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YarnMaster® PRISMA
Original manual
Version 1.0 / 12.2021

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions YarnMaster® PRISMA Original manual Version 1.0 / 12.2021...
  • Page 3 This Instruction Manual is protected by copyright. Reproduction of this Instruction Manual in whole or in part, dissemination to third parties, and use and/or disclosure of its contents without the written permission of Loepfe Brothers Ltd. is prohibited, except for internal purposes.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Description of symbol  9 Safety design  11 2.5.1 Safety features  11 3 Products and functions  12 Product description  12 3.1.1 Loepfe Central Unit (LZE)  12 3.1.2 Spindle adapter  12 3.1.3 Sensing head  13 Scope of delivery  14 Functionality  15 3.3.1 DM clearing  16...
  • Page 6 7 Packing, transport and storage  42 Packing the devices  42 Transport inspection  42 Storage of devices  42 8 Technical Data  43 System  43 Loepfe Central Unit (LZE)  43 Spindle adapter  44 Sensing head  44 9 Dismantling and Removal  45 Dismantling  45 Removal  45 9.2.1...
  • Page 7: General Information

    Illustrations in the document The user interface (screen copies) illustrations in these operating instructions are examples and make no claim to relevant data. Additional documents The following additional document is available for : Operating the YarnMaster PRISMA YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 8: Safety

    The yarn clearer system is designed solely for use in yarn monitoring and for clearing undesired yarn faults on winders from various manufacturers. Any other use, or any use that goes beyond the intended purpose, is considered improper. Loepfe Brothers Ltd. shall not be liable for any damages that result from improper use.
  • Page 9: Safety Regulations And Warnings

    Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can lead to minor or moderate injury. NOTE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that can lead to property damage. 2.4.1 Description of symbol Warning symbols General warning symbol Electric voltage warning Flammable substances warning Hot surfaces warning YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 10 Safety Prohibition symbols Switched on mobile phones not permitted Operation with long hair not permitted Instruction symbols Disconnect power plug Disconnect before maintenance or repair (disconnect power supply) Ground before using ESD symbol Electrostatically sensitive components YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 11: Safety Design

    2.5.1 Safety features is integrated into a winder and has no additional safety features. For more information about safety features like the emergency off switch, see the operating instructions for the winder. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 12: Products And Functions

    It is installed on winders from various manufacturers. Yarn faults are detected by means of a dual measurement system. The yarn clearer system can be combined with the MillMaster TOP data evaluation and administration system. 3.1.1 Loepfe Central Unit (LZE) LZE-6 central unit The central unit consists of the following components: Computer...
  • Page 13: Sensing Head

    3 D sensor, for detecting yarn diameter (optical) 7 Test button/Reset Cut —> short press Reset TK —> long press > 5 s Reset technical alarm —> long press > 5 s 4 Cutter 8 Sensing head 7-segment display YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 14: Scope Of Delivery

    Threshold range (fine): Nm 430 – 540/Nec 255 – 320 Scope of delivery The following components are included in the scope of delivery: sensing head Loepfe Central Unit (LZE) – with touchscreen or – without touchscreen Spindle adapter Yarn clearer software...
  • Page 15: Functionality

    NSLT clearing NSLT cluster clearing Yarn count clearing Short count clearing Core clearing – OffCentric Core – Missing core Splice clearing and classification OffLimit alarm Class alarm Detection of OffStandard bobbins PRISMA DM PRISMA DMF PRISMA DMFP YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 16: Dm Clearing

    ID 0–4 1 – 10 m OffLimit alarm Monitoring of textile and technical events 5 different “alarm” settings can be defined Class alarm Monitoring of NSLT classes “Alarm” setting can be defined for all yarn fault classes YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 17: Labpack (Option)

    2 – 70 cm Positive and negative deviation with di- >1.30 or < 0.80 ameter threshold values IPI alarm Monitoring of IPI diameter and IPI length 8 different “alarm” settings can be defined for group or spindle YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 18: F Clearing

    0.1 – 10 light −1 – (−10) Threshold value for fault length 0.2 – 50 m 3.3.5 P clearing P matrix Intensity of charge P-ID 0–7 0 – 100 Threshold value for fault length 0 – 8.0 cm YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 19: Data Selection Filters

    100 km or per kg Last shift for the last 5 shifts per 100 km or per kg 3.3.7 System monitoring Function alarm Automatic alarm if central unit malfunctions Automatic alarm if spindle adapter and sensing head are defective or malfunction YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 20: Startup

    Before installing or performing maintenance on machines, disconnect the compressed air supply and release the pressure from the machines’ compressed air system. Before operating, ensure that all appropriate covers are in place. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 21: Startup After An Upgrade Or Software Update

    After an interruption in operations, e.g. as the result of a power outage, a warm start will be initiated when the system is switched back on. Note: All settings and shift data will be retained. The only exception is the latest cut data which could not be sent to the LZE before the interruption. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 22: Installation Overview

    90 – 264 V AC Variant 3 LZE-6 “Faceless” Ethernet con- External power nection supply (crossover ca- 24 V DC ble) Savio control unit Loepfe 2-wire bus (L2B) Loepfe 2-wire bus (L2B) Spindle Spindle adapter computer (yarn clearer) (machine) Sensing head YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 23: Lze-6 Connections

    USB 2.0 interface (USB port): For data transfer of settings and Front panels other data. A cap protects the port from dust and moisture. with touchscreen without touchscreen Rear panel with touchscreen Rear panel without touchscreen YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 24: Installing The Sensing Head

    Protective grounding This separate ground pin must be connected to protective grounding! Clearer D-sub 9-pole connector Connection to Loepfe 2-wire bus (L2B) HDMI HDMI HDMI port, recommended resolution 1366 x 768 Display Port, recommended resolution 1366 x 768 LAN 1 RJ45 Network connection, static IP 192.168.1.200...
  • Page 25: Software Installation Wizard

    The default settings can be modified later at any time. The installation wizard walks you through the basic settings step by step. ü The software has been installed. 1. Plug the LZE into mains power. ð The LZE starts up. ð The «Welcome» window opens. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 26 Startup Welcome 2. Press ð The «Import System Settings» window opens. Import system settings 3. Press ð The «Basic Settings» window opens. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 27 Startup Basic Settings 4. Select the Machine type. 5. Press ð The «Alarm Messages Setting» window opens. Alarm Messages Setting 6. Press ð The «Default Data Capture Settings» window opens. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 28 Startup Default Data Capture Settings 7. Press ð The «Default Group Settings» window opens. Default Group Settings 8. Press ð The «Network» window opens. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 29 Startup Network 9. Press ð The «Ethernet 1» window opens. Ethernet1 10. Press ð The «Ethernet 2» window opens. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 30 Startup Ethernet2 11. Press ð The «Software Options» window opens. Software Options 12. Press ð The «Shift Report Configuration» window opens. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 31 Startup Shift Report Configuration 13. Press ð The «Done» window opens. Done ð The basic settings have been set. 14. Press ð The installation wizard closes. ð The system restarts. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    ð other substances, such as benzene, toluene, acetone and methylated spirits Suitable cleaning agents For light soiling: – TK Clean cleaning agent from Loepfe For heavy soiling: – Lighter fluid and clean gasoline – n-Heptane C – Cypar 7, Cycloaliphat C YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 33: Cleaning Sensors

    1. Use dry or moistened cotton swabs with sensing head cleaner. 2. Insert the cotton swab with the cotton part into the measurement channel. 3. Pass the cotton swab through the measurement channel several times. ð The measurement channel is cleaned. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 34: Replacing Sensing Head

    2. Switch off the power supply to the spindles. 3. Remove the covers from the relevant spindles. 4. Disconnect all cables at the spindle adapter. 5. Remove the defective spindle adapter. 6. Change the spindle adapter. 7. Connect all cables to the spindle adapter. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 35 Maintenance 8. Insert covers at the corresponding spindle. 9. Switch on the power supply to the spindle. 10. Start the spindles. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    The following symbols can be selected in the Messages window and are described in the table. Symbol Description Symbol Description Indicates that there are messages. Confirm all messages. Delete all messages. Help Confirm last message. Login, user level Foreman YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting 1. Press ð The «Messages» that require action window opens. ð A message that requires action must be confirmed. Troubleshooting [} 36] YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 38: Messages

    6.1.3 Messages The following procedure is recommended for messages requiring action: Perform troubleshooting with suggested measures Confirm alarm messages in the pop-up window If faults cannot be rectified, contact Loepfe Support. Message Causes Measures Repeated cutting: Knife could not cut the yarn...
  • Page 39: Technical Alarm

    Display LZE Messages Cause Measures AL 10 Cut failed There is still yarn and/or yarn - Check measurement channel remnants in the measurement - Check knife blade channel. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 40 - Clean the D-sensor measuring field of all TCs in the group and repeat the adjustment for the group AL 31 Adjustment outside Threshold value exceeded - Repeat adjustment, with new the limit bobbin YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 41 - Reset alarm >5 s TK Press re- AL 46 ured in Flash or CPLD or loose set test button contact connector from knife - Replace TK Contact OEM or Loepfe Support Display LZE Messages Cause Measures DRV knife power Threshold exceeded, power - Reset alarm >5 s TK Press re-...
  • Page 42: Packing, Transport And Storage

    If possible, the devices and system parts must be stored in closed, dry and clean rooms. NOTE Corrosion damage due to improper storage. Warranty is void for damage caused by outdoor storage or in a damp environment leading to corrosion and other damage. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 43: Technical Data

    0 – 50 °C Storage temperature 0 – 60 °C Transport temperature -25 – 70 °C Humidity (relative) max. 95 % rH, not condensing Loepfe Central Unit (LZE) LZE-6 Central unit Screen Touchscreen with LCD color display User interface Multilingual Power 24 V DC ±10 % /1100 mA or...
  • Page 44: Spindle Adapter

    Threshold range coarse Threshold range fine Nm 4.0–10.0 / Nec 2.4–5.9 Nm 430–540 / Nec 255–320 Nm 7.0–10.0 / Nec 4.1–5.9 Nm 430–540 / Nec 255–320 DMFP Nm 7.0–10.0 / Nec 4.1–5.9 Nm 430–540 / Nec 255–320 YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 45: Dismantling And Removal

    If you need to dispose of these products, please observe the following: Electrical and electronic components and assemblies as well as batteries and capacitors must be disposed of/recycled properly. Check with local authorities or distributor for waste disposal regulations. YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 46: Spare Parts And Accessories

    Only use original spare parts or accessories approved by Gebrüder Loepfe Gebrüder Loepfe AG does not accept liability for damage resulting from the use of spare parts/ replacement parts/conversion parts not supplied by Gebrüder Loepfe AG.
  • Page 47: Spare Parts

    TK YM Prisma sensing head Murata QPRO TK YM Prisma DM 51333000 TK YM Prisma DMF 51259000 TK YM Prisma DMFP 51260000 Murata 21C TK YM Prisma DM 51341000 TK YM Prisma DMF 51342000 TK YM Prisma DMFP 51343000 YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 48 2 x SR HDR TORX M2.5X12 17373900 Standard side limiters 51327000 Half-moon side limiters 51389000 1 x SR LZYL TORX KOMBI 17186900 M2.5X6 P-Sensor YM Prisma 51242000 2 x SR HDR TORX M2.5X12 17373900 P-Upgrade-Set TK YM Prisma 51375000 YarnMaster PRISMA www.loepfe.com...
  • Page 49 Gebrüder Loepfe AG 8623 Wetzikon / Switzerland Phone +41 43 488 11 11 Fax +41 43 488 11 00 service@loepfe.com www.loepfe.com...

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