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Ref. No. 40-893B-0801-01/1409 Operating Instructions Laser G2, Star G2, Laser G2 290, Star G2 290 IRO AB Box 54 SE-523 22 Ulricehamn SWEDEN Tel: (+46) 321 297 00 Fax: (+46) 321 298 00 info@iro.se www.iroab.com...
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Used in order to draw attention to important information, which facilitates operation or handling. IRO AB reserve the right to change the contents of the user’s guide and technical specifications without prior notification. Ref. No. 40-893B-0801-01/1409...
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• This product is not intended for use in potentially explo- sive atmospheres or in zones classified according to the european directive 94/9/ec. Please contact IRO AB if products for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere are required. • Always turn off the main switch or isolate the...
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Technical specifications laser g2 star g2 Max 1400 m/min Max 1200 m/min 4,9 kg 4,7 kg Min 5° C - Max 40° C Min 5° C - Max 40° C RH max 85 % RH max 85 % Sound pressure L pa 76 dB (A) Sound pressure L pa 76 dB (A) Ø...
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Technical specifications laser g2 290 star g2 290 Max 1400 m/min Max 1200 m/min 4,9 kg 4,7 kg Min 5° C - Max 40° C Min 5° C - Max 40° C RH max 85 % RH max 85 %...
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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.
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Mains connection laser g2, star g2 Variations in main voltage. nominal Voltage Frequence 200 - 220 V 190 - 230 V 50/ 60 Hz 260 V 235 - 285 V 50/ 60 Hz 346 V 310 - 380 V 50/ 60 Hz...
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Mains connection/Wiring Diagram laser g2, star g2 Control box WIThOUT main switch Check the wiring diagram before any connections are carried out. Control box WITh main switch The mains supply shall be connected to L1, L2, L3 and EARTH. 200V/ 220V - 346V - 380V - 400V/ 415V...
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Connections laser g2, star g2 Control box 4129 fuse panel 2 and 4 colour 8 colour Machine stop stop indicator Common/ Common/ Normally closed Normally closed Normally open Normally open Control box 4729 fuse panel 4 and 8 colour 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...
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Operating diagram laser g2 290, star g2 290 Motor Power supply/ Interface Feeder 1- 8 Power Loom communication cable Ref. No. 40-893B-0801-01/1409...
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Connections interface laser g2 290, star g2 290 Interface Power supplied via loom Cn 10 Cn 9 Connectors Fuses Cn 10 Cn 9 1 BBK 1 1 290V DC 3,15A slow 5A slow 2 BBK 2 2 26V DC 3 BBK 3...
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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.
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Jumpers 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). Yarn break sensor filtering- RIGID YARNS Yarn break sensor filtering- NORMAL Stand-by mode - ENABLE Stand-by mode DISABLE Ref.
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Main parts laser g2 290, laser g2 Yarn break detector Yarn store sensors Winding disc Brusch ring holder adjustment Tension ring quick-release Spool body Mount S/Z Switch ON/OFF Switch Indicator Max speed Adjustment Ref. No. 40-893B-0801-01/1409...
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Main parts star g2, star g2 290 Yarn break detector Yarn store sensors Winding disc Brush ring holder adjustment Mount Spool body S/Z Switch ON/OFF Switch Indicator Max speed (Mech. sensor only) Adjustment Ref. No. 40-893B-0801-01/1409...
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s/Z Adjustment Switch off the feeder. Grip the winding disc and, whilst pressing the orange but- ton on the front of the spool body, rotate the disc until the button is felt to locate. Aligning the mark on the winding disc with the line on the motor house gives the zero separation position.
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Threading WIThOUT CAT • Switch off the feeder. • Align the winding disc eyelet (1). • Open the brush holder (see page 32). • Thread the needle all the way through the feeder and output eyelet. • Pull the yarn through. •...
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sensor adjustment The sensors are adjustable in three stages: Level 1 - Very fine yarns Level 2 - Normal setting Level 3 - Very heavy yarns Ref. No. 40-893B-0801-01/1409...
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Tensioners: Brush Alternative for star g2, star g2 290 ReMOVe The BRUsh RIng Press down the lip on the slide with a screwdriver. Pull off the brush ring. RePlACe The BRUsh RIng Press the brush ring on to the slide. The ’click’ ensures that the brush ring is properly positioned.
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Tensioners: Brush/ Flex Brake Alternative for laser g2, laser g2 290 Flex/BRUsh MOUnTIng Rotating the slide shift lever (1) will detach the brush holder (2) from the spool body. Ensure that the brush ring is correctly positioned (3). ADJUsT The BAllOOn COnTROl.
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Tensioners: CAT 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. No. 40-893B-0801-01/1409...
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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.
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Fault finding Fault Check in the following order Feeder will not start 2 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 14 - 7 - 8 - 24 - 25 - 26 Feeder will not stop 9 - 13 - 5 - 15 - 24 - 25 Low or empty yarn store 17 - 3 - 5 - 16 - 13 - 9 - 8 - 21 - 24 - 25 - 27 - 26 Input yarn breaks frequently...
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IRO AB Box 54 SE-523 22 Ulricehamn Guarantee that machine type: Laser G2, Star G2, Laser G2 290, Star G2 290 is manufactured in conformity with the provisions of the following EC directives and applicable amendments: Safety of machinery 2006/42/EEC...
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