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- Page 1 Instruction Manual WeftMaster® CUT-iT Original Manual Version 1.0.x.x / 10.2019...
- Page 3 Complete or partial reproduction and dissemination of this Manual to third parties – even in form of extracts – as well as the use and / or disclosure of the contents are not allowed without the written approval of Loepfe Brothers Ltd., except for internal purposes.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
4.3.6 Select Program 20 4.3.7 Setting the current strength 21 Advanced functions 23 4.4.1 System settings 23 4.4.2 Setting the display contrast 24 5 Troubleshooting 25 Warnings 25 Error messages 26 6 Disposal 27 Hazardous waste 27 WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... - Page 6 Contents WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com...
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Page 7: General Information
Read this Manual completely before putting the device into operation and keep available at all times. Clarify anything unclear or uncertainties concerning operation with the supplier! Validity This document is valid for: WeftMaster CUT-iT Design features Various elements in this Manual have design features. Design features ü... -
Page 8: Safety
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in minor oder moderate injury. NOTE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in damage to property. 2.1.1 Explanation of Symbols Warning signs General warning sign Warning of electrical voltage Warning of hot surfaces WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... -
Page 9: Intended Use
The device is only intended to separate and melt selvedges of fusible textiles (synthetic or hybrid fabrics) on weaving machines, especially to separate and melt fabric selvedges or to separate fabrics into strips. Any other use or use beyond the intended purpose is considered improper. Loepfe Brothers Ltd. is not liable for any resulting damage. -
Page 10: Target Group
Observe all warnings on the device and in the documentation of the weaving machine on which this device is installed or maintained. The WeftMaster CUT-iT and the heat cutters may only be installed by an «industrial electrician / installation technician» or «service technician». -
Page 11: Safety Concept
Risk of fire due to hot heat cutters Disregarding the following measures leads to fire risks and therefore risk of injury. Installation, setting and operating the WeftMaster CUT-iT only by authorized personnel. Set running and idle temperatures of cutting wires as low as possible. -
Page 12: Safety Precautions When Using Heat Cutters
WARNING Risk of fire due to improper use Risk of fire and therefore also risk of injury when using the WeftMaster CUT-iT on non-fusible yarns such as pure cotton, pure viscose or pure new wool. Only process fusible textiles (synthetic or hybrid fabrics). -
Page 13: Product And Function
The control unit controls the electrical current through the cutting wires of the heat cutter fitted on a weaving machine. The current strength depends on whether the weaving machine is running or idle. WeftMaster CUT-iT control unit Display Function buttons WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... -
Page 14: Scope Of Delivery
Time in which the weaving machine is running. The predefined current flows through the cutting wires during this time. Display: «Run» (running current) The WeftMaster CUT-iT stops the weaving machine in the following cases The power supply is interrupted. A system error is detected. -
Page 15: Operation
Operation Operation Operating elements Operating elements Function buttons WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... -
Page 16: Function Buttons
1. Connect device to power supply. ð The following status messages are each displayed for 1 second during the Startup phase. ð Display: «Starting Up» ð Display: «Version: X.X» (software version) ð Display: «Board type» ð Display: «Relay type» WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... - Page 17 (Master) = 0 and number of Slaves e.g. 2 depending on number of Slaves used) ð or ð Display: «Address: X» (Slave address) when using the control unit as Slave: Address (Slave) = e.g. ð Display: «Wiretype» ð Display: «Standby» ð Device ready for operation. WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com...
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Page 18: Switching The Device Off
4.3.2 Switching the device off Cannot be used as emergency power off button. Even though the WeftMaster CUT-iT device is switched off: – The emergency relay (output relay) is active. – The weaving machine is not stopped. – Current remains present in the device. -
Page 19: Test Mode
This achieves an optimum output temperature for the machine to run. «WStandby» (Minimum standby time) – The WeftMaster CUT-iT maintains a minimum standby time ro allow the cutter wires to cool down when the weaving machine stops. – If this minimum standby time is not maintained and the «Run command» comes too soon after a previous run, the current remains in the «WStandby-Modus»... -
Page 20: Select Program
Press to confirm the selected program. ð The selected program is active. A program can only be selected when the weaving machine is idle. ü The weaving machine is running. Press. ð The following error message is displayed: WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... -
Page 21: Setting The Current Strength
Run current strength with machine stopped ü The weaving machine is idle. Press for 3 seconds. ð Display: «Tune-Standby» (setting in Standby mode) Press to switch to settings in« Run mode» . ð Display: «Tune-Run Current» (current strengths setting in Run mode) WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... - Page 22 Press to select desired setting. 3. If no button is pressed within 10 seconds. ð Setting mode is exited without saving any changes. Press to confirm desired current strength. ð Display: «Execute» (execute) ð The setting is saved. WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com...
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Page 23: Advanced Functions
Press for 3 seconds. ð Display: «Internal values» the internal value (temperature) is displayed. Press to display futher internal values. ð The further internal values are displayed. 3. Press any button. ð WeftMaster CUT-iT returns to «Standby mode». WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... -
Page 24: Setting The Display Contrast
ü Device connected to power supply. Press. ð Startup phase runs. Press during the startup phase. ð Display: «Contrast up / Down» (contrast higher / lower) Press to select desired setting. Press to confirm desired setting. ð Display contrast is set. WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
The boost current strength is limited for an output power of max. 325 W. «RUN LIMITED» The run current strength is limited. The run current strength is limited for an output power of max. 125 W. WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... -
Page 26: Error Messages
Check the number of Slaves set. CUT-iT is set in Master/Slave mode but fewer Slaves are detected in the network than set. «NO MASTER» Check Master/Slave connection. CUT-iT is set in Master/Slave mode but no Master is detected in the network. WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... -
Page 27: Disposal
Waste electrical and electronic equipment and batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. If you ever need to dispose of this product, please note the following: Recycle product at designated facilities. Check with local authorities or the dealer for waste disposal regulations. WeftMaster CUT-iT www.loepfe.com... - Page 28 Loepfe Brothers Ltd. 8623 Wetzikon/Switzerland Phone +41 43 488 11 11 Fax +41 43 488 11 00 service@loepfe.com www.loepfe.com...