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WINDINGFEEDER YARN CONTROL SYSTEM Operating Manual ENGLISH Rev. 2.0 – -March 2011...
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WINDINGFEEDER – Rev. 2.0 – March 2011 Copyright - BTSR - All rights reserved. This manual is intended for the users of WINDINGFEEDER yarn feeding devices. It is suggested to carefully read the instruction reported on this manual before making the connections and use the devices.
Advantages obtained by using the WINDINGFEEDER devices ................1.3 Advantages obtained by using the SMART MATRIX FEEDER Terminal combined with WINDINGFEEDER Devices ............................ 1.4 Further Advantages obtained by using a PC or Notebook connected to WINDINGFEEDER devices via serial line................................1.5 Chapter 2 – TECHNICAL DATA AND INSTALLATION Technical Features ..............................
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Introduction INTRODUCTION Congratulations for choosing a BTSR product. With our WINDINGFEEDER yarn feeding devices, with or without the SMART MATRIX FEEDER control unit, you got an innovative, unique solution able to offer you multiple advantages concerning quality of your production.
Chapter 2 – Technical Data and Installation gives the necessary instructions to install the devices. Chapter 3 – Operation gives a detailed description of the necessary operations to setup and program the WINDINGFEEDER devices according to the application needs. Chapter 4 – Troubleshooting and Maintenance provides a quick guide to solving the main failures of WINDINGFEEDER devices.
Overview 1 - OVERVIEW System Components The WINDINGFEEDER devices can be programmed and used either in individual and autonomous way, or they can be connected to a control/programming SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal, thus obtaining a complete system providing further levels of analysis, adjustment, control and speed-up of production cycles, as well as statistical data processing, particularly useful to reach the quality and saving goals stated in the Introduction of this manual.
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1 second (i.e. the time needed to complete the data transfer). User friendly installation and management The WINDINGFEEDER is quite compact (290 x 86 x 94 mm). This permits you 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.
Possibility of using the yarn up to the complete package emptying. Better machine efficiency. Possibility of finding the best application conditions of WINDINGFEEDER 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.
Possibility of creating up to 99 “articles”, saving them to the Data Base for an easy subsequent recall. Without the need of setting up new parameters, these will simply be called from the Data Base and subsequently transferred to the WINDINGFEEDER devices installed on textile machine.
Using a Personal Computer connected to the WINDINGFEEDER devices through either a RS232 serial port or an USB port, with the aid of BTSR PC-Link KTF software, you may program in quick and intuitive way, all the operating parameters of WINDINGFEEDERs devices;...
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1 and 2, plus real-time display of speed, torque %, current and temperature values. PC-Link KTF – Example of graphic showing the dynamic progress of yarn tension, motor torque and current absorbed by device 1. - 1.6 - WINDINGFEEDER...
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With PC-LINK KTF Studio Software Using the PC-LINK KTF Studio software or other application programs specifically developed by BTSR, you will have the possibility of upgrading (via serial line) the WINDINGFEEDER device firmware, without the need of physically replacing the microprocessor.
Technical Data and Installation 2 – TECHNICAL DATA AND INSTALLATION Technical Features WINDINGFEEDER Device Power supply voltage 24 VDC ± 10% or 24 VAC ± 20% Maximum absorption 0.2 A (during normal operation); 1 A (under stress); 3 A (at start-up) STOP Outputs: relay contacts (NO) 0.3 A 125 VAC...
Output Function STOP1 It is activated when the Windingfeeder device generates an alarm. STOP2 It is activated when the Windingfeeder device reaches the target. (*) For more details about P1 e P2 tensions please refer to chapter 3 - Operation Both: Inputs and Outputs can be programmed as normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) contacts.
Technical Data and Installation PC – WINDINGFEEDER Connection Concerning all electrical systems, it is a suggested rule to ensure that the ground cable (GND) is connected to the device support. - 2.4 - WINDINGFEEDER...
Technical Data and Installation WINDINGFEEDER overall dimensions (in mm) WINDINGFEEDER - 2.5 -...
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Fastening hole with M4 x 20 screw Loading cell (tension sensor) Note: the TS44.. device may automatically carry out the offset function upon special command issued by WINDINGFEEDER device (see parameter on P3 programming level) OFFSET AUTO - 2.6 -...
For correct separation of yarn coils on the coil separation element , slightly tilt the separation device, while the WINDINGFEEDER is running, turning the adjustment screw : To adjust the yarn-brake pressure, set the adjustment wheel Push the adjustment wheel towards the yarn-brake to increase the braking effect (+).
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Operation 3 – OPERATION Operating Characteristics of WINDINGFEEDER Devices For programming and control of WINDINGFEEDER devices, 3 push-buttons, with green/red built-in LEDS and a LCD display are available to the operator. 1. E PUSH BUTTON (ENTER) Press and hold down this push-button to gain access to the advanced device’s programmable functions.
Symbols shown on LCD A – Area Etichette Indicates the activation of any of the 3 push-buttons of WINDINGFEEDER device. Communication in progress with SMART MATRIX FEEDER terminal or with the PC. CONTROL Indicates that the WINDINGFEEDER device is operating in Control status.
Functions Directly Available to the Textile Machine Operator The operator of a textile machine equipped with WINDINGFEEDER devices has the possibility of carrying out some simple manual operations on the device themselves, without having to request the aid of a supervisor or production manager:...
Operation 3) Exclusion and Re-inclusion of a WINDINGFEEDER Device When needed, it is possible to temporarily exclude a WINDINGFEEDER device, in order to avoid undesired starts due to vibrations, etc. To exclude and re-include a device, operate as follows: Exclusion: Press and hold down for 3 seconds The display will show the exclusion confirmation request.
SIMPLE ADVANCED the ENTER button. To avoid undesired changes of operating parameters, after the installation of WINDINGFEEDER devices and after having setup and checked all the working parameters in programming environment, it is advisable to activate the ADVANCED programming environment, so that when the operator will subsequently enter...
STOP (NO or NC contact). The setting of these parameters is already done by BTSR during the device manufacturing (default values), however it can be easily changed by the textile machine operator, to meet specific requirements, using the advanced programming features.
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YARN TYPE ALL YARN OR ELASTIC LANGUAGE SELECTION USE OF INTELLIGENT TENSION CONTROL ACCESSORY Press the (Control) button to switch from one programming level to the next one. Press (Reset) button to quit the programming environment. WINDINGFEEDER - 3-7 -...
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.
P1 menu. MAIN TENSION (P1) P1.1 Tension value with which the WINDINGFEEDER device must operate to create the desired article. [Allowed values 0.2 ÷ 99.5 grams]. Choose the desired value using: (to increase the value) or (to decrease the value).
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Operation Example 1: Main Tension: 20 g Error Tension: ± 5 g Example 2: Main Tension: 50 g Error Tension: ± 20 g Example 3: Main Tension: 5.0 g Error Tension: ± 6 g - 3-10 - WINDINGFEEDER...
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Choose the desired value using: (to increase the value) or (to decrease the value). to confirm. Example: Main Tension: 2.0 g Error Tension: ± 0.5 g Time Alarm: 2.0 sec. WINDINGFEEDER - 3-11 -...
MAIN TENSION parameter of P1 menu, you can control the deceleration stage of WINDINGFEEDER device. This function may be either enabled (with values ranging from 0.2 to 100.0 grams) or disabled (OFF). To disable the function press and hold down for 3 seconds the Enter button.
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T1 = final tension value (low) T2 = initial tension value (high) Example 1: Final tension = 4 g Initial tension= 10 g N = 5 Example 2: Final tension = 4 g Initial tension= 10 g N = 20 WINDINGFEEDER - 3-13 -...
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Choose the desired value using: (to increase the value) or (to decrease the value). to return to the beginning of P2 menu. to switch to P3 menu. to return to CONTROL status without programming P3 and P4 menus. - 3-14 - WINDINGFEEDER...
Holding down for 3 seconds you may activate the loading cell Auto- Calibration function which brings back the Offset value to 5.0 grams (factory calibration value of Windingfeeder devices). During the auto-calibration process, an “ ” message is temporarily OFFSET INT CALI shown on the display.
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Operation MOTOR CALIBRATION P3.2 Automatic function reserved to BTSR service staff, in case of motor replacement. It allows executing the automatic calibration of the new motor. To activate the motor calibration procedure, press and hold down for 3 seconds. The OFF indication will be replaced by 000 and the motor will automatically carry out a number of movements to both directions, in order to adjust the calibration, then it will stop and the OFF indication will re-appear.
Choose the size in grams of the TS44.. tension sensor used: allowed values 101 or 102. (101 if you are using the TS44/100DRW sensor or 102 if you are using the TS44/1000ERW sensor) Use the buttons to toggle from 101 to 102 and vice versa. to confirm. WINDINGFEEDER - 3-17 -...
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Operation BAUDRATE P4.3 This parameter allows you to setup the communication speed on the WINDINGFEEDER serial interface. [Allowed values: 57600 or 115200] to choose the desired speed. to confirm the speed shown on display and move to the next parameter.
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CONTROL Management of “Tension Error” Alarm EXAMPLE The WINDINGFEEDER 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.
WINDINGFEEDER Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4 –WINDINGFEEDER TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE Indications Provided by the Red LEDs on WINDINGFEEDER Device Status of WINDINGFEEDER device Led on the TS44.. sensor Identification BLINKING GREEN/RED ALTERNATE FLASHING ERROR E2 BLINKING GREEN/RED ALTERNATE FLASHING MOTOR LOCKED...
2) Turn the electrical supply of device OFF and then internal 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...
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(OFF) correct connection of P1-P2 inputs. device in case of yarn 2) Wiring problem. 2) If the red LEDs on WINDINGFEEDER device breakage turn on when the yarn breakage occurs, than check for correct machine connections. To check the correct operation of the WINDINGFEEDER STOP output press the "Control...
LEDs turn off. If the fault is not included in the above table, please contact your local BTSR reseller, giving a detailed description of the kind of fault and the conditions in which it occurred. Should be necessary to call the BTSR Technical Service Department, read the code printed on the faulty device, as this information could be useful to BTSR technicians.
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DISTRIBUTOR BTSR International S.p.A. Via S. Rita 21057 OLGIATE OLONA (VA) Phone 0331-323202 Fax 0331-323282 Internet: www/btsr.com REV. 3.0 – 03/11...
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