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- Page 1 WEFTMASTER FALCON-i ® Optical Yarn Defects Sensor Instruction Manual Version 1.03 / 10.2015...
- Page 3 Disclosures to any third party or reproduction of any kind – even in form of excerpts – as well as the use and/or disclosure of the contents without written approval from Loepfe Brothers Ltd., except for internal use, are prohibited.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Tabel of Contents Tabel of Contents General About this Manual Explanation of Symbols Liability Safety Responsibilities Personnel Requisitions Usage Product Description Application Components Functions Technical Data Operation Sensitivity Adjustment Display Checks and Maintenance General Safety Inspections and Maintenance Work Troubleshooting FALCON-i... -
Page 7: General
General General 1.1 About this Manual General 1.1.1 This manual assures a safe and efficient handling of the optical yarn defects sensor FALCON-i. For your safety in case of any insecurity, please contact your supplier. Obligation to Read 1.1.2 The personnel is obligated to read and understand these instructions, specifi- cally the safety instructions, prior to all works. -
Page 8: Liability
Besides the contractual obligations terms of business and delivery by the supplier apply. Technical 1.3.3 Loepfe Brothers Ltd. herewith excludes liability for damages and accidents due to following occurrences: Modifications ƒ unauthorized rebuilds or modifications of the optical yarn defects sensor ƒ... -
Page 9: Safety
Installation Engineer and Service Engineer are qualified personnel being familiar with all safety checks, installation and service guidelines. ƒ Repair Technician is a qualified and trained employee of Loepfe Brothers Ltd. or a technician specifically appointed therefore by Loepfe Brothers Ltd. -
Page 11: Product Description
Product Description Product Description Yarn Guide Optic Function button Yarn Guide Digital display 3.1 Application The optical yarn defects sensor FALCON-i is capable of detecting small yarn imperfections, knots, loops, and lint (dirt) created during the textile manufacturing process in ƒ... -
Page 12: Technical Data
Product Description 3.4 Technical Data Max power 500 mW Supply voltage 24 Vdc PNP output 2.7 mA ±8% constant current NPN output max. 25 mA Ambient temperature Operation 0 – 50°C Ambient temperature Storage -20°C – 85°C Humidity 5 – 90% non-condensing Degree of protection IP50 Housing... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Operation 4.1 Sensitivity Adjustment Manual / Automatic ƒ 4.1.1 Adjusting the sensitivity manually: The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted from level 0 to level 9. ƒ Automatic: The sensor adjusts itself automatically and keeps checking continuously. Select the Sensitivity 1. -
Page 14: Display
Operation 4.2 Display Lowest Sensitivity level Highest sensitivity level Automatic sensitivity level Mode „Normal“, Yarn is running and the sensor is active Textile faults » Fault display erased after yarn starts running again » Fault display can be re-set, by pushing the function button briefly Fault caused by excessive contamination on the optical sensor »... - Page 15 Operation FALCON-i...
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Page 16: Checks And Maintenance
Checks and Maintenance Checks and Maintenance 5.1 General Regular inspections of the optical yarn defects sensor FALCON-i ensures a reliable and trouble-free operation. 5.2 Safety Maintenance work may only be performed by authorized and trained personnel. All maintenance NOT described in chapter 5.3 “Inspection and Maintenance Work”... - Page 17 X Aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g. benzene, benzol, toluol ATTENTION X All kinds of alcohol, e.g. methanol, ethanol X Spirit, Acetone X Automobile and aviation gasoline Loepfe will not be liable for damage claims resulting from the use of unsuitable substances! Suitable cleaning agents: ƒ Light contamination: Cleaning agent TK-Clean from LOEPFE »...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Fault Possible Cause Solution Fault display, but current The knot was inserted one insertion It is necessary to use the pick finding device yarn has no fault earlier. once more. The point in the display Faulty electrical ground connection. It could be necessary to insulate the sensor, is illuminated („Normal“... - Page 20 Loepfe Brothers Ltd. 8623 Wetzikon / Switzerland Phone +41 43 488 11 11 Fax +41 43 488 11 00 info@loepfe.com www.loepfe.com Subject to technical modifications...