Improper handling at repair, fault finding or similar may damage the feeder/interface mechanical/electrical components including cables and connectors. DO NOT perform measurements on feeder electrical components and parts. Please contact your local IRO or ROJ service station for further information. NOTE •...
Technical Specifications Luna X4 Chrono X4 XD X4 Max 2000 m/min Max 2000 m/min Max 2000 m/min 6.5 kg 8.6 kg 8.6 kg Min 5° C - Max 40° C Min 5° C - Max 40° C Min 5° C - Max 40° C RH max 85 % RH max 85 % RH max 85 %...
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Technical Specifications Luna X4 170 V Chrono X4 170 V Max 2000 m/min Max 2000 m/min 6.5 kg 8.6 kg Min 5° C - Max 40° C Min 5° C - Max 40° C RH max 85 % RH max 85 % Sound pressure L pa 59 dB (A), Sound pressure L pa 73 dB (A), Sound power L wa 72 dB (A)
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Technical specifications XD X3 Plus HD X3 Max 1600 m/min 1600 m/min 11,5 kg 12,8 kg Min 5° C - Max 40° C Min 5° C - Max 40° C RH max 95 % RH max 95 % Sound pressure L pa 67,1 dB (A), Sound pressure L pa 67,1 dB (A), L wa = 83 dB L wa <...
Mains connection NOTE Condensation can form on the weft feeder when it is moved from the cold environment of the warehouse to the warmer environment of the loom room. Make sure that the feeder is dry before switching it on. WARNING! Turn off the main switch before any work is carried out on the electrical circuit.
Operating diagram Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4, Luna X4 170 V, Chrono X4 170 V Motor Accessories Motor control unit Power Supply/ Extension Interface Interface Feeder 1- 8 Feeder 9-12 Accessories A-D Power Loom communication cable Ref. no. 40-893G-0401-05/2502...
Connections Interface Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Interface Power supplied via loom CAN - INTERFACE STAND ALONE - INTERFACE Fuses Fuses FB1= T 5 A FB2= T 3,15 A FB1= T 5 A FB2= T 3,15 A Stop relay jumpers Stop relay jumpers J1 + J2 Open = Communication bus not terminated...
Connections Interface Luna X4 170 V, Chrono X4 170 V Interface Power supplied via loom CAN AND STAND ALONE – INTERFACE Ref. no. 40-893G-0401-05/2502...
Operating diagram XD X3 Plus, HD X3 Connect the feeders’ cable to the voltage supply box by fol- lowing the numeric correspondence to the color selector’s needles. NOTE Feeder working with the weft threaded in the needle 1 must be connected to the position 1 of the voltage supply box;...
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Operating diagram HD X3 HD POWER SUPPLY / CAN INTERFACE HD Power Supply CAN Interface Feeder 1-4 Loom Fuse 1-4 communication cable F4-F6 F7-F9 24 V 290 V Transformer F1-F3 Main switch R S T XD X3 Plus, HD X3 HD POWER SUPPLY / STAND ALONE INTERFACE HD stand alone...
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Operating diagram XD X3 Plus, HD X3 RED POWER SUPPLY BOX (4C) / CAN INTERFACE / STAND ALONE INTERFACE RED Power Supply CAN Interface Feeder 1-4 Loom Fuse 1-4 communication cable 24 V 290 V Transformer F1-F3 R S T Ref.
Connections Heavy Duty Power Supply XD X3 Plus, HD X3 Mains connection Heavy Duty Power Supply Stand Alone Min 4x1,5 mm STAND ALONE - POWER SUPPLY STAND ALONE - INTERFACE Fuses Fuses Red= 6,3A slow Blue= 6,3 A slow F1 - F3 = 4 A / 500 V Stop relay jumpers NO - normally open NC - normally closed...
Connections Heavy Duty Power Supply CAN XD X3 Plus, HD X3 Mains connection Min 4x1,5 mm Heavy Duty Power Supply CAN CAN - POWER SUPPLY CAN - INTERFACE Fuses Fuses 6,3 A F1 - F6 = 10 A / 500 V F7 - F9 = 4 A / 500 V Blue= 6,3A slow F10 - F13 = 8 A / 500 V...
Connections RED Power Supply Box (4C) XD X3 Plus, HD X3 Mains connection RED Power Supply Box (4C) Two versions: Stand Alone or CAN Min 4x1,5 mm STAND ALONE - POWER SUPPLY Fuses F1 - F3 = 2 AM / 500 V STAND ALONE - INTERFACE CAN - INTERFACE F1,F2,F3,F4 ...
Installation NOTE Condensation can form on the weft feeder when it is moved from the cold environment of the warehouse to the warmer environment of the loom room. Make sure that the feeder is dry before switching it on. CAUTION! The unit should not be mounted directly on the weaving machine.
Dip switch Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 The feeder is equipped with dip switch on the motor circuit board that adapt the feeders operation to the characteristics of the weaving process. (Weaving machine settings have priority over dip switch settings). Opto sensors Mech.
Jumpers XD X3 Plus, HD X3 The feeder is equipped with jumpers on the motor circuit board that adapt the feeders operation to the characteristics of the weaving process. (Weaving machine settings have priority over jumper settings). XD X3 Plus HD X3 Yarn store sensor sensitivity- LOW (Normal setting XD X3 Plus)
Speed settings - feeders with mechanical sensors To set the maximum speed rotate the disc to the appropriate position. NOTE Normally the switch should be left at posistion 1 since the feeder automatically calculates the speed according to yarn con- sumption.
Main parts MAIN PARTS Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 NOTE Do not expose the brush ring holder or the winding disc to external forces as this may cause damage / deformation. Do not, for instance, carry the feeder by holding it in the brush ring holder. Store the feeder resting on the back or top cover to avoid damaging / deforming mentioned parts.
Main parts XD X3 Plus NOTE Do not expose the brush ring holder or the winding disc to external forces as this may cause damage / deformation. Do not, for instance, carry the feeder by holding it in the brush ring holder. Store the feeder resting on the back or top cover to avoid damaging / deforming mentioned parts.
Main parts HD X3 NOTE Do not expose the brush ring holder or the winding disc to external forces as this may cause damage / deformation. Do not, for instance, carry the feeder by holding it in the brush ring holder. Store the feeder resting on the back or top cover to avoid damaging / deforming mentioned parts.
S/Z Adjustment Switch off the feeder. On feeders with S-flex, the S-flex must be detached for making the S/Z adjustment. See page 31-32 (Flex-brake mounting). Grip the winding disc and, whilst pressing the orange button on the front of the spool body, rotate the disc until the button is felt to locate.
Threading - Full threading Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 FULL THREADING, AUTOMATIC SLIDE SHIFT Restart the feeder to automatically position the winding 1, 4 disc (empty spool body) Press the OCB button on the top off the ATC motor module to open the quick release function. Insert the yarn into the eyelet.
Threading - Half threading Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 HALF THREADING, FRONT Open the brush holder Insert the yarn into the nose eyelet. Press the left button, whilst lightly holding the yarn. HALF THREADING, REAR Insert the yarn into the rear eyelet. Press the right button, whilst lightly holding the yarn.
Threading - Manual Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 FULL THREADING, WITHOUT CAT Switch off the feeder. Align the winding disc eyelet. Open the brush holder. Thread the needle all the way through the feeder and output eyelet. Pull the yarn through. Restart the feeder.
Threading - pneumatic and manual HD X3, XD X3 Plus Switch on the feeder. The winding disc will automatically position itself (empty spool body). HALF THREADING Insert the yarn into the eyelet and press the button, whilst lightly holding the yarn. MANUAL THREADING Align the winding disc eyelet (1).
Sensor adjustment Chrono X4, XD X4, XD X3 Plus 1. Ensure that the spoolbody sensor part is in the correct position Optical sensors 2. Certain yarn types may stick to, or leave deposits on, the sensor mirror. In such cases the clearance between the yarn and the mirror can be increased.
Sensor adjustment Luna X4 The sensors are adjustable in three stages: Level 1 – Very fine yarns Level 2 – Normal setting Level 3 - Very heavy yarns HD X3 The mechanical sensors are placed on the fixed part of the spool body. The sensor (1) controls MAX reserve level, and the sensor (2) controls MIN reserve level.
Tension settings/ Balloon control TENSION SETTINGS BRUSH When using a brush it is possible to use the whole setting area of the brush holder ring. FLEX When using a flex it is important to keep the settings in the center of the setting area, to ensure proper tension and longer life time of the flex.
Relaxing ramps XD X4, XD X3 Plus, HD X3 Ramps are used when weaving with none elastic yarns that become too tightly wound around the spool body. One, two or three ramps can be mounted. Start with mounting one and if needed, mount additionally. Ref.
Tensioners: Brush Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4 and XD X4 BRUSH RING ALTERNATIVE Z for Z-rotation S for S-rotation Straight for Z and S rotation Brushes identified from the front view Straight BRUSH MOUNTING Rotating the slide shift lever (1) will detach the brush holder (2) from the spool body.
Tensioners: Flex Brake/ Lamella Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4 and XD X4 MOUNTING Rotating the slide shift lever (1) will detach the brake (2) from the spool body. NOTE It is important to use a brake suited for the specific application to prevent reduced life time of the brake.
Tensioners: Brush/ Flex Brake Alternative for XD X3 Plus and HD X3 BRUSH RING ALTERNATIVE Z for Z-rotation S for S-rotation Straight for Z and S rotation Brushes identified from the front view Straight MOUNTING Rotating the slide shift lever (1) will detach the brake from the spool body.
Tensioners: RTC Alternative for Chrono X4 RTC – RAPID TENSION CONTROL The Rapid Tension Control (RTC) is a fast reacting, program- mable weft tensioner system, which adjusts to the optimal tension required for the complete weft insertion cycle. By the use of an integrated electromagnet and a S-flex the system ensures the correct tension at all times.
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Tensioners: RTC Alternative for Chrono X4 FUNCTIONS When power up the RTC the display shows the icon for electrical opening. Press the arrows to toggle between electrical opening and settings. Press enter to confirm. Electrical opening The brush holder remains open for 30 seconds then it automatically closes.
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Tensioners: RTC Alternative for Chrono X4 HOW TO SET ZONES Zone: 2 Zone: 2 1. Use the arrows to mark the zone, level or angle to be : 20% changed. : 20% : 78° : 78° 2. Confirm by pressing enter. Only the value is now Zone: Zone: Zone: 2...
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Tensioners: RTC Alternative for Chrono X4 KEY LOCK Electrical opening still accessible but all other functions are locked. 1. Go to static level. Push Push 6 seconds 6 seconds 2. Push the arrow up for 6 seconds to lock. to lock to unlock 3.
Tensioners: TEC Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4 and XD X4 THREADING THE TEC Open the cover. Insert a threading needle. Pull on the yarn. The yarn will wrap itself around the needle. Pull out the needle. Close the cover. Position A Using the TEC together with a 30°...
Tensioners: CAT Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 and XD X3 Plus INPUT TENSION Control input yarn tension to the CAT. NOTE The brush ring should only be used for balloon control. OUTPUT TENSION Adjustment of the output tension. Ref.
Tensioners: Balloon adjustment Alternative for HD X3 Balloon control adjustment. NOTE Excessive brush tension will cause abnormal wear. NOSE POSITION Mounting position of the nose: 30° or 42° 42° 30° Ref. no. 40-893G-0401-05/2502...
Tensioners: Funnel Alternative for HD X3 Suitable for heavy yarns which create large balloons. Suggested for polypropylene flat tape on projectile looms. NOTE There is no braking function on the yarn when the funnel is installed since it is used only to control the balloon effect during the yarn taking-off.
HMI Panel Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 BUILT-IN HMI-PANEL The Buiit-in HMI panel on Luna X4, Chrono X4 and XD X4 will show information, settings and warnings when using the accessories TED and ATC. NOTE The CPU is able to detect if TED or ATC are connected, and will change the info in the display.
HMI Panel Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 ALARMS MENU In case of a feeder alarm, display shows the information of the kind of alarm. Once the alarm is automatically reset, or thanks to the user operation on the feeder, display is back to Warnings are shown with orange home page.
TED with Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 TED – TENSION DISPLAY TED (Tension Display) makes it possible to reproduce weft tension settings from one machine to another enabling a fast start up the next time the same article is woven. TED displays the element position of the brake ring holder in relation to a set zero position.
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TED with Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 ELEMENT POSITION STROKE Element position is two digits format. • Range from “1” to “80”, usual working position. • Value “0”, where the S-flex brake starts to touch the spoolbody surface and there is basically no tension added by the brake.
ATC with Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 ATC – ACTIVE TENSION CONTROL The function of ATC-W is to automatically maintain consist- ent yarn tension at a pre-determined level unaffected by variable external factors such as bobbin size or yarn quality. The required tension is easily set and monitored on the ATC display.
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ATC with Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 HMI MENU NAVIGATION AND PREVIEW Table shows the structure of the HMI: Pushing the knob button, display lefts the home Home page page to enter in the first level of the menu. Settings Brake control mode MANUAL/ AUTOMATIC / OFF Usually, settings in the menu are seldom used,...
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ATC with Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 SETTINGS – BRAKE CONTROL – MANUAL MODE In MANUAL mode the brake element position is adjusted with the knob. 1 click of the knob equals 1 step position increase or decrease, depending on the rotation direction.
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ATC with Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 SETTINGS – KEY LOCK In Keylock menu is it possible to lock the access to the ATC handling. OFF. No key lock. As explained, the user is free to handle the knob and adjust parameters from the home page.
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ATC with Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 SETTINGS – MAX ADJUSTMENT Max adjustment parameter allows to limit, in AUTO mode, the brake holder correction. With Max adjustment set to OFF, there is no limitation. With a different value, WIDE, MEDIUM or LIMITED, the brake holder adjustment is limited to a certain number of steps.
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ATC with Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 ALARMS In case of a feeder alarm, display show the information of the kind of alarm. Once the alarm is automatically reset, or thanks to the user operation on the feeder, display is back to home page.
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ATC with Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 Alternative for Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4 FEEDER INFO Info sub-menu where it is possible to read out feeder information. This section is structured in different pages (with different parameters), that can be selected in the menu list. Parameters are basically read only, user cannot modify them.
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It is mandatory to use the included Bar 40.0070.010 and Compensating tensioner 40.0500.004. In case of special application, contact IRO/ROJ service. Connect the ATC sensor cable to the output accessory connector in the feeder top cover. Fix the cable conduit with the two screws.
Assembly instructions Chrono X4, XD X4, XD X3 Plus, HD X3 After disassembling, it is necessary to install the spool-body part by part to avoid damaging the parts. Secure the bellow properly with plastic straps (1). Be sure that the carrier pin fits into the keygroove in the motor shaft (2).
The connector cover must be assembled before re-start. IRO/ ROJ TOOL KIT It is recommended to use an IRO tool kit, with special- ised tools, to ensure easy and correct disassembly/ assembly of IRO feeders during maintenance work. Please contact your local IRO service station for further information.
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Maintenance CLEANING It is recommended to carry out a periodical cleaning of any lint or dust accumulation on the feeder and the control box. NOTE Avoid the use of compressed air when cleaning the feeder. XD X3 Plus, HD X3 Cleaning the spool body Remove the brush holder by pressing the button (1) on the top.
Declaration of conformity EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY VANDEWIELE SWEDEN AB Box 54 SE-523 22 Ulricehamn Sweden Guarantee that machine type: Luna X4, Chrono X4, XD X4, XD X3 Plus and HD X3 is manufactured in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directives and applicable amendments: Safety of machinery 2006/42/EC...
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