also the test of individual sensors. SMART KNIT - 3.19 -...
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Page 32: A6 - Test - Sensor Test Of Individual Sensors
The test does not send any diagnostic message to the SMART KNIT system display! The operator shall simply select the number of the desired sensor, confirming that the red LED of the selected sensor is flashing. - Page 33 Test menu. SMART KNIT - 3.21 -...
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Page 34: B1 - P_Abcd - Control Algorithm
Or, only C is running (A, B and D must not run). Or, D is running (A, B and C must not run) In case of any other combination, different from those indicated above, a failure will be signaled. - 3.22 - SMART KNIT... -
Page 35: B2 - P_Slow - Configuration Of Detection Parameters With Slow Ext Input Active
Delay (reaction time) Allowed values: [5 ms ÷ 1,000 ms] Start Frequency Allowed values: [001 ÷ 010] Stop Frequency Allowed values: [001 ÷ 010] to select the P_FAST option. (*) This parameter can be de-activated (OFF) pressing SMART KNIT - 3.23 -... -
Page 36: B3 - P_Fast - Configuration Of Detection Parameters With Fast Ext Input Active
Delay (reaction time) Allowed values: [5 ms ÷ 1,000 ms] Start Frequency Allowed values: [001 ÷ 010] Stop Frequency Allowed values: [001 ÷ 010] to return to SETUP menu. (*)This parameter can be de-activated (OFF) pressing - 3.24 - SMART KNIT... -
Page 37: Display Signalings During The Control Process
Operation Display Signalings during the Control Process During the Control process, the display of the SMART KNIT terminal as well as the display of SM-DIN modules may show various failure signaling messages. When the failure refers to a sensor, the message will include the involved sensor. - Page 38 Operation Page intentionally left blank - 3.26 - SMART KNIT...
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Page 39: Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting And Maintenance
! Decrease the Sensitivity and/or signaling. detected a wrong increase the Stop Frequency settings. Message: yarn uncut condition UNCUT on display DEV nn of SMART terminal and message: on display of the involved MS-DIN module SMART KNIT - 4.1 -... - Page 40 If the message: STYLE match the number of at power on. ERR_COM sensors configured. DEV_nn appears it means that either the sensor nn is defective or that the sensor connector chain is interrupted. - 4.2 - SMART KNIT...
- Page 41 SMART terminal. If the fault is not included in the above table, please contact your local BTSR dealer, giving a detailed description of the fault and the conditions in which it occurred. When the BTSR Technical Service intervention is required,...
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Page 42: Ordinary Maintenance
For cleaning purposes, do not use solvent, but rather a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent or alcohol. Repairs Any repair intervention on the SMART KNIT terminal or the SM- DIN modules must be carried out by skilled personnel from BTSR. Any intervention attempt by non authorised personnel, voids the warranty terms. -
Page 43: Updating The Software Version On Smart Terminals
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Updating the Software Version on SMART Terminals The software updating on BTSR SMART terminals is a relatively easy operation. However it must be carried out following scrupulously the instructions given in this manual and using the indicated tools to avoid damaging the equipment and/or microprocessor contacts. - Page 44 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Page intentionally left blank - 4.6 - SMART KNIT...
- Page 45 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 – 01/06...