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Page 1 Operating instructions Type Computer type Component type CMS 933 000 - 004 CMS 922 000 - 004 Ident.-Nr. 243 594...
Page 2 Datum: 2008-06-26 Software-Version: V_OKC_001.007.00x_STOLL H. STOLL GmbH & Co. KG, Stollweg 1, D-72760 Reutlingen, Germany Our products are being developed further continuously. They are therefore subject to technical modificati- ons.
Page 3 "licensed software". The licensed software is only intended to be used with the STOLL knitting machine with which the software was delivered and can only be run in connection with this knitting machine. Any other form of use of the licensed software is not permitted.
Page 4 If the licensed software proves to be useless or defective within the meaning of Par. (2), the warranty is carried out by replacement delivery versus the return of the defective software. If the software delivered on a replacement basis also proves to be useless or defective and the licenser is not able to restore the usability or eliminate the error within a suitable time limit, the licensee can demand, according to his choice, a reduction of the licence fee or reimbursement of the licence fee versus the return of the licensed software.
Page 5 Survey About this document Description of knitting machine Producing with the knitting machine Adjust the knitting machine Maintenance of the knitting machine Repairing the knitting machine Software - Installation and basic settings Yarns and stitch tension Special equipment 10 Machine Management Tools 11 Index...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Content About this document Function of this document ........... 1-1 Target groups of this document .
Page 8 Display and operating elements ..........2-28 2.8.1 Main switch.
Page 9 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings ............. 4-1 4.1.1 Adjusting carriage speed .
Page 10 4.3.5 Deleting knitting memory ..........4-97 4.3.6 Copying files.
Page 11 Install the Stoll-Operating system ........
Page 12 Yarns and stitch tension Stitch tension range ............8-1 Stitch length .
Page 13: About This Document
About this document Function of this document 1.1 1 About this document This chapter contains information on: ■ Function of this document (see page 1-1) ■ Target groups of this document (see page 1-1) ■ Information in this document (see page 1-2) ■...
Page 14: Information In This Document
Software for the distribution, control and Software (OMS) management of knitting orders Tab. 1-2 Overview of the documents for the knitting machine and STOLL pattern preparation unit Additional information is provided by: ■ The STOLL branch office or STOLL dealer in your country ■...
Page 15: Symbols In This Document
About this document Symbols in this document 1.4 1.4 Symbols in this document Some information in this document are marked with special symbols to make it easier to access this information quickly. The additional equipment of your machine can deviate from this description depending on the machine type (type of machine, scope of supply, special equipment).
Page 16 About this document Notes...
Page 17: Description Of Knitting Machine
Description of knitting machine 2 Description of knitting machine This chapter contains information on: ■ Components of the knitting machine (see page 2-2) ■ Yarn guide (see page 2-7) ■ Carriage (see page 2-14) ■ Knitting system (see page 2-17) ■...
Page 18: Components Of The Knitting Machine
Description of knitting machine 2.1 Components of the knitting machine 2.1 Components of the knitting machine 2.1.1 Front side Designation Explanation Signal light It displays the operating state of the knitting machine Yarn control device Tensions and monitors the thread. Bobbin board The yarn bobbins are stopped on it.
Page 19 Description of knitting machine Components of the knitting machine 2.1 Designation Explanation Engaging rod It activates and stops the carraige run. Fabric take-down (main take- Main take-down: down, auxiliary take-down) Pulls the stitches away from the needle downwards in the fabric tray. Auxiliary take-down (special equipment): Grasps the fabric directly under the...
Page 20 Description of knitting machine 2.1 Components of the knitting machine Inner side Designation Explanation Carriage It moves over the needle beds. It controls the work positions of each yarn carrier and each and every needle in the needle bed. Needle bed Every machine has a front and a rear needle bed.
Page 21: Lateral View (Right)
Description of knitting machine Components of the knitting machine 2.1 2.1.2 Lateral view (right) Designation Explanation Yarn control device Tensions and monitors the thread. Yarn feeding and control On this the yarn control devices and device the friction feed wheels are mounted. Friction feed wheel (special It pulls the thread from the bobbin and equipment)
Page 22: Rear Side
Description of knitting machine 2.1 Components of the knitting machine 2.1.3 Rear side Designation Explanation Fluff absorption The fluff absorption removes the yarn lint from the upper area of the needle beds. Carriage It moves over the needle beds. It controls the work positions of each yarn carrier and each and every needle in the needle bed.
Page 23: Yarn Guide
Description of knitting machine Yarn guide 2.2 2.2 Yarn guide The yarn guide has the following tasks: ■ Guiding knitting yarn – from the bobbin to the yarn carrier – as friction-free as possible – without the threads touching or crossing over each other ■...
Page 24 Description of knitting machine 2.2 Yarn guide Fig. 2-1 Thread line 1 Bobbin Safety cover Yarn guide bracket Thread deflector Yarn control device Yarn carrier Fig. 2-2 Thread line 2 Bobbin Thread deflector Yarn guide bracket Yarn carrier Yarn control device Side yarn tensioner Safety cover...
Page 25 Description of knitting machine Yarn guide 2.2 Fig. 2-3 Thread line 3 Bobbin Thread deflector Yarn guide bracket Yarn carrier Yarn control device Side yarn tensioner Safety cover Friction feed wheel Fig. 2-4 Thread line 4 Bobbin Yarn carrier Yarn guide bracket Side yarn tensioner Yarn control device Friction feed wheel...
Page 26: Yarn Control Device
Description of knitting machine 2.2 Yarn guide 2.2.2 Yarn control device Fig. 2-5 Yarn control device Thread break control Thread brake disc Knot detector for large knots Knot detector for small knots The elements of the yarn control device can individually be adjusted to the yarn being processed.
Page 27: Lateral Yarn Guide
Description of knitting machine Yarn guide 2.2 2.2.3 Lateral yarn guide * The friction feed wheel, the active thread clamp, the lateral yarn tensioner and the permanent brake work together. Fig. 2-6 Lateral yarn guide Friction feed wheel Side yarn tensioner Active thread clamp Permanent brake Friction feed wheel...
Page 28 Description of knitting machine 2.2 Yarn guide Active thread clamp Fig. 2-8 Lateral yarn guide Friction feed wheel Side yarn tensioner Active thread clamp Permanent brake The active thread clamp is found under the friction feed wheel. It is integrated in the lateral safety cover. The thread clamp is positioned in such a manner that each track of the friction feed wheel is arranged corresponding to a track of the thread clamp.
Page 29: Intarsia Yarn Carrier
Description of knitting machine Yarn guide 2.2 2.2.4 Intarsia yarn carrier * Fig. 2-9 Intarsia yarn carrier Intarsia yarn carriers can be installed to produce intarsia patterns. Further information: ■ Symbols in this document (see page 1-3) 2.2.5 Plating yarn carriers * Fig.
Page 30: Carriage
Description of knitting machine 2.3 Carriage 2.3 Carriage 2.3.1 Drive, speed and operating path Fig. 2-11 Carriage The carriage assembly is driven by the drive motor via a toothed belt. The speed is infinitely programmable, and can therefore be adapted to the yarn material, pattern and working step.
Page 31: Suction And Cleaning Row
Description of knitting machine Carriage 2.3 2.3.2 Suction and cleaning row Suction Fig. 2-12 Fluff absorption and lint container (from component type 001 on) Fig. 2-13 Fluff absorption and lint container (component type 000) The suction removes the yarn lint from the upper area of the needle beds. The fluff is collected in a container.
Page 32: Central Lubrication
Description of knitting machine 2.3 Carriage 2.3.3 Central lubrication All machines with four or more knitting systems are equipped with a central lubrication as a standard equipment. Fig. 2-15 Central lubrication on carriage, on the right: Oil supply It lubricates the working butts of the holding-down jacks, the coupling part and the intermediate slider with oil.
Page 33: Knitting System
Description of knitting machine Knitting system 2.4 2.4 Knitting system 2.4.1 Needle paths and design Fig. 2-17 Knitting system Stitch cam Selection system Raising cam movable cams Each knitting system can knit using the three-way technique without limitation. Each needle can be controlled in seven positions: ■...
Page 34: Raising Cams
Description of knitting machine 2.4 Knitting system 2.4.2 Raising cams Fig. 2-18 Raising cams Position of raising cam Raising cam for transfer Raising cam for split-stitch There are two different raising cams for transfer and split-stitch. When the knitting machine is shipped, the raising cams for transfer (2) are built-in. The raising cams for split-stitch (3) are contained in the accessories.
Page 35: Holding-Down Function
Description of knitting machine Knitting system 2.4 2.4.3 Holding-down function The holding-down jacks hold down the fabric when the needles for stitch formation are driven out. The holding down jacks are moved by the jack control unit on the carriage. The holding-down jacks are opened again after the stitch formation.
Page 36: Step Motor For Adjusting The Stitch Tension
Description of knitting machine 2.4 Knitting system 2.4.4 Step motor for adjusting the stitch tension Fig. 2-21 Step motor for adjusting the stitch tension A step motor (1) on each knitting system adjusts the stitch tension. The step motor is controlled by the knitting program. The stitch tension can individually be adjusted ■...
Page 37: Control Devices
Description of knitting machine Control devices 2.5 2.5 Control devices 2.5.1 Impulse giver Fig. 2-22 Impulse giver The impulse giver (1) scans the grooves and trick walls on the impulse giver rail on the guide rail for the carriage. It recognizes the position of the carriage assembly and specifies the time for the selection of the selection jacks by the selection system.
Page 38: Needle Detector
Description of knitting machine 2.6 Needle beds 2.5.4 Needle detector The needle detector (1) checks the height of the fabric in the needle area. Fig. 2-23 Needle detector If needles are defective (e.g. latch breakage), there is a danger of the fabric not being taken down downward and gathering in the needle area.
Page 39: Racking Device
Description of knitting machine Needle beds 2.6 2.6.2 Racking device The front needle bed is permanently screwed to the needle bed carrier. The rear needle bed can laterally be racked relative to the front needle bed. Fig. 2-25 Racking motor The racking motor (1) is located on the right-hand side below the needle bed carrier.
Page 40 Description of knitting machine 2.6 Needle beds Transfer During transfer the rear needle bed is racked until the needles of the front and rear needle beds almost touch. The needle dips into the pelerine spring of the needle opposite. Overracking The overracking mechanism pre-stretches the stitches prior to transfer so, that they are somewhat enlarged.
Page 41: Main Take-Down
Description of knitting machine Main take-down 2.7 2.7 Main take-down Fig. 2-26 Main take-down Take-down roller Knurled screws Counter-pressure rollers Button A motor drives the take-down roller (1). The motor can individually be adapted to the knitting situation. The take-down roller guides the finished fabric into the fabric collection chamber.
Page 42: Auxiliary Take-Down (Special Equipement)
Description of knitting machine 2.7 Main take-down 2.7.1 Auxiliary take-down (special equipement) Fig. 2-27 Auxiliary take-down Main take-down Auxiliary take-down The auxiliary take-down grasps the fabric directly under the needle bed. The auxiliary take down supports: ■ Stitch formation ■ Adjustment of the fabric take-down to requirements typical of the fabric ■...
Page 43: Control Devices
Description of knitting machine Main take-down 2.7 2.7.2 Control devices The following parameters are controlled on the fabric take-down: Parameter Control Speed of the take- The rotating speed of the take-down rollers is down roller constantly measured. If the deviation from the upper or lower limit is too large, the knitting machine stops.
Page 44: Display And Operating Elements
Description of knitting machine 2.8 Display and operating elements 2.8 Display and operating elements 2.8.1 Main switch Fig. 2-28 Main switch The main switch (1) is located on the front of the machine above the right control cabinet. In position "1 - On" the main switch is switched on, in position "0 - Off" it is switched off.
Page 45: Engaging Rod
Description of knitting machine Display and operating elements 2.8 2.8.2 Engaging rod Fig. 2-29 Engaging rod Carriage assembly stopped Reduced speed Normal speed The carriage assembly, and therefore also knitting, is started and stopped with the engaging rod. The engaging rod can be moved into three positions.
Page 46: Signal Lamp
Description of knitting machine 2.8 Display and operating elements 2.8.3 Signal lamp Fig. 2-30 Signal lamp The signal lamp (1) indicates the operating status of the knitting machine. Model: single flame-signal lamp (green) Color Status of the knitting machine green Knitting machine is producing green Knitting machine is stopped with engaging rod...
Page 47: Input Unit
Description of knitting machine Display and operating elements 2.8 2.8.4 Input unit Fig. 2-31 Input unit The input unit (1) enables communication with the machine control: ■ Display of operating data ■ Calling up help information ■ Changing machine settings and pattern data ■...
Page 48: User Interface
Description of knitting machine 2.8 Display and operating elements 2.8.5 User interface Design of the user interface Fig. 2-32 Design of the user interface Do not touch the touch screen with sharp objects and do not subject it to direct sunlight, which will destroy the picture tubes. The user interface displays information on the current operating situation.
Page 49 Description of knitting machine Display and operating elements 2.8 Functions of user interface The following is possible on the touch screen: ■ Calling up pages, menus and input masks ■ Calling up help information ■ Displaying the operating data of the knitting machine ■...
Page 50 Description of knitting machine 2.8 Display and operating elements Function keys in the main menu Fig. 2-33 Function keys in the "Main menu" Function Function Read in/store data Edit the knitting program Carriage speed Racking correction Setting up a pattern Machine start Machine stop Changeable monitoring...
Page 51 Description of knitting machine Display and operating elements 2.8 Standard function keys Function Switch back to "Main menu" Switch back to previous page Switch to next page Call help Switch back to previous help page List of last messages and information Confirm input Call command line and output window for direct commands Order menu: Reset counter of already knitted panels to "0"...
Page 52 Description of knitting machine 2.8 Display and operating elements Additional function keys The additional function keys can be called up from any window with the "Additional function keys" key. These additional function keys are described in the accompanying chapters. The following additional function keys are displayed in all windows. Function Call up input window for a direct sintral command.
Page 53 Description of knitting machine Display and operating elements 2.8 Input elements In the following sections three groups of input elements are shown: ■ Standard input elements; these are displayed when an input field is activated by briefly touching in ■ Selection elements;...
Page 54 Description of knitting machine 2.8 Display and operating elements Element Function Only one switch can be active at a time Position switch (on/off) Check box (on/off) Arrow switch (left/right) or (up/down) Linear regulator Reduce current value by one step Increase current value by one step Tab.
Page 55 Description of knitting machine Display and operating elements 2.8 Virtual keyboard To input letters and numbers, the virtual keyboard can be displayed. Either a number block appears for inputting numbers or an alphanumeric keyboard appears for entering letters and numbers. The virtual keyboard contains three switchover keys: ■...
Page 56 Description of knitting machine Notes 2-40...
Page 57: Producing With The Knitting Machine
Producing with the knitting machine Preparing production and shift changes 3.1 3 Producing with the knitting machine This chapter contains information on: ■ Preparing production and shift changes (see page 3-1) ■ Threading up yarn (see page 3-11) ■ Production (see page 3-17) ■...
Page 58: Reading In Files, Libraries And Pattern Folders
Producing with the knitting machine 3.1 Preparing production and shift changes 3.1.1 Reading in files, libraries and pattern folders Files (Sintral, jacquard, setup), libraries (Auto -SINTRAL) and pattern folders can be read in from the following sources (data carriers): ■ Removable data carrier (on the USB socket) for example: USB-Memory-Stick, floppy disk drive, CD drive, DVD drive, external hard drive...
Page 59 Producing with the knitting machine Preparing production and shift changes 3.1 Always set these settings before reading in: Function EALL Delete previous pattern Delete all yarn carrier positions After the pattern is loaded, the function is automatically executed "Start Program from Line 1". This means that you must not take the "detour"...
Page 60 Producing with the knitting machine 3.1 Preparing production and shift changes Read in knitting program: 1. Call up the "Load & save" window from the "Main menu". Fig. 3-2 "Load & save" window 2. Set the desired path with one of the "Direct pattern folder selection" keys.
Page 61 Producing with the knitting machine Preparing production and shift changes 3.1 "Invalid character" error Check the knitting program for special or foreign language characters. message Only the characters of the ASCII character set may be used. Fig. 3-3 ASCII character set Further information: ■...
Page 62: Entering Piece Number Or Number Of Revolutions
Producing with the knitting machine 3.1 Preparing production and shift changes 3.1.2 Entering piece number or number of revolutions Function Call up "Cycle counters & counters" window Call up the "main menu" Tab. 3-3 Keys for entering the piece number or number of revolutions Enter piece number or number of revolutions: 1.
Page 63: Configure Automatic Machine Switching Off
Producing with the knitting machine Preparing production and shift changes 3.1 3.1.3 Configure automatic machine switching off When the machine switches off, the main switch moves from "1" to "0". Fig. 3-5 "Machine stop" window Switch in field "Switch off Machine switches off automatically machine"...
Page 64: Setting Touch Screen
Permanent incorrect adjustment: If you adjust the touch screen incorrectly, the keys at the edge of the screen will no longer be accessible. The program can only be readjusted with a keyboard (STOLL helpline). ➜ During calibration, touch the touch screen within the target circles only! 1.
Page 65 Producing with the knitting machine Preparing production and shift changes 3.1 The "Set touch screen" window appears. Fig. 3-6 The "Set touch screen" window appears. 3. Tap the "Calibrate" key. The setting window appears. A target circle is located on the upper, left-hand side.
Page 66 Producing with the knitting machine 3.1 Preparing production and shift changes Set screen brightness Two key buttons for brightness setting are located on the rear of the input unit. Fig. 3-8 Adjusting screen brightness The screen display is set brighter with button (1) and darker with button (2). 3-10...
Page 67: Threading Up Yarn
Producing with the knitting machine Threading up yarn 3.2 3.2 Threading up yarn Various thread lines are provided for threading up the yarn on the knitting machine. The optimal thread line depends on the yarn and pattern. Further information: ■ Thread lines (see page 2-7) 3.2.1 Calling up yarn carrier assignment...
Page 68: Putting Up Bobbins
Producing with the knitting machine 3.2 Threading up yarn 4. Call up the "Yarn carrier" window. Fig. 3-10 Assignment yarn carrier in "Yarn carrier" window 5. On tandem machines also call up the allocation of the yarn carriers to both carriage assemblies. 6.
Page 69: Threading Threads Through Yarn Guide Bracket
Producing with the knitting machine Threading up yarn 3.2 3.2.3 Threading threads through yarn guide bracket 1. Push the yarn guide brackets to the side so that a yarn guide bracket hangs over each bobbin. 2. Thread each thread through a yarn guide bracket. 3.2.4 Threading threads through yarn control device Fig.
Page 70: Threading Threads Into Friction Feed Wheel
Producing with the knitting machine 3.2 Threading up yarn 3.2.6 Threading threads into friction feed wheel * Depending on machine model and component type, there are different models of friction feed wheels. Run of yarn Default setting Insufficient yarn delivery Default setting Greater yarn delivery (grey) Insufficient yarn delivery (black)
Page 71: Threading Threads Through Safety Cover
Producing with the knitting machine Threading up yarn 3.2 3.2.7 Threading threads through safety cover Make sure that you thread the thread vertically through the lateral safety hood 1. Bring the Lateral yarn tensioner in still position (anchoring) Thereby the active thread clamp is opened.
Page 72: Threading Threads Into Yarn Carrier
Producing with the knitting machine 3.2 Threading up yarn 3.2.8 Threading threads into yarn carrier ➜ Thread the threads into the respective next eyelet on the yarn carrier. If several yarn carriers of a track are used and the threads are fed to the yarn carriers from the same side: Fig.
Page 73: Production
Producing with the knitting machine Production 3.3 3.3 Production This chapter contains information on: ■ Starting machine (see page 3-17) ■ Calling up report and shift counters (see page 3-18) ■ Stopping machine (see page 3-22) ■ Monitoring the running time (see page 3-23) ■...
Page 74: Calling Up Report And Shift Counters
Producing with the knitting machine 3.3 Production 5. Start the machine with the engaging rod. Fig. 3-18 Engaging rod Carriage assembly stopped Reduced speed Normal speed Further information: ■ Configuring monitoring (see page 4-29) 3.3.2 Calling up report and shift counters The control collects all operating data recorded since the operating system was first read in and since the current knitting program was started.
Page 75 Producing with the knitting machine Production 3.3 Fig. 3-19 "Report" window Designation Data shown "F" No. of errors or No. of stop motions "%", "H", "M" Percent, hours, minutes "SIN" Operating time of control (SINTRAL) "RUN" Time of production "V=V" Stop switching off at engaging rod "/-\"...
Page 76 4. To delete the operating data in the report, tap the "Report0" key. - or - ➜ To save the operating data, tap the "Save Report" key. The data is saved to the selected data carrier with the STOLL machine number (e. g. "5320081234.rep"). 5. Call up "Main menu".
Page 77 Producing with the knitting machine Production 3.3 Shift counter A total of five shift counters are available. A complete report is generated for each shift. The table has the same structure as the report. Column "F" shows the number of stop motions during the shift. Fig.
Page 78: Stopping Machine
Producing with the knitting machine 3.3 Production 3.3.3 Stopping machine The knitting machine can be stopped in the following ways: ■ Disengage the engaging rod ■ Actuate the stop motion device, e.g. open a cover ■ Activate emergency stop ■ Stop the machine in the "Machine stop"...
Page 79: Monitoring The Running Time
Producing with the knitting machine Production 3.3 3. If the knitting machine is to stop when a certain condition is fulfilled, select a condition in the field "Conditional stop". Stop in minutes Remaining running time in minutes Stop in sintral line When the set sintral line is reached Stop in jacquard line When the set jacquard line is reached...
Page 80 Producing with the knitting machine 3.3 Production This adds extensive knitting process data to the commands "MIN", "MINSEQ" and "MINSEQEL": ■ Display of the running time of a pattern (sequence, sequence element, order). The current, last, minimum, maximum and average running times are displayed respectively.
Page 81 Producing with the knitting machine Production 3.3 Fig. 3-23 "Running time control" window Field/ Meaning Total running time Display of the estimated total running time of the sequence, sequence list or pattern. Gross Display of the total production time including loading and standing times as well as manual interventions.
Page 82 Producing with the knitting machine 3.3 Production Functional description for the "Storage of running time data" window: Fig. 3-24 "Storage of running time data" window Meaning "Load" selected file and accompanying data "Save" selected file in the current folder "Delete file" that was selected delete all files "Update"...
Page 83 Producing with the knitting machine Production 3.3 1. Call up the "Service" window in the "Main menu". 2. Call up the "Running time control" window in the "Service" window. 3. Call up "Additional function keys". 4. Call up "Storage of running time data" window 5.
Page 84 Producing with the knitting machine 3.3 Production Entry Meaning Name Name of the sequence, of the sequence element or pattern Remaining Estimated remaining running time in the format mmm:ss running time End time Estimated end time (date, time), only possible after a run- through Running At sequence: Longest and shortest run-through time of the...
Page 85: Measuring The Running Time
Producing with the knitting machine Production 3.3 3.3.5 Measuring the running time In order to display the window "Running time control" it must be activated in the window "Knit report configuration". (BootOkc --> Restart and configuration --> Knit report configuration --> Additional function keys) In the window "Measurements of running time "manual measurements of running time can be carried out (Stop watch function).
Page 86 Producing with the knitting machine 3.3 Production Function Call up the "Service" window Call up "Statistics" window Call up "Measurement of running time" window Start measurement of running time (Start) Stop measurement of running time (Stop) Set display at "0" (Reset) Call up the "Main menu"...
Page 87: Producing With Knitting Oders (Order Menu)
Producing with the knitting machine Producing with knitting oders (order menu) 3.4 3.4 Producing with knitting oders (order menu) This chapter contains information on: ■ Creating and managing order menu (see page 3-31) ■ Setting or changing counters for order menu (see page 3-33) ■...
Page 88 Producing with the knitting machine 3.4 Producing with knitting oders (order menu) Function Call up "Order menu" window Confirm entries Call up "Additional function keys" Reset values in "ST2" column (counter for the pieces already produced) to "0" delete all information in the order menu "Copy line"...
Page 89: Setting Or Changing Counters For Order Menu
Producing with the knitting machine Producing with knitting oders (order menu) 3.4 3.4.2 Setting or changing counters for order menu With counters the knitting of different parts or sizes in the SINTRAL program can be controlled from a program. Function Call up "Order menu"...
Page 90: Save/Load Order Menu
Producing with the knitting machine 3.4 Producing with knitting oders (order menu) 3.4.3 Save/load order menu The information in the order menu can be saved, loaded and deleted in the "Catalog order data" window. Function Call up "Order menu" window Call up "Additional function keys"...
Page 91 Producing with the knitting machine Producing with knitting oders (order menu) 3.4 Actions in "Catalog order data" window Fig. 3-32 "Catalog order data" window Function "Direct folder selection": predefined folder selection "Load" selected file and accompanying pattern elements save selected pattern parts in the current folder "" "Delete file"...
Page 92: Eliminating Errors In The Fabric
Producing with the knitting machine 3.5 Eliminating errors in the fabric 3.5 Eliminating errors in the fabric If the fabric piece is not to be completed properly, two options in the "Machine start" window can be used. Function Call up "Additional function keys" The cycle currently being knitted is aborted and the other cycles will be knitted as programmed.
Page 93: Beginning Again After Pressing Off Fabric
Producing with the knitting machine Eliminating errors in the fabric 3.5 3.5.1 Beginning again after pressing off fabric Function Call up "Machine start" window Confirm entries Tab. 3-22 Keys for beginning again after pressing off fabric For machines without a take- After fabric ejection, a problem arises where stitches are pressed off and down comb therefore further knitting is not possible.
Page 94 Producing with the knitting machine 3.5 Eliminating errors in the fabric If you notice defective needles while picking up after pressing off: ➜ Stop picking up after pressing off and replace the defective needles. 5. When the fabric is long enough to be placed in the main take-down, stop the machine with the engaging rod.
Page 95 Producing with the knitting machine Eliminating errors in the fabric 3.5 2. Call up "Machine start" window. 3. Call up the "Picking up after pressing off" function. Tap the "P.aft. press-off M1 from row" key for this purpose. 4. Tap the input fields. Enter values and confirm entries. 5.
Page 96: Threading Thread Into Yarn Carrier
Producing with the knitting machine 3.5 Eliminating errors in the fabric 3.5.2 Threading thread into yarn carrier Function Call up "Manual interventions" window Call up "Machine start" window Tab. 3-23 Keys for threading thread into yarn carrier 1. Call up "Manual interventions" window 2.
Page 97: Removing Fabric Winding Around Fabric Take-Down
Producing with the knitting machine Eliminating errors in the fabric 3.5 3.5.3 Removing fabric winding around fabric take-down Function Call up "Take-down" window Tab. 3-24 Key for removing fabric winding around fabric take-down Fabric winding in main take- 1. To remove the fabric winding, call up the "Take-down" window. down Fig.
Page 98: Starting Machine After A Fault
Producing with the knitting machine 3.6 Starting machine after a fault * 3.6 Starting machine after a fault * The knitting machine control constantly controls the yarn, the fabric, all movable parts of machine, the motors and the electronic components. If an error occurs, the machine stops.
Page 99 Producing with the knitting machine Starting machine after a fault * 3.6 2. To change the settings, tap the function key in the middle of the bottom line of the screen and eliminate the error. - or - ➜ If additional information is required, tap the desired error message and the "Information on bug fixing"...
Page 100: Message And Tip History
Producing with the knitting machine 3.6 Starting machine after a fault * 3.6.1 Message and tip history Message history If an error occurs, it is not only displayed in the "Current messages" window, it is also written into an additional memory. The error messages for the respective day are saved in this memory.
Page 101 Producing with the knitting machine Starting machine after a fault * 3.6 4. Call up "Additional function keys". A list of the keys of the message histories appears. Fig. 3-38 List of message histories 5. Call up the desired daily history. Tip history The tips for the error messages are also saved.
Page 102: Suppressing Error Messages
Producing with the knitting machine 3.6 Starting machine after a fault * 3.6.2 Suppressing error messages If, for example, a change is made to a knitting program and an error message is present, the knitting program or other windows are covered by the current error message.
Page 103 Producing with the knitting machine Starting machine after a fault * 3.6 2. Tap the "Suppress error message" key. The "Setting-up operation" message appears. The error messages are suppressed until this is changed back. You are automatically brought back to the previous window and can continue working. 3.
Page 104 Producing with the knitting machine Notes 3-48...
Page 105: Adjust The Knitting Machine
Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 4 Adjust the knitting machine This chapter contains information on: ■ Basic settings (see page 4-1) ■ Advanced adjustments (see page 4-43) ■ Working with files (see page 4-81) ■ Working with the Sintral editor (see page 4-107) ■...
Page 106: Adjusting Carriage Speed
Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 4.1.1 Adjusting carriage speed Different carriage speeds can be entered for different knitting situations. The indirect carriage speed only becomes effective when it is slower than the normal speed. Fig. 4-1 "Carriage speed" window Input field Meaning Input values...
Page 107 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Function Call up "Carriage speed" window Confirm entries Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 4-2 Keys for entering the carriage speed Adjusting the carriage speed: 1. Call up the "Carriage speed" window. 2. Tap the input fields for the carriage speed and enter the desired values. 3.
Page 108: Setting Stitch Tension
Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 4.1.2 Setting stitch tension The stitch tension, and therefore the stitch size are dependent on the take- down cam values. It is possible to specify either the stitch tension as an absolute value or the stitch length. Fig.
Page 109 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Setting stitch tension: 1. Call up the "Stitch length" window. 2. Set the switch in the "NP value/(mm)" field to "NP value" or "(mm)". 3. Tap the input fields for the take-down cam values and enter the NP values.
Page 110: Setting And Staggering Yarn Carriers
Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 4.1.3 Setting and staggering yarn carriers Adjusting yarn carriers Function Call up the "Yarn carrier" window Call up the "Adjusting yarn carriers" window Call up "Additional function keys" Call up desired knitting area Confirm entries Save changes and end setting process End setting process without saving changes...
Page 111 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Column Data shown Specification of yarn carrier Specification of SEN area in which yarn carrier works Y: =n Specification of yarn type Activate/deactivate yarn type Basic yarn carrier setting for needle. . . Current yarn carrier position for needle.
Page 112 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 3. Tap a line (yarn carrier) to be processed. The number of the yarn carrier appears at the bottom edge of the window, on the right of the "Adjusting yarn carriers" key. 4. Tap the "Adjusting yarn carriers" key. Fig.
Page 113 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Staggering yarn carriers Function Call up the "Yarn carrier" window Call up "Additional function keys" Call up "YC staggering" window Confirm entries Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 4-7 Keys for staggering the yarn carriers Stagger the yarn carriers: 1.
Page 114 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Tandem machine: Correction of the yarn If the carriages have a wide coupling, the stop positions of the yarn carriers carriers in the right carriage in the right carriage can be corrected (column "Right offset"). It may, for example, be necessary to carry out corrections at very fine fabrics or at special intarsia patterns.
Page 115 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Function Call up the "Yarn carrier" window Call up "Additional function keys" Call up the "Yarn carrier correction" window Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 4-9 Keys for correcting the yarn carriers Enter correction of a yarn carrier: 1.
Page 116: Adjust Yarn Tension
Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 4.1.4 Adjust yarn tension Fig. 4-7 Adjustment of yarn tension The adjustment of yarn tension is done in the following sequence: 1. Lateral yarn tensioner: Adjusting the return force on the linear regulator 2.
Page 117 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Adjusting yarn control device 1. Thread brake (8) to be adjusted in such a manner that the thread break control does not move too much underneath such that the stop impulse gets released. 2.
Page 118: Adjusting Yarn Delivery On Friction Feed Wheel
Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 4.1.5 Adjusting yarn delivery on friction feed wheel * The friction rollers have a constant peripheral speed and feed the maximum amount of thread consumed by the knitting machine. To adjust the yarn delivery to the actual consumption, the winding angle of the thread is modified.
Page 119 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 5. Check the yarn delivery. 6. Set all swivel bows consecutively with the scale (3) as described in steps 1 to 5. For very coarse yarn (valid The distance between stop motion rail and friction roller is too small so that for all models) the yarn comes into contact wih the stop motion rail and releases a stop impulse, then the machine stops.
Page 120: Setting Storage Feed Wheel Sfe
4.1 Basic settings 4.1.6 Setting storage feed wheel SFE * The yarn tension is set at the outgoing of the feed wheel with the brake rings "1". The Stoll company recommends the following assembly: Fig. 4-11 Storage feed wheel SFE...
Page 121: Adjusting Knitting Areas
Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 4.1.7 Adjusting knitting areas In the SINTRAL program up to four knitting areas (SEN areas) can be defined and switched on and off separately. If the knitting areas are not defined in the SINTRAL program, they can be adjusted in the "Knitting areas"...
Page 122: Adjusting Take-Down
Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 4.1.8 Adjusting take-down Adjusting fabric take-down values Function Call up "Take-down" window Confirm entries Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 4-12 Keys for adjusting the fabric take-down values Adjusting the fabric take-down values: 1.
Page 123 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Adjusting fabric take-down control During production, the control of knitting machine compares the current values with threshold values. If a threshold value is exceeded, the knitting machine stops and displays a malfunction. Function Call up "Additional function keys"...
Page 124 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Processing fabric take-down menu The fabric take-down commands which concern a knitting situation are combined in one function in the fabric take-down menu (WMF menu). You will find a detailed description of the fabric take-down menu in the programming manual (Chap.
Page 125 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Adjusting fabric take-down menu: 1. Call up the "additional function keys" in the "Take-down" window. 2. Call up the "WMF menu" window. Fig. 4-15 "WMF menu" window 3. Tap a line to be processed. The line appears at the bottom edge of the window.
Page 126: Setting Cycle Counter And Piece Number
Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 4.1.9 Setting cycle counter and piece number The cycle counter specifies how often a pattern section is to be repeated. Which cycle counter controls which pattern section is defined in the knitting program. The piece number specifies how many pieces are to be knitted.
Page 127: Adjusting The Shape Counters
Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 4.1.10 Adjusting the shape counters During fully-fashion knitting the fabric selvedges are controlled by selvedge counters. When the values of the shape counters changes, then the fabric becomes broader or narrower. The alteration in the fabric width is mentioned in the knitting program.
Page 128 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 6. Call up "Main menu". In the case of single-piece knitting, upto 4 shape counters can be used, in the case of double-piece knitting upto 8 shape counters. Shape Counters for counter the start-width single- piece double...
Page 129: Setting Counters
Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 4.1.11 Setting counters In addition to the piece counter and the cycle counters, there are also other counters. On the one hand, they can be used in the knitting program, e.g. to request conditions. On the other hand, they indicate various machine states, see Programming Manual, Chapter 4.4.
Page 130: Switching Lighting On And Off
Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings 4.1.12 Switching lighting on and off Function Call up "Machine start & stop" window Call up "Additional function keys" Switch on lighting Switch off lighting Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 4-18 Keys for switching the lighting on and off Switch the lighting on and off: 1.
Page 131: Configuration Tool Bar
Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 4.1.13 Configuration tool bar The configurable tool bar allows you to jump directly to the individual windows without having to take the "Detour" through the main menu or using the "Additional functions" key. The tool bar is the headline or title bar of a window.
Page 132 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Function Call up the "Service" window Call up "Configuration tool bar" window Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 4-19 Keys for configuring the tool bar Configuring tool bar: 1. Call up the "Service" window. 2.
Page 133: Configuring Monitoring
Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 4.1.14 Configuring monitoring The current Sintral line and the corresponding values for the cycle counter, Jacquards, stitch tension and counters are displayed in the "Changeable monitoring" window for each carriage stroke during production. You can specify yourself which values are to be displayed or have them determined automatically.
Page 134 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Linking a field to a value Function Call up the "Changeable monitoring" window. Call up "Additional function keys" "Automatic Configuration" "Clear all fields" (reset) End setting process and save changes End setting process without saving changes Call up the "Main menu"...
Page 135 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Activating the function block Various function blocks can furthermore be displayed for the configurable values. The selected function blocks are positioned at fixed positions over the existing fields. They do not delete these, but just cover them, so that the fields are visible again when the function block is deactivated.
Page 136 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Saving, loading, deleting The configuration carried out by you can be saved, loaded and deleted. settings ... Function Call up the "Changeable monitoring" window. Call up "Additional function keys" Call up "Monitoring deposit" window. Call up the "Main menu"...
Page 137: Setting Up A Pattern
Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 4.1.15 Setting up a pattern This menu can be used for fine adjustment of a pattern at the knitting machine. While the machine is knitting, the corresponding data of the knitting program are displayed for every carriage stroke. If required, changes can be carried out directly in this menu via setting windows, or the corresponding menu opens up for your input.
Page 138 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Area Explanation Actions for yarn carrier plunger, fabric take-down, take-down comb and auxiliary take-down Call up "Stitch length" window Additional yarn carrier distance during fully fashion knitting Changing a value The values are changed by means of a virtual keyboard. If a value can be changed, a keyboard bar which allows a value to be entered, is displayed in the title bar of the menu.
Page 139 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Setting up of the knitting The stitch tension, needle action, yarn carrier and jacquard line are systems displayed for every knitting system. The corresponding menu is opened if the yarn carrier, stitch tension or jacquard line is touched. Fig.
Page 140 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Stitch tension Not only the value of the stitch tension is displayed, but also the type of specification. Fig. 4-26 "Display of the stitch tension" window Type Explanation Setting possibility Direct specification: "- -" (NP=12.5) Indirect specification: "5"...
Page 141 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Symbols for the needle The needle actions are represented by symbols so that you know actions immediately which needle action is being carried out in one knitting system. Symbol Meaning Symbol Meaning Do not knit Front stitch Rear stitch Front tuck...
Page 142 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Yarn carrier If this field is touched, the "Yarn carrier" window opens up. Fig. 4-27 "Yarn carrier" window Area Explanation Display of the current yarn carrier instruction. After this information (End character " : ") further information is available about this yarn carrier: N = Normal yarn carrier I = Intarsia yarn carrier...
Page 143 Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 Window with selection Actions can be selected in the following windows: possibilities ■ Comb actions ■ Fabric take-down, auxiliary take-down and yarn carrier plunger ■ Status line ■ Sintral line Comb actions Various actions for the take-down comb can be selected by tapping the key (1).
Page 144 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Actions for fabric take-down, The keys (1) can be used to select actions for the fabric take-down, auxiliary take-down, yarn auxiliary take-down and the yarn carrier plungers. The possible action is carrier plunger always displayed on the key.
Page 145: Racking Correction
Adjust the knitting machine Basic settings 4.1 4.1.16 Racking correction To achieve the optimum transfer position even with different stitch lengths, the racking specification can be provided with a correction. When creating the knitting program, the value for the correction is usually provided with a "?", see Programming Manual, Chapter 2.16.
Page 146 Adjust the knitting machine 4.1 Basic settings Saving/reading in racking The racking corrections are not only pattern-dependent, but also machine- corrections dependent. As a result, these settings can be saved on the hard disk or copied back from it. Function Call up "Additional function keys"...
Page 147: Advanced Adjustments
Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 4.2 Advanced adjustments This chapter contains information on: ■ Switching units on and off (see page 4-44) ■ Setting language (see page 4-46) ■ Adjusting sensor mechanism (see page 4-48) ■ Setting needle bed parameters (see page 4-50) ■...
Page 148: Switching Units On And Off
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.1 Switching units on and off Function Call up "Machine settings" window Tab. 4-28 Keys for calling up the "Machine settings" window Fig. 4-33 "Machine settings" window Explanation Switch lighting in machine room on and off Switch fabric sensors on and off (not in the case of machines with comb take-down) Switching right or left feed wheel on or off.
Page 149 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 Explanation Clean the selection systems. Brushes are attached at the side of the needle bed. The carriage runs so far outwards that the brushes clean the selection systems, suction and cleaning row. This does not interrupt ongoing knitting. After n Number of courses till the selection systems get cleaned (1 courses...
Page 150: Setting Language
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.2 Setting language The windows and the messages on the touch screen can be displayed in different languages. Function Call up the "Service" menu Call up "Basic settings" menu Call up the "Language" window Tap the "Select Path"...
Page 151 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 Confirm the input. 5. If the language has not been loaded yet, it must be reloaded now. The languages are, for example, saved on a floppy disk, the USB Memory Stick or the M1. To select the storage location, the corresponding source directory must be selected.
Page 152: Adjusting Sensor Mechanism
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.3 Adjusting sensor mechanism Fig. 4-35 "Sensors" window Field Data shown Stop resistance Value range: 1-32, 1=not sensitive, 32=very sensitive Carriage speed after small knots Switch horn on/off If the take-down comb moves upward for fabric transfer, a light barrier checks whether the previously produced knitted panel has completely been ejected.
Page 153 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 Function Call up "Machine settings" window Call up "Additional function keys" Call up "Sensors" window Confirm input Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 4-30 Keys for adjusting the sensors Adjusting sensors: 1. Call up "Machine settings" window. 2.
Page 154: Setting Needle Bed Parameters
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.4 Setting needle bed parameters The needle bed parameters are used to make the needle-bed-specific settings. They serve for the fine adjustment of the needle beds. The needle bed parameters always remain saved, even when the operating system is read in again.
Page 155: Setting Machine Parameters
Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 Setting needle bed parameters: 1. Call up "Main menu". 2. Call up the "Service" menu. 3. Call up "Basic Settings" menu. 4. Call up the "Needle Bed Parameters" window. 5. Enter the value on the appropriate line. 6.
Page 156 Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments Field Data shown Relieve fabric take-down when switching off the main switch. With a delicate fabric no stitch elongations then occur. Following a machine stop the machine runs for several rows at reduced speed.
Page 157: Setting Switch-Off Time When A Power Failure Occurs
Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 4.2.6 Setting switch-off time when a power failure occurs The machine is immediately stopped when a power failure (longer than 45 milliseconds) occurs. The knitting program, operating system and the machine-specific data are not lost. The battery card (with the accumulators) ensures this.
Page 158 Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments Function Confirm message Switch off main switch Call up the "Service" menu Call up "Basic settings" menu Call up "Machine parameters" window Call up "Additional function keys" Call up the "Machine parameters 2" window. Confirm input Call up the "Main menu"...
Page 159: Copying Service Data
Stoll. The computer saves the data up to the fault internally in so-called "Logfiles". These files can be saved and sent to the Stoll helpline so that Stoll can carry out an exact error diagnosis.
Page 160 Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments Function Call up the "Service" menu Call up "Copy service data" window Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 4-34 Keys for copying the service data Copy service data: 1. Call up the "Service" menu from the "Main menu". 2.
Page 161: Carrying Out Reference Run
Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 4.2.8 Carrying out reference run Following all repair and conversion work on the carriage assembly or on the needle bed, a reference run must be carried out. The reference run is carried out with the following steps: ■...
Page 162 Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4. Compare the displayed values with the values on the machine data sheet. If necessary, correct the values on the machine data sheet. 5. Switch back to the previous window. 6. Call up the "Needle bed parameters" window. 7.
Page 163 1. Call up the "Basic settings" menu. machine data 2. Call up the "Machine parameters" window. 3. Compare the displayed values with the Stoll-values on the machine data sheet and if necessary correct the values in the window "Machine- Parameter" and confirm them.
Page 164: Adjusting Racking Position Correction Vpk
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.9 Adjusting racking position correction VPK With the "Racking position correction (VPK)" the rear needle bed is aligned exactly relative to the front needle bed. The VPK always remains saved, even if the operating system is imported again. Function Call up the "Service"...
Page 165 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 8. Call up the "Needle bed parameters" window. Fig. 4-41 "Needle Bed Parameters" window 9. Correct the value in the "Racking position correction (VPK)" line. 10. Repeat steps 2 to 9 until the needle hook of the front needle dips into the pelerine spring of the rear needle.
Page 166: Adjusting Basic Racking Correction Vgk
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.10 Adjusting basic racking correction VGK The "basic racking correction (VGK)" must be adjusted after changing part of the racking device, e.g. of racking motor or racking belt. During installation, make sure that the front and rear needle beds are opposite each other.
Page 167 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 confirm it. 6. Program an empty row with half racking and fix the knitting indication. 7. Push up several opposite needles at various positions of the needle bed (left, center, right) on both needle beds in such a way that the needle hooks touch each other.
Page 168: Correcting Position Of Stitch Cams
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.11 Correcting position of stitch cams Each take-down cam can be corrected for each carriage direction ■ for knitting ■ for knitting with split technique Reduce stitch tension: Value without sign or with "+" sign Increase stitch tension: Value with "-"...
Page 169 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 Function Call up the "Service" menu Call up "Basic settings" menu Call up "NPK values" window Reduce current value by one step Increase current value by one step End the setting process and save the changed values. Call up the "Main menu"...
Page 170: Adjusting Needle Brushes
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.12 Adjusting needle brushes The needle brushes must be adjusted when malfunctions occur during stitch formation, e.g. drop stitches. The needle brushes open the needle latches for laying in the thread. They are swivel-mounted so, that they are always inclined in the direction of travel of the carriage assembly.
Page 171: Coupling Carriage Assembly Wide Or Narrow
Various holes are provided on the coupling rod (1) for this purpose. Fig. 4-47 Coupling widths for CMS 922 Fig. 4-48 Coupling widths for CMS 933 Needle area with 96" needle bed width Fig. 4-49 Narrow coupling 4-67...
Page 172 Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments Coupling width 56" Fig. 4-50 Needle area for coupling width 56" Coupling width 54" Fig. 4-51 Needle area for coupling width 54" Coupling width 52" Fig. 4-52 Needle area for coupling width 52" Coupling width 50"...
Page 173 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 Coupling width 48" Fig. 4-54 Needle area for coupling width 48" If the carriage assemblies operate coupled wide, the needles between both fabric pieces and at the right edge next to the right fabric piece must be free of fabric.
Page 174 Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments Fig. 4-56 Replacing cams for wide coupling 9. Place carriage part on support surface and assembly with carriage assembly. 10. Close the rear panel. 11. Switch on 40 V power supply. 12. Call up the "Main menu". 13.
Page 175 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 5. Open the lock of the rear panel segments with the square wrench from the enclosed accessories and take off the segments. Fig. 4-58 Coupling carriage assemblies 6. Release screws (2) and remove them. 7.
Page 176: Adjusting Needle Detector
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.14 Adjusting needle detector The needle detector is correctly adjusted when Fig. 4-59 Adjusting the needle detector ■ it is near the holding-down jacks of the rear needle bed, however does not tap them ■...
Page 177 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 Function Call up "Manual interventions" window Tab. 4-42 Key for calling up "Manual interventions" window Adjusting yarn carriers: 1. Remove needle brushes by releasing screws (1). Fig. 4-60 Screws of needle brushes 2. Stop carriage assembly in needle area. Fig.
Page 178: Adjusting Yarn Carrier Guide
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.16 Adjusting yarn carrier guide The yarn carrier guide must be adjusted if the yarn carrier can be lifted from the yarn carrier rail or a yarn carrier plunger is not put out of action. Adjusting yarn carrier guide: 1.
Page 179: Adjusting The Brushes Of The Central Lubrication
Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 4.2.17 Adjusting the brushes of the central lubrication * The brushes have been adjusted correctly if they touch the working butts lightly. Fig. 4-63 Brushes of the central lubrication Adjusting the brushes of the central lubrication: 1.
Page 180: Adjusting Intarsia Yarn Carrier
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.18 Adjusting intarsia yarn carrier * The yarn carriers are correctly adjusted when ■ an unswiveled yarn carrier passes by a swiveled yarn carrier ■ the distance between the cam center of the knitting system and the yarn carrier in each system is identical in both carriage directions ■...
Page 181: Shifting Intarsia Yarn Carrier In Area Of Carriage Assembly
Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 Further information: ■ Symbols in this document (see page 1-3) 4.2.19 Shifting intarsia yarn carrier in area of carriage assembly * Intarsia yarn carriers located in the area of the carriage assembly cannot be shifted by hand.
Page 182 Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments ➜ Make sure that the yarn carrier rail is oil and grease-free, and clean it if Check yarn carrier rail necessary. If the yarn carrier is not stopped in the correct position: ➜ Correct the stopping point of the yarn carriers. Correct the stopping point of the yarn carriers Function...
Page 183 Adjust the knitting machine Advanced adjustments 4.2 Turn over or replace the 1. Remove the yarn carrier. pressure plates Fig. 4-67 Removing pressure plate 2. Release but do not remove the screws (1). 3. Lift the clamping lever (2) out of the locating screw (3) and remove it. When doing this, make sure that the spring pin (5) remains in the housing (4).
Page 184: Adjusting Plating Yarn Carrier
Adjust the knitting machine 4.2 Advanced adjustments 4.2.21 Adjusting plating yarn carrier Note the following items when working with this yarn carrier: 1. Set yarn carrier as deep as possible. 2. Basic thread into the oblong hole (1). Fig. 4-68 Oblong hole of plating yarn carrier 3.
Page 185: Working With Files
Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 4.3 Working with files WARNING Computer viruses! Loss of data or production. Computer viruses can creep into the machine through unscanned data via USB port or network. ➜ Bring in only virus free data on to the knitting machine. This chapter contains information on: ■...
Page 186 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Marking text A word or a text block is marked for being copied, moved or deleted. ➜ To mark a word, tap the word twice. ➜ To mark a line, tap the line three times. ➜...
Page 187 Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 Call up "Find" selection The corresponding location is sought when you enter line numbers or text window and select the keys. Function "Find" a certain term "Continue" : Continue searching for a certain term Tab.
Page 188 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Call up "Replace" selection This is replaced in the loaded file by entering line numbers and commands window and selecting the keys. Function Search for a certain term and "Replace" it by a new one Tab.
Page 189 Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 7. Answer the question in the newly opened selection window. Press the key "1" to confirm. - or - ➜ For repeated prompting, press the "0" key if the term is only to be replaced once.
Page 190 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Automatic calling of virtual The virtual keyboard is automatically activated when various function keys keyboard are selected. Either a number block appears for inputting numbers or an alphanumeric keyboard appears for entering letters and numbers. The virtual keyboard contains three switchover keys: ■...
Page 191: File Manager
Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 4.3.2 File manager Files and folders (directories and images) are managed in "File -Manager" window. Fig. 4-72 "File manager" window All actions pertaining to folders are mentioned on the left-hand side. A new folder can be created, for example.
Page 192 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Function Call up the "Load & save" window Call up "Additional function keys" Call up "File manager" window Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 4-51 Keys for the "File manager" window Call up "File manager" window: 1.
Page 193 Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 Actions in the "File manager" window Fig. 4-74 "File manager" window Function Function "Update" : Refresh the "Delete all": Delete all files contents of all the folders in the selected folder "Create folder": Create "Display file"...
Page 194 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Call up the Selection window With the selection of a drive or a folder in the list on the left-hand side, the "Create folder" key "Create folder " appears. Fig. 4-75 "Create folder"key in window "File-Manager" 1.
Page 195: Working With Files, Libraries And Pattern Folders
Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 4.3.3 Working with files, libraries and pattern folders Working with files (Sintral, jacquard, setup), libraries (Auto-Sintral) and pattern folders occurs in the "Load & Save". The file list is divided into machine type, file name, type and changed_on: Sorting is possible in each of the four columns by pressing the column header.
Page 196 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files 1. Call up the "Load & save" window from the "Main menu". Fig. 4-77 "Load & save" window 2. Set the desired path with one of the "Direct pattern folder selection" keys. 3.
Page 197 Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 Actions in "Load & Save" window Fig. 4-78 "Load & save" window Function "Direct folder selection ": predefined folder selection "Current folder selection": Open the dialog box for definition of the current folder "Load"...
Page 198 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Function Editing the setup data "Update" : Refresh the contents of the folder Call up "Direct help" for the next pressed key Activate or deactivate "Entire pattern selection" Activate or deactivate "Sintral selection" Activate or deactivate "Jacquard selection"...
Page 199: Displaying File In Pattern Editor
Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 4.3.4 Displaying file in pattern editor The selected file from the "Load & Save" window is displayed in the "Pattern editor" window (preview). Function Call up the "Load & save" window Touch "Display file" The "Pattern editor"...
Page 200 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Actions in the "Pattern editor" window Fig. 4-79 "Pattern editor" window Function "Find" a certain term "Continue" : Continue searching for a certain term Carry out "Go to" a certain position Carry out "Go directly to" accompanying mark (e.g. from FBEG to FEND) "Enlarge": Display text enlarged "Reduce": Display text reduced...
Page 201: Deleting Knitting Memory
Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 4.3.5 Deleting knitting memory The current knitting pattern with which your knitting machine works is saved in the knitting memory. When you delete the knitting memory, this has no influence on the saved patterns and files on the data carriers. Function Call up the "Load &...
Page 202 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Delete individual files in the knitting memory: 1. Call up the "Load & save" window. Fig. 4-81 "Load & save" window 2. Select the file via the SIN or JAC key. 3. Call up "Additional function keys". 4.
Page 203: Copying Files
Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 4.3.6 Copying files Files are copied from one drive to another in the "Copying catalogue" window. This list of files appears in alphabetical order, and the number of existing files is displayed on the status line (Total:) ) of the list. In the following example, the files are copied from the hard disk to the USB -Memory-Stick (backup copy).
Page 204 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Actions in "Copying catalogue" window Fig. 4-83 Path specification in the "Copying catalogue" window Function Function "Copying a file": copy file "Deactivate write selected in source to target protection" : Deactivate write protection of the selected file "Copy all": Copy all files "Current folder selection":...
Page 205 Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 Setting the sort sequence The sort sequence can individually be adjusted. To do so, click on the header (1). Fig. 4-84 "Copying catalogue" window Select and confirm the sort sequence in the "Sort by" window. Fig.
Page 206: Select The Current Folder
A path contains the following information: 1. Drive letter (or Computer name) (e.g. .: "D:" or "\\SERVER01") 2. Specification of the subdirectories (e.g.. .: "\PATTERN" or "Stoll\M1\Extract\") Default setting Following drives are set by default in the keys of "Direct folder selection" :...
Page 207 Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 Function Call up the "Load & save" window Tap "Direct folder selection" key The symbols of the 3 keys "Direct folder selection" are adapted based on the linked drive: USB Memory Stick Hard disk Network drive KNITLAN...
Page 208 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files 6. In the "Load & Save " window, the display of the key"Direct folder selection" is adapted to the new path. The path is indicated below it. Fig. 4-87 Display of the set path 4-104...
Page 209: Carrying Program Test
Adjust the knitting machine Working with files 4.3 4.3.8 Carrying program test A program test is performed with the loaded file from the "Load & Save" window in the "TP" window. During the program test, the pattern is displayed in the upper area and the TP messages in the lower area.
Page 210 Adjust the knitting machine 4.3 Working with files Actions in "Program test" window Fig. 4-88 "Program test" window Function "Start program test": Start program test from 1st line "Start program test": Start program test from a specific line "Interrupt program test": Interrupt and restart program test "End program test"...
Page 211: Working With The Sintral Editor
Adjust the knitting machine Working with the Sintral editor 4.4 Function "Change sizes" : Change window size of pattern and error output Call up "Direct help" for the next pressed key Tab. 4-63 Keys in the "Program test" window 4.4 Working with the Sintral editor Minor changes or additions to the knitting programs are processed with the SINTRAL editor.
Page 212 Adjust the knitting machine 4.4 Working with the Sintral editor ➜ Call up SINTRAL editor. The window of the first level in the SINTRAL editor appears. The file currently loaded is shown in this window. Fig. 4-89 Window of the first level in the SINTRAL editor Function Function "Switch over toolbar"...
Page 213 Adjust the knitting machine Working with the Sintral editor 4.4 Second level of SINTRAL Pressing the "Switch over toolbar" key, the window goes to the second editor level of the SINTRAL editor. Fig. 4-90 Window of the second level in the SINTRAL editor Function Function "Switch over toolbar"...
Page 214 Adjust the knitting machine 4.4 Working with the Sintral editor "Auto-Sintral" function key To activate this key, "Auto-Sintral" must be loaded. In the editor now one can switch between the currently loaded pattern and "Auto-Sintral" Function Switch over between current pattern and "Auto-Sintral" Tab.
Page 215 Adjust the knitting machine Working with the Sintral editor 4.4 "Split window vertically" This function makes two editors available, which both always show the function key same lines. Vertical scrolling in one editor changes the second editor simultaneously. Horizontal scrolling only changes one editor, and the start of a long line can be displayed in the left editor and the rest on the right one.
Page 216 Adjust the knitting machine 4.4 Working with the Sintral editor Call up "Go to" submenu Press the arrow key next to the "Go to" key. You can jump to the start or the end of the file / line using this submenu. Fig.
Page 217: Go To Help In Function And Error List
Adjust the knitting machine Working with the Sintral editor 4.4 4.4.2 Go to help in function and error list After loading and checking a file, the accompanying functions and error messages can be displayed in the "SINTRAL editor". You can jump in these lists using the following keys.
Page 218: Editing The Setup File
Adjust the knitting machine 4.5 Editing the setup file 4.5 Editing the setup file The Setup data editor allows setup data to be edited without loading them into the machine beforehand. It is thus possible to edit another setup file while the machine is knitting a pattern.
Page 219 Adjust the knitting machine Editing the setup file 4.5 Function Call up the "Load & save" window Activate the "Setup selection" Call up the "Setup data editor" window Call up "Additional function keys" "Activate write protection" key "Deactivate write protection" key Call up the "Main menu"...
Page 220 Adjust the knitting machine 4.5 Editing the setup file The "Setup data editor" window is open. Fig. 4-97 "Setup data editor" window Total of 8 tabs: The STIXX and STIXX3 tabs are only displayed if a STIXX device is connected. Working area: changes, depending on the selected card.
Page 221 Adjust the knitting machine Editing the setup file 4.5 ■ Working with the setup data The Setup data editor window is open. editor Set/deactivate write protection: 1. Call up "Additional function keys". 2. Tap the "Activate write protection" key in order to activate the write protection.
Page 222: Knitlan Connection
Adjust the knitting machine 4.6 KnitLAN connection 4.6 KnitLAN connection ..The KNITLAN connection helps in the transmission of data and patterns between the machine and a M1 or a FTP-Server (FTP = File Transfer Protocol, network protocol for data transmission). The KNITLAN connection takes the place of the previous online program.
Page 223 Adjust the knitting machine KnitLAN connection 4.6 3. Call up window "Network configuration". Fig. 4-99 Window "Network configuration" Display of the network environment in which the machine is included. Opens the substructure of the marked network. Computer that is used for KnitLAN (e.g. patterning units) or computer on which a FTP server is attached.
Page 224 2. You must call up Firewall settings in the Windows Firewall and allow the Stoll FTP service as an exception. (Start -> Control Panel -> Windows Firewall > Tab: exceptions). You will find the program "Stoll FTP-Service" under the installation path of the M1 (e.g.
Page 225: Defining User Profile
Adjust the knitting machine Defining user profile 4.7 4.7 Defining user profile In the standard configuration each knitting machine user can open and make changes to any window of the user interface. However, in some cases this is not desirable and not every user is to be able to change data and machine settings.
Page 226 ➜ Uppercase and lowercase letters can be used in a password. ➜ Note the password and keep it in a safe place. If the password is lost, the Stoll Helpline can help with a special password. The "User Profile" window Fig.
Page 227 Adjust the knitting machine Defining user profile 4.7 Defining user profile Function Call up the "Service" window Call up "User Profile" window Confirm password Return to previous window (cancel process) Block window Enable window Call up "Additional function keys" Enable all windows Block all windows Call up the "Main menu"...
Page 228 Adjust the knitting machine 4.7 Defining user profile Fig. 4-103 "User Profile" window 4. Block window: Tap the corresponding window in the selection list (1) and Tap the "Block window" switch (3). - or - ➜ Tap the corresponding window in the selection list with a double click. 5.
Page 229 Adjust the knitting machine Defining user profile 4.7 Saving, loading, deleting The user profile can be saved, loaded and deleted. user profiles ... So that the same user profiles are active on all knitting machines, save the user profiles to USB -Memory-Stick or a network drive and load them in each machine.
Page 230 Adjust the knitting machine 4.7 Defining user profile Enabling blocked window During production it may be necessary to open a blocked window and carry out a change or action. Or you find that it is necessary for this window to be enabled for the active user. Naturally, this is only possible for a person who knows the password.
Page 231 From time to time you should change the password to be sure that it has not become known. Carry out this activity on all knitting machines. If the knitting machine is connected with the STOLL-pattern preparation unit, the password can be changed simultaneously on all the knitting machines with the help of Online-Connection (see Section."Online-...
Page 232 Adjust the knitting machine 4.7 Defining user profile Examples of how a user Example 1: profile can be specified The machine settings are to be blocked. To do this, block the four windows in the selection list. Fig. 4-107 "User Profile" window Example 2: When beginning work with user profiles, there is an uncertainty as to which windows are required for daily work and which are not.
Page 233 Defining user profile 4.7 Online commands If the knitting machine is connected with the STOLL-pattern preparation unit , the password and the user profile can be changed simultaneously on all the machines with the help of the Online-Connection . The condition is that the password is written in uppercase letters.
Page 234 Adjust the knitting machine Notes 4-130...
Page 235: Maintenance Of The Knitting Machine
5.1 Minimizing wear All parts of the knitting machine have carefully been selected and checked by STOLL. Nevertheless, they are subject to wear due to wear. You can keep the wear to a minimum if you lubricate, clean and check the machine regularly.
Page 236 ■ Belts (drive, racking, Belt tension too high: take-down comb, Danger of bearing damage (adjustment with auxiliary take-down) measuring device by Stoll technician) ■ Belt tension too low: Danger of position errors (racking, auxiliary take-down) ■ Energy chain trailing...
Page 237: Cleaning Knitting Machine
Maintenance of the knitting machine Cleaning knitting machine 5.2 5.2 Cleaning knitting machine To retain the operability of the knitting machine and ensure the quality of the fabric, the knitting machine must be cleaned regularly. Cleaning interval Cleaning work if necessary Cleaning the touch screen 6 to 24 operating Cleaning vacuum device and lint container...
Page 238: Cleaning The Touch Screen
Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.2 Cleaning knitting machine Do not remove metallic parts and fragments ((e.g.. . broken needle latch or hook) with a magnetic tool There is a danger that the needle bed or cams can be magnetized, leading to incorrect selection. ■...
Page 239: Cleaning Suction And Lint Container
Maintenance of the knitting machine Cleaning knitting machine 5.2 5.2.2 Cleaning suction and lint container * from component type 001 on 1. Stop knitting machine when carriage is located on right half of needle bed. 2. Slide on cover hood over needle bed. 3.
Page 240 Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.2 Cleaning knitting machine 9. Remove the suction tube (2) on the carriage and blow it out with compressed air. For doing this, raise oil jet (3) so far, that fixing clip is pulled out from carriage.
Page 241: Vacuuming Off Knitting Machine
Maintenance of the knitting machine Cleaning knitting machine 5.2 7. Clean motor cover. Fig. 5-6 Cleaning motor cover 8. Remove the suction tube (4) on the carriage and blow it out with compressed air Fig. 5-7 Suction tube Further information: ■...
Page 242: Cleaning Needle Bed
Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.2 Cleaning knitting machine 5.2.4 Cleaning needle bed The pelerine springs of the needles should be cleaned daily, however at least once a week. The entire needle bed is cleaned every 12 to 26 weeks. Cleaning needle bed: 1.
Page 243: Cleaning The Permanent Brakes
Maintenance of the knitting machine Cleaning knitting machine 5.2 5.2.6 Cleaning the permanent brakes Fig. 5-10 Cleaning the permanent brake ➜ Clean both the brake settings of each permanent brake with a cloth In case it is very dirty, then the permanent brake can be dismantled and can be blown out with compressed air.
Page 244: Cleaning Main Drive Ventilator
Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.2 Cleaning knitting machine 5.2.8 Cleaning main drive ventilator 1. Switch off the machine and wait until the machine is currentless. 2. Swing open the cover on the right control unit. Fig. 5-12 Main drive ventilator 3.
Page 245: Cleaning Ventilator And Radiators In Right Control Unit
Maintenance of the knitting machine Cleaning knitting machine 5.2 5.2.9 Cleaning ventilator and radiators in right control unit 1. Switch off the machine and wait until the machine is currentless. 2. Swing open the cover on the right control unit. Fig.
Page 246: Cleaning Needle Bed Thoroughly
Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.2 Cleaning knitting machine 5.2.11 Cleaning needle bed thoroughly The needle bed is cleaned daily by the operator. In addition, it must be cleaned thoroughly every 12 to 26 weeks. If the needle bed it not cleaned thoroughly and carefully, a non-uniform stitch appearance results during production due to needles that do not run smoothly, and the operation of the machine can no longer be ensured.
Page 247 Maintenance of the knitting machine Cleaning knitting machine 5.2 CAUTION Dirt-caked needle channels due to oil or cleaning agent! When the needle channels are cleaned with oil or cleaning agent, the dirt swells up and clogs the needle channels. ➜ Do not clean needle channels with oil or cleaning agent. ➜...
Page 248: Cleaning Knitting Systems
Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.2 Cleaning knitting machine 5.2.12 Cleaning knitting systems 1. Stop the knitting machine. 2. Move the carriage assembly into the left reversing position. 3. Set the main switch to "0" and wait until the touch screen is switched off.
Page 249: Lubricate Knitting Machine
Maintenance of the knitting machine Lubricate knitting machine 5.3 5.3 Lubricate knitting machine This chapter contains information on: ■ Lubricating interval (see page 5-16) ■ Setting lubricating interval for needle bed (see page 5-17) ■ Setting of central lubrication (see page 5-18) ■...
Page 250: Lubricating Interval
Tab. 5-5 Lubricating schedule Only the named lubricants or others recommended by STOLL may be used. Other lubricants may damage the machine, e.g. due to insufficient lubricating action, rust on metal parts or damage to the electrical cable insulation and the plastic parts.
Page 251: Setting Lubricating Interval For Needle Bed
Maintenance of the knitting machine Lubricate knitting machine 5.3 5.3.2 Setting lubricating interval for needle bed Between 1 and 65,535 revolutions can be set for the needle bed as a lubricating interval. A mean value for a three-system machine is 25,000 revolutions.
Page 252: Setting Of Central Lubrication
Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.3 Lubricate knitting machine 6. Confirm the input. 7. Call up "Main menu". 5.3.3 Setting of central lubrication All machines with four or more knitting systems are equipped with a central lubrication as a standard equipment Fig.
Page 253 STOLL inputs: This setting can be used for production mode. The values cannot be modified. User adjustments: In this setting, the values can be changed by the user.
Page 254 Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.3 Lubricate knitting machine All lubrication processes and operating actions are logged. The entries can be read. For this purpose, call up the "additional function keys" and the "Central lubrication log" key in the "Central lubrication" window. Error messages If an error occurs in the area of the central lubrication, it is displayed on the touch screen.
Page 255: Oiling Needle Bed
Maintenance of the knitting machine Lubricate knitting machine 5.3 5.3.4 Oiling needle bed When the lubricating interval for the needle bed expires, a message appears stating that the needle bed must be oiled. Then the lubricating interval must be restarted. Fig.
Page 256: Oiling Jack Bed
Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.3 Lubricate knitting machine 5.3.6 Oiling jack bed Fig. 5-22 Oiling jack bed WARNING If a spray gun is used for oiling, too much oil may be applied! The suction tube becomes clogged. ➜ Do not use a spray gun for oiling. ➜...
Page 257: Oiling Carriage Guide Bar
Maintenance of the knitting machine Lubricate knitting machine 5.3 5.3.8 Oiling carriage guide bar Fig. 5-24 Oiling the carriage guide bar ➜ Use a cloth to apply oil to the carriage guide bar (1). 5.3.9 Greasing impulse giver rails Fig. 5-25 Greasing the impulse giver rails ➜...
Page 258: Greasing Butts Of The Coupling Parts And Intermediate Sliders
Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.3 Lubricate knitting machine 5.3.10 Greasing butts of the coupling parts and intermediate sliders Fig. 5-26 Greasing the butts of the coupling part and intermediate sliders ➜ Use a brush to apply grease to the butts of the coupling parts and intermediate sliders.
Page 259: Greasing Yarn Carrier Rods
Maintenance of the knitting machine Lubricate knitting machine 5.3 5.3.12 Greasing yarn carrier rods Fig. 5-28 Greasing the yarn carrier rods 1. Use a brush to apply grease to the yarn carrier rods (1). 2. If intarsia yarn carriers are used, wipe off the grease with a cloth until the notch on the yarn carrier rod (2) is only coated with a residual lubricating film.
Page 260: Greasing Racking Device
Maintenance of the knitting machine 5.3 Lubricate knitting machine 5.3.13 Greasing racking device Fig. 5-29 Greasing racking device 1. Position the rear needle bed at an angle. 2. Remove the cover over the racking spindle. 3. Apply grease to the racking strip and to the sliding guidance with a brush.
Page 261: Grease Adjustment Pieces
Maintenance of the knitting machine Lubricate knitting machine 5.3 5.3.14 Grease adjustment pieces Fig. 5-30 Greasing the adjustment pieces 1. Position the needle beds at an angle. 2. Vacuum off lint and dust. 3. Apply grease to adjustment pieces with a brush.. Further information: ■...
Page 262 Maintenance of the knitting machine Notes 5-28...
Page 263: Repairing The Knitting Machine
Repairing the knitting machine Supplementary activities during repairing 6.1 6 Repairing the knitting machine This chapter contains information on: ■ Supplementary activities during repairing (see page 6-1) ■ Helpful knitting rows (see page 6-4) ■ Replacing parts (see page 6-6) ■...
Page 264 Repairing the knitting machine 6.1 Supplementary activities during repairing Switch power supply off and on again: 1. Call up the "Service" menu from the "Main menu". 2. Call up from"Service" window "Manual interventions Service". Fig. 6-1 Window "Manual interventions Service" 3.
Page 265: Central Lubrication - Mounting And Working Position
Repairing the knitting machine Supplementary activities during repairing 6.1 6.1.2 Central lubrication - mounting and working position Only on machines with The central lubrication can be swiveled upward for mounting activities, e.g. central lubrication to remove the carriage part. Mounting position Swivel central lubrication into mounting position: 1.
Page 266: Helpful Knitting Rows
Repairing the knitting machine 6.2 Helpful knitting rows 6.2 Helpful knitting rows When carrying out cleaning, adjustments and repair work, it is helpful to set a certain knitting situation immediately. The following table lists the knitting specifications mentioned in the instruction manual. Knitting specifications Empty row <...
Page 267 11. To resume production tap in the window "Machine start" on the key "SP from line 1" and engage the machine. An empty row is entered on line 999 in a STOLL knitting program. For the first 2 knitting rows after "SPF", the carriage moves over the entire...
Page 268: Replacing Parts
Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts 6.3 Replacing parts This chapter contains information on: ■ Replacing needle and coupling part (see page 6-7) ■ Replacing intermediate slider (see page 6-7) ■ Changing selection jack (see page 6-8) ■ Replacing holding-down jack (see page 6-9) ■...
Page 269: Replacing Needle And Coupling Part
Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 6.3.1 Replacing needle and coupling part Fig. 6-5 Changing needle and coupling part 1. Pull-out the needle rail (1) with the extraction hook (5). 2. Pull the needle (2) upward; this also pulls out the coupling part (3). 3.
Page 270: Changing Selection Jack
Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts 6.3.3 Changing selection jack Fig. 6-7 Changing selection jack 1. Push the needle with the coupling part upward. 2. Push the intermediate slider (2) until the lower butt bumps into the spring wedge (3). 3.
Page 271: Replacing Holding-Down Jack
Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 6.3.4 Replacing holding-down jack 1. Transfer all stitches of the needle bed in which the jack is replaced to the other needle bed. Fig. 6-8 Removing yarn carrier limiter (3) 2. Remove screw (1) on left and right-hand side of jack bed. Use the special hexagon screwdriver from the accessories for this purpose.
Page 272: Remove Needle Bed Or Position It At An Angle
Key for calling up "Manual interventions" window Loosening needle bed Valid for: Component type 002 CMS 933 CMS 922 1. Transfer all stitches of the needle bed to be removed or positioned vertically to the other needle bed. 2. When the carriage assembly is in the left reversing position, stop the machine with the engaging rod.
Page 273 (see page 6-4) Loosening needle bed Valid for: Component type 000 - 001 CMS 933 CMS 922 1. Transfer all stitches of the needle bed to be removed or positioned vertically to the other needle bed. 2. When the carriage assembly is in the left reversing position, stop the machine with the engaging rod.
Page 274 Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts 5. Rear needle bed: Remove the screws (2). Push the connection (3) to the side. While doing so, the impulse giver rail is pushed to the side. Fig. 6-13 Link of the impulse giver rail Further information: ■...
Page 275: Repairing Needle Bed And Additional Bed
Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 6.3.6 Repairing needle bed and additional bed Fig. 6-15 Damaged needle bed If the carriage is blocked, the needle bed may be damaged. This means that the movable parts (needles, coupling part, intermediate slider and selection jack) do not move smoothly or are blocked.
Page 276 Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts needle bed 1. If the carriage blocks, then separate the connection of the carriage part milled to the carriage. Move carriage to the next reversal point. Lift carriage part from needle bed. Check cams for damage and remove broken working butts from the movable parts.
Page 277 If too much of a stay is filed off, the needle bed is defective at this point and can only be repaired by a Stoll technician. ➜ Use the channel file for the removal of burrs only. ➜ The grooves must be cleaned carefully after the channel file is used.
Page 278 Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts Combined needle bed If a stay of a combined needle bed is slightly damaged, it can be repaired as described above. It must be replaced if it is heavily damaged, though. 1. If the carriage blocks, then separate the connection of the carriage part to the carriage.
Page 279: Removing And Mounting Carriage Part
Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 6.3.7 Removing and mounting carriage part Removing carriage part The carriage assembly is removed when: ■ the cams must be replaced (e.g. wide or narrow coupling of tandem machines ■ If a carriage part is blocked, it is separated (separating point) with the integrated device.
Page 280 Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts 6. Mark the position of the needle detector so that it can be reassembled in the same position. 7. Remove the suction tube on the carriage assembly. 8. Unscrew the shoulder screws (2) and screws (4) on the left and right- hand sides.
Page 281 Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 Further information: ■ Switching power supply 40 V off and on (see page 6-1) ■ Central lubrication - mounting and working position (see page 6-3) ■ Removing cam plate (see page 6-24) Remove the carriage part when the carriage assembly Function is blocked in the needle bed...
Page 282 Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts in the same position. 10. Remove the suction tube on the carriage assembly. 11. Release shoulder screws (2) and screws (4) on the left and right-hand sides. Fig. 6-26 Swiveling plate 12. Swivel left and right swiveling plates (5) inward. 13.
Page 283 Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 17. Remove the shoulder screws (2) and screws (4). WARNING Damage to needles and knitting system! There are still needles in the knitting system. If the direction is changed when moving the carriage assembly, the needles and knitting system will be damaged.
Page 284 Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts Assembling carriage part and carriage assembly Function Call up "Manual interventions" window Confirm the repair Call up "Machine start" window Call up the "Main menu" Tab. 6-6 Keys for assembling carriage part and carriage assembly Fig.
Page 285 Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 Fig. 6-29 Fastening carriage assembly on carriage part 7. Screw in the shoulder screws (3) until the carriage assembly is raised somewhat. 8. Swivel the left and right swiveling plates outward below the carriage assembly.
Page 286: Removing Cam Plate
Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts 6.3.8 Removing cam plate The cam plate is removed for cleaning, checking or replacing cams or step motors. 1. Switch off 40 V power supply. 2. Remove the carriage part. Fig. 6-30 Plugs of the selection systems 3.
Page 287: Removing And Mounting Step Motor
(1) is positioned exactly on the zero point (3). CAUTION Adjusting screws! If adjusting screws are released, the step motor must be readjusted at STOLL. ➜ Do not release any adjusting screws (5). 4. Remove the screws (4). 5. Take off the defective step motor.
Page 288: Replacement Of The Gear Racks In The Step Motor
Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts 9. Screw on the screws (4) tight. 10. Reassemble the cam plate and carriage part in the reverse order. Further information: ■ Removing cam plate (see page 6-24) ■ Removing and mounting carriage part (see page 6-17) 6.3.10 Replacement of the gear racks in the step motor Replacing gear racks:...
Page 289 Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 Fig. 6-36 Built-in position 7. In this built-in position, push in the gear rack (3) from the left until light resistance can be felt. The gear rack contacts the pinion. 8. Push in gear rack (5) as well. 9.
Page 290: Replacing Yarn Carrier
Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts 6.3.11 Replacing yarn carrier When replacing the yarn carrier bow, ensure that the punch mark is located on the inside when mounting shim (2). 1. Stop the carriage assembly into the left reversing position. Fig.
Page 291 Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 Assembling intarsia yarn carriers: 1. Stop the carriage assembly into the left reversing position. Fig. 6-40 Yarn carrier limiter and thread deflector 2. Release the screws of the yarn carrier limiter. 3. To remove the yarn carrier limiters, turn the screws. This enables the yarn carrier limiters to be removed and mounted in any position.
Page 292: Replacing Yarn Control Device
Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts 6.3.13 Replacing yarn control device Fig. 6-43 Dismantling a yarn control device 1. Mark the position of the old yarn control device 2. Remove the screw (1). 3. Lift the yarn control device in the front such till the contact pins are free. Push the yarn control device in the rear and remove.
Page 293: Replacing Drive Belts And Friction Roller Of Friction Feed Wheel
Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 6.3.14 Replacing drive belts and friction roller of friction feed wheel The drive belts and the friction roller of the friction feed wheel are replaced with the following steps: ■ Preparations ■ Replace the drive belt ■...
Page 294 Repairing the knitting machine 6.3 Replacing parts 3. Mount the new belt in such a way that it runs in the grooves of the drive pulley. 4. Press the motor (9) upward and tighten the screws of holes (7). 5. Check the belt tension. The belt can be pushed through by approx.
Page 295: Deaerating Oil Line
Repairing the knitting machine Replacing parts 6.3 6.3.15 Deaerating oil line Only on machines with central lubrication Fig. 6-47 "Central lubrication" window Function Call up "Machine settings" window Call up "Additional function keys" Call up the "Central lubrication" window Call up the "Main menu" Tab.
Page 296: Eliminating Malfunctions In Electronics System
Repairing the knitting machine 6.4 Eliminating malfunctions in electronics system 3. Swivel central lubrication into mounting position. Recommendation: Place a cleaning cloth under the central lubrication, as oil will be fed. 4. Call up the "Machine settings" window from the "Main menu". 5.
Page 297: Overview Of The Electronic Control (Control Cabinet Left And Right)
Repairing the knitting machine Eliminating malfunctions in electronics system 6.4 6.4.1 Overview of the electronic control (control cabinet left and right) The machine control is located in the left and right control cabinet under the covers. The card for controlling the yarn carrier magnets is located in the carriage.
Page 298 Repairing the knitting machine 6.4 Eliminating malfunctions in electronics system Right control cabinet * Fig. 6-50 Right control cabinet Drive and racking control unit Capacitor card Relay card, fuse for (1) Ventilator Fabric take-down card Card Function Controlling the drive and racking motor. Passing on the error messages from the motors to card 966.
Page 299: Power Supply Unit
Repairing the knitting machine Eliminating malfunctions in electronics system 6.4 6.4.2 Power supply unit Fig. 6-51 Power supply unit The LEDs on the power supply unit indicate which voltages are generated and at which voltage an error occurs. While switching on the main switch, the lower three LEDs light up immediately, and the +28 V approx.
Page 300: Control Of Yarn Carrier Magnets
Repairing the knitting machine 6.4 Eliminating malfunctions in electronics system 6.4.3 Control of yarn carrier magnets Each knitting system has got an electronic card (1) for controlling yarn carrier magnets. Fig. 6-52 Electronic cards for controlling yarn carrier magnets Card Function Activating of the yarn carrier magnets after the time for switching the yarn carrier magnets has been announced by the card 966.
Page 301: Replacing Electronic Card
Repairing the knitting machine Eliminating malfunctions in electronics system 6.4 6.4.4 Replacing electronic card 1. Set main switch to "0" and wait until the LEDs on the power supply unit go out (approx. 60 seconds). 2. Open the cover of the left control cabinet. CAUTION An electronic card can be destroyed by electrostatic charge! If you touch a card while you are electrostatically charged, the card will be...
Page 302: Checking Fuses
Repairing the knitting machine 6.5 Checking fuses 6.5 Checking fuses DANGER High voltage! Electrical shock may cause death or serious injuries. ➜ Set the main switch to "0" and wait until the touch screen is dark and an alarm signal sounds. 1.
Page 303 Repairing the knitting machine Checking fuses 6.5 Fig. 6-54 Battery fuse (12) below the power supply unit 4. Check fuse (12) on the left control unit. For this purpose, pull out plug (13), remove both screws (14) and pull out battery insert. DANGER Burning risk! Injuries by hot parts.
Page 304 Repairing the knitting machine 6.5 Checking fuses Fig. 6-56 Fuses on transformer at the rear of the machine F1-F3: Fabric take-down F16-F17: Lighting F4-F6: Friction feed wheel F20-F22: Fluff absorption F8-F10: Servos F20: Central lubrication F11-F13: Power supply unit 6. Check fuses (6) to (11) on the transformer on the rear of the machine. Fuse is defective.
Page 305: Software - Installation And Basic Settings
Software - Installation and basic settings 7 Software - Installation and basic settings In this chapter the description of how can one install and set the Stoll- Operating system is given. It is important thereby that one gets to know the boot process (the booting...
Page 306: Boot Process
Software - Installation and basic settings 7.1 Boot process 7.1 Boot process The following figure shows a schematic representation of the boot process of the knitting machine (with control OKC). Fig. 7-1 Schematic representation of the Boot process Description of the Boot After switching on of the knitting machine (main switch "1") windows XP process gets started.
Page 307 Software - Installation and basic settings Boot process 7.1 Fig. 7-2 Start the System Control Unit (SCU) If this process is closed, then the window "BootOkc" is displayed. Fig. 7-3 "BootOkc" window Symbol and status bar show the connection status. Keys for carrying out definite actions.
Page 308 Software - Installation and basic settings 7.1 Boot process First of all only the keys"Installation" and "Installation and Configuration" and "Basic Settings" are released. As soon as the connection to control is made more keys are released based on the Control information. If a warmstart is possible then this is automatically carried out after a waiting time that can be set (Basic setting: 30 Seconds) Thereafter, the main menu and the last opened window are displayed.
Page 309 The warmstart of the knitting machine can be interrupted. This happens by tapping the keys in the window "BootOkc". Meaning Start the installation process of a Stoll- Operating system The storage location of the Stoll-Operating system can be selected in the window "Basic Settings"...
Page 310: Basic Settings
Software - Installation and basic settings 7.1 Boot process 7.1.1 Basic Settings Call up window "Basic Settings Menu": ■ The knitting machine is switched off. 1. Set the main switch to "1". The window "BootOkc" is displayed. 2. Type in within the waiting time for the warm start on the key "Basic Settings".
Page 311 (Boot In the area "Boot Source" of the window "Basic Settings Menu" ascertain Source) the source from where the installation of the Stoll operating system is done. Fig. 7-7 Selection of the source in window "Basic Settings Menu"...
Page 312 Software - Installation and basic settings 7.1 Boot process Configure machine Defined by the concept of control OKC some basic information about the machine should be known right from the start. Enter this information in the window "Machine Configuration". ➜ Tap on the key "Configure Machine". The window "Machine Configuration"...
Page 313 Software - Installation and basic settings Boot process 7.1 Configure network If you wish to connect the knitting machine with another knitting machine or a pattern unit, you must set up and switch on the network on the knitting machine. The window "Network Configuration" can be used. ➜...
Page 314 Software - Installation and basic settings 7.1 Boot process Designation Description User name This user must be familiar with his password in the network so that the shared drives and the folders can be used. Password Your Network administrator will create a user name and a password for you so that you can access the network resources.
Page 315 The Ethernet IP addresses 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2 are reserved for Stoll knitting machines and may not be used in the company network. The reason for this: The cards 963 (IPC) and 966 (Power-CPU) in the knitting machine use these IP addresses in order to communicate with each other.
Page 316 Software - Installation and basic settings 7.1 Boot process Enter E-Mail-Address 1. Activate the check box before "Enable". 2. Tap on the key "Configure". The window "E-Mail Configuration" is displayed. 3. Select the case in the field Events by the appearance of which the e- mail should be sent.
Page 317 Software - Installation and basic settings Boot process 7.1 Load the machine settings in the machine computer The machine settings do not only contain the machine data, but also the machine options, the machine configuration, the report, the network settings, and other internal control information. This data is displayed as "Dongle".
Page 318 Stoll. The computer saves the data up to the error internally in so-called "Logfiles". These files can be zipped and can be saved on a target medium as desired.
Page 319 2. Confirm message. The window "BootOkc" is displayed. The source (Boot Source) "Previous Version (HD)" is automaticaly set. 3. When the Stoll operating system is to be installed without the final configuration tap on the key "Installation". - or - ➜...
Page 320: Load/Save Machine Data
Save machine data on the hard disk MC-RESTORE Restore machine data from the hard disk to the machine memory MC-RESTOREDATA Restore the STOLL factory settings to the machine memory Tab. 7-5 Commands for saving and reading the machine data 7-16...
Page 321 Software - Installation and basic settings Load/save machine data 7.2 Function Call up the "Direct commands" window Tap the "Keyboard" key Tab. 7-6 Keys for saving and reading the machine data 1. Call up the "Direct commands" window. 2. Tap the "Keyboard" key. The virtual keyboard is displayed.
Page 322: Save All Machine Data On The Usb-Memory-Stick
Software - Installation and basic settings 7.3 Save all machine data on the USB-Memory-Stick 7.3 Save all machine data on the USB- Memory-Stick The machine settings do not only contain the machine data, but also the machine options, the machine configuration, the report, the network settings, and other internal control information.
Page 323: Install The Stoll-Operating System
When the machine is switched on again the software can determine that a new Stoll-Operating system is available for installation. You will be asked in one window whether you want to install the new Stoll- Operating system and whether you wish to configure the machine anew simultaneously.
Page 324: Direct Installation
This shortens the installation process The current operating system version will be overwritten! When you install a new Stoll-Operating system-Version the current Stoll- Operating system-Version is overwritten. Carry out the following steps only if you want to replace the current operating system by the previous version.
Page 325 Software - Installation and basic settings Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4 ■ Select Boot Source The amchine is switched off. 1. Set the main switch to "1". The window "BootOkc" is displayed on the Touch-Screen Fig. 7-12 "BootOkc" window 2. For the automatic warm start tap on the key"Basic Settings" within the waiting time.
Page 326 Carry out the following steps only if you want to replace the current operating system by the previous version. 4. To confirm the installation tap on the key "YES" When the installation file of the Stoll operating system has several languages, the window "Install Languages" is open. 7-22...
Page 327 Software - Installation and basic settings Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4 Fig. 7-15 "Install Languages" window Function End selection process without saving modifications Confirm selection Key "All languages" Key "No language" Tab. 7-8 Key for selection languages 5. Select the desired language(s) If you want to have all languages available simultaneously, tap the "All...
Page 328 Software - Installation and basic settings 7.4 Install the Stoll-Operating system 6. Confirm the selection. The installation process gets started. The window "Language" is displayed when you select the key "Installation and Configuration" - or - The window "Reference runs " is displayed when you select the key "Installation"...
Page 329 Software - Installation and basic settings Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4 8. Continue on to the next window. The window "Needle bed -Parameter " is displayed The data have been set at the factory. 9. If necessary, change the data and confirm the changes.
Page 330: Indirect Installation
Software - Installation and basic settings 7.4 Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4.2 Indirect Installation In the case of "Indirect Installation" the new Stoll-Operating system is immediately transmitted on the hard disk of the knitting machine (Window "Software update"). Overview: ■...
Page 331 ➜ Activate the check box "Installation without configuration" if you do not want to alter any machine parameters. 3. To start installation process tap on "YES" To proceed with the old Stoll-Operating system tap on "NO" In the window "User Message" (INSTALLATION STARTED!) the path to the installation data is displayed.
Page 332 Carry out the following steps only if you want to replace the current operating system by the previous version. 6. To confirm the installation tap on the key "YES" When the installation file of the Stoll operating system has several languages, the window "Install Languages" is open. 7-28...
Page 333 Software - Installation and basic settings Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4 Fig. 7-19 "Install Languages" window Function End selection process without saving modifications Confirm selection Key "All languages" Key "No language" Tab. 7-9 Key for selection languages 7. Select the desired language(s) If you want to have all languages available simultaneously, tap the "All...
Page 334 Software - Installation and basic settings 7.4 Install the Stoll-Operating system 8. Confirm the selection. The installation process gets started. The window "Language" is displayed when you select the check box "Installation without configuration" - or - The window "Reference runs" is displayed when you select the check box "Installation without configuration"...
Page 335 Software - Installation and basic settings Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4 8. Continue on to the next window. The window "Needle bed -Parameter " is displayed The data have been set at the factory. 9. If necessary, change the data and confirm the changes.
Page 336: Updating Software
7.4 Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4.3 Updating software A new Stoll-Operating system can also be copied on the hard disk while the machine is producing. No data is overwritten here; the operating system is loaded in a separate memory area.
Page 337 Fig. 7-20 "Software updating" window 3. Select source folder If multiple Stoll-Operating systems are found on the data carrier, these are lsited. When searching for the Stoll-Operating system the selected folder section and a section under this section (sub-folder section) is also searched.
Page 338 Software - Installation and basic settings 7.4 Install the Stoll-Operating system Fig. 7-21 "Software updating" expanded window Function The data in the separate memory area are deleted. Selection of whether the installation should be executed automatically or manually when the machine is switched on next.
Page 339 Software - Installation and basic settings Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4 Select type of Installation: 1. If the new Stoll-Operating system is to be installed after a waiting time of 10 Seconds automatically , set the switch "Automatic Installation" (2) at "On".
Page 340: Carrying Out A Restart
Software - Installation and basic settings 7.4 Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4.4 Carrying out a restart A restart is carried out when the software no longer reacts to inputs following an error. Carry out a restart: 1. Set the main switch to "0".
Page 341: Carrying Out Restart With Machine Configuration
Software - Installation and basic settings Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4 7.4.5 Carrying out restart with machine configuration A restart with the machine configuration is carried out after a gauge conversion or after attaching special equipments. Carry out restart with machine configuration: ■...
Page 342 Software - Installation and basic settings 7.4 Install the Stoll-Operating system Machine malfunction! The presence or lack of machine options must correctly be specified, as otherwise a malfunction may occur on the machine. Always specify the machine options correctly. 7. If necessary, change the data and confirm the changes.
Page 343: Setting Online Connection
Software - Installation and basic settings Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4 7.4.6 Setting online connection The knitting machine (s) and the STOLL-pattern preparation unit can be connected by an Ethernet-connection. Function Switch on virtual keyboard Confirm input Continue on to the next window Confirm selection Tab.
Page 344 Software - Installation and basic settings 7.4 Install the Stoll-Operating system Fig. 7-24 "BootOkc" window 2. For the automatic Warmstart within the waiting time tap on the key "Restart and Configuration" The Restart-Process gets started. After the process is shut, the window "Language" is displayed.
Page 345 Software - Installation and basic settings Install the Stoll-Operating system 7.4 7. Advance till the "Main menu" appears. The Restart is ended If network problems occur and these are impairing the production , then the Online ID can be set at "0" (switched off) To do this call up in the menu"Service/Basic settings"...
Page 346: Overview Of All System Data
Fig. 7-26 "System info" window Field Data shown Stoll-Operating system (OS) that is loaded, the machine number, machine type and the guage etc. "Memory" line: Display of the amount of memory this pattern occupies Additional hardware and software data Function Call up the "Service"...
Page 347: Yarns And Stitch Tension
Yarns and stitch tension Stitch tension range 8.1 8 Yarns and stitch tension 8.1 Stitch tension range The tension ranges for knitting and splitting differ. The reason for this is the shape of the split-stitch piece. The information in the table show the minimum and maximum NP values.
Page 348: Stitch Length
Yarns and stitch tension 8.2 Stitch length 8.2 Stitch length The specified values serve as a guideline. Depending on the yarn, these values may differ, as the quality and the specific weight of the material influence the stitch length. E 3.5 E 10 E 12 6.26...
Page 349 Yarns and stitch tension Stitch length 8.2 E 14 E 16 E 18 E 3,5.2 1.88 4.97 2.58 2.16 1.86 5.30 3.13 2.51 2.21 6.13 3.68 2.86 2.56 6.80 10.0 4.23 3.21 2.91 7.63 10.5 4.78 3.56 3.26 8.47 11.0 5.33 3.91 3.61...
Page 350 Yarns and stitch tension 8.2 Stitch length E 5.2 E 6.2 E 6.2 E 7.2 E 7.2 E 9.2 (knit and (knit and wear) (1) wear) (1) 3.54 2.14 1.77 3.86 2.47 2.07 2.14 1.58 1.61 4.66 3.02 2.57 2.58 1.99 1.91 5.46...
Page 351: Yarn Table
Yarns and stitch tension Yarn table 8.3 8.3 Yarn table The specified values serve as a guideline. The quality and the specific weight of a yarn must also be taken into account. Instead of a simple yarn, we recommend twisted yarn. With coarser machines it is advisable to use several twisted threads.
Page 352 Yarns and stitch tension 8.3 Yarn table Gauge Final count [Nm] Assembled processing [Nm] 3,5.2 4,5 - 7 2 X 28/2 (all needles) 3 X 28/2 3,5.2 1,5 - 2,5 3 X 14/2 (each 2nd needle) 7 X 28/2 8 - 12 1 X 20/2 (all needles) 2 X 28/2...
Page 353: Conversion Table
Yarns and stitch tension Conversion table 8.4 8.4 Conversion table The following table is used for the conversion of one yarn gauge to another. The named yarn gauges mean: TEX (Tt) Grams per kilometer COTTON (NeC) Number of strands at 840 yd. per lb. WORSTED (NeW) Number of strands at 560 yd.
Page 354 Yarns and stitch tension Notes...
Page 355: Special Equipment
Machine type 2 additional bobbin boards for 7 yarn 254 920 CMS 922 bobbins each and 1 yarn guide bar 254 919 CMS 933 2 additional bobbin boards (bottom) 253 647 CMS 933 CMS 922 Condition: The second yarn guide bar has to be available.
Page 356 Special equipment Designation Id-No. Machine type Yarn carrier carriage for very sanding, E 10-14: all CMS except abrasive yarns. No. 3+6 - CMS 830 C 239,074 CMS 730 S No. 4+5 - CMS 520 C 239,076 E 16-18: No. 3+6 - 239,059 No.
Page 357 Special equipment Designation Id-No. Machine type Conversion kit Intarsia yarn carrier E 5: 254 908 CMS 933 Type 2 E 7-8: 254 909 E 10-14: 254 E 16-18: 254 E 5: 254 948 CMS 922 E 7-8: 254 949 E 10-14: 254...
Page 358 Special equipment Designation Id-No. Machine type Assembly kit Plating kit 1 all CMS except E 2.5.2 CMS 830 C E 3,5.2 CMS 520 C E 5.2 left: 253 857 right: 253 858 E 6.2 left: 253 859 right: 253 860 E 10 E 12 E 14...
Page 359 Wire bow (more exact yarn guidance 250 243 all CMS with yarn carriers 2+7 and 3+6) STIXX device 223 382 CMS 933 225 149 CMS 922 Measures the used yarn length and corrects the stitch length by adjusting the stitch cams, if necessary.
Page 360 243 844 E 16 / E 18 / E 8.2 / E 9.2: 254 954 Plush equipment E 5, 5.2, 7, 8: CMS 933 218 779 CMS 922 E 6.2, 7.2, 10- 218 780 Special cams allow the knitting of plush.
Page 361 Special equipment Designation Id-No. Machine type Keyboard and keyboard support 244 558 all CMS except CMS 420 E Trolley with shims 202 197 all CMS Cleaning apparatus 251 593 CMS 933 CMS 922 Tab. 9-1 Special equipment...
Page 362 Special equipment Notes...
Page 363: Machine Management Tools
Machine Management Tools Window Machine Management Tools 10.1 10 Machine Management Tools In our world the fast exchange of information has achieved a high level of significance. In order that the knitting machines lives up to the growing requirements, a series of auxiliary tools in the software have been taken up with the control OKC that can prove to be more efficient while working with the knitting machine and they are referred under the term "Machine Management Tools"...
Page 364 Machine Management Tools 10.1 Window Machine Management Tools Function Call up the "Service" window Call up "Diagnosis" window Call up "Machine Management Tools" window Tab. 10-1 Keys for calling up the Machine Management Tools Call up Machine Management Tools: 1. In the "Main menu" tap on the key "Service". 2.
Page 365: Open The Screen Keyboard
Machine Management Tools Open the screen keyboard 10.2 10.2 Open the screen keyboard For inputs that are not integrated in the user interface, an external keyboard or a screen keyboard is required. Open the screen keyboard Function Call up the "Service" window Call up "Diagnosis"...
Page 366: Remote Control With The Software Vnc
Machine Management Tools 10.3 Remote control with the software VNC 10.3 Remote control with the software VNC You can use the remote control VNC to control a networked machine (VNC Server) by a remote computer (VNC client) as if you were standing in front of the machine and you can enter data via the touch screen.
Page 367: Activate The Remote Control Vnc On The Machine
Machine Management Tools Remote control with the software VNC 10.3 10.3.1 Activate the remote control VNC on the machine The remote control VNC is deactivated on the knitting machine by default. Function Call up the "Service" window Call up "Diagnosis" window Call up "Machine Management Tools"...
Page 368: Configure The Remote Control Vnc On The Machine
Machine Management Tools 10.3 Remote control with the software VNC 10.3.2 Configure the remote control VNC on the machine ■ The remote control VNC is activated on the machine. ■ The window "Machine Management Tools" is displayed. 1. Tap on the "Remote control - Adjustments" switch. The window "VNC Server Properties (Service-Mode)"...
Page 369: Determine The Ip Address Of The Machine
Machine Management Tools Remote control with the software VNC 10.3 10.3.3 Determine the IP address of the machine ■ The main menu is displayed. Function Call up the "Service" window Call up "Diagnosis" window Call up the "System info" window Call up the "Main menu"...
Page 370: Remote Control With The Vnc Viewer
Machine Management Tools 10.3 Remote control with the software VNC 10.3.5 Remote control with the VNC Viewer 1. Start the software VNC Viewer on the computer. The window "VNC Viewer: Connecting Details" opens. Fig. 10-5 Window "VNC Viewer: Connection Details" 2.
Page 371 Machine Management Tools Remote control with the software VNC 10.3 7. Click on the " OK" button. The window "VNC Viewer: Connection Details" opens. 8. Click on the " OK" button. Now the user interface of the selected machine gets displayed. Fig.
Page 372: Remote Control Through A Web Browser
Machine Management Tools 10.3 Remote control with the software VNC 10.3.6 Remote control through a web browser When the Java Runtime Engine from Sun Microsystems Inc. is installed on the controlling computer (client), the access to a machine can be also be done through the web browser without the software VNC Viewer being installed.
Page 373 Machine Management Tools Remote control with the software VNC 10.3 The window "VNC Viewer: Connection Details" opens. Fig. 10-10 Window "VNC Viewer: Connection Details" 4. So that all colors are displayed, activate under "Encoding and Colour Level:" the option "Full (all available colours)". 5.
Page 374: Send E-Mail Directly From The Machine
Machine Management Tools 10.4 Send e-mail directly from the machine 10.4 Send e-mail directly from the machine In the window "send e-mail" e-mails can be written and sent directly from the machine. For this purpose the machine must be connected to the internet or to a network with a mail server.
Page 375 Machine Management Tools Send e-mail directly from the machine 10.4 Fig. 10-12 Window "send e-mail" on the machine Entries Explanation Key "Delete all entries" (except the entry in the field "from"). Key "send e-mail". From Sender of the message. Here the machine name is entered by default as the sender.
Page 376 Machine Management Tools 10.4 Send e-mail directly from the machine Entries Explanation Key "Delete marked entry" (in the field "File name"). Key "Mail attachment": Opens the window " Mail attachment" for selection of files (for example Bitmaps, Logfiles, Zipfiles) that can be attached to the message.
Page 377 Machine Management Tools Send e-mail directly from the machine 10.4 Attach files to the e-mail You can attach any files to an e-mail which are sent with the message. In order to reduce the size of the file, the files to be attached can be zipped (compressed).
Page 378 Machine Management Tools Notes 10-16...
Page 379 Index 11 Index Small pressure plate (intarsia yarn carrier), 4-77 Yarn carrier, 6-28 Additional bed Yarn control device, 6-30 repair, 6-13 Cleaning Adjusting sensor mechanism, 4-48 Knitting machine, Automatic machine switching off, Needle bed, 5-12 Auxiliary take-down, 2-26 Cleaning row, 2-15 Set, 4-44...
Page 380 Index Fluff absorption, 2-15 Switching on and off, 4-44 Electronic card Folder Control cabinet, 6-35 Load and save, 4-91 Replace, 6-39 Managing, 4-87 Tasks, 6-35 Reading in, e-mail, 10-12 Friction feed wheel, 2-11 Emergency stop switch, 2-28 Change the position of the friction roller, 6-31 Engaging rod, 2-29 Replacing drive belt,...
Page 381 Index Remote control VNC, 10-4 Machine parameters KnitLAN, 4-118 Set, 4-51 Knitting areas (SEN) Machine settings Set, 4-17 Setup file, 4-114 Knitting machine Main machine switch, 2-28 Automatic switching off, Main switch, 2-28 Cleaning, Switch-off process, 2-28 Conversion table, Main take-down, 2-25 Lubrication, 5-16...
Page 382 Index Network, 4-118 reference run, 4-57 Network connection, 4-118 Remote control, 10-4 Remote control VNC activate, 10-5 configure, 10-6 Online, 4-118 Determine IP address, 10-7 Online connection Install software VNC Viewer, 10-7 Set ID, 7-39 Start and configure the Viewer, 10-8 Operating data, 3-18...
Page 383 Index Fabric take-down (control), 4-19, 4-48 Shock stop, 2-21 Fabric take-down menu (WMF), 4-20 Set, 4-50 Fabric take-down values, 4-18 Side yarn tensioner, 2-12 Friction feed wheel, 4-14 Signal lamp, 2-30 horn, 4-48 Sintral editor, 4-107 Intarsia yarn carrier, 4-76 Software Knitting areas (SEN), 4-17...
Page 384 Index System info, 7-42 Correction (tandem machine), 4-10 Intarsia yarn carrier, 2-13 Plating yarn carrier, 2-13 Set, 4-72 Take-down comb Setting guidance, 4-74 Switching light barrier on and off, 4-48 Staggering, Take-down tension (fabric take-down), 2-25 Yarn control device Thread deflector, 2-27 Changing, 6-30...

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